IASSIST Latin Engagement Strategic Action Group

Presenter: Luis Martinez Uribe
Co-Presenter/Co-Author: Stuart Macdonald (University of Edinburgh)
Affiliation: Instituto Juan March, Centro de Estudios Avanzados en Ciencias Sociales

Abstract: The IASSIST Latin Engagement Strategic Action Group was charged with "proposing a set of concrete activities that IASSIST and its members could undertake to further the organizations engaging with data professionals from Spanish speaking institutions from Spain and Latin America". An overview of the findings will be presented.

Latin American Public Opinion Project (LAPOP)

Presenter: Mitchell Seligson
Affiliation: Latin American Public Opinion Project, Vanderbilt University

Abstract: The AmericasBarometer surveys currently cover all independent nations in North, Central and South America, as well as an important cross-section of the Caribbean. In addition, the Latin American Public Opinion Project archives many other political surveys for Latin America.

Data Curation at U.Porto: Identifying current practices across disciplinary domains

Presenter: Cristina Ribeiro
Co-Presenter/Co-Author: Eugénia Matos Fernandes
Affiliation: Porto University

Abstract: The University of Porto is currently concerned with the curation of and the access to the scientific data generated by its researchers. There is a growing awareness of the fragility of digital archives, and researchers feel that they need to keep their data assets alive as the scientific infrastructure becomes more sophisticated. The possibilities of scientific impact derived from open datasets are also becoming evident to them. As a result of an identification task, we present a preliminary study on the datasets which are being used in current research, picking examples from life sciences, engineering, social sciences and arts. The identification also provides insight on current models for data curation, both formal and informal, and on the sensitivity of researchers with respect to open access to their data.

Comparative analysis of research in developed and developing countries and the implications for development in the latter

Presenter: Erica Barbosa
Affiliation: London School of Economics; Bosques Foundation (Bolivia)

Abstract: Having conducted research in both Latin America and Europe, a comparative analysis of the research process will be given along with implications for development in developing countries.

Data Sources for Latin America, Spain, and Portugal

Presenter: Bobray Bordelon
Affiliation: Princeton University Library

Abstract: An overview of major data resources available for Latin America, Spain, and Portugal will be provided.