ECSU URE 2009 Greenland Data Visulization Team
http://nia.ecsu.edu/ureomps2009/teamgreenland/index-a.html

Abstract
The Center for the Remote Sensing of Ice Sheets (CReSIS) has been compiling Greenland ice sheet thickness data since 1993. The airborne program utilizes a 150 MHz radar echo sounder to measure the ice thickness. This data is currently available on the CReSIS site (http://www.cresis.ku.edu) in various formats including PDF, Matlab, and plain text files. These formats are not readily usable in the classroom environment as a visual representation of the ice depths for each expedition. The URE 2009 Greenland Team will undertake the task of compiling the data in these files by year and then verifying the format of the data. The data will then be analyzed statistically for calculated , missing, and actual depth readings. The team will utilize a scientific data visualization software package to present the data via the web to elementary, undergraduate, and graduate students for research and education.

Evaluation and Implementation of Web 2.0 Technologies in Support of CReSIS Polar and Cyberinfrastructure Research Projects at Elizabeth City State University
http://nia.ecsu.edu/ur/0809/teams/mmt/
Team Members: Michael Austin, Trevin Baskerville, Jean Bevins, Joyce Bevins, Robyn Evans
Team Mentor: Jeff Wood
Key Words: Web 2.0, Drupal, Joomla, WordPress, MediaWiki, Content Management System, CReSIS, Polar Research

Abstract
The primary focus of this research project was to study the implementation of Web 2.0 technologies to support scientific research and provide educational resources. Web 2.0 technologies include social networking, text and data mining, knowledge incorporation environments, tagging, visualization, and mashups. These technologies are widely used in popular sites such as MySpace, Facebook, and iGoogle. Various research and government organizations such as NASA, Harvard’s Science and Engineering department, and the Technology Student Association have also implemented these technologies.

The 2008-2009 Multimedia Team focused on specific server software packages to execute Content Management Systems (CMS) for future inclusion in several ongoing projects under the Center of Excellence in Remote Sensing and Education (CERSER) umbrella. Four open source software packages were evaluated, installed, and documented as models for future installations. These software packages were Joomla, WordPress, Drupal, and MediaWiki.