Hydrological Perspectives on Integrated, Coordinated, Open, Networked (ICON) Science

Abstract

This article discusses the Integrated, Coordinated, Open, Networked (ICON) principles in hydrology with respect to: field, experimental, remote sensing, and real-time data research and application (Section 2); Machine learning (ML) for multiscale hydrological modeling (Section 3); and Inclusive, equitable, and accessible science: Involvement, challenges, and support of early career, marginalized racial groups, women, Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer or questioning (LGBTQ+), and/or disabled researchers (Section 4

Integrated, Coordinated, Open, and Networked (ICON) Science to Advance the Geosciences: Introduction and Synthesis of a Special Collection of Commentary Articles

“…There was agreement across articles that engaging with local communities was an important mechanism aligned with ICON principles, particularly “Networked,” that is needed to uphold the societal value for science. The ICON Collection's Hydrology and GeoHealth articles both note the importance of engaging the public interest in critical issues of local interest like water quality (Acharya et al., 2021; Barnard et al., 2021). The Collection's Biogeosciences article encourages the adoption of “people‐centric” approaches to build research capacity, understand cultural nuances, and promote research community engagement with open fair research practices (Dwivedi et al., 2021).…”

“…What is the purpose of this work and how will marginalized communities benefit and be supported?" The same article provides an example of work being done to strengthen the access and role of indigenous peoples in water research affecting their communities (Acharya et al, 2021).…”

“…In part, this requests that researchers ask themselves questions before proceeding with a study design. In the Hydrology article (Acharya et al., 2021), provide a specific example binned into four categories: “(1) ‘Who is doing the hydrology?’ How will marginalized communities be involved? Will they have the same ‘power and privileges’ as non‐marginalized communities?…”

“…Will resources and infrastructure be available/sustained to marginalized communities after a project ends? ; and (4) ‘Why?’ What is the purpose of this work and how will marginalized communities benefit and be supported?” The same article provides an example of work being done to strengthen the access and role of indigenous peoples in water research affecting their communities (Acharya et al., 2021). In the GeoHealth article, Barnard et al.…”

Integrated, Coordinated, Open, and Networked (ICON) Science to Advance the Geosciences: Introduction and Synthesis of a Special Collection of Commentary Articles

“…In part, this requests that researchers ask themselves questions before proceeding with a study design. In the Hydrology article (Acharya et al, 2021), provide a specific example binned into four categories: "(1) 'Who is doing the hydrology?' How will marginalized communities be involved?…”