The University of Chicago is developing SHARED (Secure Hub for Access, Reliability, and Exchange of Data) as a comprehensive resource for data-driven research and an integrated data management platform. Funded by the NSF, SHARED offers federated data storage across disciplines to promote collaboration and exemplary data management practices. This infrastructure extends beyond managing 'active' data by integrating with UChicago's institutional repository for data sharing in line with FAIR principles. The initiative is spearheaded by the University Library and Research Computing Center, alongside several university departments. SHARED aligns with the university's data lifecycle strategy, ensuring data access, analysis, publication, distribution, and long-term archiving. It supports diverse scientific applications, from cosmological studies to linguistic research, with a four petabyte ceph-based storage platform. Projects include dark matter searches, simulations of cosmic reionization, and cognitive process studies. SHARED promotes interdisciplinary research and offers educational opportunities through collaborations with minority-serving institutions and K-12 student engagement. Initiatives like the Data Science Preceptorship program with Chicago City Colleges enhance workforce diversity and data-related education. This poster will showcase SHARED's approach to integrating active storage with long-term data sharing and preservation through repositories.
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