Data Resources
Research Computing is a strong supporter of data resources and initiatives across a variety of expertise areas. See the table below to view the various data resources available in each category.
| Data Resource Name | Type of Data | Available to researchers outside of UMN? | Access Forms and Documentation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) | MRI | No | Contact Borgne Raasch, Data Steward for ABCD. |
| ENSEMBL Genome Database | Genetic | Yes, if the researcher has a UMN Person of Interest account and access to MSI systems | Contact the MSI Helpdesk |
| GEMS Exchange | Geospatial | Yes | Fill out the GEMS Exchange Access Request Form to request access. |
| GEMS Tile Store - Internal Users | Geospatial, Agricultural | Yes, see "GEMS Tile Store - External Users" | Fill out the GEMS Exchange Access Request Form to request access. Then, follow the documentation for getting started with Tile Store for internal users. Note: you must be signed up for Rapid API to receive an API key. |
| GEMS Tile Store - External Users | Geospatial, Agricultural | Yes | Fill out the GEMS Exchange Access Request Form to request access. |
| Geospatial Data Resources | Geospatial | No | Visit the U-Spatial Spatial Data page for more information on getting access. |
| NCBI Blast Database | Genetic | Yes, if the researcher has a UMN Person of Interest account and access to MSI systems | Contact the MSI Helpdesk |
| Planet Lab Imagery | Geospatial | No | Visit the U-Spatial Spatial Data page for more information on getting access. |