Project Goal

The goal of the Collaboratory for Multi-Scale Chemical Science (CMCS) is to enhance chemical science research by developing an adaptive informatics infrastructure and demonstrating proof-of-concept by publicly deploying an integrated set of key collaboration tools and chemistry-specific applications, data resources, and services.

Objectives

1. Architect and build an adaptive informatics infrastructure.
2. Define and build proof-of-concept capabilities that demonstrate the value of an informatics infrastructure in increasing collaboration and coordination across disciplines, and chemistry scales.
3. Demonstrate the power of an adaptive infrastructure as opportunities arise to support changes in CMCS standards as the project evolves, and to integrate with external projects without requiring adoption of CMCS schema, etc.
4. Develop and execute a plan for community outreach that includes demonstrations of significant new capabilities to attract participation and continued support.
5. Evaluate and document the success of the project in terms of community interest and support, technical capabilities, etc. and recommend a continuation path to key stakeholders.