The Geoscience Data Exchange (GDEX) is a collaborative platform designed to support the discovery, access, management, and preservation of geoscience research data. As scientific datasets continue to grow in volume, complexity, and diversity, effective data stewardship has become increasingly critical to enabling reproducible research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and long-term scientific value. This presentation provides an overview of GDEX, including its mission, core services, and role in supporting the geoscience research community.

Attendees will learn how GDEX facilitates data sharing and preservation throughout the research lifecycle, from project planning and data ingestion to publication and long-term archival storage. The presentation will highlight key capabilities such as metadata management, data discovery tools, storage infrastructure, data access, AI/analysis ready data, and integration with community standards and repositories. Examples of real-world applications will demonstrate how GDEX helps researchers increase the visibility, accessibility, and impact of their data products.

Whether new to research data management or seeking to better leverage existing cyberinfrastructure resources, participants will gain a foundational understanding of GDEX and the services available to support open, FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable) scientific data practices.