Written by: Dylan Ruediger, et. al.
Published by: Ithaka S+R
MBA News Digest Comment: Big data research by academics may created opportunities for eliminating the many campus silos. Read this report from an organizational change perspective and see if you agree.
Extracted Content: This report provides a detailed account of how big data research is pursued in academic contexts, focusing on identifying typical methodologies, workflows, outputs, and challenges big data researchers face. Full details and actionable recommendations for stakeholders are offered in the body of the report, which offers guidance to universities, funders, and others interested in improving institutional capacities and fostering intellectual climates to better support big data research. Our key findings are grouped into the following areas: