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# About the QGreenland project

Greenland-focused research, planning, and education crosses disciplinary
boundaries. With QGreenland, a free data-viewing platform, anyone can explore a
wide variety of Greenland-focused data identified by an [expert team and
Editorial Board](https://qgreenland.org/our-team).
boundaries. With QGreenland, a free and open data platform, anyone can explore a wide
variety of Greenland-focused data identified by an [expert team and Editorial
Board](https://qgreenland.org/our-team).

QGreenland is a United States National Science Foundation EarthCube-funded
effort (award
QGreenland is a United States National Science Foundation EarthCube-funded effort (award
#[1928393](https://nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=1928393&HistoricalAwards=false)).
Project development began in 2019, led by the [National Snow and Ice Data
Center](https://nsidc.org/), which is a part of the University of Colorado
Boulder [Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental
Sciences](https://cires.colorado.edu/). The project is made possible through
the generous efforts of a wide range of collaborators.
Center](https://nsidc.org/), which is a part of the University of Colorado Boulder
[Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental
Sciences](https://cires.colorado.edu/). In 2023, a second award
(#[2324765](https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=2324765)) was granted,
enabling continued work on QGreenland. The project is made possible through the generous
efforts of a wide range of collaborators.

The QGreenland Team believes in open and accessible resources. QGreenland is
built using free and open software, with development tools and workflows fully
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As QGreenland development continues, we will be expanding our educational
resources, increasing optional data download options, and working to be as
responsive as possible to user feedback. We look forward to [hearing from
you](mailto:qgreenland.info@gmail.com).
responsive as possible to user feedback. We look forward to hearing from
you on [GitHub Discussions](https://github.com/nsidc/qgreenland/discussions) or by
[email](mailto:qgreenland.info@gmail.com).