Affinity Groups Archive

This page describes the "affinity groups" concept that emerged from NCAnet Conversations. Participants agreed to move forward with the concept at the August 2012 meeting.

Affinity Groups provide a way for NCAnet participants to structure their NCA-related activities around common issues or areas of interest. Affinity groups are open to all NCAnet participants, and participants may participate in as many--or few--affinity groups as they wish. NCAnet participants need not be involved in any affinity groups to contribute to NCAnet.

Affinity groups can be formed (or reactivated) by any NCAnet participants who have mutual interest in a specified technical or professional topic. To suggest a new topic, prepare a short statement describing the topical focus of group, any already-confirmed members, proposed activities for the group, and the chair or co-chairs of the group. Please submit your description to Katie Reeves (kreeves@usgcrp.gov).