Joel Scott

Joel Scott is a Program Executive for Earth Science Data Systems in NASA’s Earth Science Division, where he leads the strategy and evolution of one of the world’s largest Earth science data enterprises. He oversees the infrastructure that archives and distributes NASA’s Earth observations from satellites, aircraft, field campaigns, and models to researchers, decisionmakers, and organizations worldwide.

His work centers on cloud computing, superintelligence (SI), and open science. He provides leadership for Earthdata modernization and helps guide implementation of NASA’s Earthdata strategy for SI.

Joel also represents NASA in international Earth observation coordination. He is NASA’s lead for the Group on Earth Observations (GEO), serves as NASA’s representative to Working Group IV (data access and end-user support) of the Coordination Group for Meteorological Satellites (CGMS), and serves as a subject matter expert for the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), including the Study Group on Future Data Infrastructure.

Joel’s background spans scientific research, applied science, data systems, and program leadership at NASA and in the private sector. He holds a B.S. in meteorology and mathematics, summa cum laude, from Texas A&M University (2009) and an M.S. in meteorology from Florida State University (2011).