About Us
Turning Data Into Discovery
At the University of Minnesota, the LodeStar Data Hub will bring together advanced research infrastructure to ensure that every researcher can access the resources they need to transform research potential into real impact.
Our Vision: A Unified Ecosystem for Research Excellence
LodeStar's aims to create a unified research data ecosystem that empowers UMN researchers to innovate, collaborate, and maximize the impact of their work. LodeStar provides access to secure storage, advanced computing, and expert support, ensuring that the university’s cyberinfrastructure is used to its fullest potential.
Our Mission: Equipping Every Researcher for Success
LodeStar will equipt researchers with cutting-edge storage, computational power, and expert consulting. Our mission will be to foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and responsible data stewardship across every discipline, from computer science and biomaterials to ethnomusicology. We envision a future where every UMN researcher can fully realize their potential with transparent, accessible, and scalable data solutions.
Our Goals: Shaping a Stronger Research Data Future
LodeStar Data Hub hopes to bridge the gap between researchers and the full potential of the University of Minnesota’s data infrastructure. By uniting tools, expertise, and secure systems, we will simplify workflows, foster collaboration, and protect research for the future.
Provide
We aspire to deliver flexible, scalable solutions that adapt as projects grow, ensuring that researchers always have the right resources at the right time.
Streamline
Our platform will simplifies data storage, sharing, and collaboration, reducing technical barriers so researchers can focus on their work rather than infrastructure.
Cultivate
We will encourage responsible data stewardship by helping researchers preserve their work in sustainable, discoverable formats that ensure long-term value and integrity.
Promote
LodeStar will strengthen connections across the university, promoting collaboration between IT teams, academic departments, and research units to create a truly unified research ecosystem.
Support
We will uphold rigorous compliance and security standards, providing safe environments for sensitive and large-scale data so that research remains protected and trustworthy.