Vince Smith (cybertaxonomist)

A cybertaxonomist is a scientist who specializes in the application of computational and digital technologies to the field of taxonomy. Taxonomy is the science of identifying, naming, describing, and classifying organisms. Vince Smith, as a cybertaxonomist, likely focuses on using digital tools and online resources to advance taxonomic knowledge and make it more accessible. This could involve managing and curating online taxonomic databases, developing software for species identification, creating digital keys and guides, and using bioinformatics approaches to analyze large datasets of taxonomic information. A key aspect of his work would likely be promoting data sharing and collaboration within the taxonomic community through the use of cyberinfrastructure and digital platforms. His work likely addresses the challenges of taxonomic impediment – the shortage of taxonomic experts and the difficulty of accessing taxonomic information – by leveraging digital resources and tools.