The Wayne State University (WSU) Data Catalog is an online, searchable catalog of datasets created by, licensed to, or publicly available to WSU affiliates. Rather than functioning as a data repository, the WSU Data Catalog is a digital way-finder for individuals looking for datasets relevant to their research or work.

The WSU Data Catalog is designed to:

• Increase the visibility of research data generated by WSU researchers.
• Facilitate collaboration across departments, programs, and research groups at WSU.
• Help WSU researchers locate and understand datasets generated at external organizations.
• Support the re-use of research data by WSU affiliates and external researchers, policymakers, and community members.

If you are interested in adding a description of your dataset in the WSU Data Catalog, have a suggestion for other datasets to describe in the catalog, or are willing to serve as a local expert for particular datasets, please use the Contact Us form.

The code used to create the WSU Data Catalog is open source and available via GitHub. Documentation and further information is available via OSF. Wayne State University is part of the multi-institution Data Catalog Collaboration Project.