Volcanology, Geochemistry, and Petrology Perspectives on Integrated, Coordinated, Open, Networked (ICON) Science

This article is composed of a commentary about the state Integrated, Coordinated, Open, and Networked (ICON) principles (Goldman et al., 2021, https://doi.org/10.1029/2021ea002099) in Volcanology, Geochemistry, Petrology (VGP), discussion on opportunities challenges adopting them. VGP encompasses broad field that addresses volcanic, magmatic, hydrothermal, geomicrobial systems; process investigations span physical, geochemical biological realms, including planetary geology; one extensively supported by state-of-the-art research facilities. We suggest an open, inclusive, collaborative evolving model international coordinated network critical to answering most pressing VGP. In this piece, we begin discuss elements of, to, path forward developing such model. For team, ICON means collaboration, equitable access data for entire scientific community, forging partnerships potentially contribute more innovative ways coordinating sharing research. It also bringing equity science, implementing effective measures which consider funding, analytical equipment, resources, mentors. More importantly, us having important conversations around what value advancement perhaps exploring outside idea meritocracy evaluating individual traits can science has traditionally been considered norm.