Version 0.9, 9/17/2017   Name of Proposed Interest Group:   Physical Samples and Collections in the Research Data Ecosystem   Introduction (A brief articulation of what issues the IG will address, how this IG is aligned with the RDA mission, and how this IG would be a value-added contribution to the RDA community): Physical samples are a basic element for reference, study, and experimentation in research.  Tests and analysis are conducted directly on samples, such as biological specimens, rock or mineral specimens, soil or sediment...