The agency's Open-Source Science Initiative (OSSI) is promoting change in the openness and speed of access to scientific information by supporting new training opportunities. To kickoff the initiative, NASA is investing in a 5-year Transform to Open Science (TOPS) project, which helps researchers engaged with NASA and beyond to put open science into practice.
"NASA is opening up science like never before," said Chelle Gentemann, program scientist for TOPS. "Opening science calls for a shift in both the culture of science and how we conduct research. These awards equip interested scientists and researchers to become the next leaders and innovators working in the open to transform their fields."
TOPS projects target scientists and researchers at all levels of their careers - from undergraduate students to principal investigators to program managers. TOPS summer schools and virtual cohorts promote understanding of open science using an introductory curriculum called Open Science 101. A new curriculum called ScienceCore helps learners increase their knowledge and skills in specific disciplines.
"We are building an open science ecosystem for a more equitable, impactful, and efficient scientific future," said Yaitza Luna-Cruz, program officer for the TOPS Training (TOPST) initiative. "Open science is about making sure that scientific knowledge is not only accessible, but also reproducible and inclusive. TOPS is a crucial step towards increasing participation of historically excluded groups across NASA Science."
A full list of particapting organizations and their projects is available here
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