Open Science Initiative

 

 

Open Science Initiative

 

 

 

Breaking Down Research Barriers

With a cyberinfrastructure designed for open science, ICDI helps researchers manage the entire data lifecycle and makes the data accessible to anyone anywhere in the world. We support interdisciplinary projects and team science focusing on AI, precision health, digital twins for life and earth sciences, and the science of science. We are facilitating the kind of complex, groundbreaking research that has established the university as a leader in data-driven science, focusing on CARE data principles of indigenous rights, self-determination, and data sovereignty.

 

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Efforts and initiatives are underway at the University of Arizona to explore integrating artificial intelligence solutions into workflows and practices that prioritize data security and responsible use of the emerging technology.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Open Science aims to make scientific research, data, and dissemination accessible to all levels of society. Its primary goals are to enhance transparency and reproducibility in research, democratize knowledge, accelerate scientific discovery, and foster innovation by promoting free and open access to research outputs.

Source: UNESCO Recommendation on Open Science (2021)

The core values of Open Science include:

  • Transparency: Open sharing of research processes and data.
  • Collaboration: Encouraging cooperation across disciplines and borders.
  • Accessibility: Providing free access to research outputs for everyone.
  • Inclusivity: Ensuring diverse participation in scientific dialogue.
  • Integrity: Upholding ethical standards and trustworthiness in research.

Source: European Commission's Open Science Policy Platform Recommendations (2018)

Open Science principles encompass:

  • Open Access: Free availability of research publications.
  • Open Data: Sharing research data for verification and reuse.
  • Open Source: Using and contributing to open-source software.
  • Open Methodology: Transparency in research methods and protocols.
  • Open Peer Review: Transparent and accessible review processes.
  • Open Education: Sharing educational resources and tools.

Source: FOSTER Open Science Taxonomy

The benefits of Open Science include:

  • Enhanced Research Impact: Increased visibility and citation of work.
  • Improved Reproducibility: Easier validation of results by others.
  • Accelerated Innovation: Faster dissemination of knowledge leads to quicker advancements.
  • Cost Efficiency: Reduces duplication of efforts and resources.
  • Public Engagement: Builds trust and allows the public to participate in the scientific process.
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Facilitates sharing across different fields.

Source: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (2018). Open Science by Design

Tyson Swetnam
tswetnam@arizona.edu