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WHAT OPEN SCIENCE MEANS TO ME�

Dr. Alex Davis

BWEEMS

UCLA Postdoc

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OPEN DATA VS OPEN SCIENCE�

�OPEN DATA

Data that can be freely used, re-used, and redistributed by anyone.

�OPEN SCIENCE

The principle and practice of making research products and processes available to all, while respecting diverse cultures, maintaining security and privacy, and fostering collaborations, reproducibility, and equity.

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�Source:: NASA’s Open Science 101 Curriculum

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HOW I WENT FROM AN OPEN DATA SCIENTIST TO A PERSON WHO PRACTICES OPEN SCIENCE

Dr. Alex Davis

BWEEMS

UCLA Postdoc

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MY OPEN SCIENCE JOURNEY IS…

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MY OPEN SCIENCE JOURNEY IS… IMPERFECT & NON-LINEAR

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STARTED RESEARCH WITH AN OPEN DATA PROJECT

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WORKED IN ISOLATION DURING PHD

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NOW…

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REPORTING FINDINGS TO COLLABORATORS

What is the most useful/helpful way for you to receive new information about invasive species monitoring, removal, biology, impacts, and spread?

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Peer reviewed scientific paper/published article

15%

Summary article or end of year report (usually created for within organization knowledge sharing)

30%

Presentation (in person or recorded)

12%

Meeting or open discussion

18%

Open data sharing platforms

18%

Other

6%

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REPORTING FINDINGS TO COLLABORATORS

What is the most useful/helpful way for you to receive new information about invasive species monitoring, removal, biology, impacts, and spread?

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Peer reviewed scientific paper/published article

15%

Summary article or end of year report (usually created for within organization knowledge sharing)

30%

Presentation (in person or recorded)

12%

Meeting or open discussion

18%

Open data sharing platforms

18%

Other

6%

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POSTING CODE ONLINE

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SHARING TEACHING MATERIALS

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TRANSFERABLE SKILLS�

Teaching R workshops

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TRANSFERABLE SKILLS

Creating a data management plan

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THE WHO MATTERS JUST AS MUCH AS THE HOW

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WRITING ABOUT INCLUSIVE PRACTICES

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Dr Nikki Traylor-Knowles

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MY OPEN SCIENCE JOURNEY IS… FUN AND COLLABORATIVE

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THANK YOU

Alex Davis

adavis1152@gmail.com

www.alexandracddavis.com

@ACD_Davis11