Open Software & Research Symposium

UChicago Library, Center for Digital Scholarship

Join the University of Chicago on April 16th for the Open Software & Research Symposium.

Regenstein Library, Room 122

At the UChicago Library, openness is our default. This means prioritizing access to the widest possible audience and championing open software and scholarship. However, pursuing openness comes with unique challenges, from navigating licensing to ensuring long-term preservation and sustainability.Join the University of Chicago Library, Data Science Institute, Globus, and the Research Computing Center on April 16th for the Open Software &amp; Research Symposium, where experts from across the field will share insights and practical strategies for tackling these issues. Together, we’ll explore topics including licensing, data management, and project maintenance, all with the goal of making open software and research more accessible and sustainable.This event is open to all with registration. Lunch will be provided.

Agenda

Introductory Remarks

This panel will explore the intersection of different experiences and priorities in data management workflows. Panelists will delve into common misconceptions, discuss areas of miscommunication between administrative and technical requirements, and reflect on how the landscape has evolved. This session will offer practical insights for researchers, administrators, and technical professionals navigating the complexities of data management in open research.

Open Research Panel Discussion – Data Management

Have you ever wondered which open license would work best for your project? Join Open Source Licensing Specialist, Heather Meeker, for a conversation about the most common open licenses, their use in academic and commercial projects, and other considerations for open source development at the University.

Open Software and Licensing

Lunch

One challenge of open projects is ongoing maintenance and preservation. In this talk, you'll hear from James Turk, Founder of the Open States Project and UChicago Professor, about open source projects and civic tech. You'll learn about options for collaborating on code, what makes a project maintainable, and how the landscape is changing.

Maintaining Open Projects

Hear from panelists about successful open source projects and initiatives from across the University and beyond as they reflect on lessons learned and their hopes for the future. Moderated by Rachael Kotarski.

Advocating Open - Learning from Our Experiences

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