Year of Open Science - WH Listening Sessions with Early Career Researchers

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The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) is hosting a series of virtual listening sessions focused on open science. These sessions aim to gather valuable input and perspectives from a diverse range of individuals involved in training and capacity building, including undergraduate students, graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, librarians, educators, and administrators.

The listening sessions are hosted as part of a Year of Open Science, announced by the White House in January 2023 and will provide an opportunity for participants to share their views and insights on various topics related to open science. Each session will focus on a specific theme and will include opportunities for comment from individuals who are passionate about advancing open science and lowering barriers to entry for researchers across all backgrounds.

To speak during the session, please indicate your intent on the registration form. To ensure diverse viewpoints, each speaker will be given up to two minutes per comment. If time permits, participants may deliver multiple comments.

For more details and to register, visit here or see below. The sessions are open to the public, please share this invitation with others who might be interested.

The listening sessions are as follows:

  • Date : Wednesday, May 31, 1:00 – 3:00 pm EDT

Session : Open Science Possibilities for Lowering Barriers to Entry: Perspectives from Early Career Researchers on Engaging in Open Science

Who : The public, including undergraduates, graduate students, and postdoctoral researchers

  • Date : Monday, June 5, 1:00 – 3:00 pm EDT

Session : Open Science Possibilities for Equitable Participation and Access: Perspectives from Early Career Researchers at Emerging Research Institutions

Who : The public, including undergraduates, graduate students, and postdoctoral researchers from emerging research institutions, including Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs), Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs), Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Community Colleges, and Primarily Undergraduate Institutions

  • Date : Tuesday, June 6, 3:00 – 5:00 pm EDT

Session : Open Science Possibilities for Career Advancement: Perspectives from Early Career Researchers on Opportunities and Challenges in Career Progression and Trajectory

Who : The public, including undergraduates, graduate students, and postdoctoral researchers

  • Date : Monday, June 12, 1:00 – 3:00 pm EDT

Session : Open Science Possibilities for Training and Capacity Building: Perspectives from the Early Career Researcher-Supporting Community

Who : The public, including trainers, librarians, college and university administrators, or any other staff supporting the early career researcher community in capacity building for open science

If you would like to provide information in addition to or in lieu of your participation in the listening session, you may send a brief message to this public email address, openscience@ostp.eop.gov.