Data + Open Science Summit

The Data + Open Science Summit at UVM, hosted by the UVM Library, Vermont Research Open Source Program Office (VERSO), the Graduate College and the Office of the Provost with instructional support from NASA and the Software Carpentries, supports UVM’s commitment to transparent, collaborative, and accessible research. 

This free event offers faculty, graduate students, postdocs, and staff the opportunity to engage with trainings and workshops on data management planning, empowering researchers to maximize the impact of their work. 

What are the Details?

When: January 7-9, 2025

Attendance Options: In-person, only open to current UVM students, staff or faculty

Location: On the University of Vermont campus in the Hills Agricultural Building (also known as the Patrick Leahy Building) and the Given Medical Complex

Format: Multi-Track with invited speakers, workshops and an Unconference

Schedule: 8:00am – 4:30pm January 7 & 8 (EST) and 9am-12pm (EST) Jan 9th

Cost: Free to attend, pre-registration is required

What are the Topics?

The Data + Open Science Summit, a joint event hosted by NASA, VERSO, and the UVM Library, will offer a comprehensive exploration of open science and data practices including:

  • NASA Open Science 101 
  • Software Carpentry R for Reproducible Scientific Analysis
  • Data analysis methods
  • Qualitative and quantitative insights
  • Machine learning
  • Data visualization
  • Research communication
  • Open Science and Data Management Plan (OSDMP)

Registration

Due to the multi-track nature of this conference and limited space for each track, please register for the events that you wish to attend!

Registration will close December 13th, 2024

January 7 (Day 1)

Software Carpentries –  R for Reproducible Scientific Analysis

Be sure to checkout the event website to download the tools that we will be using during the workshop.

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NASA – Open Science 101

Be sure to register on https://openscience101.org/ in advance of the event, you will need a UVM email address and ORCID to enroll. We will be covering Module 1 & 2.
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January 8 (Day 2)

Workshops and Presentations

This signs you up for the whole day, you can select which workshop you want to attend in person during the morning
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January 9 (Day 3)

The Unconference

This signs you up for the half-day Unconference, we create what we are going to present on the morning of the day
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Schedule

January 7 (Day 1) – NASA Open Science/Software Carpentries R 

 Location TBAGiven – Carpenter AuditoriumLeahy 102
8:30 – 9:00Registration  
9:00 – 9:30 Opening RemarksSoftware Carpentries  R for Reproducible Scientific Analysis
9:30 – 10:30 NASA – Open Science 101Software Carpentries continued
10:30 – 10:45Break  
10:45 – 12:00 Open Science continuedSoftware Carpentries continued
12:00 – 1:00Lunch  
1:00 – 2:00 Open Science continuedSoftware Carpentries continued
2:00 – 2:15Break  
2:15 – 4:30 Open Science continuedSoftware Carpentries continued

January 8 (Day 2) – Presentations and Workshops  

 Location TBAGiven – Carpenter AuditoriumLocation TBALocation TBALocation TBA
8:30 – 9:00 Opening Remarks   
9:00 – 10:00 Data analysis methods overview by Maria Sckolnick   
10:00 – 10:30
 Research Communication – Lakelyn Taylor   
10:30 – 10:45Break    
10:45 – 11:30 Assessing the Quality of Data Analysis – Maria SckolnickWorkshop – Open Science  and Data Management Plan by NASA  
11:30 – 12:30 Presentation TBANASA Workshop continued…  
12:30 – 1:30Lunch    
1:30 – 4:30 Workshop – Data Visualization in Metagenomics by Emily GuswaNASA Workshop continued…Workshop – Qualitative Methods by Meghan CopeWorkshop – Designing Charts and Graphs by Kristin Florian

January 9 (Day 3) – Unconference 

A half-day unconference is a flexible, participant-driven event where attendees shape the agenda and engage in collaborative sessions on topics they’re passionate about. Unlike traditional conferences with preset schedules and speakers, an unconference invites attendees to propose session ideas and then self-organize around these sessions. 

 Location TBALocation TBALocation TBA
9:00-9:30Voting on Unconference Tracks  
9:30-10:30Session 1Session 2Session 3
10:30 – 10:45Break  
10:45-12:00Session 4Session 5Session 6

Venue

This event will be held in the Patrick Leahy/Hills Agricultural Building and the Given Medical Complex

Speakers

Maria Sckolnick

Statistical Software Support and Consulting
University of Vermont Libraries

Lakelyn Taylor

CIROH Postdoctoral Scholar
University of Vermont

Patrick Payne

Clinical Data Analyst, Anesthesiology
University of Vermont

Emily Guswa

Bioinformatics Analyst
University of Vermont

Meghan Cope

Professor - College of Arts and Sciences
University of Vermont

Kristin Florian

Data Visualization Specialist
University of Vermont

Katherine Blanchette

Department Head for Partnerships, Outreach, and STEM Support, Deputy Project Manager for TOPS OS101
NASA

Fred Kepner

Program Analyst - Strategic Management Office
Marshall Space Flight Center
NASA

Christina (CJ) Johnson

Branch Chief - Space Biosciences Research Branch
NASA

Paul Brenham

Research Scientist - Heliophysics and Planetary Science Branch, ST13
NASA MSFC

Sponsors

Instructional Supporters

Code of Conduct

This event is under the University of Vermont Code of Conduct. 

The University of Vermont is committed to continually strengthening its ethical culture. From the University’s motto of “Studiis et Rebus Honestis” (Integrity in Theoretical and Practical Pursuits) to our values stated in “Our Common Ground”, we are all expected to perform our jobs and to conduct business in an ethical and compliant manner. All University personnel have a shared responsibility to the University, to those we serve, to our community and to each other.