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Open Access By the Numbers

KiltHub is a comprehensive institutional repository maintained by the University Libraries and hosted on the figshare platform, where Carnegie Mellon University researchers and their collaborators can share the scholarly outputs and research data produced in the course of their research. KiltHub curates, collects, preserves, and provides open access to this material as part of the Libraries' commitment to open scholarship and collaboration. We’re highlighting the download and upload numbers from March and April, along with the most-downloaded article across both months.

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Bioinformatics Hackathon Elevates Computational Biology Research

From March 3–5, CMU Libraries partnered with California-based cloud computing and bioinformatics company DNAnexus to host their fifth annual collaborative bioinformatics hackathon in Pittsburgh. More than 30 participants from all over the world teamed up to explore machine learning and AI approaches to computational biology problems, sharing expertise, learning from their peers, and even engaging in a bit of friendly competition.

Open Access By the Numbers

AI as a Teaching Tool: Transforming Coding Literacy in the Libraries

With the advent of generative AI, universities all over the country are reassessing their approach to both teaching and learning. And while Carnegie Mellon University Libraries already has many resources to help members of our community understand AI, it’s also on the cutting edge of figuring out how AI can support students and faculty alike; as a result, Libraries faculty and staff have begun integrating AI into areas they already support — with a new programming workshop powered by AI serving as an example.

Event Recording: Heading to the Point: AI for All

On November 18, the University Libraries and Vice Provost for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer Wanda Heading-Grant hosted "Heading to the Point: AI for All." The event featured a discussion with two experts leading the push to ensure the responsible development of artificial intelligence: Renée Cummings, Assistant Professor of the Practice in Data Science at the University of Virginia, and Associate Dean for Digital Infrastructure Sayeed Choudhury. A recording of the event is now available.

Open Access By The Numbers: October 2024

OFAI And Heinz College Team Up on a New Open-Source AI Curriculum

Open Forum for AI (OFAI) is working with Heinz College and the NobleReach Foundation to develop an open-source AI curriculum tailored specifically to the needs of public sector and OFAI member institutions. Its creation affirms OFAI’s commitment to advancing ethical and accessible approaches to AI by empowering the public with the tools they need to harness AI for the common good.

New Open Access Journal Eligibility Checker

CMU Libraries is excited to announce a new tool to search journals for Open Access support. The Libraries has Open Access agreements with various publishers. This new platform can help authors to navigate the agreements and search for journals in one space. Authors can also see if their journal is instead eligible for the Libraries APC funds.

Libraries Celebrates Two Years of CMU OSPO

July 2024 marks two years since Helen and Henry Posner, Jr. Dean of the University Libraries Keith Webster established the Carnegie Mellon University Open Source Programs Office (OSPO) with funds from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. Led by Associate Dean for Digital Infrastructure Sayeed Choudhury, the OSPO has grown as a community resource for open source activity across campus, while continuing to provide strategic guidance and thought leadership in key areas.

CMU Launches New Initiative for Human-Centered AI

Carnegie Mellon is launching the Open Forum for AI (OFAI), a new initiative that will build capacity and understanding for a human-centered AI to move toward augmented intelligence. Leveraging CMU’s AI expertise, OFAI includes a key group of partners that offer a range of complementary skills necessary for collective action for AI strategy and associated policy development. Initial funding is being provided by the social change venture Omidyar Network, NobleReach Foundation, and internal CMU funding.

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