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Open Science + AI Reading List

The introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) and open science in research is reshaping various disciplines and encouraging transparency, collaboration, and innovation. There are many other readings that explore these and similar topics, and the best part is you can find and access them through the CMU Libraries databases!

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Behind the Scenes of Open Science

The University Libraries has been a longtime proponent of initiatives that support collaborative, transparent, openly accessible, and reproducible research across all disciplines at Carnegie Mellon University. At the University Libraries, a few key staff members work to maintain the infrastructure that supports open science at various stages of the research cycle.

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Open Science + Sustainability Book List

Immerse yourself in the intersection of open science and sustainability with our curated selection of books, offering insights into the dynamic relationship between scientific research and environmental stewardship. Explore how open science practices empower collaboration and innovation toward sustainable solutions and address topics of climate change through the lens of open science, making these reads essential!

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Open Source Design Opportunity for Students at Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center (PSC)

A team of six students, with sponsorship from an industry partner, will design and build small clusters, learn scientific applications, and apply optimization techniques for their chosen architectures. Participants will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience and knowledge in open source research computing, form valuable relationships with leaders in academia and industry, and attend prominent conferences.

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Going Open for Course Materials

Open Educational Resources (OER) are free, openly licensed, and open-access teaching materials. OER reduces financial access barriers to students by lowering the costs of textbooks and course supplies, helping to make higher education more equitable and accessible.

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Libraries Celebrates the Year of Open Science

The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) declared 2023 the Year of Open Science, featuring actions across the federal government to advance national open science policy, provide access to the results of the nation’s taxpayer-supported research, accelerate discovery and innovation, promote public trust, and drive more equitable outcomes. This fall, the University Libraries has brought members of the CMU community together to discuss these topics and more in a series of open science-focused events.

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