Presentation
Towards Understanding the Societal Impact of Open Science
DescriptionOpen science has been a central priority of U.S. federal research and policy goals in the 21st century. "Open science" is understood as an umbrella term covering various issues of "openness" in scientific practice and knowledge sharing, including democratic participation in scientific research (e.g., citizen science), equitable science communication, and fair intellectual property laws for digitized artifacts. This study will situate federal research agendas and policy frameworks for open science alongside the evolution and nationwide adoption of HPC resources. We also pay significant attention to AI/ML as a disruptive technology in both science/technology research and policy-making. The resulting contribution will be an analysis of the societal impacts of today's open science movement, grounded in an evaluation of risks and benefits posed by evolving scientific practices, paradigms, communities, and cultures.