As researchers from across multiple disciplines grapple with the challenges of COVID-19, the open science movement and its themes of sharing well-curated, reusable data and conducting research collaboratively and transparently appear more relevant than ever. Advocates argue that open science can accelerate discovery, enable rapid and robust peer-review, and enhance the public impact of research.
Chloe Woida, Project Coordinator, Open Science & Data Collaborations, interviewed Huajin Wang, Program Director for Open Science & Data Collaborations, and Hannah Gunderman, Research Data Management Consultant about open science and data collaboration during the COVID-19 pandemic. The conversation ranged from observations about how the research community has responded to the crisis, to incentives driving such response, to the considerations and tools that matter most as we move towards more open science.