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2024 Open Source Student Award Winners

2024 Student Open Source Award Winners

Congratulations to the Winners of GW's 2024 Student Open Source Awards Program!

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Academic Open Source Support Structures

Panel presentation at the Coalition for Networked Information (CNI) about the power of networking with examples of three types of Open Source Program Office (OSPO) networks (Institutional, Regional,...

Nava Open Source Summit

Nava Open-Source Summit: Modernizing Government with Code

The GW OSPO participated in the Nava Open Source Summit, highlighting the growing impact of open source in modernizing and transforming government technology.

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The GW OSPO Endorses OSI’s Definition of Open Source AI

GW OSPO endorsement of OSI's draft definition of open source AI

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Open Access Colors: An Opinionated Guide

Explore the colorful landscape of Open Access publishing models and discover why Diamond OA is the key to a more equitable future for scholarly communication.

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Public Access Policies and Research Software: Mind the Gap

US public access policies overlook research software. Learn why code sharing is key for open science and how institutions can lead the way in this vital shift.

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Overview: US Policy on Open Access and Open Data

US federal policies are transforming research accessibility. Learn how the Holdren and Nelson memos are shaping open access and the NSF's implementation.

Public Interest Technology - University Network (PIT-UN) Q4 Update

PIT-UN opportunities, news, & updates

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United Nations OSPOs For Good Conference Highlights

GW OSPO representatives attended the UN OSPOs for Good conference in New York City and provide the key takeaways.

Easy Recipe for Engineering and Research Success

A short post recommending the Vanishing Gradient podcast (Episode 31 in particular) and then giving a simple recipe for how to ensure meaningful success when working on engineering or research...