I’m thrilled to share some thrilling information with you all! Zooniverse, our beloved platform for people-powered analysis, has been honored by the White Home Workplace of Science and Expertise Coverage (OSTP) as a champion of open science.
The OSTP Yr of Open Science Recognition Problem awarded 5 totally different tasks, together with Zooniverse, as ‘Champions of Open Science’ for our work to advertise open science to sort out a novel drawback. To take a look at the total announcement and see the opposite winners, click on right here.
We’re deeply honored by this recognition. It underscores our dedication to Open Science by way of people-powered analysis, valuing the general public’s numerous experience and driving innovation past conventional boundaries. By democratizing entry to scientific areas and discovery, Zooniverse not solely advances analysis, but additionally builds belief in science and fosters significant engagement inside our international neighborhood.
What makes Zooniverse really particular is the neighborhood that drives it ahead. The Zooniverse staff of devs and knowledge scientists constructing the platform, the lots of of researchers main tasks, and each single one in all you who dedicates your time and experience to advancing information. Whether or not you’re classifying galaxies, transcribing historic paperwork, tagging penguins, or marking the construction of cells for most cancers analysis, your contributions have made a tangible affect on analysis throughout a spread of disciplines. And the outcomes communicate for themselves – over 400 peer-reviewed scientific publications, groundbreaking discoveries, and important coverage impacts have all stemmed out of your collective efforts.
However it’s not simply concerning the knowledge or the publications – it’s concerning the connections we’ve solid alongside the best way. By way of Zooniverse, we’ve constructed a world neighborhood of curious minds, united by a shared ardour for exploration and discovery. Collectively, we’ve championed the rules of open science, breaking down obstacles to information and fostering a spirit of collaboration that transcends borders and disciplines. And in doing so, we’ve not solely superior scientific analysis but additionally strengthened belief in science and empowered people to pursue their pursuits and passions.
So right here’s to you, our unimaginable neighborhood of members and researchers. Thanks for being part of this extraordinary journey. Collectively, we’ll proceed to champion the rules of openness, collaboration, and innovation in analysis, one classification and one Speak submit at a time.
Laura
Zooniverse PI, VP Science Engagement, Adler Planetarium in Chicago