Global Access to Research Software about doathon HOT 14 OPEN

Some notes:

• This doesn't appear to only be a LMIC problem: a researcher in US found students there only use the tools provided by the institution too, and aren't aware of others. More info on this and an idea.
• David Perez is trying to gather a list of good tools for collaborative research online and with an annual conference (maybe not an option for all). You can use and contribute to his resources on GitHub - [more info](info at npscience/eLife-at-MozFest2017#17).
• The FOSS community seemingly needs support everywhere, I'd love to hear about it from your context too.
• NumFocus could be a good resource?

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thanks for your comment! I'll look into yhe tools you mention. The LMIC problem is that the don't have the means to use traditional software, but just aren't aware about FOSS, which is quite dramatic for their research.
I think bottom up activism will be key. There should be FOSS ambassadors at different universities, or somethong like it

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Thanks Koen @KoenVermeir for opening this here and thanks Naomi @npscience for your feedback.
You are quite correct. In fact when the Working Group was formed at the Global Young Academy, it was named Research Software for Developing Countries. It was changed to Global Access to Research Software when several members from developed countries felt they too face barriers in access.
However the survey Koen mentioned focused on LMICs or developing countries and it documented not only the low take-up, which is a global issue, but the low awareness itself of FOSS.

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I think this could work mostly for early career researcher too. FOSS are useful in advancing research. My question is, do we need to create a list first before we look at advocacy? I'm really interested to learn from this group.

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hey, are you seated somewhere?

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@KoenVermeir, Talking of networks, in Africa you might be interested to check out the Next Einstein Forum on http://nef.org/

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It is really very timely and relevant project. I would like to be parts of the project and support on spreading the available open source research software to my African colleagues.

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Good to see continued / renewed interested in GARS. This is very rewarding!

Just an anecdotal point - GARS (originally as RSDC) was proposed in Berlin in 2011 at the first AGM or GA of the GYA.

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Hi all,

we're physically present in the Goethe room (the main conference room); We'll continue after lunch and the lightning sessions.

Thanks for joining in!
--Koen

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Hi all: to provide some more background (it was in the original OpenCon application, but doesn't appear here on Github):

this project started with a GYA survey and research report on the uptake of FOSS: https://globalyoungacademy.net/activities/global-access-to-research-software/

now we want to work with the results and find ways to raise awareness of FOSS, especially in LMIC countries

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Hi all,
we're starting again at 4 PM in the Goethe room.
looking forward to seeing you!

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Quiet for a moment. Focusing on Open Conferences

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yes, still the same place: Goethe room, table at the back, far left

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