NASA TOPS: Open Science 101
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Current development stage of the lesson.About this Resource
An introductory curriculum developed by NASA as part of the Transform to Open Science initiative. Covers openness, transparency, reproducibility, and data sharing, with an optional certification pathway.
Learning Objectives
- Define core Open Science principles.
- Explain the benefits of open and reproducible research.
- Recognize how Open Science practices apply across disciplines.
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Why Teach This?
NASA TOPS offers a structured, authoritative introduction to Open Science principles that librarians can reference or complete to build shared understanding with researchers.
- Duration: 6–8h (self-paced)
- Level: Introductory
- License: CC-BY 4.0
