diff --git a/organizations/open_source_science_initiative b/organizations/open_source_science_initiative deleted file mode 100644 index 16d1ae6..0000000 --- a/organizations/open_source_science_initiative +++ /dev/null @@ -1,40 +0,0 @@ -# Open Source Science Initiative (OSSci) Overview - -- **Website:** [Open Source Science Initiative](https://www.opensource.science/) -- **Join Interest Groups:** [Join OSSci Interest Groups](https://chief.sc/ossci-join) -- **OSSci Spotlight on Medium:** [Read OSSci Spotlight](https://medium.com/tag/ossci-spotlight) - -## Overview - -The Open Source Science Initiative (OSSci) is a program run by NumFOCUS that facilitates dialogue between open-source research software communities and researchers. Engaging with over 120 organizations, institutions, and open-source projects, OSSci develops effective shared solutions to challenges faced by the scientific community and supports the emerging generation of scientists relying on open-source tools, data, and code. - -## Interest Groups - -OSSci has established several interest groups to foster collaboration in specific domains: - -- **Climate & Sustainability** -- **Map of Open Source Science (MOSS)** -- **Reproducible Science** -- **Healthcare and Life Sciences** -- **Chemistry and Materials Science** -- **Economics** - -Individuals interested in joining these groups can find more information [here](https://chief.sc/ossci-join). - -## Contact - -For collaboration inquiries, please contact [info@numfocus.org](mailto:info@numfocus.org). - -## Funders - -OSSci is co-founded by [NumFOCUS](https://numfocus.org/open-source-science-initiative-ossci) and IBM. While additional funders specific to OSSci have not been explicitly detailed, organizations such as NASA, the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, and the National Science Foundation have supported open-source science initiatives more broadly. ([Source](https://new.nsf.gov/tip/updates/nsf-invests-over-26m-open-source-projects)) - -## Members and Collaborators - -OSSci collaborates with a diverse range of organizations, including academic institutions. Notable university partners include: - -- **[University of Wisconsin-Madison](https://github.com/sustainers/academic-map/blob/main/universities/university-of-wisconsin-madison.md)**: The Data Science Institute at the University of Wisconsin-Madison emphasizes the importance of open-source software in data-intensive science and is a launch partner of OSSci. -- **University of Pennsylvania**: The Linguistic Data Consortium at the University of Pennsylvania has a history of contributing to open-source human language technology and supports OSSci's mission. -- **Stony Brook University**: The Associate Dean for Research at Stony Brook University acknowledges the role of open-source approaches in addressing societal challenges like climate change and is involved with OSSci. -- **University of Victoria**: The Centre for Advanced Materials and Related Technology (CAMTEC) at the University of Victoria is dedicated to open science values and is a launch partner of OSSci. -- **University at Buffalo**: The Department of Materials Design and Innovation at the University at Buffalo recognizes the importance of open-source approaches in scientific research and collaborates with OSSci.