Advancing Research with Open Science and Collaborative Communities

Brandon University
Faculty of Science Seminar Series
2024-25
www.brandonu.c...
January 31, 2025
Yanina Bellini Saibene
rOpenSci
Advancing Research with Open Science and Collaborative Communities
Abstract:
Scientific progress thrives on collaboration, openness, and shared knowledge. In this talk, we’ll explore how communities of practice, like rOpenSci, empower researchers and students to drive innovation in their fields. We'll discuss what defines a community of practice, how these communities foster skill development, mentorship, and collaboration, and their pivotal role in the open science movement. Attendees will gain insights into the opportunities these communities offer, including how to join, contribute, and grow as part of a global network of scientists and developers. Whether you're new to open science or looking to deepen your engagement, this session will provide practical steps to become an active participant in the open science movement.
Biography:
Yani is the rOpenSci Community Manager and an accomplished leader in the R and open science communities in Latin America. She is a project lead for R-Ladies, a professor of a Data Science degree at Austral University in Argentina. She teaches in multiple AgTech diploma programs across Argentina and Uruguay and is a co-founder of influential initiatives such as LatinR, MetaDocencia, and R-Ladies Santa Rosa. Yani serves on several high-profile boards, including The Carpentries and the R Consortium Infrastructure Steering Committee. A GitHub Star for three consecutive years (2022-2024), she has received prestigious awards like the CIALP Technological Innovation Award and the National e- Government Award for their contributions to remote sensing and open data. With an M.S. in Data Mining and Knowledge Management, Yani is also a Topic Editor for the Journal of Open Source Education and brings decades of expertise from their time as an INTA researcher and university professor. She cares
deeply about inclusion and diversity and works towards removing barriers to participation in Open global movements like Open Science and Open Source Software.