Open source science
Welcome to the Wikiversity Open Source Science Project.
Project description
The Open Source Science Project is a Wikiversity content development project. The goal of this project is to document existing sources of open content science. The term "open source" originated in the context of "open source software" The term "open source science" is new and is being used in several different ways. In some cases, "open source science" is used to refer to science-related resources that are available under a free content license (example). The terms Open access and open content is also used. Examples of open content science projects are Science Commons and Public Library of Science.
Department news
- 3 November 2006 - Project founded!
Learning materials
Learning materials and learning projects are located in the main Wikiversity namespace. Simply make a link to the name of the lesson (lessons are independent pages in the main namespace) and start writing!
You should also read about the Wikiversity:Learning model. Lessons should center on learning activities for Wikiversity participants. Learning materials and learning projects can be used by multiple projects. Cooperate with other departments that use the same learning resource.
- Phage project - mixing microbiology research and education.
- BoomCode - a professional iron core collapse supernova simulator
- Astronomy Project - participants access public astronomy databases and explore outer space.
- Human Genetic Uniqueness Project - search for genes that account for the genetic differences between humans and our closest relatives.
- Theory of Everything Project - research projects involving public databases for particle physics experiments.
- Topic:SkyCam - an all-sky camera for capturing images of stars and meteors.
- Friedman Lab of Evolutionary Neuroscience - contains open-source projects for you to join!
Texts
Lessons
- Lesson 1: ...
Assignments
Activities
Readings
Each activity has a suggested associated background reading selection.
- Reading 1.
- Study guide:
- Wikipedia article: w:Open source movement
- etc.
References
Additional helpful readings include: <---include subject name
Active participants
Active participants in this Learning Group
- Roadrunner
- AFriedman
The histories of Wikiversity pages indicate who the active participants are. If you are an active participant in this department, you can list your name here (this can help small departments grow and the participants communicate better; for large departments a list of active participants is not needed).
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