Why Open Research: An interview featuring Erin McKiernan | PLOS Blogs Network

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Summary:

"Erin McKiernan, professor at National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), pledged to only publish in Open Access journals, demonstrating that it’s possible to have a thriving research career while keeping her research open. She acknowledges that the steps for sharing research openly can be challenging, and hopes to make that path a little easier for researchers through projects such as 'Why Open Research?' and OpenCon. She also encourages early career researchers to start a conversation with their advisors, highlighting the benefits for making their research and data openly available. Regardless of career stage, she recommends connecting with communities that can help provide support and additional resources, such as those listed below.

In this episode, Elizabeth and Erin discuss:

Her research and how she became involved in Open Access Open Access versus Open Science Her 'Why Open Research?' project Students’ participation in OpenCon Advice for early career researchers for incorporating Open Science

Interested in learning more? Follow Erin McKiernan on Twitter @emckiernan13 and check out the links below:"

Link:

http://blogs.plos.org/blog/2017/05/04/why-open-research-an-interview-featuring-erin-mckiernan/

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Date tagged:

05/04/2017, 20:21

Date published:

05/04/2017, 16:21