The Open Science Workshop and Symposium is sponsored by the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK). It aims to increase awareness of open science across UT campuses, promoting principles of transparency, reproducibility, and accessibility in research. More information about the Open Science Workshop and Symposium can be found at https://tiny.utk.edu/openscience.

Open data is essential for fostering transparency, collaboration, and reproducibility in research. This workshop introduces participants to the principles of open data sharing and practical tools for depositing, managing, and sharing datasets on various open-access platforms. Participants will learn how to use platforms such as Zenodo, GitHub, Figshare, and Dryad to make their research data FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable).

This session is ideal for researchers, educators, and students looking to enhance their data-sharing practices. No prior experience with open data repositories is required, making it accessible to beginners.