Open Science at NASA: Measuring Impact and Exploring AI Applications

Join us for a live podcast recording with Dr. Chelle Gentemann, NASA's Open Science Program Scientist, in conversation with host Hugo Bowne-Anderson.
In this episode, we'll discuss:
- Measuring Open Science Impact: How NASA is developing new metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of open science practices beyond traditional publication-based measures.
- The Nature of Scientific Discovery: Insights into how scientific breakthroughs occur and the importance of collaborative efforts in advancing research.
- AI in Space Research: NASA's exploration of AI applications across various divisions, from mission control to data analysis.
- Challenges in Implementing Open Science: The complexities of promoting open science practices within government agencies.
- The Future of Open Science: How open science is changing the research landscape and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration.

This episode will provide valuable insights for researchers, data scientists, and those interested in open science and AI in space exploration.

About Dr. Chelle Gentemann
Dr. Chelle Gentemann is the Open Science Program Scientist at NASA Headquarters. With a background in oceanography and remote sensing, Dr. Gentemann now leads efforts to transform scientific practices, promoting transparency and collaboration across diverse fields of study.

Join us for a discussion on the current state and future potential of open science in space research.

0:00 - Introduction and Welcome to Vanishing Gradients
1:01 - Exploring Open Science at NASA
1:28 - Dr. Chelle Gentemann’s Journey into Open Science
2:43 - Cloud Computing Breakthrough in Science
4:53 - Why Collaboration is Key in Open Science
6:48 - Dr. Gentemann’s Role as Open Science Program Scientist
9:00 - Defining Open Science at NASA
12:03 - NASA’s Open Science 101 Training
13:35 - Get Your NASA Open Science Certification
15:03 - Challenges in Promoting Open Science
19:22 - Moving Beyond Traditional Metrics: Measuring Impact
25:06 - New Metrics for Open Science at NASA
29:25 - Making NASA’s Data Accessible with AI
33:10 - The Revolution of Scientific Python Tools and AI
35:59 - AI’s Role in Future Scientific Discovery
39:00 - Coding in the AI Era: ChatGPT for Developers
41:00 - NASA’s AI Applications Across Divisions
47:03 - Addressing Paywalls in Science Publications
53:43 - AI and Open Science: Bridging Interdisciplinary Research
56:40 - Key Takeaways from NASA’s Open Science Initiatives