Join for ORCID in the Wild: Showcasing NASA’s Transform to Open Science (TOPS) Initiative

• November 4, 2024

Date & Time:
November 6, 2024, at 18:00

Event Overview:
The ORCID in the Wild webinar series continues with an exciting session spotlighting the NASA Transform to Open Science (TOPS) initiative and its integration with ORCID. This session will dive into how NASA uses ORCID to authenticate users, connect ORCID iDs, and integrate data into researcher records. Join us to see how ORCID-powered workflows are enhancing research transparency and streamlining processes for NASA’s open science objectives.

ORCID in the Wild celebrates how ORCID members worldwide are innovating scholarly practices through their integrations. Just as seeds take root in diverse environments, ORCID is fostering collaboration across the global research community.

Featured Speakers:

George Churchwell
Learning System Lead for Open Science 101, Director of Generative AI Solutions at MT Tam Innovations

George is the driving force behind the technical operations of NASA’s Open Science 101 initiative. As Director of Generative AI Solutions at MT Tam Innovations, he leads AI strategy and implementation, specializing in custom open-source AI solutions. At NASA, George oversees the integration of Open edX, Pearson Credly Badging, and ORCID, ensuring a streamlined and secure learning experience for open science. His extensive experience spans educational technology, where he has previously scaled companies like Tech 2000 Inc. and the American Research Group.

Glib Glugovskiy
Development Team Lead, Raccoon Gang

Glib serves as a technical lead at Raccoon Gang, an e-learning company, where he spearheads the architecture for the TOPS – Open Science 101 MOOC. His role includes implementing ORCID ID SSO, Credly badging, and UI/UX enhancements on the Open edX platform. As a core contributor to Open edX, Glib has led initiatives in verifiable credentials, mobile app development, and cost-saving platform improvements, including the shift from legacy MongoDB code.

Katherine Blanchette
Department Head for Partnerships, Outreach, and STEM Support; Deputy Project Manager for TOPS OS101, KBR Inc., NASA Ames Research Center

Katherine plays a pivotal role at KBR, supporting NASA Ames Research Center as the Deputy Project Manager for the TOPS Open Science 101 curriculum. She has led the development and implementation of the TOPS curriculum and manages a team of subject matter experts dedicated to open science education. Previously, Katherine was a STEM Engagement Specialist for NASA’s Office of STEM Engagement, focusing on the Minority University Research and Education Project (MUREP).

Don’t miss this opportunity to explore how ORCID and NASA’s TOPS initiative are transforming open science. Register now for insights into how these pioneering integrations are enhancing research and fostering transparency.