Second Rostock Open Science Workshop: Advancing Transparency and Reproducibility in Demography

Second Rostock Open Science Workshop: Advancing Transparency and Reproducibility in Demography 1024 520 Open and Universal Science (OPUS) Project

The Second Rostock Open Science Workshop, hosted by the Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research (MPIDR), will take place on March 17–18, 2025 in Rostock, Germany. This two-day event aims to equip demographic researchers with open science tools and practices, fostering knowledge sharing, transparency, and reproducibility in research. Hybrid online participation will be available for those unable to attend in person.

Workshop Highlights

  • Key Themes: Enhancing research transparency, making findings accessible to wider audiences, and enabling reproducible research practices.
  • Keynote Speakers:
    • Prof. Philip N. Cohen (University of Maryland): “Doing Demography in Public.”
    • Dr. Sondre Solstad (The Economist): “From Open to Impact: Sharing Your Ideas Beyond Academia.”
  • Hands-on Training:
    • Practical sessions on reproducible workflows, using R and Stata, and leveraging tools like Git, GitHub, OSF, and Zenodo for sharing data and code.
  • Discussions:
    • A roundtable on successes and challenges in implementing open science.
    • A panel exploring the future of open science in demography.
  • Expert Instructors:
    • Prof. Lisa DeBruine (University of Glasgow).
    • Dr. Maarten Buis (University of Konstanz).
    • Dr. Jonas Schöley and Dr. Aliakbar Akbaritabar (MPIDR).

Preliminary Program Overview

  • Day 1:
    • Keynote by Prof. Philip N. Cohen.
    • Hands-on sessions on reproducibility (Stata and R).
    • Roundtable discussion on open science implementation.
  • Day 2:
    • Training on Git, GitHub, and data-sharing repositories (beginner and advanced sessions).
    • Keynote by Dr. Sondre Solstad.
    • Panel discussion on the future of open science in demography.

Who Should Attend?

The workshop is designed for PhD students, postdocs, and experienced scientists in demography. It is an excellent opportunity for researchers looking to integrate open science practices into their work.

How to Apply

  • Deadline: Applications for on-site participation must be submitted by September 30, 2024.
  • Requirements: Submit a CV, a 200-word motivation statement, and indicate your preferred software (R or Stata).
  • Fees: No tuition fees, but participants must cover travel and living expenses. Limited travel stipends are available for participants from low- and middle-income countries.

Online Participation

Those interested in attending virtually can register via a short survey available here.

The Second Rostock Open Science Workshop offers a unique platform to explore cutting-edge practices in transparency and reproducibility while shaping the future of open science in demography. Don’t miss this opportunity to advance your research and connect with leading experts in the field!

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