class: center, middle, inverse, title-slide # Building Open Scientific Communities ## 🏫<br>lessons learnt so far</br> ### Anna Krystalli - University of Sheffield RSE ### 2016/12/12 --- <style type = "text/css"> h1 {color: #0eba6f; font-size: 26px;} </style> # SSI - software sustainability institute, UK ### cultivating better, more sustainable, research software to enable world-class research -- #### response to request for support to attend this meeting: > we’d like this to happen, ...like the outputs to be open, ...like to be able to translate anything developed to the UK <br>  --- class: center # University of Sheffield RSE - June 2017  --- # me [@annakrystalli](https://twitter.com/annakrystalli) * ## \#rstats & data science -- * ## open reproducible science -- * ## community & capacity building -- drives many of the examples used --- class: inverse background-image: url("assets/remit.png") # **our brief:** .footnote[slide credit: [Mike Croucher](https://github.com/mikecroucher/RSE_2017_keynote_presentation)] --- class: inverse background-image: url("assets/resources.png") # **our resources:** .footnote[slide credit: [Mike Croucher](https://github.com/mikecroucher/RSE_2017_keynote_presentation)] --- class: center, middle <iframe src="https://giphy.com/embed/g79am6uuZJKSc" style="position:fixed; top:0px; left:0px; bottom:0px; right:0px; width:100%; height:100%; border:none; margin:0; padding:0; overflow:hidden; z-index:999999;" class="giphy-embed" allowFullScreen></iframe><p><a href="https://giphy.com/gifs/fire-computer-nerd-g79am6uuZJKSc"></a></p> --- class: inverse, center, middle ### It's clear -- ## WE NEED HELP! --- class: inverse, center, top background-image: url("https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YTTmtOiby8w/WaIdVyEONuI/AAAAAAAAYqs/UPj8tpx4c7Qh8a4zlu0Vh-D15pAH-bTswCLcBGAs/s1600/community.gif") # Community! #### to the rescue --- layout: true # Communites of Practice --- background-image: url(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/zZp_zQgJeszbMcHkypNMCboMCvKpNVJgBZfKzrSbevXVxKm5kWhdN2XXQmZnHYHXYjiDB-GXuv-R7wBvwSQCg-xGNmylxU7mi5yjfFHVFsesXEuVCXuAP2bPIvbZMmKfB9AFezo) .footnote[image credit: [CoP blogspot](http://communitiesofpractice601.blogspot.co.uk/)] --- > ### **bringing outsiders in through practice and participation** -- ## the ingredients - #### Domain - #### Community - #### Practice --- ## the magic * #### social capital -- * #### network of collaborative relationships. -- * #### shared, codified repertoir of best practice. * supplement by channels of tacit knowledge flow. --- ## open science communities -- ### **digital communities of practice :** * leverage the internet and modern digital tools to codify, document and develop, share and communicate community knowledge. * leverage networks for knowledge and culture propagation * actively invite and encourage participation --- ## global: as member * [Mozilla Science Lab](https://science.mozilla.org/) * [rOpenSci](https://ropensci.org/) * [Software Carpentry](https://software-carpentry.org/) --- ## local: as organiser - [Sheffierd R User group](https://www.meetup.com/SheffieldR-Sheffield-R-Users-Group/) - [shef datavis]() <- in development --- layout: true # developing communites of practice --- class: center, middle --- layout: true # Know your community --- class: inverse, center, middle --- ## clarify domain > ### Key to adding value -- * who are? -- * what do they want? --- ## shef datavis survey  --- ## shef datavis survey  --- ## shef datavis survey  --- layout: true # Knowledge, skill & interest are distributed --- class: inverse, center, middle --- ## shef datavis survey results:  --- ## shef datavis survey results:  --- layout: true # knowledge codification, documentation and accesibility is key --- class: inverse, center, middle --- ### For knowledge to spread through the network, people need **access to information** - open materials on github (eg Carpentries, Open Leaders curriculum) - [flash mobbing stack overflow](http://www.decisionsciencenews.com/2009/09/03/r-flashmob-2-tuesday-8-september-2009/) - [Rstudio](https://community.rstudio.com/) & [rOpenSci](https://discuss.ropensci.org/) discussion boards - rOpensi peer review on github - wikis - [blogs](http://awesome-blogdown.com/) --- ### the self-documenting nature of these tools: * #### community documention (formal and of dicussions) has become easier: -- * #### communication and documentation are converging. --- ## foundations still required --- ### [OxShef dataviz](https://oxshef.github.io/oxshef_charts/)  .footnote[full credits for work so far to [Martin Hadley](https://twitter.com/martinjhnhadley) of The [University of Oxford IDN](https://idn.it.ox.ac.uk/)] --- layout: true # facilitate evolution --- class: inverse, center, middle --- ## reusable templating -- * open generalisable and translatable approaches preferable -- * easier to build on -- * easier to customise --- layout: true # Community == Communication --- class: inverse, center, middle --- class: inverse background-image: url("assets/switchboard.jpeg") -- ## Communication channels <br> ### For knowledge to spread and relationships to flourish, people need to talk --- ### imperative for the spread of **tacit knowledge** > the valuable context-based experiences that cannot easily be captured, codified and stored --- ### direct communication: #### well moderated slack / gitter channels e.g. - \#R4DS - rOpensci - repo level gitter channels > moderator can encourage more useful content to blogs, discussion boards, repo issues etc. -- ### currated communication: #### disucssion boards e.g. - Rstudio - rOpenSci --- ### dialog between inside and outside communities important - #### blogs & newsletters 📰 - #### **Community Calls** ✨ --- ### FORCE17 [Meet them where they are!](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BeQfe4Q3jnH8P87fKjC94Sx6zSnHLrbdtAV0j8wR3sQ/edit#) #### Force2017 meets Berliner researchers: exchange perspectives on open research  --- layout: true # encourage story telling --- class: inverse, center, middle --- class: inverse background-image: url(http://buffalo7.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/storytelling-for-presentations2.jpg) ### people love learning through stories -- ...we always have --- ## Code in the academy ### RSE blog series: software spotlight on TUoS postgrads --- layout: true # participation most effective when it's voluntary --- class: inverse, center, middle --- ## people want to participate  --- ## Make it easy to participate - #### Leverage technology and automation e.g. Mozilla run a tight ship with the MozOpenLeaders -- - ### Allow for a tiered levels of engagement according to: * skill * interests * commitment --- layout: true # fostering participation --- class: inverse, center, middle --- ## members are: > ...experiencing/continuously creating their shared identity through engaging in and contributing to the practices of their communities. -- - ### people want to feel comfortable and included. - ### people like to be acknowledged and validated. --- ## code of conduct ### important first step in establishing an inclusive culture - #### requires: - requires training - consistent enforcement - continuous measurement/improvement. --- background-image: url(https://raw.githubusercontent.com/acabunoc/open-source-strangeloop-2016/gh-pages/img/mentorship_14.jpg) ## mentorship programs .footnote[image credit: [Abigail Cabunoc Mayes](https://github.com/acabunoc/open-source-strangeloop-2016/blob/gh-pages/img/mentorship_14.jpg)] --- ## support ### friendly, active community catalysers make a huge impact! e.g. * **Maëlle Salmon** ([@ma_salmon](https://twitter.com/ma_salmon)) as an **rOpensci** editor * **Stefanie Butland** ([@StefanieButland](https://twitter.com/StefanieButland)) at **rOpensci** slack channel. - **Jesse Maegan** [@kierisi](https://twitter.com/kierisi) for [#R4DS](https://medium.com/@kierisi/r4ds-january-challenge-69324561ef2b) --- layout: true # Communities of practice are social --- class: inverse, center, middle --- - #### people want to get together - #### people love learning through challenges - #### people like to have fun! --- ### good rhythm and variety of social practice. - #### regular meetups / coding clubs - #### one off events. * speaking events * workshops * coding / hack events --- #### [organise a hack: NBN R Users Group hack:](http://sheffieldr.github.io/nbn-hack/) <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/Sheffield_R_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Sheffield_R_</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/NBNTrust?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NBNTrust</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BiodiversityHack?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BiodiversityHack</a> is go! First stage: data dive & brainstorm! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/rstats?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#rstats</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/openscience?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#openscience</a> <a href="https://t.co/0N9Re8roM5">pic.twitter.com/0N9Re8roM5</a></p>— annakrystalli (@annakrystalli) <a href="https://twitter.com/annakrystalli/status/704723751007604737?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 1, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> --- #### organise a hack [Reprohack 2017 @ OpenCon London](http://rse.shef.ac.uk/blog/opencon_london/): <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Woah! Successful double reproduction at <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OpenCon?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OpenCon</a> - <a href="https://twitter.com/Scrumblebee?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Scrumblebee</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/annakrystalli?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@annakrystalli</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/mariosge90?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@mariosge90</a> congrats!! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/openbiscuits?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#openbiscuits</a> <a href="https://t.co/9Wp4AsFevz">pic.twitter.com/9Wp4AsFevz</a></p>— Jon Tennant (@Protohedgehog) <a href="https://twitter.com/Protohedgehog/status/932969845242695685?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 21, 2017</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> --- #### jump on to a wider event [Mozilla Global Sprint 2017 @ TUoS](http://rse.shef.ac.uk/blog/mozsprint-2017-at-the-university-of-sheffield/): <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The results from <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/mozsprint?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#mozsprint</a>, our 48-hour hackathon: 108 projects in 20 countries. (Plus, homemade Mozilla cakes.) <a href="https://t.co/YADAq7Nprn">https://t.co/YADAq7Nprn</a> <a href="https://t.co/1G6JB7OlwP">pic.twitter.com/1G6JB7OlwP</a></p>— Mozilla (@mozilla) <a href="https://twitter.com/mozilla/status/873178386222501888?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 9, 2017</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> --- #### jump on to a wider event [R Users Group Hacktoberfest series](http://rse.shef.ac.uk/blog/sheffieldR-hacktoberfest/): <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">.<a href="https://twitter.com/soayipm?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@soayipm</a> & I have been busy! <br><br>💀👻 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/rstats?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#rstats</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/github?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@github</a> 🎃 ready for our <a href="https://twitter.com/Sheffield_R_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Sheffield_R_</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Hacktoberfest?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Hacktoberfest</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Halloween?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Halloween</a> special! <a href="https://t.co/eyr1LHEj4m">pic.twitter.com/eyr1LHEj4m</a></p>— annakrystalli (@annakrystalli) <a href="https://twitter.com/annakrystalli/status/925137330683416576?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 30, 2017</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> --- layout: true # **Bridging communities** --- background-image: url(http://jonlieffmd.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/bigstock-Network-36275953.jpg) .footnote[Image credit: [http://jonlieffmd.com/](http://jonlieffmd.com/blog/neuron-networks-in-healthy-and-diseased-brains)] -- ## networks of networks - #### channel members to other communities according to need and interest -- * links communities * reduces duplication of effort * encourages people to be their own node in the wider network --- layout: true # Digital skills for digital citizens --- class: inverse, center, middle --- ## digital skills important for participation: -- - #### git / github / markdown / literate programming --- ### training still important -- * #### the Carpentries: an invaluable foundational resource & model -- * **Institutionally:** develop more custom training -- * Join forces, stop re-inventing the wheel. --- background-image: url(https://github.com/yihui/xaringan/releases/download/v0.0.2/karl-moustache.jpg) --- ## training in getting help - give people a rod to fish with ```r library(reprex) ``` --- ## soft skills: ### Leadership & Mentoring skills -- > key to being an effective node --- layout: true # Communities of practice as default mode --- class: inverse, center, middle --- ## Research labs as CoPs - focus on creating environment to practice at the lab level. -- - low hanging fruit: work on tools to facilitate this. --- ## our own community of practice - ## launch community call? - ## codify practice and centralising eources. ---  .footnote[image credit: [Nitya Wakhlu](http://journalismthatmatters.org/experienceengagement/wp-content/uploads/sites/507/2015/10/Chart2.jpg)]