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UC Open Research Day 2026

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The University of Cincinnati Libraries Research and Data Services, Xavier University Department of Speech, Language and Communicative Behavior, College of Allied Health Sciences Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders, and UC Center for Public Engagement with Science invite you to an Open Research Day on May 27, 2026, from 9 am to 4 pm.  This event will be held in person at the University of Cincinnati Faculty Enrichment Center (Langsam Library, 2911 Woodside Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45219).  Recordings will be made available after the events.

We welcome anyone interested in learning about or sharing experiences and expertise related to open scholarship practices and principles. This event will feature a keynote address, lightning talks, podium/panel presentations, and a discussion group to foster Open Research efforts and community at the University of Cincinnati and beyond. 

Agenda

  • 9:00 – 9:15     Opening Remarks by  Liz Kiscaden, Dean and University Librarian

  • 9:15 - 10:45    Keynote – Crystal Lewis

  • 10:15 – 10:30  Break

  • 10:45 – 11:45  Science Communication – Kate Nicole Hoffman (PEWS)

  • 11:45 – 12:00  Break

  • 12:00 – 1:00    Catered Lunch & Networking 

  • 1:00 – 1:30      Open Access Session - Melissa Moreau 

  • 1:30 - 2: 30      Lightning Talks – Applications of Open Research Practices 

  • 2:30 – 2:45      Break

  • 2:45 – 4:00      Open Research Approaches Session – Nicky Agate, PhD

  • 4:30                 Optional Happy Hour

If you have any questions, comments, or ideas as we plan this event, please reach out to our event organizer, Amy Koshoffer (Assistant Director, Research and Data Services, UC Libraries at askdata@uc.edu

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Speakers

Keynote Speaker - Crystal Lewis, Research Data Management Consultant, Author

Keynote Speaker - Crystal Lewis, Research Data Management Consultant and Author of Data Management in Large-Scale Education Research

Nicky Agate, PhD Associate Dean for Academic Engagement and Principal Librarian, Carnegie Mellon University Libraries

Afternoon Session Lead - Nicky Agate, PhD, Associate Dean for Academic Engagement and Principal Librarian, Carnegie Mellon University Libraries

Kate Nicole Hoffman PhD, Postdoctoral Fellow, Center for Public Engagement with Science (PEWS)

Science Communication Session Presenter - Kate Nicole Hoffman, PhD, Postdoctoral Fellow, Center for Public Engagement with Science (PEWS)

Presenter Melissa Moreau, Scholarly Communications Librarian

Open Access Session Presenter - Melissa Moreau, Scholarly Communications Librarian, UC Libraries