July 31 - Aug 5, Toronto, Canada
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Make All Science Open Science
Gathering for Open Science Hardware (GOSH) is a movement that aims to disrupt the way that scientific tools are designed, produced, and used, with the goals of accelerating scientific discovery and making science more accessible and inclusive.
Why Regional Events
Building on the work of previous GOSH events held in Switzerland (2016), Chile (2017), and China (2018), regionally focused events are lower cost and focus on accomplishing the work laid out by the Global GOSH community, manifesto and roadmap. International applicants are encouraged to apply, but be aware there are very limited funds for travel and visa support available.
Event Details
The event will take place from July 31-August 2, 2019 at the University of Toronto and Evergreen Brick Works, a community hub with a mission to promote “sustainable practices that enable flourishing cities of the future”.
The cost of the event ($300 full, $150 discounted) includes food and lodging for 3 nights, and accepted applicants who cannot pay will be provided support to cover the cost. So apply at whatever level works for you!
A post-even Hackathon will focus on collaborative and application oriented open hardware hacking. Connect to some existing project ideas, or bring your own and find collaborators.
Getting people and tools working together
We will bring together a community of people from across the Great Lakes region who are actively developing/using open science hardware. Together, we will identify ways to support each other and collaborate more effectively (e.g., improving interoperability of our tools so that they can be more useful!).
Growing our community
This event will provide a focal point for those already engaged with open science hardware, but many people who stand to benefit most from open science hardware may not even know it. That’s why we will organize public outreach as part of our event to communicate the benefits of open science hardware to a broader audience and encourage more people to join our community.
Connecting to real issues
We will also brainstorm new applications for open hardware, particularly those that support a sustainable future (e.g., environmental monitoring, food/agriculture, health, etc.). These applications will be the focus of an optional post-GOSH Hackathon just outside of Toronto.
Support the event!
We strive to keep events inexpensive and identify support for everyone who needs it.
Your support helps keep our community diverse and grow the Open Science Hardware community. If you want to become a supporter of the event, we want to hear from you!
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GOSH Code of Conduct
The GOSH code of conduct applies to all GOSH spaces, both online and in person.