Open Source Software
The University of Texas at Austin
The UT Austin-OSPO empowers researchers to take full advantage of open source software in their work. We engage researchers in experiencing and expanding their knowledge and use of open source software through events and talks, a Case Study series, immersive training, one-to-one consultations, Hackathons, and more. We host a research matching program, connecting researchers with student talent and students with research software engineering experience. We partner with Discovery to Impact to help researchers understand licensing, sharing, and commercialization potential of their software. Our OSPO connects researchers and shares resources with several national and international OSPO networks, including CURIOSS, the Open Forum for AI, and other global organizations.
Team
Dr. Jennifer Schopf
PI for the Texas System Open Source Program Office; Director for the Engagement and Performance Operations Center; Director of Networking Partnerships
Schopf has decades of experience and involvement with several sustained open source software projects, including NetSage, perfSONAR, and the Globus Toolkit, and is also a former NSF program officer that oversaw funded software for a variety of research communities.
Dr. Angela Newell
Director, UT Austin Open Source Program Office; Director UT System Open Source Porgram Office
With a deep background in public policy, Newell brings a wealth of experience in program development and in building and managing multi-stakeholder collaborations. She manages external partnerships and assists with requirements gathering and continual evaluation.
Dr. Joe Allen
Lead, Office of Campus Engagement; Research Associate, Life Sciences Computing Directorate
Allen oversees a team of campus liaisons as part of the University of Texas Research Cyberinfrastructure program, as well as the technical program behind TACCSTER.
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