PLOS Partners with Global Young Academy to Advance Open Science
The Public Library of Science (PLOS) and the Global Young Academy (GYA) have announced a strategic partnership aimed at advancing Open Science principles and increasing their implementation in research practices. Based in Halle, Germany, and San Francisco, United States, this collaboration seeks to raise awareness among young scientists globally and ensure their voices shape future Open Science policies. The GYA, an international academy empowering early-career researchers, will work closely with PLOS through its Open Science working group. Tasha Gownaris, Co-Lead of the GYA Open Science Working Group, emphasized the goal of making science more effective, equitable, and accessible. Roheena Anand, Executive Director of Global Publishing Development at PLOS, highlighted that the partnership ensures Open Science solutions meet the needs of early-career researchers worldwide. Both organizations are committed to promoting Open Access and broader Open Science uptake across the scholarly communication ecosystem. This initiative underscores a shared vision for an open future in scientific publishing, leveraging the diverse, international perspective of young researchers to drive meaningful change in how science is conducted and shared.
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PLOS Partners with Global Young Academy to Advance Open Science
The Public Library of Science (PLOS) and the Global Young Academy (GYA) have announced a strategic partnership aimed at advancing Open Science principles and increasing their implementation in research practices. Based in Halle, Germany, and San Francisco, United States, this collaboration seeks to raise awareness among young scientists globally and ensure their voices shape future Open Science policies. The GYA, an international academy empowering early-career researchers, will work closely with PLOS through its Open Science working group. Tasha Gownaris, Co-Lead of the GYA Open Science Working Group, emphasized the goal of making science more effective, equitable, and accessible. Roheena Anand, Executive Director of Global Publishing Development at PLOS, highlighted that the partnership ensures Open Science solutions meet the needs of early-career researchers worldwide. Both organizations are committed to promoting Open Access and broader Open Science uptake across the scholarly communication ecosystem. This initiative underscores a shared vision for an open future in scientific publishing, leveraging the diverse, international perspective of young researchers to drive meaningful change in how science is conducted and shared.
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