# Transform to Open Science (TOPS) | Science Mission Directorate **URL:** \ **Category:** Open and replicable science\ **Tags:** open-science\ **Created:** [May 10, 2022, 7:59pm UTC](https://onscienceandacademia.org/t/transform-to-open-science-tops-science-mission-directorate/1715 "2022-05-10T19:59:38Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Gavin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/439d5e/32.png) [@Gavin](https://onscienceandacademia.org/u/Gavin)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2022, 7:59pm UTC](https://onscienceandacademia.org/t/transform-to-open-science-tops-science-mission-directorate/1715/1 "2022-05-10T19:59:38Z")
> Within the TOPS mission, NASA is designating **2023 as the Year of Open Science** , a global community initiative to spark change and inspire open science engagement through events and activities that will shift the current paradigm. _ **TOPS is only a starting point** _ ; NASA is making a long term commitment to support building an inclusive open science community over the next decade. To support the effort, TOPS has three overarching goals: > > 1. Increase understanding and adoption of open science principles and techniques in our Mission and Research Communities > 2. Accelerate major scientific discoveries through supporting the adoption of open science > 3. Broaden participation by historically excluded communities Looks exciting! > **[Home](https://nasa.github.io/Transform-to-Open-Science/)** > > Transformation to Open Science Stay up to date with the latest information here: > **[Issues · nasa/Transform-to-Open-Science](https://github.com/nasa/Transform-to-Open-Science/issues)** > > Transformation to Open Science. Contribute to nasa/Transform-to-Open-Science development by creating an account on GitHub. Or join the Community Forum on Thursday [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeuA8TrvQnSSZgGPWvXAO2gRq4eJXdgf5FUaVcSrAFpacIurg/viewform](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeuA8TrvQnSSZgGPWvXAO2gRq4eJXdgf5FUaVcSrAFpacIurg/viewform) ---
**Author:** ![brucecaron](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/onscienceandacademia.org/brucecaron/32/223_2.png) [@brucecaron](https://onscienceandacademia.org/u/brucecaron)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2022, 2:05pm UTC](https://onscienceandacademia.org/t/transform-to-open-science-tops-science-mission-directorate/1715/2 "2022-05-14T14:05:33Z")
I think ESIP’s going to be at the forefront of this. ---
**Author:** ![Gavin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/439d5e/32.png) [@Gavin](https://onscienceandacademia.org/u/Gavin)\ **Post date:** [May 23, 2022, 8:17pm UTC](https://onscienceandacademia.org/t/transform-to-open-science-tops-science-mission-directorate/1715/3 "2022-05-23T20:17:19Z")
Want to participate in TOPS? There is a call for Curriculum Modules Leads and Content Subject Matter Experts. Note these are paid roles. Apply by March 25th. > **[Transform to Open Science (TOPS) Curriculum Development Team](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfAEiBgoRJ-jLWEEBlM0zFIUFdOAx5BE8N-CPq_7isUMXYpMg/viewform)** > > AGU TOPS is seeking subject matter experts to help develop the TOPS OpenCore curriculum this year. ---
**Author:** ![Gavin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/439d5e/32.png) [@Gavin](https://onscienceandacademia.org/u/Gavin)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2022, 8:02pm UTC](https://onscienceandacademia.org/t/transform-to-open-science-tops-science-mission-directorate/1715/4 "2022-06-15T20:02:04Z")
Indeed, ESIP does have an Open Science Cluster, which seems closely linked to TOPS and the Year of Open Science (I’m glad to see that robust community building around Open Science features prominently). It looks like a nice community to join for anybody interested in contributing to the TOPS project. @cerdmann ? H/t @arika.virapongse > **[Open Science Cluster - Earth Science Information Partners (ESIP)](https://wiki.esipfed.org/Open_Science_Cluster)** ---
**Author:** ![cerdmann](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/839c29/32.png) [@cerdmann](https://onscienceandacademia.org/u/cerdmann)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2022, 8:36pm UTC](https://onscienceandacademia.org/t/transform-to-open-science-tops-science-mission-directorate/1715/5 "2022-06-15T20:36:59Z")
It is connected. Several us from TOPS are there including Cindy, Marc, Yuhan, me… ESIP is in general a nice venue to join. ---
**Author:** ![Gavin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/439d5e/32.png) [@Gavin](https://onscienceandacademia.org/u/Gavin)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2022, 6:27pm UTC](https://onscienceandacademia.org/t/transform-to-open-science-tops-science-mission-directorate/1715/6 "2022-08-25T18:27:03Z")
This is fun! ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/uploads/igdore1/original/1X/830a5fd37a399ef2cd707c8e73bf95e8a35953f3.jpeg) > **[Open Science Stories](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfRXn48_rAlmZbV1s29tJn5-Awtf8DmCjzJjtSu9Gb7VD6hfg/viewform)** > > What is an open science story that inspired you? Tell us! > Is there an open science story that made you say, “I need to get involved?” Do you remember a story about the impact of open data, open-source software, open publications on science? How has... * * * Follow TOPS twitter to keep up to date with the initative: [https://twitter.com/ToOpenScience](https://twitter.com/ToOpenScience) @cerdmann might also post some of the top TOPS news here in future (please do! 😃 ) ---
**Author:** ![Gavin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/439d5e/32.png) [@Gavin](https://onscienceandacademia.org/u/Gavin)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2023, 4:53pm UTC](https://onscienceandacademia.org/t/transform-to-open-science-tops-science-mission-directorate/1715/7 "2023-01-15T16:53:48Z")
Find out the backstory: [Why NASA and federal agencies are declaring this the Year of Open Science](https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-023-00019-y)