Author Archives: Stephanie Krueger

Digital Deceit

Well worth a read (applicable not just to journalism anymore!); excerpt: The central problem is that the entire industry is built to leverage sophisticated technology to aggregate user attention and sell advertising. https://www.newamerica.org/public-interest-technology/policy-papers/digitaldeceit/

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OECD Publishes New Report on International Research Networks

December 2017 report, Co-ordination and support of open international research networks: International research data networks are critical for progress in many scientific domains and underpin efforts to promote Open Science. At the same time, many of these networks are fragile … Continue reading

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Recent G7 Science Ministers’ Communiqué

I highly recommend reading the G7 Science Ministers’ Communiqué dated 28 September 2017. At times, the day-to-day struggle of educating young scientists in today’s world can seem so daunting. It’s at least refreshing to read a clear message outlining where … Continue reading

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US National Academy of Sciences Arthur M. Sackler Colloquia

Still time to join the Science of Science Communication III webinar: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/science-of-science-communication-iii-webcast-registration-36280589219    

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STS-L Update on STEM Preprint Repositories

From Emily Gari, University of Colorado at Boulder. Additional Reading Gari, E. (2017). STEM Preprint Repositories: Where Are They Now? Inside Science Resources. https://insidescienceresources.wordpress.com/2017/08/15/stem-preprint-repositories-where-are-they-now/

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Semester in Full Swing

In my first classes of this semester, with doctoral/post-doctoral students from a variety of STEM disciplines, I began by asking them questions instead of simply lecturing, including  provocative questions (Why isn’t there a global online library? Does it matter?). The … Continue reading

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Ahoj, summer 2017!

Just a shout out to our amazing team and summer interns (Bachelor students from Turkey & the US). Farewell, summer.

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IATUL Proceedings Available

http://docs.lib.purdue.edu/iatul/2017/    

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Post-IFLA Ruminations

Contrary to my initial plans, I decided not to post during the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) conference. Yes, there was the infamous, always spectacular cultural evening, but it wasn’t the beer or silent disco that caused … Continue reading

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