Despite its potential to democratize science, strengthen public trust, and address urgent global challenges, Open Science has not yet become the default practice in research. Undergraduate science education could play a pivotal role in shaping this cultural shift. We argue that preparing students to practice Open Science requires more than technical training in open tools and data-sharing: it must include critical engagement with ethical aspects of pursuing Open Science. The OCTOPUS project supports educators to utilize Open Pedagogy as a powerful strategy to embed critical engagement with Open Science into undergraduate education, positioning students as co-creators of knowledge and fostering democratic, collaborative, and justice-oriented approaches to science. We highlight examples for integrating Open Science and Open Pedagogy into courses and programs that can prepare both future scientists and citizens to engage in science as a collective, open, and socially responsible endeavor.
Attendees of this session will be able to:- Learn about the goals of the OCTOPUS project.
- Find out how to access and use the OCTOPUS resources.
- Understand the connections between Open Science and Open Pedagogy.
- Learn how to engage in the OCTOPUS community.
- Understand the necessity of bringing a broader scope of the Open Ecosystem to our Open Education movement.
