ACS Publications Webinar Series
Open Science Made Simple
Open Science Made Simple Webinar Series
Open Science Made Simple was a three-part webinar series designed to help researchers and institutions navigate the evolving landscape of open research with confidence.
From understanding the benefits and practicalities of open access publishing to adopting transparent research practices and exploring the growing impact of artificial intelligence, this series provided insights and advice for information professionals and researchers at every stage of their careers.
Participants learned how open access increases the visibility and reach of their work; how open data, methods, and workflows strengthen reproducibility and research credibility; and how these practices are shaping the future of scientific communication. The series concluded with an exploration of the dynamics between open science and AI, examining how openly available research objects such as manuscripts, code, and data fuel emerging technologies while raising important questions around attribution, ethics, governance, and scientific impact.
Whether you're just beginning your open science journey or looking to deepen your understanding of current trends, Open Science Made Simple offered expert perspectives, practical guidance, and real-world example to help you maximize the accessibility, transparency, and influence of your research.
Dates
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Tuesday, November 03, 2026
Time
11:00 - 12:00 EST
Type
Webinar series
Platform
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Webinar Series
September 29, 2026
11:00-12:00 EST
Open Access with ACS Publications
October 20, 2026
11:00-12:00 EST
Open Science in Practice
November 03, 2026
11:00-12:00 EST
Open Science in the Age of AI
Program Details
Tuesday, September 29, 2026 | 11:00-12:00 EST
Open Access with ACS Publications
Open access is an important part of how research is communicated. It removes all barriers for reading and citation, making it simple for others to adopt and build upon scientific research. In addition, many institutions and research funders request or require that articles be publicly available immediately upon publication.
This webinar discussed the benefits of open access publication, how the open access publication process works in ACS Publications journals, and helped viewers identify if their institution is one of the thousands worldwide that is covered by an open access agreement.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 | 11:00-12:00 EST
Open Science in Practice
Open science is about much more than just open access to publications. Open methods, open data, and other research practices act as both ways to help others reproduce results, and as trust signals that cement authors' reputations.
Listen to our expert speakers discuss how open science is changing every facet of how research is conducted and reported, and discover how you can adopt open science practices in your own work.
Tuesday, November 03, 2026 | 11:00-12:00 EST
Open Science in the Age of AI
This webinar explored the growing relationship between open scientific research and artificial intelligence, examining how publications, datasets, code, and metadata increasingly power modern AI systems.
Hear our panel discuss the opportunities, challenges, and practical considerations of how AI and open science intersect, including issues of attribution, reproducibility, ethics, governance, and scientific impact.
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