Open Source Program Office (OSPO)

The SSC serves as UCSF's Open Source Program Office (OSPO).

An OSPO is an institution's home for open-source strategy, training, support, and community.

Open software is a natural fit for scientific software: It can be readily shared, reviewed, and enhanced.

As UCSF's OSPO, the SSC can help you:

• Understand the benefits and importance of open source software for science
• Prepare a codebase for public release
• Choose and apply an appropriate open-source license
• Engage with open-source communities
• Meet funder requirements for open, reproducible software

Connect

UCSF has its own #ucsf-ospo channel in the UC OSPO Network Slack workspace - come say hello, ask a question, or tell us what you are working on.

• Open #ucsf-ospo in Slack (if you are already in the workspace)
• Join the UC OSPO Network Slack (first time)

Resources

• UC OSPO Network
• TODO Group