The Exchange for Local Observations and Knowledge of the Arctic (ELOKA) at CU Boulder has been recognized by the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy as a “champion of open science” on March 21. ELOKA was one of five winners in the “open science challenge” for their efforts to promote open science in addressing unique problems.
ELOKA was specifically selected in the “open science to serve communities” category for their work in developing tools and establishing relationships to share Indigenous knowledge while respecting Indigenous data sovereignty. Noor Johnson, the principal investigator of ELOKA, expressed gratitude for the efforts of ELOKA’s leadership, staff, and partners, highlighting the collaborative dedication to applying open science principles to enhance data management and provide Arctic communities with the necessary information to advance their goals and priorities.
Following the White House recognition, ELOKA was invited to present virtually at the National Science Foundation’s Open Science Hour on May 21 and to participate in a panel discussion on “Open Science for Science and Society” at the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Open Science 2024 meeting in Boston on June 14. This recognition reflects the importance of ELOKA’s work in advancing open science and promoting the sharing of knowledge within communities.
