Embracing Openness: Ars Techne Lab's Holistic Approach to Open Science, Hardware, Software, and Arts Protocols

 

Ars Techne Lab is committed to nurturing an environment of collaboration, transparency, and innovation. To support these principles, we have established open science, open hardware, and open software-based protocols. These guidelines will ensure the accessibility and openness of our research, resources, and tools.

Transparency: Ars Techne Lab's dedication to openness and transparency encompasses open protocols in science, hardware, software, and arts. We promote the sharing of research, resources, and tools by employing open access, data, methodology, and peer review in science, as well as open designs, modularity, collaboration, and support in hardware. Our software protocols focus on open-source licensing, code sharing, documentation, and community engagement, while our arts protocols emphasise open licensing, collaboration, accessibility, education, and community involvement. Through these holistic open protocols, we foster an inclusive, innovative environment that encourages collaboration and knowledge exchange across disciplines.

Open Science Protocols

Open Access: All research outputs, including publications, data, code, and other materials, are made freely accessible online, preferably under open licenses. We use repositories such as arXiv, figshare, or GitHub to share our work.

Open Data: We share raw and processed data with clear metadata, ensuring that others can understand and re-use our data and approaches to come to your research findings. We use platforms like Zenodo or Open Science Framework for data sharing and preservation.

Open Methodology: We provide detailed documentation of our research methods and protocols, enabling others to understand, reproduce, and build upon our work.

Open Peer Review: We promote transparency in the peer review process by encouraging open and constructive feedback from reviewers and making reviewer comments publicly available when possible.

Open Hardware Protocols

Open Designs: We share the designs, schematics, and documentation for all hardware components developed in the lab under public licenses, using platforms like the Open Source Hardware Association or Open Hardware Repository.

Modularity and Interoperability: We design our hardware to be modular and interoperable with other open-source components, promoting collaboration and the exchange of ideas within the community.

Collaboration and Contribution: We actively collaborate with other open hardware projects, contribute improvements to existing designs, and participate in relevant forums and communities.

Training and Support: We provide training materials, documentation, and support to help others use, modify, and build upon our open hardware.

Open Software Protocols

Open Source Licensing: All software developed in the lab is released under public licenses, such as the GNU General Public License (GPL), MIT License, or Apache License.

Code Sharing and Version Control: We use platforms like GitHub or GitLab to share our code, track changes, and collaborate with others.

Documentation and Tutorials: We provide comprehensive documentation, user guides, and tutorials to help others understand, use, and build upon our software.

Community Engagement: We actively participate in relevant open-source communities, contribute to existing projects, and encourage collaboration and feedback from users.

 

Open Arts Protocols

Open Licensing: We release our artistic creations under open licenses, such as Creative Commons licenses, to encourage sharing, remixing, and building upon our work.

Digital Sharing and Preservation: We make our artistic works available online in accessible formats, using platforms like Wikimedia Commons, Internet Archive, or dedicated art repositories to preserve and share our creations.

Collaboration and Cross-Disciplinary Exchange: We actively seek opportunities to collaborate with artists from various disciplines, as well as scientists, technologists, and other professionals. This interdisciplinary approach enriches our creative output and foster the development of new ideas and techniques.

Inclusive and Accessible Workshops and Events: We organize workshops, exhibitions, performances, and other events that are open to the public, promoting diversity and inclusivity. These events are be designed to accommodate individuals of all skill levels, ages, and backgrounds, ensuring that everyone has an opportunity to learn, create, and share.

Open Education and Training: We provide open access to educational resources, such as tutorials, courses, and workshops, to encourage learning and skill development in the arts. These resources are made available online to reach a wider audience.

Documentation and Accountability: We document our artistic processes, techniques, and tools, making this information available to others. This transparency helps nurture collaboration, knowledge exchange, and innovation within the artistic community.

Community Engagement: We actively participate in relevant artistic communities and networks, contribute to existing projects, and encourage collaboration and feedback from fellow artists and enthusiasts.

By embracing these open protocols for STEAM, Ars Techne Lab is dedicated to fostering a vibrant, inclusive space that nurtures collaboration, transparency, and innovation. This commitment to openness facilitates the sharing of knowledge, and resources, and the exchange of artistic ideas and techniques. We believe these principles will fuel artistic innovation and inspire novel creative connections, both within our lab and the wider arts community.