About

The UC OSPO Network launched in May 2024 enabled by a grant from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.

Our Mission#

We strive to create a robust, interconnected network of Open Source Program Offices (OSPOs) throughout the UC system. Our goal is to foster innovation, promote knowledge sharing, and establish best practices for open-source software development and usage.

Why a Network Approach?#

The UC OSPO Network leverages the unique strengths and expertise of each participating campus, resulting in:

Our Impact#

As the first system-wide OSPO network in a large university system, we are setting a new standard for open-source initiatives in academia. Our success will:

Key Initiatives#

Team#

More team member details coming! If you don’t see your campus listed above contact us for more details about how the network can help you.

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