We are pleased to announce the awardees of the fourth edition of the Douglas Open Science Awards! These awards are made possible through funding from the Douglas Foundation and the Tanenbaum Open Science Initiative (TOSI).
Of the many worthy applications received, the following two projects were awarded.
- Dr. Geneveave Barbo & Dr. Sakiko Yamaguchi (joint award), with Dr. Manuela Ferrari and Dr. Aislin Mushquash
Title of the project : “Indigenous Youth Experiences with AI: Towards Open Science That Respects Data Sovereignty”
Project summary
Many young people, including Indigenous youth, use AI-powered tools for emotional support and mental health conversations, yet little is known about how Indigenous youth experience these tools. This project explores how Indigenous youth engage with AI tools and examines tensions between the Douglas Open Science Principles (DOSP) and Indigenous data governance frameworks (OCAP, OCAS, CARE, Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit [IQ]) in the context of AI. Findings will be translated into recommendations for the DOSP and D3SM Implementation Toolkit, youth and community educational resources, and open-access publications, with sharing decisions governed by youth and community partners.
- Dr. Mathilde Argote and Nidhi Vasant Desai (joint award), with Dr. Rachel Rabin
Title of the project : “From Lab to Life: Closing the Gap Between Cannabis Research and Cannabis Users”
Project summary
Millions of Canadians use cannabis, yet many do so with misinformation rather than evidence. The research exists, but it remains locked behind paywalls and written in inaccessible language. Our project aims to change this by translating the latest cannabis research into clear, engaging, digestible infographics and short videos shared freely on social media and through community organizations. By making scientific knowledge more accessible and usable, we aim to ensure informed decision-making and public awareness. This initiative promotes open science by ensuring research is shared widely, presented in formats that are easy to understand and reuse.
The selected trainees have demonstrated a clear alignment with our Open Science principles and a potential to contribute to Open Science at the Douglas and beyond. We wish them great success!
Congratulations to the prize winners!