A Path to Better Science Through Co‐Creation and Open Infrastructure

Perspectives of Earth and Space Scientists 2026 Open access

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Authors: Tasha Snow, Christopher Holdgraf, Wilson Sauthoff, Jessica Scheick, Ellianna Abrahams, J D Millstein, Sanjay Bhangar, Carl Boettiger, James Colliander, Luis Alberto Lopez Espinosa, Elizabeth Holmes, Joseph H. Kennedy
+7 more Julia S. Lowndes, Alex I. Mandel, P. Yuvi, Fernando Pérez, Joe‐Paul Swinski, Andy Teucher, Matthew R. Siegfried
DOI: 10.1029/2025cn000295
Cited by: 1
References: 19

Abstract

Abstract Proprietary development solutions are often perceived as being delivered more quickly and easily than open methods, fueling the misconception that they inherently produce better overall outcomes. However, we argue that open development practices can lead to both efficient and maximally impactful outcomes. One successful strategy for accelerating open approaches in the geosciences is co‐creation, a model that emphasizes shared ownership between developers and users. This approach creates a collaborative flywheel dynamic—pioneered in the geosciences by the Pangeo project—that encourages teamwork, standardizes access to shared infrastructure, and facilitates iterations of stakeholder feedback and development to accelerate solution finding.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Innovative Approaches in Technology and Social Development Scientific Computing and Data Management Open Source Software Innovations

Publication details

Journal / source
Perspectives of Earth and Space Scientists
Publisher
American Geophysical Union (AGU)
Volume
7
Issue
1
Publication date
6 May 2026
Language
EN