Open Science Network in Ethnobiology

The Open Science Network in Ethnobiology (OSN) is a National Science Foundation funded project coordinated by the Botanical Research Institute of Texas. OSN has been leading a worldwide collaboration of ethnobiology educators through the continual exchange and enrichment of educational techniques, materials, and experiences. This Network champions open educational resources and uses the latest web technologies to encourage sharing, generation, and management of educational tools and curriculum for the traditional and non-traditional classroom. Ethnobiological teaching resources have been made openly available by researchers and educators based at the University of Hawai’i at Manoa, Frostburg State University, University of South Carolina, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, and University of Kent, among others. Please visit the OSN website, to learn more about this unique Network and explore the modules, curriculum, and resources posted.

OSN Workshop

Saturday, July 9, 2011 in St. Louis, MO.

The Open Science Network in Ethnobiology will be holding a one-day workshop just prior to the joint meeting of the Botanical Society of America (BSA) and the Society for Economic Botany (SEB).

The OSN Workshop provides a venue for sharing, whether it is teaching techniques or the latest resource discovery. We also use this opportunity to discuss this website and how it can better serve our community.

Open Science Network Support

The primary support for the Open Science Network in Ethnobiology has come from the many individuals who have contributed their time, ideas and links to this effort.

We have also have major support, both financial and institutional, from the National Science Foundation, the Society for Economic Botany, the University of Hawai`i as well as BRIT.

Participating in the Open Science Network

The Ethnobiology Focus

Our focus is on the scientific discipline of ethnobiology. Do you want to know more about this topic?

Submitting Existing Resources

This link tells you how you can contribute links to resources which you would like to share on this site. Examples are links to course syllabi or a lesson plan for a laboratory exercise.  Look at our exiting resources to get ideas of what you can contribute to enhance this shared collection.

Creating New Resources

We can help if you have materials that you would like to hsare, but which are not accessible with a web link.  Click on the link to see some self-help suggestions.  If these are not adequate or appropriate, click on the link below to see how to contact people who can help.

The OSN Effort and How You Can Join

Here is where you can find out more about us.  This link also has contact information.  Please join us if what we are doing matches your interests and needs.