This is a transcript of the NASA's Curious Universe podcast episode Open Science. Here is the content:

Introduction

The host introduces the topic of open science and its benefits. They explain that this episode will be about how NASA uses open science to advance research and share knowledge with others.

Interview with Kevin Regan, NASA Expert

The host interviews Dr. Kevin Regan, a NASA expert on open science. The conversation begins:

• Dr. Regan explains the concept of open science and its importance in advancing research.
• He discusses how open science allows for greater collaboration, sharing of knowledge, and faster discoveries.
• The host asks Dr. Regan about the curriculum offered by NASA's TOPS (Technical Operations for Open Science) program.

What is TOPS?

The host asks Dr. Regan about the curriculum offered by TOPS, which provides training on open science techniques, data sharing, software development, and more.

• The first module of the curriculum is called "Ethos of Open Science", which explains why open science is important and how it works.
• The next modules cover topics such as open software development, open data publications, ethics, and effective collaborations.

Dr. Regan's Curiosity

The host asks Dr. Regan what he is still curious about in his work on open science. He responds by expressing interest in using modern data science techniques to analyze the vast amounts of data collected by NASA and other space agencies.

Conclusion

The episode ends with a review of the TOPS program and how to get involved with NASA's open science efforts.

• The host invites listeners to visit NASA's website for more information on open science.
• They provide links to resources, including NASA's disaster maps and the Prithvi Weather and Climate Foundation Model.

Closing

The episode concludes with a musical theme song and a message encouraging listeners to engage with the show and share it with others.