Summer Open And Reproducible Research (SOAR²) Camp
Sep 21-23, 2026, Loma Pelona Center, UCSB
Updates and Annoucements
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We look forward to welcoming you to the SOAR² and learning together in September!
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We are pleased to announce Dr. James Fraser, Professor and Chair of BioEngineering at UCSF as our keynote speaker!
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Additional program information will be posted here throughout the summer. 📌 TIP: Bookmark this page for easy access.
The Summer Open And Reproducible Research (SOAR²) Camp is a three-day, hands-on program designed for UCSB undergraduate students who want to navigate research with confidence.
SOAR² is free to attend, and meals are provided. A digital badge and a certificate will be issued upon completion.
Program Highlights
Hands-on Learning
Develop practical research skills through interactive workshops, guided exercises, and real-world examples
Open Research in Practice
Discover how transparent and responsible research practices strengthen research across disciplines
Collaborative Community
Learn alongside instructors and peers from diverse disciplines while building your research network
Your Research Journey
Leave with an Open Research Plan and practical next steps to continue growing as a researcher
Schedule at a Glance
Entering Research
Explore the research lifecycle, refine a research question, and discover opportunities to get involved at UCSB
module Day 1Data in Practice
Work with real data while learning practical strategies for organization, analysis, and visualization
facility Day 1, Day 2Research Facility Visit
Go behind the scenes of UCSB research facilities and meet the people and technologies that support discovery
keynote Day 2Keynote Lecture
Hear how openness, collaboration, and reproducibility have shaped a researcher's scientific discoveries and career
module Day 2Documentation & Reproducibility
Learn practical strategies for documenting research so your work is organized, transparent, and reproducible
module Day 2Communicating Research
Explore how research is shared through publications, presentations, and other scholarly outputs
module Day 3Generative AI in Research
Evaluate when and how GenAI can support research while recognizing its opportunities and limitations
module Day 3Open Research Identity
Build your professional research identity and create a roadmap for your continued growth
lunch Day 3Pasta & Possibilities
Connect with campus programs, discover research opportunities, and expand your network over lunch
Questions?
Contact rds [AT] library.ucsb.edu
