Summary: What if one of the biggest obstacle to scientific progress isn’t a lack of ideas, but the way research itself is organized? In this thought-provoking talk, Heidi Seibold shares her journey from researcher to an Open Science advocate. After experiencing firsthand the pressures of academia’s “publish or perish” culture, she began questioning a system that rewards publication quantity over research quality. Through personal stories and real-world examples, Heidi reveals how greater transparency, reproducibility, and collaboration can transform research and accelerate solutions to humanity’s biggest challenges. This talk explores a compelling vision for the future: an Open Science ecosystem where knowledge is shared freely, research is trustworthy, and scientists are empowered to build on each other’s work for the benefit of society Heidi Seibold is a statistician, researcher, and internationally recognized Open Science advocate. After a successful academic career in data science and medical research, she shifted her focus to improving the quality, transparency, and reproducibility of scientific research. She is the founder of the Digital Research Academy, where she trains researchers around the world in open and reproducible research practices. Through her work, Heidi helps scientists create more trustworthy, collaborative, and impactful research—bringing the vision of Open Science to life, one training at a time. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at TEDx Program
