Open Science: the Science of the Future

Open science is based on the concept that free access to knowledge is a basic requirement for human development and that sharing and making scientific findings freely available would benefit both society and scientists. One of the key aspects of this movement is to increase research visibility within and outside of the research community. For instance, movements like Science 2.0 have contributed to creating online tools (e.g., Web 2.0 tools) that foster the collaboration among scientists and support the creation of virtual hubs in which the research process is transparent and accessible to everyone. This talk addresses the role of Open Science and Science 2.0 in the ongoing transformation of scientific communication and provides a guide to available platforms and tools that can be used to share our findings, connect with other scientists, and interact with external stakeholders