NISO Professional Development Events, September and October 2025
September 2025
NISO Webinar
AI & the Research Cycle (Phase III: Writing, Peer Review & Publishing)
Wednesday, September 10, 2025, 11:00am - 12:00pm (Eastern Standard Time, US & Canada)
Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming every stage of the research cycle, from discovery to dissemination. This series will explore the evolving role of AI in shaping research workflows, addressing both the opportunities and challenges it presents. Join experts across various fields as they delve into how AI is enhancing research processes, improving efficiency, and raising new questions about ethics, transparency, and the future of knowledge creation. Join us as we continue our AI & the Research Cycle series with Phase III.
Confirmed speakers include Rafael Cardoso Sampaio, Professor, Political Science, Federal University of Paraná; Laurie Bridges, Director AI Literacy Center, OSU Libraries; Leslie McIntosh, VP of Research Integrity, Digital Science; and Marie Souliere, Head of Editorial Ethics and Quality Assurance, Frontiers. Cynthia Hudson Vitale, Associate Dean Technology Strategy & Digital Services, Johns Hopkins University, will serve as the moderator for this program.
October 2025
NISO Webinar
Data Ownership & Indigenous Sovereignty
Wednesday, October 8 2025, 11:00am - 12:00pm (Eastern Standard Time, US & Canada)
This webinar will address the critical issues of data ownership and Indigenous sovereignty in the digital age. Join us to explore how data governance frameworks are evolving to respect the rights of Indigenous communities and learn what steps can be taken to ensure ethical and equitable data use. The discussions will center the voices and perspectives of Indigenous leaders in this important conversation.
Confirmed speakers include Jane Anderson, Co-Founder, Local Context and Joseph Yracheta, Executive Director, Native BioData Consortium.