Programs
Open Source with SLU is the open source program office of Saint Louis University, connecting students with real-world software development projects while advancing open science and helping researchers adopt open source practices to secure funding and increase research impact. This approach to experiential learning creates a pipeline of workforce-ready talent that enables us to partner with industry and community groups as well as academics. As a values-driven university, SLU is uniquely positioned to create meaningful opportunities for students, industry, and the ideas that change both.
Experiential Learning
Our experiential learning initiative connects students as developers with real-world software challenges while preparing workforce-ready graduates. Through hands-on projects with clients—often SLU researchers and their global collaborators—students develop open source solutions that benefit the broader academic and research community. Students graduate with portfolios of real production software, industry-standard development practices, and proven ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
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Consulting
We serve as strategic advisors to researchers at Saint Louis University, helping navigate the intricate details of Open Science, including open scholarship, open data, open educational resources, and especially open source software. Our consulting approach provides tailored guidance that aligns with research objectives and institutional requirements, translating abstract open science principles into concrete, actionable strategies that advance your work while contributing to the broader research ecosystem.
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Advocacy
Open science and open source software represent more than just technical practices—they embody a philosophy of knowledge sharing, collaborative innovation, and equitable access that aligns deeply with Jesuit educational values. Our advocacy work champions these transformative approaches both within Saint Louis University and across the broader academic community, demonstrating how open practices create more robust, reproducible, and impactful scholarship while addressing complex global challenges.