“Where LEGO® Meets FAIR Data” is a hands-on online workshop organized by OpenAIRE in collaboration with Area Science Park and designed to introduce the principles of FAIR data through a creative, interactive simulation using LEGO® metaphors.
The workshop, lead by Mariarita de Luca and Federica Bazzocchi Researchers at Area Science Park’s Laboratory of Data Engineering, combines theoretical insights with playful collaboration to help participants grasp how research data can be made FAIR: Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable.
Moreover, the workshop will offer a glimpse into the activities proposed in the Master in Data Management and Curation (MDMC), the one-year professional course developed by Area Science Park and SISSA for the next generation of Data Stewards, Data Managers, Data Engineers, and data professionals at large.
Participation to the online interactive workshop is free, but it is necessary to reserve your place since it is limited to 50 participants (first-come, first-served)
Workshop Agenda
14.00–14:15 Overview of the workshop goals and agenda – Introduction to FAIR data principles and why they matter.
14:15–15:00 LEGO® Simulation Activity (Breakout Rooms)
Hands-on group exercise using digital LEGO® pieces to represent and classify datasets. Participants discuss metadata, sensitivity, formats, and licensing decisions.
15:00–15:10 Short refreshment break.
15:10–15:55 Wrap-Up & FAIR in Practice – Group debrief and reflection on the simulation