Current Role at Stanford

In collaboration with faculty and research teams, advances open science practices at Stanford and beyond. Data sharing, methods sharing, rigor & reproducibility, open access, open source software, persistent identifiers, &c. Represents Stanford at the HELIOS initiative and other fora. Identifies emerging centers of excellence, and helps good ideas achieve escape velocity. Curiosity, humility, and a thorough understanding of Joy’s Law will be part of our success.

Education & Certifications

  • CSPO, Scrum Alliance, Product Owner (2015)
  • A.M., Duke University, East Asian Studies (2002)
  • B.A., University of New Hampshire, Linguistics (1998)

Personal Interests

Open Science, Open Source, Open Access, Design Thinking, Service Design, Innovation, APIs, Drupal, BackdropCMS, Communities of Practice, Constructivism, Personal Learning Networks, Longboarding

Contact

  • Work
    zchandler@stanford.edu
    University - Staff Department: MHAI Operations Position: Director of Open Scholarship Strategy

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Professional Interests

Open Science, Open Source, Persistent Identifiers, PIDs, APIs, Service Design, Communities of Practice, Research

All Publications

  • Highlighting Rigor, Reproducibility, and Transparency of Research in an Academic CV. Clinical and translational science Malički, M., Chandler, Z., Goodman, S. N. 2026; 19 (6): e70575

    Abstract

    In academia, the curriculum vitae (CV) is the central document used for hiring, promotion, or tenure applications. The content and format of these CVs and accompanying documents varies among institutions and is a direct reflection of the institution's values. Few institutions consider rigor, reproducibility, or transparency practices for hiring, promotion, or tenure decisions. We developed a new CV template for Stanford's School of Medicine for researchers to highlight their use of those practices, making it possible to evaluate faculty not just on research reports, but how they do the research itself. The new additions include listing (and linking) availability of protocols, analysis plans, analytic code, data, public accessibility of results for research outputs; registration number and result reporting for clinical trials; details of peer review activities; and candidate's persistent identifier (e.g., ORCID iD). We also include a variety of practices supporting research rigor and reproducibility that can be described in a candidate's narrative statement. For those who dedicate time and resources to maximize the rigor, reproducibility, and transparency of their work, our new CV template makes these efforts visible, a precondition for valuing them. This can serve as a model for other institutions, while future advances in scholarly metadata and systems could facilitate easier collection and reporting.

    View details for DOI 10.1111/cts.70575

    View details for PubMedID 42171516

  • Policy recommendations to ensure that research software is openly accessible and reusable. PLoS biology McKiernan, E. C., Barba, L., Bourne, P. E., Carter, C., Chandler, Z., Choudhury, S., Jacobs, S., Katz, D. S., Lieggi, S., Plale, B., Tananbaum, G. 2023; 21 (7): e3002204

    Abstract

    Research data is optimized when it can be freely accessed and reused. To maximize research equity, transparency, and reproducibility, policymakers should take concrete steps to ensure that research software is openly accessible and reusable.

    View details for DOI 10.1371/journal.pbio.3002204

    View details for PubMedID 37478129

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