Tech solutions in science, such as an ICT system to track output, are different from a new desk. These types of ICT systems not only store all kinds of data about scientists and students, they also influence them: from small ‘nudges’ about what you should read or who you should collaborate with, to explicit assessments of scientists and departments. In addition, they influence the autonomy over research data and results. Yet these aspects are hardly taken into account when educational or academic institutions choose a new ICT system. In this Young Academy working group, I want to initiate a broad discussion about the values ​​behind the use of big tech solutions. You can find more about the project here.

In the context of this project, I was interviewed for different media outlets:

	The recent policy changes of the Trump administration also have a big impact on the work of Dutch scientists. The Royal Academy interviewed me about how our dependence on big tech companies makes Dutch academia more vulnerable.
	Emily Dixon from the Times Higher Education also wanted to know more about this.