CERN's Open Source Treasure Hunt: Quantifying the Impact of a Scientific Giant

CERN, a powerhouse of scientific discovery, has a long history of open-source contributions. But how to measure its impact? CERN's Open Source Program Office (OSPO) has partnered with Software Heritage (SWH) to embark on a 12-month project. Using SWH's vast archive, they aim to track CERN-related software projects, analyze their evolution, and quantify their influence on the global open-source community. This research will not only illuminate CERN's open-source legacy but also provide a methodology for other organizations to measure their own contributions, offering valuable insights into the role of open source in scientific and technological advancement.