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This special session at the 245th American Astronomical Society Winter Meeting features talks plus an open, moderated discussion designed to highlight the pivotal role of collaborative networks in maximizing science in the era of big data.

Collaborative scientific networks foster innovation, inclusive opportunities for discoveries, and increased creativity, through broader knowledge bases, shared resources and enhanced data accessibility and analysis capabilities. A recent, large-scale, science community survey shows that increased engagement with a collaborative community of scientists is one of the most relevant factors for anticipated scientific success with the Vera C. Rubin Observatory’s Legacy Survey of Space and Time (Rubin’s LSST).

Use-cases highlighted in this session include multi-disciplinary networks, international science collaborations, time-domain communities, cross-institutional partnerships, and networks with citizen scientists. Come to this session to engage with like-minded people about the scientific opportunities and advantages provided by collaborative networks, to share your experiences, and to learn how you can get involved.