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Re: Google Summer of code

 

I'm in... as always
But we aren't ready with the projects, mentors etc and a lot of planning to
write a good application. If someone is ready to take the application
process on... I'm in to define projects and mentor.

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Director R & D, HISP India
Health Information Systems Programme

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On 8 March 2010 18:10, Knut Staring <knutst@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Should we apply for Google Summer of Code this year? Would we have enough
> people to serve as mentors, and sufficient good project descriptions?
>
> Knut
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Michael Downey <michael@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> Date: Mon, Mar 8, 2010 at 5:39 PM
> Subject: [OPENMRS-MENTORS] Call for GSoC 2009 Mentors
> To: openmrs-mentors-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>
>
> Apologies for cross-posting; I realize many of you will receive this
> message twice. If you are not on the list posted at
> http://soc2010.openmrs.org/ and want to be, let me know ASAP.
>
> Google is not requiring a full list of mentors on the application this
> year, so it's not extremely urgent, but I'd like to get the list finalized
> by the end of the week.
>
> Thanks!
> Michael
>
> Begin forwarded message:
> > From: Michael Downey <michael@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> > Date: March 8, 2010 11:26:15 AM EST
> > To: OpenMRS Developer List <dev@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> > Subject: Google Summer of Code 2009 Mentors
> >
> > Hello developers,
> >
> > Again this year, OpenMRS will be applying to its 4th Google Summer of
> Code (GSoC) program. More information on the GSoC for OpenMRS is available
> at: http://soc2010.openmrs.org/
> >
> > REQUIRED SKILLS
> > Google do not have specific eligibility requirements for mentors.
> However, if you are interested in being an OpenMRS mentor, you should have
> sufficient development skills to train university students who may have
> limited development experience. You should be regularly involved with
> OpenMRS, and have deep insight into the code base and already be developing
> code for or around OpenMRS as a significant part of your regular work. You
> must also be available to communicate via weekly conference calls. You also
> must be able to commit on average to 4 or 5 hours per week to work with your
> assigned student.
> >
> > IMPORTANT DATES
> > 18-29 March: Student applicants discuss project ideas with mentoring
> organizations.
> > 29 March - 9 April: Students apply to the program.
> > 26 April: Students are matched with mentors.
> > 24 May: Students begin work.
> > 12 July: Mentors submit mid-term evaluations.
> > 9-16 August: Students complete work.
> > * see
> http://socghop.appspot.com/document/show/gsoc_program/google/gsoc2010/timelinefor all program dates
> >
> > STILL INTERESTED?
> > If, after reading this information, you are interested in possibly being
> a GSoC mentor this year, please e-mail me as soon as possible directly
> (off-list) at michael@xxxxxxxxxxx.
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> > Michael Downey
> > OpenMRS Community Infrastructure Team
> > michael@xxxxxxxxxxx
>
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> --
> Cheers,
> Knut Staring
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