[petsc-dev] Apply for Google Summer of Code 2023?

[Matthew Knepley]

On Fri, Feb 3, 2023 at 6:28 PM Jed Brown <jed at jedbrown.org> wrote:

> Thanks for proposing this. Some ideas:
>
> * DMPlex+libCEED automation
> * Pipelined Krylov methods using Rust async
> * Differentiable programming using Enzyme with PETSc
>

I like all those.

  Matt


> Karl Rupp <rupp at iue.tuwien.ac.at> writes:
>
> > Dear PETSc developers,
> >
> > in order to attract students to PETSc development, I'm thinking about a
> > PETSc application for Google Summer of Code (GSoC) 2023:
> >   https://summerofcode.withgoogle.com/programs/2023
> >
> > The org application deadline is February 7, i.e. in 4 days. This
> > application is - roughly speaking - a form with a state of intent and a
> > justification why the project is a good fit for GSoC. I've done this in
> > the past (~2010-12) and can do the paperwork again this year.
> >
> > What is required:
> >   - PETSc developers, who are willing to act as mentors throughout the
> > program.
> >   - A few good project ideas (e.g. MATDENSE for GPUs) for
> > contributors/students to work on
> >
> > It used to be that new organizations will get at most 2 contributor
> > slots assigned. That's fair, because one must not underestimate the
> > effort that goes into mentoring.
> >
> > Thoughts? Shall we apply (yes/no)? If yes, are you willing to be mentor?
> > The more mentors, the better; it underlines the importance of the
> > project and indicates that contributors will find a good environment.
> >
> > Thanks and best regards,
> > Karli
>


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