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

[Satish Balay]

BTW: ANL summer student application process is also in progress - and
it could be easier process [for Junchao] than google to get a student

[If I remember correctly - there is a category where students are at no
cost to the project]

Satish


On Fri, 3 Feb 2023, Junchao Zhang wrote:

> On Fri, Feb 3, 2023 at 1:31 PM Karl Rupp <rupp at iue.tuwien.ac.at> wrote:
> 
> > 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
> 
> Hi, Karl, I am happy to act as a mentor
> 
> 
> >
> > program.
> >   - A few good project ideas (e.g. MATDENSE for GPUs) for
> > contributors/students to work on
> >
> * make I, J in AIJ able to have different types, i.e., I in 64-bit but J in
> 32-bit.
> * MATBAIJ/SBAIJ on GPUs
> * Support CUDA-12 (we do not now)
> 
> 
> >
> > 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
> >
>