[amsat-bb] Google Summer of Code - mentorship application from Open Research Institute

[Bob Hammond]

I think this is a great opportunity for AMSAT, ORI, students, and amateur
radio.
I strongly encourage and support this outreach effort.

Bob, W7OTJ

On Thu, Jan 16, 2020 at 4:05 PM Michelle Thompson via AMSAT-BB <
amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:

> Open Research Institute is looking to apply as a mentor in the Google
> Summer of Code program. I believe participation can greatly benefit the
> amateur satellite service. Special thanks to Wally Ritchie for suggesting
> this path, and to Bruce Perens and Ben Hilburn for their support and
> approval.
>
> Details about the program can be found here:
> https://summerofcode.withgoogle.com/
>
> If approved, it would mean we would mentor student(s), at least once a
> week, coordinating efforts to produce engineering in support of achieving
> technical goals.
>
> This is a significant time commitment, but we have plenty of really
> interesting and meaningful options for students to work on.
>
> In order to apply, we need volunteers that can commit to working with
> students. As of today, we have four enthusiastic volunteers that cover a
> wide variety of technical fields. We are looking for more. AMSAT-BB is full
> of truly wonderful and qualified people.
>
> The deadline is 5 February 2020. If you can help with this, let us know!
>
> -Michelle W5NYV
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