Nature Adventures with Open Source
On July 15, 2023, Sage Sharp presented their talk “Nature Adventures with Open Source” at the Free and Open Source Yearly (FOSSY) conference in Portland, Oregon, USA. Contact me: Resource... Read More
Sage Sharp
Growing a welcoming open source ecosystem
Latest posts
2021-12: Outreachy progress
I’m trying to get back into the habit of posting a monthly status report, even if it’s short or late. Progress, not perfection! Summary Announced major changes to program policies:... Read More
2020-11: Outreachy Progress
Summary Conservancy announced Sage Sharp has been hired to work on Outreachy full-time Outreachy announced that 54 interns were accepted for the December 2020 cohort 650 applicants had their initial... Read More
2020-10 Outreachy Progress
Summary 238 people filled out final applications for the Dec 2020 cohort Planned changes to the May 2021 application period dates Brainstormed long-term goals Helped Anna prep for interviews with... Read More
2020-09: Outreachy Progress
Summary 1,952 initial applications were received for the December 2020 cohort. 645 applicants were approved to participate There are 83 internship projects to choose from We expect to accept around... Read More
2020-08: Outreachy Progress
Summary Opened initial applications for the December 2020 internship cohort Extended COVID-19 mitigation policies for the December 2020 round Added code to lay the groundwork for applicants to search Outreachy... Read More
2020-07: Outreachy Progress
Summary: Connected May 2020 interns to volunteers for informal career chats Planned December 2020 internship round dates Supported intern through difficult mentor situation Worked with mentors and community coordinator during... Read More
2020-06: Outreachy Progress
Summary Supported mentors through terminating an internship and finding a new intern Supported one intern who experienced community issues Documented mentor duties and expectations Worked with sponsor who was having... Read More
2020-05: Outreachy Progress
Summary Supported four interns who needed delayed internship start dates Fixed performance issue on Outreachy website server Updated intern feedback forms for COVID-19 policies Admin On May 19, Outreachy interns... Read More
2020-04: Outreachy Progress
Summary 367 applicants recorded a contribution to Outreachy projects 335 applicants created a final application 55 applicants were accepted as Outreachy interns Admin On May 4, Outreachy announced 55 accepted... Read More