[llvm-dev] Outreachy - Mentors and projects needed (deadline extended!)

[Stefanos Baziotis via llvm-dev]

Hi,

Thank you for updating us on this, I just learned about it.
I would like to ask some questions since this program seems very
interesting and I'm trying to promote it in my university.

1) Was the deadline extended only for LLVM-related projects or in general?
2) If it was extended in general, then I should mention that a student
tried to apply using "Start Initial Application" here [1]
and they were notified that the applications are closed. So, should we wait
for them to update it on Outreachy's website?
3) Down at the bottom here [2], the procedure described is lengthy and in
fact Outreachy themselves mention that:
"we highly encourage applicants to start their application at least 2-3
weeks before the Outreachy application deadline."
If applicants are interested, is it really feasible for them to apply?

Best,
Stefanos

[1] https://www.outreachy.org/apply/project-selection/
[2] https://www.outreachy.org/apply/

Στις Κυρ, 7 Μαρ 2021 στις 9:39 μ.μ., ο/η Tanya Lattner via llvm-dev <
llvm-dev at lists.llvm.org> έγραψε:

> We are in luck and they have extended the deadline to March 11th! However,
> I have gotten no project ideas or mentors :(
>
> I would love to have at least 2 projects for Outreachy. If you are even
> the slightest bit interested, please reach out to me and I can try to help
> you draft your project description or help find a supporting mentor.
>
> Thanks,
> Tanya
>
>
> On Feb 16, 2021, at 2:40 PM, Tanya Lattner <tanyalattner at llvm.org> wrote:
>
>
> Outreachy (https://www.outreachy.org) is an internship program with a
> goal to increase diversity in open source. Internships are 3 months long
> (end of May to end of August), remote, and pay a stipend. Interns work with
> experienced mentors from open source communities, such as LLVM. Outreachy
> projects may include "programming, user experience, documentation,
> illustration, graphical design,  data science, project marketing, user
> advocacy, or community event planning.” Outreachy invites the following
> applicants (quoting from their website):
>
> *"Outreachy expressly invites women (both cis and trans), trans men, and
> genderqueer people to apply. We also expressly invite applications from
> residents and nationals of the United States of any gender who are
> Black/African American, Hispanic/Latinx, Native American/American Indian,
> Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, or Pacific Islander.*
>
> *Anyone who faces under-representation, systemic bias, or discrimination
> in the technology industry of their country is invited to apply."*
>
>
> The LLVM Foundation will sponsor one or more internships through Outreachy
> and *we are looking for mentors with project ideas*. If you are
> interested in being a mentor, please send me an email. The timeline is a
> little tight as the deadline for mentors to submit project proposals is *March
> 7th. *We will need at least 2 mentors. Mentor responsibilities are
> detailed here: https://www.outreachy.org/mentor/#mentor
>
> As many of you know, we have long participated in Google Summer of Code
> (GSOC) and had great success with the program. We will continue to
> participate with GSOC and this is not a replacement. Participation in
> Outreachy is another way to reach more contributors to LLVM. It also aligns
> with the LLVM Foundation’s program to increase diversity and inclusion
> within the LLVM project and the field of compilers and tools (
> https://community-dot-o.llvm.org). Additionally, this is an opportunity
> for longer projects that no longer meet the criteria for GSOC to find an
> intern. GSOC recently modified their rules and decreased project length to
> 175 hours over 10 weeks, while Outreachy remains at 360-480 hours over a 12
> week period.
>
> I hope you will consider being a mentor! If you have any questions, please
> let me know.
>
> Thanks,
> Tanya
>
>
>
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