On Fri, Feb 3, 2023 at 1:31 PM Karl Rupp <r...@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 >