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<p>Epopko: /* Project Opportunities */</p> <hr /> <div>[[Image:GSoC2016Logo.jpg]]<br /> <br /> <br /> == Welcome to Berkman Klein Center Google Summer of Code 2019==<br /> ===What is GSoC?===<br /> Basically, it's where you spend your summer writing code for awesome open source projects: <br /> &lt;blockquote&gt;Google Summer of Code is a global program focused on introducing students to open source software development. Students work on a 3 month programming project with an open source organization during their break from university.<br /> <br /> Since its inception in 2005, the program has brought together almost 11,000 student participants and 10,000 mentors from over 113 countries worldwide. Google Summer of Code has produced over 50 million lines of code for 515 open source organizations.<br /> <br /> As a part of Google Summer of Code, student participants are paired with a mentor from the participating organizations, gaining exposure to real-world software development and techniques. Students have the opportunity to spend the break between their school semesters earning a stipend while working in areas related to their interests.<br /> <br /> In turn, the participating organizations are able to identify and bring in new developers who implement new features and hopefully continue to contribute to open source even after the program is over. Most importantly, more code is created and released for the use and benefit of all&lt;/blockquote&gt;<br /> <br /> The [https://summerofcode.withgoogle.com official GSoC homepage] describes how it works and what it involves.<br /> <br /> The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Summer_of_Code GSoC Wikipedia entry] also includes some interesting background information.<br /> <br /> ===Who are we?===<br /> The [http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/ Berkman Klein Center for Internet &amp; Society at Harvard University] was founded to explore cyberspace, share in its study, and help pioneer its development. We represent a network of faculty, students, fellows, entrepreneurs, lawyers, and virtual architects working to identify and engage with the challenges and opportunities of cyberspace.<br /> <br /> We [http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/research/ investigate] the real and possible boundaries in cyberspace between open and closed systems of code, of commerce, of governance, and of education, and the relationship of law to each. We do this through active rather than passive research, believing that the best way to understand cyberspace is to actually build out into it.<br /> <br /> Our [http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/people/faculty/ faculty], [http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/people/fellows/ fellows], students, and affiliates engage with a wide spectrum of Net issues, including governance, privacy, intellectual property, antitrust, content control, and electronic commerce. Our diverse research interests cohere in a common understanding of the Internet as a social and political space where constraints upon inhabitants are determined not only through the traditional application of law, but, more subtly, through technical architecture (&quot;code&quot;).<br /> <br /> As part of our active research mission, we build, use, and freely share open software platforms for free [http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/interactive/ online lectures and discussions]. We also sponsor [http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/events/ gatherings], ranging from informal lunches to international conferences, that bring together members of our diverse network of participants to swap insights – and sometimes barbs – as they stake out their respective visions for what the Net can become. We also [http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/teaching/ teach], seeking out online and global opportunities, as well as supporting the traditional Harvard Law School curriculum, often in conjunction with other Harvard schools and MIT.<br /> <br /> Read more about the Berkman Klein Center at [https://cyber.law.harvard.edu our homepage].<br /> <br /> ===Contact Us===<br /> We prefer email, though also run an IRC channel.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Email:''' [mailto:gsoc@cyber.harvard.edu gsoc@cyber.harvard.edu] &lt;br&gt;<br /> '''IRC:''' irc://irc.freenode.net/berkman-gsoc [http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/gsoc-irc-logs IRC logs here]<br /> <br /> ==Project Opportunities==<br /> There are several GSoC 2019 projects at the Berkman Klein Center:<br /> <br /> ===Tighter Defined===<br /> <br /> ====[[Media Cloud]]====<br /> <br /> Media Cloud is an open source platform for studying media ecosystems co run by The Berkman Klein Center at Harvard University and the Center for Civic Media at the MIT Media Lab. <br /> <br /> ====[[Question Tool]]====<br /> A tool for asking and voting on questions during events or classes. Written in Javascript using the Meteor.js framework.<br /> <br /> ====[[Dotplot]]====<br /> Dotplot is a visualization that allows one to tell a story about data.<br /> <br /> ====[[TagTeam]]====<br /> TagTeam [http://tagteam.harvard.edu/] is a versatile, open-source social-tagging platform and feed aggregator.<br /> <br /> ==How to Apply==<br /> Applications open March 25, 2019 at 13:00 (EDT) / 18:00 (UTC). You must submit your application via GSoC: https://summerofcode.withgoogle.com/get-started. We will not be able to accept or process any application in any other way. Please use the below application template when submitting your application.<br /> <br /> All proposals must be submitted by April 9, 2019at 13:00 (EDT) / 18:00 (UTC). We will not be able to accept or process any application in any other way.<br /> <br /> ===Application Template===<br /> [[Application_Template|Berkman Klein Application template for GSoC.]] This is the preferred template for submitting your application to work on a Berkman Klein Center project.<br /> <br /> ==FAQ==<br /> [[GSoC_FAQ|Answers to commonly asked questions.]] This includes a set of requirements around working hours, who can apply, other commitments you might have for the summer. Please read!</div>

Epopko https://cyber.harvard.edu/gsoc/?title=Main_Page&diff=586 2019-01-22T16:58:31Z

<p>Epopko: /* Welcome to Berkman Klein Center Google Summer of Code 2018 */</p> <hr /> <div>[[Image:GSoC2016Logo.jpg]]<br /> <br /> <br /> == Welcome to Berkman Klein Center Google Summer of Code 2019==<br /> ===What is GSoC?===<br /> Basically, it's where you spend your summer writing code for awesome open source projects: <br /> &lt;blockquote&gt;Google Summer of Code is a global program focused on introducing students to open source software development. Students work on a 3 month programming project with an open source organization during their break from university.<br /> <br /> Since its inception in 2005, the program has brought together almost 11,000 student participants and 10,000 mentors from over 113 countries worldwide. Google Summer of Code has produced over 50 million lines of code for 515 open source organizations.<br /> <br /> As a part of Google Summer of Code, student participants are paired with a mentor from the participating organizations, gaining exposure to real-world software development and techniques. Students have the opportunity to spend the break between their school semesters earning a stipend while working in areas related to their interests.<br /> <br /> In turn, the participating organizations are able to identify and bring in new developers who implement new features and hopefully continue to contribute to open source even after the program is over. Most importantly, more code is created and released for the use and benefit of all&lt;/blockquote&gt;<br /> <br /> The [https://summerofcode.withgoogle.com official GSoC homepage] describes how it works and what it involves.<br /> <br /> The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Summer_of_Code GSoC Wikipedia entry] also includes some interesting background information.<br /> <br /> ===Who are we?===<br /> The [http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/ Berkman Klein Center for Internet &amp; Society at Harvard University] was founded to explore cyberspace, share in its study, and help pioneer its development. We represent a network of faculty, students, fellows, entrepreneurs, lawyers, and virtual architects working to identify and engage with the challenges and opportunities of cyberspace.<br /> <br /> We [http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/research/ investigate] the real and possible boundaries in cyberspace between open and closed systems of code, of commerce, of governance, and of education, and the relationship of law to each. We do this through active rather than passive research, believing that the best way to understand cyberspace is to actually build out into it.<br /> <br /> Our [http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/people/faculty/ faculty], [http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/people/fellows/ fellows], students, and affiliates engage with a wide spectrum of Net issues, including governance, privacy, intellectual property, antitrust, content control, and electronic commerce. Our diverse research interests cohere in a common understanding of the Internet as a social and political space where constraints upon inhabitants are determined not only through the traditional application of law, but, more subtly, through technical architecture (&quot;code&quot;).<br /> <br /> As part of our active research mission, we build, use, and freely share open software platforms for free [http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/interactive/ online lectures and discussions]. We also sponsor [http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/events/ gatherings], ranging from informal lunches to international conferences, that bring together members of our diverse network of participants to swap insights – and sometimes barbs – as they stake out their respective visions for what the Net can become. We also [http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/teaching/ teach], seeking out online and global opportunities, as well as supporting the traditional Harvard Law School curriculum, often in conjunction with other Harvard schools and MIT.<br /> <br /> Read more about the Berkman Klein Center at [https://cyber.law.harvard.edu our homepage].<br /> <br /> ===Contact Us===<br /> We prefer email, though also run an IRC channel.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Email:''' [mailto:gsoc@cyber.harvard.edu gsoc@cyber.harvard.edu] &lt;br&gt;<br /> '''IRC:''' irc://irc.freenode.net/berkman-gsoc [http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/gsoc-irc-logs IRC logs here]<br /> <br /> ==Project Opportunities==<br /> There are several GSoC 2018 projects at the Berkman Klein Center:<br /> <br /> ===Tighter Defined===<br /> <br /> ====[[Media Cloud]]====<br /> <br /> Media Cloud is an open source platform for studying media ecosystems co run by The Berkman Klein Center at Harvard University and the Center for Civic Media at the MIT Media Lab. <br /> <br /> ====[[Question Tool]]====<br /> A tool for asking and voting on questions during events or classes. Written in Javascript using the Meteor.js framework.<br /> <br /> ====[[Dotplot]]====<br /> Dotplot is a visualization that allows one to tell a story about data.<br /> <br /> ====[[TagTeam]]====<br /> TagTeam [http://tagteam.harvard.edu/] is a versatile, open-source social-tagging platform and feed aggregator.<br /> <br /> ==How to Apply==<br /> Applications open March 25, 2019 at 13:00 (EDT) / 18:00 (UTC). You must submit your application via GSoC: https://summerofcode.withgoogle.com/get-started. We will not be able to accept or process any application in any other way. Please use the below application template when submitting your application.<br /> <br /> All proposals must be submitted by April 9, 2019at 13:00 (EDT) / 18:00 (UTC). We will not be able to accept or process any application in any other way.<br /> <br /> ===Application Template===<br /> [[Application_Template|Berkman Klein Application template for GSoC.]] This is the preferred template for submitting your application to work on a Berkman Klein Center project.<br /> <br /> ==FAQ==<br /> [[GSoC_FAQ|Answers to commonly asked questions.]] This includes a set of requirements around working hours, who can apply, other commitments you might have for the summer. Please read!</div>

Epopko https://cyber.harvard.edu/gsoc/?title=GSoC_FAQ&diff=585 2019-01-22T16:57:58Z

<p>Epopko: /* How will the Berkman Klein Center for Internet &amp; Society be evaluating students? */</p> <hr /> <div>This is the page for some of the frequently asked questions by the prospective participants of the Google Summer of Code 2016.<br /> <br /> __TOC__ <br /> ==General Questions==<br /> <br /> ===Am I required to be local?===<br /> '''Q:''' If someone is selected as a student coder through the Summer of Code, will they need to be in the Boston area over the summer?<br /> <br /> '''A:''' No, we are not asking anyone to move to Boston for the summer. While you are most welcome to come and work at the Berkman Klein Center if you are selected for an internship, we will not force anyone accepting an internship to move. <br /> <br /> ===Do I need to keep regular business hours?===<br /> '''Q:''' If I'm selected, can I work any time of the day that I want?<br /> <br /> '''A:''' We are going to favor coders that are available for a significant amount of time Monday to Friday during [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eastern_Standard_Time_Zone EST]] business hours. We have found that synchronous communication is key to working together effectively. Consider this a requirement.<br /> <br /> ===Can I have other jobs/internships/consulting gigs?===<br /> '''Q:''' I've got a consulting gig, an internship or another job lined up. Cool?<br /> <br /> '''A:''' No. We want your full attention for the summer - it's a real job, with a real commitment from both sides.<br /> <br /> ===Do I have to be Harvard-affiliated already?===<br /> '''Q:''' Is this limited to Harvard and/or Berkman Klein coders?<br /> <br /> '''A:''' No. This is open to any and all that would like to apply and we warmly welcome new folks to our community. In fact we very much look foroward to contributors joining from out side the Harvard community as it gives us a fresh perspective.<br /> <br /> ===Will applying to a certain project give me an advantage?===<br /> '''Q:''' Are some projects a higher priority than others? If so, what are they?<br /> <br /> '''A:''' No. Our selection depends on the strength of the applicants and the strength of the applications. We are most interested in finding the right candidates.<br /> <br /> ===Are there any preferred languages/frameworks?===<br /> '''Q:''' What are they?<br /> <br /> '''A:''' We prefer that the language and framework for a proposal match the language or framework an existing project is written in. For projects that are orthogonal to an existing code base, we prefer Ruby, PHP, or Perl. We prefer MVC frameworks or micro-frameworks, so for Ruby it'd be Rails or Sinatra, for PHP it'd be Symfony2. Perl would be Catalyst or Dancer. There is some flexibility in frameworks but less in languages. We are not interested in proprietary languages at all, nor in .NET (even under Mono). We also prefer jQuery.<br /> <br /> These preferences are based on the skill set of the Berkman Klein geek team and our long-term ability to maintain and host a limited set of languages.<br /> <br /> ===Do you accept late applications?===<br /> '''Q:''' I'm really late to this. I can still apply after the deadline?<br /> <br /> '''A:''' No. March 12, 2018 at 16:00 UTC is a [https://developers.google.com/open-source/gsoc/timeline hard deadline]. Google's policies do not permit us to consider late applications.<br /> <br /> ===Where can I get more information?===<br /> '''Q:''' I'm still confused. Where can I find out more about GSoC program specifics?<br /> <br /> '''A:''' No fear! The [https://summerofcode.withgoogle.com GSoC homepage] has some great general resources for interested students. We also suggest checking out:<br /> <br /> * The [http://write.flossmanuals.net/gsocstudentguide/what-is-google-summer-of-code/ GSoC Student Manual]<br /> * The official [https://developers.google.com/open-source/gsoc/faq%20FAQ GSoC FAQ]<br /> <br /> ===How will the Berkman Klein Center for Internet &amp; Society be evaluating students?===<br /> <br /> '''Q:''' How can I show that I am interested, energized, knowledgeable and likeable? I really want to work on one of the projects that is listed on your ideas page and I’m unsure of where to show my interest.<br /> <br /> '''A:''' We are looking for a student that is technically skilled, has good communication skills, is a hard worker and has set enough time aside that will allow them to succeed. Student applicants can show technical skill and knowledge by sharing code for projects they have written previously or are currently working on. We appreciate previous experience in free/open source projects (e.g. contributions visible in Github), in projects related to the one applying, or in previous GSoCs. Student applicants can also check out the codebase, if one for the projects exists, and become familiar with the underlying languages and technologies.<br /> <br /> Student applicants can show their communication skills by having thoughtful discussions with the project mentors. We would love for our student applicants to be able to ask thoughtful questions. By thoughtful, we mean having taken the diligence to check out the FAQs, documentation, taken time to check out the code, and tried to install and/or run the app. <br /> <br /> We’d love you to be able to be familiar with the project itself so that you know you would be excited to work on it over the course of the summer. We want to provide you with the information you need to be excited about the project and know it is a fit for you.<br /> <br /> ===Can I start contributing now?!===<br /> <br /> '''Q:''' Can I start submitting pull requests? What can I do to get ahead in the application process? I want to get started!<br /> <br /> '''A:''' We appreciate the excitement, but we'd prefer applicants hold off. We trust you can fix the small bugs, but we're more interested in your approach to solving larger problems. The bigger things are more interesting to you and to us. Think about how you would spend your time this summer. What would you do to improve the project besides the small fixes? We are interested both in your technical skill, but also your holistic understanding of the project. Ultimately, we will judge your application by the thoughtfulness of your proposal.<br /> <br /> ===What does “loosely defined” mean?===<br /> <br /> '''Q:''' I want a specific list of issues to tackle. Why don’t you provide any of that for the “loosely defined” projects?<br /> <br /> '''A:''' For some projects, part of the exercise for you this summer will be figuring out your own path forward. For spme projects we’re in the very early stages--we haven’t even figured out schema yet. We want you to be creative, define your own methods, and identify areas you think are worth exploring. While we welcome fresh and new ideas this blue sky approach can be very difficult. If one of these &quot;loosely defined&quot; projects is something you want to pursue we highly recommend taking the time to think very thoroughly through the project and be in contact with the mentor to discuss the project in more detail.<br /> <br /> ===How many projects can I apply to?===<br /> <br /> '''Q:''' Wow there are a lot of very interesting projects that The Berkman Klein Center has and I want to apply to work on a few of them. What should I do?<br /> <br /> '''A:'''We will certainly accept applications to multiple projects and applying to more then one doesn't mean that a candidate will be rejected. That said we encourage students to focus on one project as it often yields better and more thought out responses to the challenges posed by each of the projects. If you are accepted you will only be working on one project</div>

Epopko https://cyber.harvard.edu/gsoc/?title=GSoC_FAQ&diff=584 2019-01-22T16:57:17Z

<p>Epopko: /* Where can I get more information? */</p> <hr /> <div>This is the page for some of the frequently asked questions by the prospective participants of the Google Summer of Code 2016.<br /> <br /> __TOC__ <br /> ==General Questions==<br /> <br /> ===Am I required to be local?===<br /> '''Q:''' If someone is selected as a student coder through the Summer of Code, will they need to be in the Boston area over the summer?<br /> <br /> '''A:''' No, we are not asking anyone to move to Boston for the summer. While you are most welcome to come and work at the Berkman Klein Center if you are selected for an internship, we will not force anyone accepting an internship to move. <br /> <br /> ===Do I need to keep regular business hours?===<br /> '''Q:''' If I'm selected, can I work any time of the day that I want?<br /> <br /> '''A:''' We are going to favor coders that are available for a significant amount of time Monday to Friday during [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eastern_Standard_Time_Zone EST]] business hours. We have found that synchronous communication is key to working together effectively. Consider this a requirement.<br /> <br /> ===Can I have other jobs/internships/consulting gigs?===<br /> '''Q:''' I've got a consulting gig, an internship or another job lined up. Cool?<br /> <br /> '''A:''' No. We want your full attention for the summer - it's a real job, with a real commitment from both sides.<br /> <br /> ===Do I have to be Harvard-affiliated already?===<br /> '''Q:''' Is this limited to Harvard and/or Berkman Klein coders?<br /> <br /> '''A:''' No. This is open to any and all that would like to apply and we warmly welcome new folks to our community. In fact we very much look foroward to contributors joining from out side the Harvard community as it gives us a fresh perspective.<br /> <br /> ===Will applying to a certain project give me an advantage?===<br /> '''Q:''' Are some projects a higher priority than others? If so, what are they?<br /> <br /> '''A:''' No. Our selection depends on the strength of the applicants and the strength of the applications. We are most interested in finding the right candidates.<br /> <br /> ===Are there any preferred languages/frameworks?===<br /> '''Q:''' What are they?<br /> <br /> '''A:''' We prefer that the language and framework for a proposal match the language or framework an existing project is written in. For projects that are orthogonal to an existing code base, we prefer Ruby, PHP, or Perl. We prefer MVC frameworks or micro-frameworks, so for Ruby it'd be Rails or Sinatra, for PHP it'd be Symfony2. Perl would be Catalyst or Dancer. There is some flexibility in frameworks but less in languages. We are not interested in proprietary languages at all, nor in .NET (even under Mono). We also prefer jQuery.<br /> <br /> These preferences are based on the skill set of the Berkman Klein geek team and our long-term ability to maintain and host a limited set of languages.<br /> <br /> ===Do you accept late applications?===<br /> '''Q:''' I'm really late to this. I can still apply after the deadline?<br /> <br /> '''A:''' No. March 12, 2018 at 16:00 UTC is a [https://developers.google.com/open-source/gsoc/timeline hard deadline]. Google's policies do not permit us to consider late applications.<br /> <br /> ===Where can I get more information?===<br /> '''Q:''' I'm still confused. Where can I find out more about GSoC program specifics?<br /> <br /> '''A:''' No fear! The [https://summerofcode.withgoogle.com GSoC homepage] has some great general resources for interested students. We also suggest checking out:<br /> <br /> * The [http://write.flossmanuals.net/gsocstudentguide/what-is-google-summer-of-code/ GSoC Student Manual]<br /> * The official [https://developers.google.com/open-source/gsoc/faq%20FAQ GSoC FAQ]<br /> <br /> ===How will the Berkman Klein Center for Internet &amp; Society be evaluating students?===<br /> <br /> '''Q:''' How can I show that I am interested, energized, knowledgeable and likeable? I really want to work on one of the projects that is listed on your ideas page and I’m unsure of where to show my interest.<br /> <br /> '''A:''' We are looking for a student that is technically skilled, has good communication skills, is a hard worker and has set enough time aside that will allow them to succeed. Student applicants can show technical skill and knowledge by sharing code for projects they have written previously or are currently working on. We appreciate previous experience in free/open source projects (e.g. contributions '''visible''' in Github), in projects related to the one applying, or in previous GSoCs. Student applicants can also check out the codebase, if one for the projects exists, and become familiar with the underlying languages and technologies.<br /> <br /> Student applicants can show their communication skills by having thoughtful discussions with the project mentors. We would love for our student applicants to be able to ask thoughtful questions. By thoughtful, we mean having taken the diligence to check out the FAQs, documentation, taken time to check out the code, and tried to install and/or run the app. <br /> <br /> We’d love you to be able to be familiar with the project itself so that you know you would be excited to work on it over the course of the summer. We want to provide you with the information you need to be excited about the project and know it is a fit for you.<br /> <br /> ===Can I start contributing now?!===<br /> <br /> '''Q:''' Can I start submitting pull requests? What can I do to get ahead in the application process? I want to get started!<br /> <br /> '''A:''' We appreciate the excitement, but we'd prefer applicants hold off. We trust you can fix the small bugs, but we're more interested in your approach to solving larger problems. The bigger things are more interesting to you and to us. Think about how you would spend your time this summer. What would you do to improve the project besides the small fixes? We are interested both in your technical skill, but also your holistic understanding of the project. Ultimately, we will judge your application by the thoughtfulness of your proposal.<br /> <br /> ===What does “loosely defined” mean?===<br /> <br /> '''Q:''' I want a specific list of issues to tackle. Why don’t you provide any of that for the “loosely defined” projects?<br /> <br /> '''A:''' For some projects, part of the exercise for you this summer will be figuring out your own path forward. For spme projects we’re in the very early stages--we haven’t even figured out schema yet. We want you to be creative, define your own methods, and identify areas you think are worth exploring. While we welcome fresh and new ideas this blue sky approach can be very difficult. If one of these &quot;loosely defined&quot; projects is something you want to pursue we highly recommend taking the time to think very thoroughly through the project and be in contact with the mentor to discuss the project in more detail.<br /> <br /> ===How many projects can I apply to?===<br /> <br /> '''Q:''' Wow there are a lot of very interesting projects that The Berkman Klein Center has and I want to apply to work on a few of them. What should I do?<br /> <br /> '''A:'''We will certainly accept applications to multiple projects and applying to more then one doesn't mean that a candidate will be rejected. That said we encourage students to focus on one project as it often yields better and more thought out responses to the challenges posed by each of the projects. If you are accepted you will only be working on one project</div>

Epopko https://cyber.harvard.edu/gsoc/?title=GSoC_FAQ&diff=583 2019-01-22T16:56:44Z

<p>Epopko: /* Do I have to be Harvard-affiliated already? */</p> <hr /> <div>This is the page for some of the frequently asked questions by the prospective participants of the Google Summer of Code 2016.<br /> <br /> __TOC__ <br /> ==General Questions==<br /> <br /> ===Am I required to be local?===<br /> '''Q:''' If someone is selected as a student coder through the Summer of Code, will they need to be in the Boston area over the summer?<br /> <br /> '''A:''' No, we are not asking anyone to move to Boston for the summer. While you are most welcome to come and work at the Berkman Klein Center if you are selected for an internship, we will not force anyone accepting an internship to move. <br /> <br /> ===Do I need to keep regular business hours?===<br /> '''Q:''' If I'm selected, can I work any time of the day that I want?<br /> <br /> '''A:''' We are going to favor coders that are available for a significant amount of time Monday to Friday during [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eastern_Standard_Time_Zone EST]] business hours. We have found that synchronous communication is key to working together effectively. Consider this a requirement.<br /> <br /> ===Can I have other jobs/internships/consulting gigs?===<br /> '''Q:''' I've got a consulting gig, an internship or another job lined up. Cool?<br /> <br /> '''A:''' No. We want your full attention for the summer - it's a real job, with a real commitment from both sides.<br /> <br /> ===Do I have to be Harvard-affiliated already?===<br /> '''Q:''' Is this limited to Harvard and/or Berkman Klein coders?<br /> <br /> '''A:''' No. This is open to any and all that would like to apply and we warmly welcome new folks to our community. In fact we very much look foroward to contributors joining from out side the Harvard community as it gives us a fresh perspective.<br /> <br /> ===Will applying to a certain project give me an advantage?===<br /> '''Q:''' Are some projects a higher priority than others? If so, what are they?<br /> <br /> '''A:''' No. Our selection depends on the strength of the applicants and the strength of the applications. We are most interested in finding the right candidates.<br /> <br /> ===Are there any preferred languages/frameworks?===<br /> '''Q:''' What are they?<br /> <br /> '''A:''' We prefer that the language and framework for a proposal match the language or framework an existing project is written in. For projects that are orthogonal to an existing code base, we prefer Ruby, PHP, or Perl. We prefer MVC frameworks or micro-frameworks, so for Ruby it'd be Rails or Sinatra, for PHP it'd be Symfony2. Perl would be Catalyst or Dancer. There is some flexibility in frameworks but less in languages. We are not interested in proprietary languages at all, nor in .NET (even under Mono). We also prefer jQuery.<br /> <br /> These preferences are based on the skill set of the Berkman Klein geek team and our long-term ability to maintain and host a limited set of languages.<br /> <br /> ===Do you accept late applications?===<br /> '''Q:''' I'm really late to this. I can still apply after the deadline?<br /> <br /> '''A:''' No. March 12, 2018 at 16:00 UTC is a [https://developers.google.com/open-source/gsoc/timeline hard deadline]. Google's policies do not permit us to consider late applications.<br /> <br /> ===Where can I get more information?===<br /> '''Q:''' I'm still confused. Where can I find out more about GSoC program specifics?<br /> <br /> '''A:''' No fear! The [https://summerofcode.withgoogle.com GSoC homepage] has some great general resources for interested students. We suggest checking out:<br /> <br /> * The [http://write.flossmanuals.net/gsocstudentguide/what-is-google-summer-of-code/ GSoC Student Manual]<br /> * The official [https://developers.google.com/open-source/gsoc/faq%20FAQ GSoC FAQ]<br /> <br /> ===How will the Berkman Klein Center for Internet &amp; Society be evaluating students?===<br /> <br /> '''Q:''' How can I show that I am interested, energized, knowledgeable and likeable? I really want to work on one of the projects that is listed on your ideas page and I’m unsure of where to show my interest.<br /> <br /> '''A:''' We are looking for a student that is technically skilled, has good communication skills, is a hard worker and has set enough time aside that will allow them to succeed. Student applicants can show technical skill and knowledge by sharing code for projects they have written previously or are currently working on. We appreciate previous experience in free/open source projects (e.g. contributions '''visible''' in Github), in projects related to the one applying, or in previous GSoCs. Student applicants can also check out the codebase, if one for the projects exists, and become familiar with the underlying languages and technologies.<br /> <br /> Student applicants can show their communication skills by having thoughtful discussions with the project mentors. We would love for our student applicants to be able to ask thoughtful questions. By thoughtful, we mean having taken the diligence to check out the FAQs, documentation, taken time to check out the code, and tried to install and/or run the app. <br /> <br /> We’d love you to be able to be familiar with the project itself so that you know you would be excited to work on it over the course of the summer. We want to provide you with the information you need to be excited about the project and know it is a fit for you.<br /> <br /> ===Can I start contributing now?!===<br /> <br /> '''Q:''' Can I start submitting pull requests? What can I do to get ahead in the application process? I want to get started!<br /> <br /> '''A:''' We appreciate the excitement, but we'd prefer applicants hold off. We trust you can fix the small bugs, but we're more interested in your approach to solving larger problems. The bigger things are more interesting to you and to us. Think about how you would spend your time this summer. What would you do to improve the project besides the small fixes? We are interested both in your technical skill, but also your holistic understanding of the project. Ultimately, we will judge your application by the thoughtfulness of your proposal.<br /> <br /> ===What does “loosely defined” mean?===<br /> <br /> '''Q:''' I want a specific list of issues to tackle. Why don’t you provide any of that for the “loosely defined” projects?<br /> <br /> '''A:''' For some projects, part of the exercise for you this summer will be figuring out your own path forward. For spme projects we’re in the very early stages--we haven’t even figured out schema yet. We want you to be creative, define your own methods, and identify areas you think are worth exploring. While we welcome fresh and new ideas this blue sky approach can be very difficult. If one of these &quot;loosely defined&quot; projects is something you want to pursue we highly recommend taking the time to think very thoroughly through the project and be in contact with the mentor to discuss the project in more detail.<br /> <br /> ===How many projects can I apply to?===<br /> <br /> '''Q:''' Wow there are a lot of very interesting projects that The Berkman Klein Center has and I want to apply to work on a few of them. What should I do?<br /> <br /> '''A:'''We will certainly accept applications to multiple projects and applying to more then one doesn't mean that a candidate will be rejected. That said we encourage students to focus on one project as it often yields better and more thought out responses to the challenges posed by each of the projects. If you are accepted you will only be working on one project</div>

Epopko https://cyber.harvard.edu/gsoc/?title=GSoC_FAQ&diff=582 2019-01-22T16:52:17Z

<p>Epopko: /* What does “loosely defined” mean? */</p> <hr /> <div>This is the page for some of the frequently asked questions by the prospective participants of the Google Summer of Code 2016.<br /> <br /> __TOC__ <br /> ==General Questions==<br /> <br /> ===Am I required to be local?===<br /> '''Q:''' If someone is selected as a student coder through the Summer of Code, will they need to be in the Boston area over the summer?<br /> <br /> '''A:''' No, we are not asking anyone to move to Boston for the summer. While you are most welcome to come and work at the Berkman Klein Center if you are selected for an internship, we will not force anyone accepting an internship to move. <br /> <br /> ===Do I need to keep regular business hours?===<br /> '''Q:''' If I'm selected, can I work any time of the day that I want?<br /> <br /> '''A:''' We are going to favor coders that are available for a significant amount of time Monday to Friday during [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eastern_Standard_Time_Zone EST]] business hours. We have found that synchronous communication is key to working together effectively. Consider this a requirement.<br /> <br /> ===Can I have other jobs/internships/consulting gigs?===<br /> '''Q:''' I've got a consulting gig, an internship or another job lined up. Cool?<br /> <br /> '''A:''' No. We want your full attention for the summer - it's a real job, with a real commitment from both sides.<br /> <br /> ===Do I have to be Harvard-affiliated already?===<br /> '''Q:''' Is this limited to Harvard and/or Berkman Klein coders?<br /> <br /> '''A:''' No. This is open to any and all that would like to apply and we warmly welcome new folks to our community.<br /> <br /> ===Will applying to a certain project give me an advantage?===<br /> '''Q:''' Are some projects a higher priority than others? If so, what are they?<br /> <br /> '''A:''' No. Our selection depends on the strength of the applicants and the strength of the applications. We are most interested in finding the right candidates.<br /> <br /> ===Are there any preferred languages/frameworks?===<br /> '''Q:''' What are they?<br /> <br /> '''A:''' We prefer that the language and framework for a proposal match the language or framework an existing project is written in. For projects that are orthogonal to an existing code base, we prefer Ruby, PHP, or Perl. We prefer MVC frameworks or micro-frameworks, so for Ruby it'd be Rails or Sinatra, for PHP it'd be Symfony2. Perl would be Catalyst or Dancer. There is some flexibility in frameworks but less in languages. We are not interested in proprietary languages at all, nor in .NET (even under Mono). We also prefer jQuery.<br /> <br /> These preferences are based on the skill set of the Berkman Klein geek team and our long-term ability to maintain and host a limited set of languages.<br /> <br /> ===Do you accept late applications?===<br /> '''Q:''' I'm really late to this. I can still apply after the deadline?<br /> <br /> '''A:''' No. March 12, 2018 at 16:00 UTC is a [https://developers.google.com/open-source/gsoc/timeline hard deadline]. Google's policies do not permit us to consider late applications.<br /> <br /> ===Where can I get more information?===<br /> '''Q:''' I'm still confused. Where can I find out more about GSoC program specifics?<br /> <br /> '''A:''' No fear! The [https://summerofcode.withgoogle.com GSoC homepage] has some great general resources for interested students. We suggest checking out:<br /> <br /> * The [http://write.flossmanuals.net/gsocstudentguide/what-is-google-summer-of-code/ GSoC Student Manual]<br /> * The official [https://developers.google.com/open-source/gsoc/faq%20FAQ GSoC FAQ]<br /> <br /> ===How will the Berkman Klein Center for Internet &amp; Society be evaluating students?===<br /> <br /> '''Q:''' How can I show that I am interested, energized, knowledgeable and likeable? I really want to work on one of the projects that is listed on your ideas page and I’m unsure of where to show my interest.<br /> <br /> '''A:''' We are looking for a student that is technically skilled, has good communication skills, is a hard worker and has set enough time aside that will allow them to succeed. Student applicants can show technical skill and knowledge by sharing code for projects they have written previously or are currently working on. We appreciate previous experience in free/open source projects (e.g. contributions '''visible''' in Github), in projects related to the one applying, or in previous GSoCs. Student applicants can also check out the codebase, if one for the projects exists, and become familiar with the underlying languages and technologies.<br /> <br /> Student applicants can show their communication skills by having thoughtful discussions with the project mentors. We would love for our student applicants to be able to ask thoughtful questions. By thoughtful, we mean having taken the diligence to check out the FAQs, documentation, taken time to check out the code, and tried to install and/or run the app. <br /> <br /> We’d love you to be able to be familiar with the project itself so that you know you would be excited to work on it over the course of the summer. We want to provide you with the information you need to be excited about the project and know it is a fit for you.<br /> <br /> ===Can I start contributing now?!===<br /> <br /> '''Q:''' Can I start submitting pull requests? What can I do to get ahead in the application process? I want to get started!<br /> <br /> '''A:''' We appreciate the excitement, but we'd prefer applicants hold off. We trust you can fix the small bugs, but we're more interested in your approach to solving larger problems. The bigger things are more interesting to you and to us. Think about how you would spend your time this summer. What would you do to improve the project besides the small fixes? We are interested both in your technical skill, but also your holistic understanding of the project. Ultimately, we will judge your application by the thoughtfulness of your proposal.<br /> <br /> ===What does “loosely defined” mean?===<br /> <br /> '''Q:''' I want a specific list of issues to tackle. Why don’t you provide any of that for the “loosely defined” projects?<br /> <br /> '''A:''' For some projects, part of the exercise for you this summer will be figuring out your own path forward. For spme projects we’re in the very early stages--we haven’t even figured out schema yet. We want you to be creative, define your own methods, and identify areas you think are worth exploring. While we welcome fresh and new ideas this blue sky approach can be very difficult. If one of these &quot;loosely defined&quot; projects is something you want to pursue we highly recommend taking the time to think very thoroughly through the project and be in contact with the mentor to discuss the project in more detail.<br /> <br /> ===How many projects can I apply to?===<br /> <br /> '''Q:''' Wow there are a lot of very interesting projects that The Berkman Klein Center has and I want to apply to work on a few of them. What should I do?<br /> <br /> '''A:'''We will certainly accept applications to multiple projects and applying to more then one doesn't mean that a candidate will be rejected. That said we encourage students to focus on one project as it often yields better and more thought out responses to the challenges posed by each of the projects. If you are accepted you will only be working on one project</div>

Epopko https://cyber.harvard.edu/gsoc/?title=GSoC_FAQ&diff=581 2019-01-22T16:47:38Z

<p>Epopko: /* How will the Berkman Klein Center for Internet &amp; Society be evaluating students? */</p> <hr /> <div>This is the page for some of the frequently asked questions by the prospective participants of the Google Summer of Code 2016.<br /> <br /> __TOC__ <br /> ==General Questions==<br /> <br /> ===Am I required to be local?===<br /> '''Q:''' If someone is selected as a student coder through the Summer of Code, will they need to be in the Boston area over the summer?<br /> <br /> '''A:''' No, we are not asking anyone to move to Boston for the summer. While you are most welcome to come and work at the Berkman Klein Center if you are selected for an internship, we will not force anyone accepting an internship to move. <br /> <br /> ===Do I need to keep regular business hours?===<br /> '''Q:''' If I'm selected, can I work any time of the day that I want?<br /> <br /> '''A:''' We are going to favor coders that are available for a significant amount of time Monday to Friday during [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eastern_Standard_Time_Zone EST]] business hours. We have found that synchronous communication is key to working together effectively. Consider this a requirement.<br /> <br /> ===Can I have other jobs/internships/consulting gigs?===<br /> '''Q:''' I've got a consulting gig, an internship or another job lined up. Cool?<br /> <br /> '''A:''' No. We want your full attention for the summer - it's a real job, with a real commitment from both sides.<br /> <br /> ===Do I have to be Harvard-affiliated already?===<br /> '''Q:''' Is this limited to Harvard and/or Berkman Klein coders?<br /> <br /> '''A:''' No. This is open to any and all that would like to apply and we warmly welcome new folks to our community.<br /> <br /> ===Will applying to a certain project give me an advantage?===<br /> '''Q:''' Are some projects a higher priority than others? If so, what are they?<br /> <br /> '''A:''' No. Our selection depends on the strength of the applicants and the strength of the applications. We are most interested in finding the right candidates.<br /> <br /> ===Are there any preferred languages/frameworks?===<br /> '''Q:''' What are they?<br /> <br /> '''A:''' We prefer that the language and framework for a proposal match the language or framework an existing project is written in. For projects that are orthogonal to an existing code base, we prefer Ruby, PHP, or Perl. We prefer MVC frameworks or micro-frameworks, so for Ruby it'd be Rails or Sinatra, for PHP it'd be Symfony2. Perl would be Catalyst or Dancer. There is some flexibility in frameworks but less in languages. We are not interested in proprietary languages at all, nor in .NET (even under Mono). We also prefer jQuery.<br /> <br /> These preferences are based on the skill set of the Berkman Klein geek team and our long-term ability to maintain and host a limited set of languages.<br /> <br /> ===Do you accept late applications?===<br /> '''Q:''' I'm really late to this. I can still apply after the deadline?<br /> <br /> '''A:''' No. March 12, 2018 at 16:00 UTC is a [https://developers.google.com/open-source/gsoc/timeline hard deadline]. Google's policies do not permit us to consider late applications.<br /> <br /> ===Where can I get more information?===<br /> '''Q:''' I'm still confused. Where can I find out more about GSoC program specifics?<br /> <br /> '''A:''' No fear! The [https://summerofcode.withgoogle.com GSoC homepage] has some great general resources for interested students. We suggest checking out:<br /> <br /> * The [http://write.flossmanuals.net/gsocstudentguide/what-is-google-summer-of-code/ GSoC Student Manual]<br /> * The official [https://developers.google.com/open-source/gsoc/faq%20FAQ GSoC FAQ]<br /> <br /> ===How will the Berkman Klein Center for Internet &amp; Society be evaluating students?===<br /> <br /> '''Q:''' How can I show that I am interested, energized, knowledgeable and likeable? I really want to work on one of the projects that is listed on your ideas page and I’m unsure of where to show my interest.<br /> <br /> '''A:''' We are looking for a student that is technically skilled, has good communication skills, is a hard worker and has set enough time aside that will allow them to succeed. Student applicants can show technical skill and knowledge by sharing code for projects they have written previously or are currently working on. We appreciate previous experience in free/open source projects (e.g. contributions '''visible''' in Github), in projects related to the one applying, or in previous GSoCs. Student applicants can also check out the codebase, if one for the projects exists, and become familiar with the underlying languages and technologies.<br /> <br /> Student applicants can show their communication skills by having thoughtful discussions with the project mentors. We would love for our student applicants to be able to ask thoughtful questions. By thoughtful, we mean having taken the diligence to check out the FAQs, documentation, taken time to check out the code, and tried to install and/or run the app. <br /> <br /> We’d love you to be able to be familiar with the project itself so that you know you would be excited to work on it over the course of the summer. We want to provide you with the information you need to be excited about the project and know it is a fit for you.<br /> <br /> ===Can I start contributing now?!===<br /> <br /> '''Q:''' Can I start submitting pull requests? What can I do to get ahead in the application process? I want to get started!<br /> <br /> '''A:''' We appreciate the excitement, but we'd prefer applicants hold off. We trust you can fix the small bugs, but we're more interested in your approach to solving larger problems. The bigger things are more interesting to you and to us. Think about how you would spend your time this summer. What would you do to improve the project besides the small fixes? We are interested both in your technical skill, but also your holistic understanding of the project. Ultimately, we will judge your application by the thoughtfulness of your proposal.<br /> <br /> ===What does “loosely defined” mean?===<br /> <br /> '''Q:''' I want a specific list of issues to tackle. Why don’t you provide any of that for the “loosely defined” projects?<br /> <br /> '''A:''' For some projects, part of the exercise for you this summer will be figuring out your own path forward. For projects like Curricle and Tools for Time Capsule Encryption, we’re in the very early stages--we haven’t even figured out schema yet. We want you to be creative, define your own methods, and identify areas you think are worth exploring.<br /> <br /> ===How many projects can I apply to?===<br /> <br /> '''Q:''' Wow there are a lot of very interesting projects that The Berkman Klein Center has and I want to apply to work on a few of them. What should I do?<br /> <br /> '''A:'''We will certainly accept applications to multiple projects and applying to more then one doesn't mean that a candidate will be rejected. That said we encourage students to focus on one project as it often yields better and more thought out responses to the challenges posed by each of the projects. If you are accepted you will only be working on one project</div>

Epopko https://cyber.harvard.edu/gsoc/?title=GSoC_FAQ&diff=580 2019-01-22T16:41:44Z

<p>Epopko: /* Do I have to be Harvard-affiliated already? */</p> <hr /> <div>This is the page for some of the frequently asked questions by the prospective participants of the Google Summer of Code 2016.<br /> <br /> __TOC__ <br /> ==General Questions==<br /> <br /> ===Am I required to be local?===<br /> '''Q:''' If someone is selected as a student coder through the Summer of Code, will they need to be in the Boston area over the summer?<br /> <br /> '''A:''' No, we are not asking anyone to move to Boston for the summer. While you are most welcome to come and work at the Berkman Klein Center if you are selected for an internship, we will not force anyone accepting an internship to move. <br /> <br /> ===Do I need to keep regular business hours?===<br /> '''Q:''' If I'm selected, can I work any time of the day that I want?<br /> <br /> '''A:''' We are going to favor coders that are available for a significant amount of time Monday to Friday during [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eastern_Standard_Time_Zone EST]] business hours. We have found that synchronous communication is key to working together effectively. Consider this a requirement.<br /> <br /> ===Can I have other jobs/internships/consulting gigs?===<br /> '''Q:''' I've got a consulting gig, an internship or another job lined up. Cool?<br /> <br /> '''A:''' No. We want your full attention for the summer - it's a real job, with a real commitment from both sides.<br /> <br /> ===Do I have to be Harvard-affiliated already?===<br /> '''Q:''' Is this limited to Harvard and/or Berkman Klein coders?<br /> <br /> '''A:''' No. This is open to any and all that would like to apply and we warmly welcome new folks to our community.<br /> <br /> ===Will applying to a certain project give me an advantage?===<br /> '''Q:''' Are some projects a higher priority than others? If so, what are they?<br /> <br /> '''A:''' No. Our selection depends on the strength of the applicants and the strength of the applications. We are most interested in finding the right candidates.<br /> <br /> ===Are there any preferred languages/frameworks?===<br /> '''Q:''' What are they?<br /> <br /> '''A:''' We prefer that the language and framework for a proposal match the language or framework an existing project is written in. For projects that are orthogonal to an existing code base, we prefer Ruby, PHP, or Perl. We prefer MVC frameworks or micro-frameworks, so for Ruby it'd be Rails or Sinatra, for PHP it'd be Symfony2. Perl would be Catalyst or Dancer. There is some flexibility in frameworks but less in languages. We are not interested in proprietary languages at all, nor in .NET (even under Mono). We also prefer jQuery.<br /> <br /> These preferences are based on the skill set of the Berkman Klein geek team and our long-term ability to maintain and host a limited set of languages.<br /> <br /> ===Do you accept late applications?===<br /> '''Q:''' I'm really late to this. I can still apply after the deadline?<br /> <br /> '''A:''' No. March 12, 2018 at 16:00 UTC is a [https://developers.google.com/open-source/gsoc/timeline hard deadline]. Google's policies do not permit us to consider late applications.<br /> <br /> ===Where can I get more information?===<br /> '''Q:''' I'm still confused. Where can I find out more about GSoC program specifics?<br /> <br /> '''A:''' No fear! The [https://summerofcode.withgoogle.com GSoC homepage] has some great general resources for interested students. We suggest checking out:<br /> <br /> * The [http://write.flossmanuals.net/gsocstudentguide/what-is-google-summer-of-code/ GSoC Student Manual]<br /> * The official [https://developers.google.com/open-source/gsoc/faq%20FAQ GSoC FAQ]<br /> <br /> ===How will the Berkman Klein Center for Internet &amp; Society be evaluating students?===<br /> <br /> '''Q:''' How can I show that I am interested, energized, knowledgeable and likeable? I really want to work on one of the projects that is listed on your ideas page and I’m unsure of where to show my interest.<br /> <br /> '''A:''' We are looking for a student that is technically skilled, has good communication skills, is a hard worker and has set enough time aside that will allow them to succeed. Student applicants can show technical skill and knowledge by sharing code for projects they have written previously or are currently working on. We appreciate previous experience in free/open source projects (e.g. contributions visible in Github), in projects related to the one applying, or in previous GSoCs. Student applicants can also check out the codebase, if one for the projects exists, and become familiar with the underlying languages and technologies.<br /> <br /> Student applicants can show their communication skills by having thoughtful discussions with the project mentors. We would love for our student applicants to be able to ask thoughtful questions. By thoughtful, we mean here having taken the diligence to check out the FAQs, documentation, taken time to check out the code, and tried to install and/or run the app. <br /> <br /> We’d love you to be able to be familiar with the project itself so that you know you would be excited to work on it over the course of the summer. We want to provide you with the information you need to be excited about the project and know it is a fit for you.<br /> <br /> ===Can I start contributing now?!===<br /> <br /> '''Q:''' Can I start submitting pull requests? What can I do to get ahead in the application process? I want to get started!<br /> <br /> '''A:''' We appreciate the excitement, but we'd prefer applicants hold off. We trust you can fix the small bugs, but we're more interested in your approach to solving larger problems. The bigger things are more interesting to you and to us. Think about how you would spend your time this summer. What would you do to improve the project besides the small fixes? We are interested both in your technical skill, but also your holistic understanding of the project. Ultimately, we will judge your application by the thoughtfulness of your proposal.<br /> <br /> ===What does “loosely defined” mean?===<br /> <br /> '''Q:''' I want a specific list of issues to tackle. Why don’t you provide any of that for the “loosely defined” projects?<br /> <br /> '''A:''' For some projects, part of the exercise for you this summer will be figuring out your own path forward. For projects like Curricle and Tools for Time Capsule Encryption, we’re in the very early stages--we haven’t even figured out schema yet. We want you to be creative, define your own methods, and identify areas you think are worth exploring.<br /> <br /> ===How many projects can I apply to?===<br /> <br /> '''Q:''' Wow there are a lot of very interesting projects that The Berkman Klein Center has and I want to apply to work on a few of them. What should I do?<br /> <br /> '''A:'''We will certainly accept applications to multiple projects and applying to more then one doesn't mean that a candidate will be rejected. That said we encourage students to focus on one project as it often yields better and more thought out responses to the challenges posed by each of the projects. If you are accepted you will only be working on one project</div>

Epopko https://cyber.harvard.edu/gsoc/?title=GSoC_FAQ&diff=579 2019-01-22T16:40:57Z

<p>Epopko: /* Can I have other jobs/internships/consulting gigs? */</p> <hr /> <div>This is the page for some of the frequently asked questions by the prospective participants of the Google Summer of Code 2016.<br /> <br /> __TOC__ <br /> ==General Questions==<br /> <br /> ===Am I required to be local?===<br /> '''Q:''' If someone is selected as a student coder through the Summer of Code, will they need to be in the Boston area over the summer?<br /> <br /> '''A:''' No, we are not asking anyone to move to Boston for the summer. While you are most welcome to come and work at the Berkman Klein Center if you are selected for an internship, we will not force anyone accepting an internship to move. <br /> <br /> ===Do I need to keep regular business hours?===<br /> '''Q:''' If I'm selected, can I work any time of the day that I want?<br /> <br /> '''A:''' We are going to favor coders that are available for a significant amount of time Monday to Friday during [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eastern_Standard_Time_Zone EST]] business hours. We have found that synchronous communication is key to working together effectively. Consider this a requirement.<br /> <br /> ===Can I have other jobs/internships/consulting gigs?===<br /> '''Q:''' I've got a consulting gig, an internship or another job lined up. Cool?<br /> <br /> '''A:''' No. We want your full attention for the summer - it's a real job, with a real commitment from both sides.<br /> <br /> ===Do I have to be Harvard-affiliated already?===<br /> '''Q:''' Is this limited to Harvard and/or Berkman Klein coders?<br /> <br /> '''A:''' No. This is open to any and all that would like to apply.<br /> <br /> ===Will applying to a certain project give me an advantage?===<br /> '''Q:''' Are some projects a higher priority than others? If so, what are they?<br /> <br /> '''A:''' No. Our selection depends on the strength of the applicants and the strength of the applications. We are most interested in finding the right candidates.<br /> <br /> ===Are there any preferred languages/frameworks?===<br /> '''Q:''' What are they?<br /> <br /> '''A:''' We prefer that the language and framework for a proposal match the language or framework an existing project is written in. For projects that are orthogonal to an existing code base, we prefer Ruby, PHP, or Perl. We prefer MVC frameworks or micro-frameworks, so for Ruby it'd be Rails or Sinatra, for PHP it'd be Symfony2. Perl would be Catalyst or Dancer. There is some flexibility in frameworks but less in languages. We are not interested in proprietary languages at all, nor in .NET (even under Mono). We also prefer jQuery.<br /> <br /> These preferences are based on the skill set of the Berkman Klein geek team and our long-term ability to maintain and host a limited set of languages.<br /> <br /> ===Do you accept late applications?===<br /> '''Q:''' I'm really late to this. I can still apply after the deadline?<br /> <br /> '''A:''' No. March 12, 2018 at 16:00 UTC is a [https://developers.google.com/open-source/gsoc/timeline hard deadline]. Google's policies do not permit us to consider late applications.<br /> <br /> ===Where can I get more information?===<br /> '''Q:''' I'm still confused. Where can I find out more about GSoC program specifics?<br /> <br /> '''A:''' No fear! The [https://summerofcode.withgoogle.com GSoC homepage] has some great general resources for interested students. We suggest checking out:<br /> <br /> * The [http://write.flossmanuals.net/gsocstudentguide/what-is-google-summer-of-code/ GSoC Student Manual]<br /> * The official [https://developers.google.com/open-source/gsoc/faq%20FAQ GSoC FAQ]<br /> <br /> ===How will the Berkman Klein Center for Internet &amp; Society be evaluating students?===<br /> <br /> '''Q:''' How can I show that I am interested, energized, knowledgeable and likeable? I really want to work on one of the projects that is listed on your ideas page and I’m unsure of where to show my interest.<br /> <br /> '''A:''' We are looking for a student that is technically skilled, has good communication skills, is a hard worker and has set enough time aside that will allow them to succeed. Student applicants can show technical skill and knowledge by sharing code for projects they have written previously or are currently working on. We appreciate previous experience in free/open source projects (e.g. contributions visible in Github), in projects related to the one applying, or in previous GSoCs. Student applicants can also check out the codebase, if one for the projects exists, and become familiar with the underlying languages and technologies.<br /> <br /> Student applicants can show their communication skills by having thoughtful discussions with the project mentors. We would love for our student applicants to be able to ask thoughtful questions. By thoughtful, we mean here having taken the diligence to check out the FAQs, documentation, taken time to check out the code, and tried to install and/or run the app. <br /> <br /> We’d love you to be able to be familiar with the project itself so that you know you would be excited to work on it over the course of the summer. We want to provide you with the information you need to be excited about the project and know it is a fit for you.<br /> <br /> ===Can I start contributing now?!===<br /> <br /> '''Q:''' Can I start submitting pull requests? What can I do to get ahead in the application process? I want to get started!<br /> <br /> '''A:''' We appreciate the excitement, but we'd prefer applicants hold off. We trust you can fix the small bugs, but we're more interested in your approach to solving larger problems. The bigger things are more interesting to you and to us. Think about how you would spend your time this summer. What would you do to improve the project besides the small fixes? We are interested both in your technical skill, but also your holistic understanding of the project. Ultimately, we will judge your application by the thoughtfulness of your proposal.<br /> <br /> ===What does “loosely defined” mean?===<br /> <br /> '''Q:''' I want a specific list of issues to tackle. Why don’t you provide any of that for the “loosely defined” projects?<br /> <br /> '''A:''' For some projects, part of the exercise for you this summer will be figuring out your own path forward. For projects like Curricle and Tools for Time Capsule Encryption, we’re in the very early stages--we haven’t even figured out schema yet. We want you to be creative, define your own methods, and identify areas you think are worth exploring.<br /> <br /> ===How many projects can I apply to?===<br /> <br /> '''Q:''' Wow there are a lot of very interesting projects that The Berkman Klein Center has and I want to apply to work on a few of them. What should I do?<br /> <br /> '''A:'''We will certainly accept applications to multiple projects and applying to more then one doesn't mean that a candidate will be rejected. That said we encourage students to focus on one project as it often yields better and more thought out responses to the challenges posed by each of the projects. If you are accepted you will only be working on one project</div>

Epopko https://cyber.harvard.edu/gsoc/?title=Main_Page&diff=578 2019-01-22T16:40:02Z

<p>Epopko: /* How to Apply */</p> <hr /> <div>[[Image:GSoC2016Logo.jpg]]<br /> <br /> <br /> == Welcome to Berkman Klein Center Google Summer of Code 2018==<br /> ===What is GSoC?===<br /> Basically, it's where you spend your summer writing code for awesome open source projects: <br /> &lt;blockquote&gt;Google Summer of Code is a global program focused on introducing students to open source software development. Students work on a 3 month programming project with an open source organization during their break from university.<br /> <br /> Since its inception in 2005, the program has brought together almost 11,000 student participants and 10,000 mentors from over 113 countries worldwide. Google Summer of Code has produced over 50 million lines of code for 515 open source organizations.<br /> <br /> As a part of Google Summer of Code, student participants are paired with a mentor from the participating organizations, gaining exposure to real-world software development and techniques. Students have the opportunity to spend the break between their school semesters earning a stipend while working in areas related to their interests.<br /> <br /> In turn, the participating organizations are able to identify and bring in new developers who implement new features and hopefully continue to contribute to open source even after the program is over. Most importantly, more code is created and released for the use and benefit of all&lt;/blockquote&gt;<br /> <br /> The [https://summerofcode.withgoogle.com official GSoC homepage] describes how it works and what it involves.<br /> <br /> The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Summer_of_Code GSoC Wikipedia entry] also includes some interesting background information.<br /> <br /> ===Who are we?===<br /> The [http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/ Berkman Klein Center for Internet &amp; Society at Harvard University] was founded to explore cyberspace, share in its study, and help pioneer its development. We represent a network of faculty, students, fellows, entrepreneurs, lawyers, and virtual architects working to identify and engage with the challenges and opportunities of cyberspace.<br /> <br /> We [http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/research/ investigate] the real and possible boundaries in cyberspace between open and closed systems of code, of commerce, of governance, and of education, and the relationship of law to each. We do this through active rather than passive research, believing that the best way to understand cyberspace is to actually build out into it.<br /> <br /> Our [http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/people/faculty/ faculty], [http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/people/fellows/ fellows], students, and affiliates engage with a wide spectrum of Net issues, including governance, privacy, intellectual property, antitrust, content control, and electronic commerce. Our diverse research interests cohere in a common understanding of the Internet as a social and political space where constraints upon inhabitants are determined not only through the traditional application of law, but, more subtly, through technical architecture (&quot;code&quot;).<br /> <br /> As part of our active research mission, we build, use, and freely share open software platforms for free [http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/interactive/ online lectures and discussions]. We also sponsor [http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/events/ gatherings], ranging from informal lunches to international conferences, that bring together members of our diverse network of participants to swap insights – and sometimes barbs – as they stake out their respective visions for what the Net can become. We also [http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/teaching/ teach], seeking out online and global opportunities, as well as supporting the traditional Harvard Law School curriculum, often in conjunction with other Harvard schools and MIT.<br /> <br /> Read more about the Berkman Klein Center at [https://cyber.law.harvard.edu our homepage].<br /> <br /> ===Contact Us===<br /> We prefer email, though also run an IRC channel.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Email:''' [mailto:gsoc@cyber.harvard.edu gsoc@cyber.harvard.edu] &lt;br&gt;<br /> '''IRC:''' irc://irc.freenode.net/berkman-gsoc [http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/gsoc-irc-logs IRC logs here]<br /> <br /> ==Project Opportunities==<br /> There are several GSoC 2018 projects at the Berkman Klein Center:<br /> <br /> ===Tighter Defined===<br /> <br /> ====[[Media Cloud]]====<br /> <br /> Media Cloud is an open source platform for studying media ecosystems co run by The Berkman Klein Center at Harvard University and the Center for Civic Media at the MIT Media Lab. <br /> <br /> ====[[Question Tool]]====<br /> A tool for asking and voting on questions during events or classes. Written in Javascript using the Meteor.js framework.<br /> <br /> ====[[Dotplot]]====<br /> Dotplot is a visualization that allows one to tell a story about data.<br /> <br /> ====[[TagTeam]]====<br /> TagTeam [http://tagteam.harvard.edu/] is a versatile, open-source social-tagging platform and feed aggregator.<br /> <br /> ==How to Apply==<br /> Applications open March 25, 2019 at 13:00 (EDT) / 18:00 (UTC). You must submit your application via GSoC: https://summerofcode.withgoogle.com/get-started. We will not be able to accept or process any application in any other way. Please use the below application template when submitting your application.<br /> <br /> All proposals must be submitted by April 9, 2019at 13:00 (EDT) / 18:00 (UTC). We will not be able to accept or process any application in any other way.<br /> <br /> ===Application Template===<br /> [[Application_Template|Berkman Klein Application template for GSoC.]] This is the preferred template for submitting your application to work on a Berkman Klein Center project.<br /> <br /> ==FAQ==<br /> [[GSoC_FAQ|Answers to commonly asked questions.]] This includes a set of requirements around working hours, who can apply, other commitments you might have for the summer. Please read!</div>

Epopko https://cyber.harvard.edu/gsoc/?title=Main_Page&diff=577 2019-01-22T16:36:15Z

<p>Epopko: /* Project Opportunities */</p> <hr /> <div>[[Image:GSoC2016Logo.jpg]]<br /> <br /> <br /> == Welcome to Berkman Klein Center Google Summer of Code 2018==<br /> ===What is GSoC?===<br /> Basically, it's where you spend your summer writing code for awesome open source projects: <br /> &lt;blockquote&gt;Google Summer of Code is a global program focused on introducing students to open source software development. Students work on a 3 month programming project with an open source organization during their break from university.<br /> <br /> Since its inception in 2005, the program has brought together almost 11,000 student participants and 10,000 mentors from over 113 countries worldwide. Google Summer of Code has produced over 50 million lines of code for 515 open source organizations.<br /> <br /> As a part of Google Summer of Code, student participants are paired with a mentor from the participating organizations, gaining exposure to real-world software development and techniques. Students have the opportunity to spend the break between their school semesters earning a stipend while working in areas related to their interests.<br /> <br /> In turn, the participating organizations are able to identify and bring in new developers who implement new features and hopefully continue to contribute to open source even after the program is over. Most importantly, more code is created and released for the use and benefit of all&lt;/blockquote&gt;<br /> <br /> The [https://summerofcode.withgoogle.com official GSoC homepage] describes how it works and what it involves.<br /> <br /> The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Summer_of_Code GSoC Wikipedia entry] also includes some interesting background information.<br /> <br /> ===Who are we?===<br /> The [http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/ Berkman Klein Center for Internet &amp; Society at Harvard University] was founded to explore cyberspace, share in its study, and help pioneer its development. We represent a network of faculty, students, fellows, entrepreneurs, lawyers, and virtual architects working to identify and engage with the challenges and opportunities of cyberspace.<br /> <br /> We [http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/research/ investigate] the real and possible boundaries in cyberspace between open and closed systems of code, of commerce, of governance, and of education, and the relationship of law to each. We do this through active rather than passive research, believing that the best way to understand cyberspace is to actually build out into it.<br /> <br /> Our [http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/people/faculty/ faculty], [http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/people/fellows/ fellows], students, and affiliates engage with a wide spectrum of Net issues, including governance, privacy, intellectual property, antitrust, content control, and electronic commerce. Our diverse research interests cohere in a common understanding of the Internet as a social and political space where constraints upon inhabitants are determined not only through the traditional application of law, but, more subtly, through technical architecture (&quot;code&quot;).<br /> <br /> As part of our active research mission, we build, use, and freely share open software platforms for free [http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/interactive/ online lectures and discussions]. We also sponsor [http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/events/ gatherings], ranging from informal lunches to international conferences, that bring together members of our diverse network of participants to swap insights – and sometimes barbs – as they stake out their respective visions for what the Net can become. We also [http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/teaching/ teach], seeking out online and global opportunities, as well as supporting the traditional Harvard Law School curriculum, often in conjunction with other Harvard schools and MIT.<br /> <br /> Read more about the Berkman Klein Center at [https://cyber.law.harvard.edu our homepage].<br /> <br /> ===Contact Us===<br /> We prefer email, though also run an IRC channel.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Email:''' [mailto:gsoc@cyber.harvard.edu gsoc@cyber.harvard.edu] &lt;br&gt;<br /> '''IRC:''' irc://irc.freenode.net/berkman-gsoc [http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/gsoc-irc-logs IRC logs here]<br /> <br /> ==Project Opportunities==<br /> There are several GSoC 2018 projects at the Berkman Klein Center:<br /> <br /> ===Tighter Defined===<br /> <br /> ====[[Media Cloud]]====<br /> <br /> Media Cloud is an open source platform for studying media ecosystems co run by The Berkman Klein Center at Harvard University and the Center for Civic Media at the MIT Media Lab. <br /> <br /> ====[[Question Tool]]====<br /> A tool for asking and voting on questions during events or classes. Written in Javascript using the Meteor.js framework.<br /> <br /> ====[[Dotplot]]====<br /> Dotplot is a visualization that allows one to tell a story about data.<br /> <br /> ====[[TagTeam]]====<br /> TagTeam [http://tagteam.harvard.edu/] is a versatile, open-source social-tagging platform and feed aggregator.<br /> <br /> ==How to Apply==<br /> Applications open March 12, 2018 at 12:00 (EDT) / 16:00 (UTC). You must submit your application via GSoC: https://summerofcode.withgoogle.com/get-started. We will not be able to accept or process any application in any other way. Please use the below application template when submitting your application.<br /> <br /> All proposals must be submitted by March 27, 2018 at 12:00 (EDT) / 16:00 (UTC). We will not be able to accept or process any application in any other way.<br /> <br /> ===Application Template===<br /> [[Application_Template|Berkman Klein Application template for GSoC.]] This is the preferred template for submitting your application to work on a Berkman Klein Center project.<br /> <br /> ==FAQ==<br /> [[GSoC_FAQ|Answers to commonly asked questions.]] This includes a set of requirements around working hours, who can apply, other commitments you might have for the summer. Please read!</div>

Epopko https://cyber.harvard.edu/gsoc/?title=Main_Page&diff=576 2019-01-22T16:35:28Z

<p>Epopko: /* Project Opportunities */</p> <hr /> <div>[[Image:GSoC2016Logo.jpg]]<br /> <br /> <br /> == Welcome to Berkman Klein Center Google Summer of Code 2018==<br /> ===What is GSoC?===<br /> Basically, it's where you spend your summer writing code for awesome open source projects: <br /> &lt;blockquote&gt;Google Summer of Code is a global program focused on introducing students to open source software development. Students work on a 3 month programming project with an open source organization during their break from university.<br /> <br /> Since its inception in 2005, the program has brought together almost 11,000 student participants and 10,000 mentors from over 113 countries worldwide. Google Summer of Code has produced over 50 million lines of code for 515 open source organizations.<br /> <br /> As a part of Google Summer of Code, student participants are paired with a mentor from the participating organizations, gaining exposure to real-world software development and techniques. Students have the opportunity to spend the break between their school semesters earning a stipend while working in areas related to their interests.<br /> <br /> In turn, the participating organizations are able to identify and bring in new developers who implement new features and hopefully continue to contribute to open source even after the program is over. Most importantly, more code is created and released for the use and benefit of all&lt;/blockquote&gt;<br /> <br /> The [https://summerofcode.withgoogle.com official GSoC homepage] describes how it works and what it involves.<br /> <br /> The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Summer_of_Code GSoC Wikipedia entry] also includes some interesting background information.<br /> <br /> ===Who are we?===<br /> The [http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/ Berkman Klein Center for Internet &amp; Society at Harvard University] was founded to explore cyberspace, share in its study, and help pioneer its development. We represent a network of faculty, students, fellows, entrepreneurs, lawyers, and virtual architects working to identify and engage with the challenges and opportunities of cyberspace.<br /> <br /> We [http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/research/ investigate] the real and possible boundaries in cyberspace between open and closed systems of code, of commerce, of governance, and of education, and the relationship of law to each. We do this through active rather than passive research, believing that the best way to understand cyberspace is to actually build out into it.<br /> <br /> Our [http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/people/faculty/ faculty], [http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/people/fellows/ fellows], students, and affiliates engage with a wide spectrum of Net issues, including governance, privacy, intellectual property, antitrust, content control, and electronic commerce. Our diverse research interests cohere in a common understanding of the Internet as a social and political space where constraints upon inhabitants are determined not only through the traditional application of law, but, more subtly, through technical architecture (&quot;code&quot;).<br /> <br /> As part of our active research mission, we build, use, and freely share open software platforms for free [http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/interactive/ online lectures and discussions]. We also sponsor [http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/events/ gatherings], ranging from informal lunches to international conferences, that bring together members of our diverse network of participants to swap insights – and sometimes barbs – as they stake out their respective visions for what the Net can become. We also [http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/teaching/ teach], seeking out online and global opportunities, as well as supporting the traditional Harvard Law School curriculum, often in conjunction with other Harvard schools and MIT.<br /> <br /> Read more about the Berkman Klein Center at [https://cyber.law.harvard.edu our homepage].<br /> <br /> ===Contact Us===<br /> We prefer email, though also run an IRC channel.&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''Email:''' [mailto:gsoc@cyber.harvard.edu gsoc@cyber.harvard.edu] &lt;br&gt;<br /> '''IRC:''' irc://irc.freenode.net/berkman-gsoc [http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/gsoc-irc-logs IRC logs here]<br /> <br /> ==Project Opportunities==<br /> There are several GSoC 2018 projects at the Berkman Klein Center:<br /> <br /> ===Tighter Defined===<br /> <br /> ====[[Media Cloud]]====<br /> <br /> Media Cloud is an open source platform for studying media ecosystems co run by The Berkman Klein Center at Harvard University and the Center for Civic Media at the MIT Media Lab. <br /> <br /> ====[[Question Tool]]====<br /> A tool for asking and voting on questions during events or classes. Written in Javascript using the Meteor.js framework.<br /> <br /> ====[[Dotplot]]====<br /> Dotplot is a visualization that allows one to tell a story about data.<br /> <br /> ====[[Internet Monitor]]==== <br /> Internet Monitor's [https://dashboard.thenetmonitor.org/] aim is to evaluate, describe, and summarize the means, mechanisms, and extent of Internet content controls and Internet activity around the world.<br /> <br /> ====[[TagTeam]]====<br /> TagTeam [http://tagteam.harvard.edu/] is a versatile, open-source social-tagging platform and feed aggregator.<br /> <br /> ==How to Apply==<br /> Applications open March 12, 2018 at 12:00 (EDT) / 16:00 (UTC). You must submit your application via GSoC: https://summerofcode.withgoogle.com/get-started. We will not be able to accept or process any application in any other way. Please use the below application template when submitting your application.<br /> <br /> All proposals must be submitted by March 27, 2018 at 12:00 (EDT) / 16:00 (UTC). We will not be able to accept or process any application in any other way.<br /> <br /> ===Application Template===<br /> [[Application_Template|Berkman Klein Application template for GSoC.]] This is the preferred template for submitting your application to work on a Berkman Klein Center project.<br /> <br /> ==FAQ==<br /> [[GSoC_FAQ|Answers to commonly asked questions.]] This includes a set of requirements around working hours, who can apply, other commitments you might have for the summer. Please read!</div>

Epopko https://cyber.harvard.edu/gsoc/?title=Networkit:_R_port&diff=575 2019-01-22T16:35:05Z

<p>Epopko: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Template:Oldproject}}<br /> <br /> <br /> ===Project Description===<br /> Network analysis is a widely used method for the analysis of many social phenomenon. With the advent of social media many scholars applies network analysis to better understand the nature of interaction in those environments. Therefore, existence of efficient network analysis tools is key for such research particularly considering the increasing size of networks that become available via digital trace data. Currently, there are a handful of network analysis packages widely used by data scientists including NetworkX and igraph. NetworKit is another package which is designed to process very large networks and outperform the aforementioned packages.<br /> <br /> NetworKit description introduced it as “ an open-source tool suite for high-performance network analysis. Its aim is to provide tools for the analysis of large networks in the size range from thousands to billions of edges. For this purpose, it implements efficient graph algorithms, many of them parallel to utilize multicore architectures. These are meant to compute standard measures of network analysis. NetworKit is focused on scalability and comprehensiveness. … NetworKit is a Python module. High-performance algorithms are written in C++ and exposed to Python via the Cython toolchain.”<br /> <br /> Along Python, R is one of the most widely used programming environments for data science. Because NetworKit has some advantages in terms of performance to existing network analysis packages in R, it desirable to have an R package which can interface with the C++ core of NetwroKit.<br /> <br /> In this project, we aim to develop an R interface for NetworKit to make it accessible to the community or R users. Rccp is an extension package for R which offers an easy-to-use interface between C++ and R; therefore, makes it easy to create packages which uses the efficiency and performance of C++ while make the algorithms available in R to work interactively and with a rich environment of tools for data analysis.<br /> <br /> For this project, the [intern] needs to know C++ and be willing to learn how to work in R to create an interface for the existing NetworKit C++ core. Rcpp is well-documented and there are many examples and guides for development of packages to interface with C++ code.<br /> In this project will adhere to the core of the NetworKit project for consistency and will develop the whole package to become available via the Comprehensive R Archive Network (CRAN) for public use.<br /> <br /> ===Ideal project candidate===<br /> * folks that are interested in network analysis<br /> * proficiency in C++<br /> * proficiency working with R</div>

Epopko https://cyber.harvard.edu/gsoc/?title=Internet_Monitor&diff=574 2019-01-22T16:34:39Z

<p>Epopko: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Template:Oldproject}}<br /> <br /> Internet Monitor is a research project based at [http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/ Harvard University's Berkman Klein Center for Internet &amp; Society]. Internet Monitor's aim is to evaluate, describe, and summarize the means, mechanisms, and extent of Internet content controls and Internet activity around the world. The project helps researchers, advocates, policymakers, and user communities understand trends in Internet health and activity through research, analysis, and data visualization.<br /> <br /> Internet Monitor has several technical components:<br /> <br /> ==Platform==<br /> Contact: Ryan Morrison~Westphal ([mailto:rwestphal@cyber.law.harvard.edu rwestphal@cyber.law.harvard.edu])<br /> <br /> The Internet Monitor platform gives policy makers, digital activists, researchers, and user communities an authoritative, independent, and multi-faceted set of quantitative data on the state of the global Internet. The platform brings together 20+ indicators on Internet access and infrastructure to create a single aggregated API, which offers a starting point for further analysis of Internet access conditions in 92 countries and a data backend for the Dashboard project. <br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> ''July 22, 2015:'' [https://thenetmonitor.org/blog/posts/a-berkman-center-summer-intern-explores-internet-monitor A Berkman Center summer intern explores Internet Monitor]<br /> <br /> ===Tech:===<br /> * Ruby on Rails<br /> * JavaScript<br /> <br /> ===Project ideas:===<br /> * Add a notes feature to the data API so Dashboard widgets can show more details on hover<br /> * Create pipelines to include new and fresh data in to Internet Monitor from more indicators<br /> * Include non-standard data into platform such as AccessNow’s KeepItOn campaign<br /> <br /> ==Dashboard==<br /> The Internet Monitor [https://dashboard.thenetmonitor.org/ dashboard] (launched in September 2015) offers users the opportunity to customize a collection of data visualization “widgets” according to their interest. The dashboard compiles and curates data from multiple sources, including primary data collected by the Berkman Klein Center and our partners, as well as relevant secondary data. Users can create individual boards that provide a real-time view of the state of the Internet across a variety of dimensions, enable easy comparisons across countries and data sources, and are easy to configure, edit, and share. &lt;br&gt;<br /> September 28, 2015: [https://thenetmonitor.org/blog/posts/announcing-the-internet-monitor-data-dashboard Announcing the Internet Monitor data dashboard!]<br /> <br /> ===Tech: ===<br /> * Meteor<br /> * Bootstrap 3<br /> <br /> ===Project ideas:===<br /> * More data-agnostic visualization widgets (bubble chart)<br /> * Include new “notes” feature into existing widgets (choropleth, bar chart, etc)<br /> <br /> ==Website availability testing==<br /> Contact: Justin Clark ([mailto:jclark@cyber.law.harvard.edu jclark@cyber.law.harvard.edu])<br /> <br /> Internet Monitor is developing a suite of tools to enable the automated collection of data on website availability in a number of countries worldwide. This effort has several components: data collection tools tailored specifically for assessing website availability and gathering evidence of deliberate blocking; global and country-specific lists of URLs to test; and additional sources of data. We are developing an analysis platform that will ingest data from the various sources to more accurately determine the availability of different sites in different locations. We are building a real-time testing UI, initially available only to invited participants, to enable on-demand testing in any of the supported locations worldwide. <br /> <br /> ===Project ideas:===<br /> * Planet Lab, Measurement Lab, RIPE ATLAS integrations<br /> * Mobile component<br /> * System-on-a-Chip (SoC) collectors (Arduino, CHiP, Raspberry Pi, ESP8266)<br /> * Tor integration<br /> * Automated URL list generation<br /> * Machine-learned block page classification<br /> * Automated packet capture forensics</div>

Epopko https://cyber.harvard.edu/gsoc/?title=Template:Oldproject&diff=573 2019-01-22T16:33:29Z

<p>Epopko: Created page with &quot;&lt;div align=&quot;center&quot; style=&quot;margin-top: 5px&quot;&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;width: 95%; padding: 3px; border: 1px solid #666666; background-color: #FEFF84; text-align: center; font-size: 85%; lin...&quot;</p> <hr /> <div>&lt;div align=&quot;center&quot; style=&quot;margin-top: 5px&quot;&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;width: 95%; padding: 3px; border: 1px solid #666666; background-color: #FEFF84; text-align: center; font-size: 85%; line-height: normal;&quot;&gt;This page is for an old project that is not be part of Google Summer of Code currently. If you are a student looking for projects to get involved with we suggest you check out the projects linked to from the [https://cyber.harvard.edu/gsoc main page] of this wiki.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</div>

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