On Tue, Mar 9, 2010 at 9:08 AM, Pete Morgan <wrote:
> Has/Does FlightGear participate ?
>
>
> http://google-opensource.blogspot.com/2010/03/google-summer-of-code-applications-now.html
Just to put some closure on this thread. I had one person reply (Tim) with
an offer to be a possible mentor. That was pretty much it ... other than a
couple peripheral emails (Stuart wrote about our bug tracking system, Vivian
wrote in to remind us of the short time frame, Alex offered possible support
as co-admin if no one else would do it, and that he'd be open to considering
mentorship if something really came through with his name all over it.)
I was hoping for a bunch of good project ideas. I was hoping for some help
filling out the application form and answer the questions. Mostly I was
hoping for a couple really enthusiastic volunteers at the mentor level to
jump in and help get this going and push it through. I am unfortunately not
able to commit to carrying this whole thing entirely on my own shoulders.
The necessary components unfortunately did not materialize this year, but
I'd love to revisit this subject again (before the deadline) for next year.
I do think that mentorship (whether official or unofficial) is a very
important thing. It's a great way for the younger generation to learn a lot
of practical lessons about life (beyond just facts and ideas, but there is a
lot of that which can be learned too.) There is much to be learned about
process, and attitude, and interpersonal interactions, and what it takes to
be successful. Of course non of us are "experts" or know everything. The
older generation is not always a shining example of what the younger
generation should aspire too. But if the younger generation is willing to
slow down and listen, there is a lot to be learned ... if we have mentors on
the other side willing to share.
Best regards,
Curt.
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Curtis Olson: http://baron.flightgear.org/~curt/
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