@gauravano has marked @warren as a co-author.

@gauraveno We can start proposing proposals right. So that there could be some discussion and suggestions by the mentors ?

Yes @lekhidugtal, you can post your proposal anytime before March 26. We recommend to post it early so we can have the discussion, suggest changes, etc. Thanks!

@gauravano. Can I post the designs. As the project for outreachy is more about UI improvements.

Sure @lekhidugtal, you can make your proposal as detailed as you want.

@gauravano I have already filled the Application on Outreachy website. Is it compulsory to post the application here as well?

Hi @shreyateeza, it's not compulsory. We suggest posting the Outreachy proposal here as it helps us better understand the project via discussion with the aspirants and may also help you to refine as well, with input from others.

Thanks!

We are looking forwards for supportive folks. Make sure to do 1. at least one PR review each week and

make some FTO issues in each week to involve new contributors inside your projects. People will love to be part of big projects. It is a great feeling to help others.

Please take out a day from timeline from each month at end of each phase of SoC fellowship to write about what you learnt and did in the period. Earlier it was not compulsory. But let's make it compulsory. By this mentors will be able to access your progress. Don't forget to mention the ftos which you created during this period. Also mention the PR reviews which you did.

We are planning for video calls I'm each month during SoC program. So, it will be great to see you all.

These are small activities which can lead to better and supportive community at PL. All participants all programs are encourage to write these in their proposals.

Thanks and best of luck.

Three more optional suggestions: If you were a GCI mentor please mention it in your proposal. We will give extra credit to these long term collaborators. Second, it will be great to have a conference or seminar at your university about Public Lab and the programs which are held here. It is optional. No compulsion at all. Thirdly, help each other in writing their proposals by giving suggestions under the proposals.

Hi @lekhidugtal - i noticed you have a draft started (i'm an admin, but don't worry i didn't read it!) I wanted to say you are very welcome to share a draft for input and we would be happy to help you refine it. No pressure as we're not at the deadline yet, but just wanted you to know that sharing a draft early is perfectly OK and in fact encouraged! Thank you!!! I know you've been super active on the project recently too 😃

Thanks to everyone for your proposals so far! I wanted to note also that we have opened a second project, which we are not 100% confirmed we'll be accepted for yet, but are hopeful. It relates to Leaflet Environmental Layers, and you can read more about it here:

https://www.outreachy.org/may-2019-august-2019-outreachy-internships/communities/public-lab/#extend-leaflet-environmental-layers-with-new-layer

as well as in this issue:

https://github.com/publiclab/leaflet-environmental-layers/issues/134

Thank you!!! 🎉

Hi @jywaren. Thank you so much for your advise. I was bit under-confident and was still brainstorming and writing the proposal that's why didn't posted it earlier but your words encouraged me. I posted my proposal for the same. https://publiclab.org/notes/lekhidugtal/03-23-2019/soc-proposal-enhancing-the-ui-of-publiclab-and-relevant-changes-to-server It would be great to have reviews and feedbacks from everyone. Thanks !!!! :)))

Hi @vanshika421 - i saw you had a proposal posted before, but it doesn't appear now. Was that intentional on your part? Are you having any difficulties with it? Please feel free to ask and if you'd prefer to email me I'm at jeff@publiclab.org, and I am a mentor and project coordinator for our Outreachy program at Public Lab. Thank you!

Hi all - I'm going through these today to review (for real this time, sorry I kept getting held up!).

OK, everyone - thanks again! I left comments on each proposal, but please read the comments on each others' proposals- there's lots in there that's relevant for everyone! Thanks so much for your efforts here, and for you continued work in coding and welcoming people in the community!

Hi @anan12, I noticed you have a draft started for LEL project. You are very welcome to share a draft for input and we would be happy to help you refine it. As we are near the deadline(just some hours left) so I would advise you to post the draft to take review from @warren and other members. Thank you!

Also, if anyone else want to submit a proposal, you are most welcome.

Thanks!

Sure @gauravano , I just shared it. Thanks :)

Hi everyone! Just left another round of comments. Thank you all so much for your proposals!

Also, copying in from https://github.com/publiclab/plots2/issues/5022 :

Finally, we also recommend that people consider applying to the Summer of Code programs listed here -- you can use the same application as for Outreachy, or choose another from our ideas list (see the link):

https://publiclab.org/notes/warren/02-28-2019/call-for-summer-of-code-2019-proposals

This is because, although Google Summer of Code is not the same, we expect to see quite a few more slots funded by Google in that program and would love to consider your applications as part of that program too. Thank you, and we're happy to answer questions about it! The timeline is a little further back, and applications just opened. If you'd like to cross-list your proposal, please just add the tag soc-2019-proposals to your Outreachy proposal and it will be cross-listed, then apply to GSoC at:

http://summerofcode.withgoogle.com

Please note that requirements for applicants are quite different, but for those of you who meet GSoC's requirements, we would love to see your applications there too to increase the chances that we could accept more of you! Thank you!