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| These Sage days are a special event for women* who develop in [[http://www.sagemath.org/|SageMath]] or wish to learn Sage. They will include introduction presentations, training, and team work on specific projects. There is no initial knowledge needed, everyone is welcome whether they are new Sage learners or Sage expert. We believe in diversity in backgrounds and experiences. |
These Sage days are a special event for women* who develop in [[http://www.sagemath.org/|SageMath]] or wish to learn Sage. They will include introduction presentations, training, and team work on specific projects. There is no initial knowledge needed, everyone is welcome whether they are new Sage learners or Sage expert. We believe in diversity in backgrounds and experiences. |
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| Bianca Thompson | [[https://biancasmath.wordpress.com/|Bianca Thompson]] |
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| McKenzie West | [[https://people.kzoo.edu/mwest/|Mckenzie West]] is starting as an assistant professor at the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire this Fall. |
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| TBA | [[https://www.math.wisc.edu/~rdavis/|Rachel Davis]] [[https://www.kingsu.ca/about-us/staff-directory/contact_id/3716|Amy Feaver]] [[https://sites.google.com/site/heidigoodson/|Heidi Goodson]] [[https://www.uvm.edu/~cvincen1/|Christelle Vincent]] |
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| We will start the week by some introduction presentations and tutorials especially targeted at those who don't know much Sage. Then each participant will have an occasion to present their mathematical and / or Sage project to the group. Most of week will be dedicated to coding either individually or in groups. We will plan other presentations and tutorials depending on the needs and wishes of the participants. | We will start the week by some introduction presentations and tutorials especially targeted at those who don't know much Sage. Then each project leader will present their mathematical and / or Sage project to the group. After that we will split into groups and work together on our projects. Groups can then share what they've accomplished and their next goals at the end of each day. |
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| ##Due to the conditions of the workshop, the size of the event is limited. We ask every potential participant to send an application. '''Applications are due Feb 28''', a response will be sent in early March or even earlier if the number of applications is limited. | == Participants == Marie Jameson |
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| ##'''Previous programming experience:''' describe your programming experience either with Sage or any other language. Please note '''that previous experience is not necessary''' to participate to the event! ##'''Mathematical / Sage project:''' If you have a specific project in mind to work on during the week, please describe it. Otherwise, tell us what part of Sage you are interested in and what kind of mathematics you do. ##'''Motivation:''' please explain what motivates you to participate to this event. ##'''reference letter:''' if you are a student, please attach a reference letter. ##'''Funding request''' Do need travel funding to attend the event? (Note that local expenses are covered for all participants) ##Note: it is possible to apply with a common project with another participant. ##Other note: if you think you don't know enough Sage to apply, you are wrong! |
Sage Days 103 : Women in sage (2019)
August 7-9, 2019 St. Louis, MO
Contents
These Sage days are a special event for women* who develop in SageMath or wish to learn Sage. They will include introduction presentations, training, and team work on specific projects. There is no initial knowledge needed, everyone is welcome whether they are new Sage learners or Sage expert. We believe in diversity in backgrounds and experiences.
*This event is primarily targeted at women as to help form a team of women developers and to reduce the gap between men and women developers in Sage Math in particular and in open scientific software in general. It is for all who self identify as a woman.
Organizers
R. Lauren Miller is an adjunct at Fontbonne University. She has been working in sage since 2016.
Mckenzie West is starting as an assistant professor at the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire this Fall.
Project Leaders and Projects
Venue
The workshop will take place in St. Louis, MO at Fontbonne University.
Lodging will be shared Air BNBs or Dorms.
How to come? The closest airport is St. Louis Lambert International Airport. From there, you can take a Lyft.
The event
The event will be workshop style.
We will start the week by some introduction presentations and tutorials especially targeted at those who don't know much Sage. Then each project leader will present their mathematical and / or Sage project to the group. After that we will split into groups and work together on our projects. Groups can then share what they've accomplished and their next goals at the end of each day.
Application
Due June 15th. People will be notified by June 30th on acceptance.
Schedule
TBA
Participants
Marie Jameson
Sara Lapan
Tickets
Please add #sd103 to any tickets you are working on on trac. If your ticket needs review, added it to the list on the tickets page to advertise.