Welcome to GSoC Discussions! #1
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Hello everyone, I am Kolawole, a cybersecurity, network and code enthusiast. I am relatively new to the open source space but I am fast adapting and I am very excited to contribute to the University Of Alaska Anchorage open source project. Spent the past few weeks familiarising with L4S and DICOM endpoints hoping to use them to contribute to open source. I am familiar with Linux, Network & Network Protocols, PHP, Python, Javascript and other similar technologies. I look forward to connecting with the mentors and fellow prospective contributors. |
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Hey everyone I'm Prabal, a second year CS&design student with interests all along the breadth of either discipline. I look forward to contributing to the University of Alaska Anchorage Open Source Project and to getting in touch with Project Mentors and fellow contributors. |
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Hi everyone, I'm Shimul Baidya, a second year Computer Science and Engineering student from Bangladesh. I find the "Creating shareable 'albums' from locally stored DICOM images" project really interesting. I have a reasonable knowledge of Python and its various libraries, and I'm also comfortable with technologies like Linux and C++. Currently, I'm exploring the project to understand its requirements and potential contributions. I'm looking forward to connecting with mentors and fellow contributors to collaborate. |
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Hey there! I am Divyansh, a first year university student. I am proficient in Python and have used C, Haskell, Java, SQL and Linux. Really excited to contribute to the AWANTA project along with the mentors and other contributors, and hope to learn a lot from it! |
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Greetings to One & All,I am Abdul Hadi, a 2022 Computer Science Grad (B.E.). My focus lies in the following technologies: - Python, Django, AI-ML, Java, MySQL, Deep Learning. I've dabbled in a couple of ML projects, one of which has a Research Paper published to it and I'm keen to learn more from experienced mentors like you. |
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Hey, Debarpan here...I am a fourth year CSE undergrad from HITK, India. My core skills are -Python, Javascript, and tons of libraries and frameworks. I have been a research intern at ISI, Kolkata and currently working on NLP ... I have a intermediate experience with open source and I am really looking forward to contribute to Alaska this summer...I have always wanted to build something that would heal the environment around us...I really want to give back to nature...Alaska is doing exactly that and hence I am really pumped up to be a part of this ride. |
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Hey, Debarpan here...I am a fourth year CSE undergrad from HITK, India. My
core skills are -Python, Javascript, and tons of libraries and frameworks.
I have been a research intern at ISI, Kolkata and currently working on NLP
... I have a intermediate experience with open source and I am really
looking forward to contribute to Alaska this summer...I have always wanted
to build something that would heal the environment around us...I really
want to give back to nature...Alaska is doing exactly that and hence I am
really pumped up to be a part of this ride.
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Respected Mentor, |
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hello everyone, |
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Hey guys, I am Abhiram a sophomore at NITT, My primary domain is devOps, other than that I mainly work in backend, cybersecurity, and Blockchain. I really like the philosophy behind open source and decentralization but due to prior commitments I was not able to work on them during my first year but now I have been active in the open source community for the past 7 to 8 months, other than that right now I am actively working with my club to improve my collage tech infrastructure and building a project for a startup that's being incubated by NTU Singapore. I look forward to contributing to the University of Alaska Anchorage Open Source Project and would love to get in touch with Project Mentors and fellow contributors. |
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Hello everyone, I extend warm greetings to the community. My name is Harshith, currently in my prefinal year pursuing a major in Computer Science at the Indian Institute of Information Technology, Jabalpur. I bring with me research experience gained in government-funded organizations, particularly in the domains of cybersecurity and machine learning. I am enthusiastic about joining this community as it presents a wonderful opportunity to engage with esteemed mentors. Moreover, the research-oriented nature of this project aligns perfectly with my interests and aspirations. I am eager to contribute my knowledge and learn from the collective expertise within the community. Looking forward to meaningful interactions and collaborative research endeavors. |
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Hello everyone, I'm Yash Kumar, and I am pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Data Science at The University of British Columbia. My expertise lies in data analysis, machine learning, and deep learning. I've developed and deployed various applications, such as a CNN-Based Pneumonia Detection Web App on GCP App Engine, an iOS app for plant disease identification, and web apps for human activity recognition and breast cancer dataset analysis. I've also gained practical experience through a data science internship where I applied K-means clustering to determine centroids and DBSCAN to detect outliers in analysing transportation data. I'm looking forward to the opportunity to contribute. Yash Kumar |
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Hello, This is Aditi a 3rd year CSE undergrad . I am highly interested in contributing for Alaska. I am skilled in Python and currently working on Backend Frameworks. |
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Hi everyone! My name is Zhu Tianyi, a CS undergraduate at the National University of Singapore. Although relatively new, I am passionate about open source and excited to join the Alaska Project community. I am comfortable working with Python, JavaScript, SQL, Bash etc. Having excelled in machine learning and AI courses, I have hands-on experience with TensorFlow and PyTorch and solid theoretical understanding of concepts. Currently, I am focusing on research in NLP applications and have co-authored a paper submitted to ACL. Through research, not only have I experienced the whole process from ideation to implementation, I have also acquired communication skills vital to effective cooperation. I am currently exploring project ideas and familiarising myself with community guidelines. |
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Hi and welcome @lithops-zty! |
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Hello, My name is Lazar Luca, and I am a Computer Science student eager to contribute to Alaska for GSoC 2026. I have a background in Python development and a strong interest in practical Machine Learning applications. What I bring to the project: ML Foundations: I have a firm grasp of Python and have experimented with Scikit-learn and TensorFlow to build and evaluate models. Technical Environment: I am comfortable working in Linux/Unix environments and use Git for version control to maintain clean, collaborative code. Data Focus: I enjoy the process of transforming raw data into actionable insights. You can see my disciplined approach to the ML pipeline in my independent projects on GitHub: github.com/LucaLazar07. My Commitment: I would appreciate any guidance on how I can best align my current skills with the needs of Alaska and what steps I should take to begin contributing to your community. Best regards, Lazar Luca |
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Pls note the GSoC coding period for a full-time project requires 350 hours (35 hours of work during the 10 weeks) of coding period. |
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Hello, Through my recent contributions to projects in this organization, I’ve learned a lot about Git/GitHub workflows, project structures, and best coding practices for large scale projects. I’m looking forward to learning more and contributing further, especially through GSoC Regards, |
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Hello everyone and @pradeeban sir, I'm Aviral Dwivedi, an undergraduate student from India from Newton School of Technology with a strong academic and practical inclination toward Artificial Intelligence and systems development. I’m excited to explore contributing to the University of Alaska's Open Source Projects. Although I’m relatively new to the open-source ecosystem, I’m not new to building over the past few years I’ve worked extensively on academic and independent projects involving Python (with solid foundations in data structures and object-oriented design), Machine Learning and Deep Learning, as well as web technologies including HTML, CSS, JavaScript and React. I’m particularly interested in writing clean, scalable code and understanding systems at both architectural and implementation levels. Outside of computing, I maintain a disciplined interest in fitness, nutrition, health optimization, and spending time in nature pursuits that shape how I approach long-term growth and consistency in my work. I’m currently studying the Alaska codebase to better understand its design philosophy and contribution workflow, and I look forward to engaging thoughtfully with the community and contributing meaningfully. |
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Hello everyone, I'm Ansuman Patra, a 2nd-year B.Tech student at IIT (BHU) Varanasi. I came across the University of Alaska GSoC ideas list and wanted to introduce myself, I'm interested in Projects [1], [2], [3], and [4], all of which connect closely to work I've done recently. Projects [1] & [3] -> Coastline Extraction & Wildfire Prediction:
Project [2] -> BHV: Behavioral Health Vault:
Project [4] -> Proximity in Locations and Emotions (DREAMS): I've read through the CONTRIBUTOR-GUIDE and am currently setting up the repositories locally to get familiar with the existing pipelines. In the coming days I'm looking forward to contributing however I can, whether through code, testing, or meaningful discussion here, starting with one project at a time. Happy to share more context on any of the above! Ansuman Patra |
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Hi @pradeeban , I am Pratyush Jha(https://www.linkedin.com/in/pratyushjha-cryptivoxe), a second-year Computer Science student from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (IPU), India. I am experienced in Python, MySQL, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, with hands-on experience building full-stack web applications and working with relational databases. This summer, I am looking forward to contributing to Project Idea #2 – BHV: Behavioral Health Vault, because it strongly aligns with my previous experience in building minimal, database-driven web systems and structuring clean, modular backends. I am particularly interested in the goal of simplifying a complex architecture into a lightweight, single-command deployable system, as well as the privacy-by-default design approach. The integration of structured image storage with database indexing and optional research modules also resonates with my interest in practical system design and real-world impact. My previous projects have involved designing backend logic, implementing authentication flows, handling database schemas in MySQL, and building structured frontends with a focus on clarity and usability. I am comfortable working with Git and collaborating in open-source environments. |
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Hello @pradeeban, I stumbled upon project [3] a while ago had an approach in mind so, I asked the maintainer regarding the project at that time. After that the organization got accepted for GSoC and they aren't seem to be responding to anyone yet. |
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@Wvidit That is strange. Usually mentors do not reply when the "question" is, "Hi, I am X, I am from Y, and can you help me get started?" But the mentors usually reply when there is a specific question. Perhaps the mentors did not come across any exciting proposal so far. Please tag me if there is a specific question that is missing their attention and I will respond to it. |
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Hello everyone👋 I am Abhijai, a freshman computer-science student. I am eager to learn new skills and grow over the coming summer. I have built rudimentary knowledge in Java,Python and MySQL but look forward to picking up new things quickly. Project 3 had caught my eye and I look forward contributing to this project as it aligns with my interests and time commitment.So far I have looked over the repository. I am excited to connect with you all! Hopefully we can build something meaningful together. |
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Hi, I’m Kallal Mukherjee — contributor in AI/ML, cryptography, and infrastructure. Skilled in Python, Rust, Go, Java, and TypeScript, I focus on reproducible solutions, modular frameworks, and algorithmic problem‑solving. |
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Can we get an update on the wildfire protection repository? Is it still being considered for GSoC'26 because the mentors are inactive. Also @pradeeban as it is a new project, what type of PR(s) are expected now on the repo? |
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@Ibrahim2750mi All our project ideas are active projects and have at least two mentors assigned. Some mentors may be slow to respond during the application period. But all the projects are actively considered. For a new project, usually, I would not recommend PRs as a rule of thumb. Sometimes mentors would accept the PRs in an "experimental" branch. But except as a way to establish your strength, such PRs do not serve much purpose. If the goal is to establish your experience, even an unmerged PR is fine. You could highlight those PRs in your proposal. Another such repository without merged PRs is https://github.com/KathiraveluLab/BHV/pulls Hope that answered your question. Feel free to cc or tag me in follow up questions. Good luck! |
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Hello everyone ! Thanks for your time , looking forward to work with you. -Bala Shelomith |
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Hello Everyone ! , I'm Samta Sakha, a Data Science and AI student from India with a strong interest in applying Data Science, Machine Learning, and Artificial Intelligence to solve real-world environmental and climate challenges. My work and studies focus on building practical Python-based solutions, particularly in areas involving data analysis, machine learning models, and image-based datasets. Recently, I have been exploring the intersection of AI and geospatial data, especially how satellite imagery can be used to understand environmental changes. Projects like automated coastline extraction are particularly exciting to me because they combine computer vision, remote sensing, and climate research to create meaningful impact. The idea of using multi-band satellite imagery, NDWI-based water detection, and segmentation models to track coastline changes strongly aligns with the type of problems I want to work on. I am comfortable working with Python for data processing and machine learning workflows and enjoy learning new tools required for geospatial analysis such as raster processing and GIS-based data handling. I am also very interested in improving model accuracy through better training data, experimenting with segmentation techniques, and exploring additional inputs like elevation or spectral bands to improve shoreline detection. What excites me most about this project is the opportunity to contribute to research that helps communities understand and respond to coastal erosion. I would love to collaborate with mentors and contributors, learn from the existing pipeline, and gradually contribute improvements to the model and data processing workflow. Looking forward to learning, contributing, and connecting with everyone involved in this project. |
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