Building Bridges in Open Source: Connecting Academic Talent with Industry Innovation

Explore the untapped potential of engaging university students in open-source projects and discover how it can offer fresh perspectives on collaboration and skill development outside traditional internship programs. Learn about the transformative impact these opportunities can have on students' careers and the advantages they bring to companies. Gain insights from successful university open-source centers and understand how to benefit from partnerships with educational institutions. Address industry challenges related to knowledge gaps, resource constraints, community engagement, and innovation stagnation in emerging technologies. Discover strategies for finding skilled new hires and bridging the gap between academic talent and industry innovation in this informative conference talk by Ben Smith-Foley and Sam Begin from the Rensselaer Center for Open Source.