Community

Working professionals, local organizations, and community members are welcome to contribute their skills, share their experience, or partner on projects that serve the public good. Open Source with SLU is a bridge between the university and the broader St. Louis technology and civic community.

Contribute Your Skills

Join our open source community — write code, test features, improve documentation, or help with design. We welcome contributors of all experience levels working on software that matters. Contribute to our projects ⇨

Become an Industry Fellow

Experienced software professionals can mentor the next generation of developers through our Industry Fellows program. Guide a student team for a semester, share real-world practices, and give back to the profession. Learn about the Industry Fellows program ⇨

Attend and Present at Events

Join us at hackathons, demo days, workshops, and community gatherings throughout the year. Experienced professionals are also welcome to present or lead sessions on topics relevant to open source, software development, and technology careers. Contact us about upcoming events ⇨

Propose a Community Project

Does your neighborhood group, nonprofit, or civic organization have a software need? We build open source solutions for community partners — propose a project and we'll explore whether it's a fit for a student development team. Propose a project ⇨

Community Partnerships

Local organizations and community groups can partner with us on programs and projects beyond software development — from co-hosting events to collaborating on workforce development initiatives. Explore partnerships ⇨

Learn With Us

Our workshops, clinics, and open resources are available to the broader community. Whether you want to sharpen your skills in research software engineering or learn about open source practices, there's something here for you. Browse open resources ⇨

Get Connected

Connect with peers, mentors, and industry professionals. Join us on Slack ⇨