Re: [gsoc] FAQ #1: How do we handle multiple people wanting to do the same project?

My initial thoughts are +1 to what Anil said below. However, as a first time mentor for GSoC, I'm not sure of the whole process in general. I scanned the google FAQ, but did not find it that helpful. - I've been contacted by an applicant, but I'm not sure if there is an "official" way this is done, or is it just adhoc? - I know the dates for student proposals - is that the deadline for us to pick the students that applied? Is there a good place to get this general info? I'm sorry if it is just somewhere obvious and I've missed it. Once I understand this, I think it makes answering the question below easier. On Mar 23, 2012, at 2:52 PM, Anil Saldhana wrote: > Pete, I hope we get more feedback on this question from others. :) > > On 03/23/2012 01:39 PM, Pete Muir wrote: >> Ok. >> >> On 23 Mar 2012, at 18:37, Anil Saldhana wrote: >> >>> Pete, IMO they should submit multiple proposals. >>> >>> On 03/23/2012 01:36 PM, Pete Muir wrote: >>>> Ok. Can they/we propose a different project at this stage? >>>> >>>> On 23 Mar 2012, at 18:09, Anil Saldhana wrote: >>>> >>>>> Its simple. The students make the proposal. We need to then figure out >>>>> who the best student is, >>>>> a) given their knowledge >>>>> b) the university they are from >>>>> c) probability of them being successful >>>>> >>>>> We certainly can entice them to a future participation in the project >>>>> irrespective. >>>>> >>>>> On 03/23/2012 10:58 AM, Pete Muir wrote: >>>>>> Anyone? >>>>>> >>>>>> On 21 Mar 2012, at 20:40, Pete Muir wrote: >>>>>>