[Scipy-organizers] "Why I Sci-Py" blog post

[Anthony Scopatz]

It is done.


On Mon, Apr 21, 2014 at 3:52 PM, Kyle Mandli <kyle.mandli at gmail.com> wrote:

> Here's a rough shot at a call and example (which is probably too generic).
>  We could mention the specific length we are shooting for to ease the
> burden (but not too short to make people stress out about it).  I also
> provided an example below but it's probably too generic.
>
> # Why I SciPy
>
> SciPy is many things to many people.  It can be an opportunity to learn
> about the newest technologies or maybe old ones that you should have been
> using.  It is a chance to learn about new and exciting features of the
> packages you use the most.  SciPy is also a chance to reconnect to old
> friends and meet new ones.  For many, it is also an opportunity to develop
> your skills as a scientific software developer and become a better
> scientist overall.
>
> So what makes you SciPy?  We are looking for a short paragraph explaining
> the reasons why you SciPy.  Including specific instances or reasons why the
> conference has had a positive impact on your science are the best!
>
> `I SciPy because it is a place where I can learn about new python packages
> I can leverage in my science and old packages I should have been using.  I
> go to learn about new and exciting features of the packages I use the most.
>  It is also about developing my own skills as a scientific software
> developer, learning about best practices and new ways to make my own work
> more effective.  I of course go to see old friends and make new ones.  Most
> of all, I SciPy to become a better scientist.`
>
>
>
> On Mon, Apr 21, 2014 at 3:58 PM, Anthony Scopatz <scopatz at gmail.com>wrote:
>
>> Definitely!  I think that this is a great idea.  Why don't you put
>> together a "Call for Why I SciPy" paragraph, Matt & I will take an editing
>> stab at it and then we can broadcast a call for them.
>>
>> Be Well
>> Anthony
>>
>>
>> On Thu, Apr 17, 2014 at 3:12 PM, Kyle Mandli <kyle.mandli at gmail.com>wrote:
>>
>>> I could help with this, I think being clear we just want something short
>>> (a paragraph maybe) containing past experiences, maybe emphasizing specific
>>> instances.  Writing some examples (and using those to get going) would go a
>>> long way to convincing others to spend the effort (and also have an
>>> example).
>>>
>>> Kyle
>>>
>>>
>>> On Thu, Apr 17, 2014 at 1:36 AM, Anthony Scopatz <scopatz at gmail.com>wrote:
>>>
>>>> Hello Kyle,
>>>>
>>>> I think that this a great idea.  One thing that we could do is that in
>>>> the weekly newsletters we could a "Why I SciPy" section at the end that
>>>> contains links to the latest posts. Would you be willing to help solicit
>>>> posts?
>>>>
>>>> Be Well
>>>> Anthony
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On Wed, Apr 16, 2014 at 9:31 AM, Brett Murphy <bmurphy at enthought.com>wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Would a list of "talking points" help us all to pull these together? It
>>>>> would of course have to be a superset otherwise we risk re-writing the
>>>>> same
>>>>> thing over and over.
>>>>>
>>>>> Are there obvious online newsletters or sites that might be interested
>>>>> in a
>>>>> slightly more substantial post on the conference built around the "Why
>>>>> I
>>>>> SciPy" theme?
>>>>>
>>>>> -- Brett
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Brett Murphy
>>>>> Director, Customer Solutions
>>>>> Enthought, Inc.
>>>>> bmurphy at enthought.com
>>>>> 512-536-1057
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> On Wed, Apr 16, 2014 at 1:34 AM, Kyle Mandli <kyle.mandli at gmail.com>
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> > Hey everyone,
>>>>> >
>>>>> > At some point, I think someone (Andy) mentioned that we should think
>>>>> about
>>>>> > writing a "Why I Sci-Py" post.  I was thinking about this the other
>>>>> day and
>>>>> > was wondering if anyone had more thoughts on this such as where we
>>>>> post
>>>>> > these (e.g. personal blogs, posts on G+, twitter) and what content
>>>>> would be
>>>>> > appropriate.
>>>>> >
>>>>> > Kyle
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