11-08, 14:30–15:20 (US/Pacific), 332
How can we work together to build more awesome communities to sustain open source projects?
What can academia can tell us about solving our real-world problems in FLOSS?
In this beginner-friendly talk, I will describe recent research findings about successfully sustaining an open source project and the lifecycles of these projects. I'll sprinkle in a few FLOSS-friendly observations from the information systems, empirical software engineering, and organizational leadership fields, too.
You'll walk away with:
* new ideas for taking action personally and inside organizations
* specific data-driven insights into how projects evolve over time
Dr. Kaylea Champion studies how people cooperate to build public goods like GNU/Linux and Wikipedia, including what gets built and maintained -- and what doesn't. She has a background in system administration and tech support. She received her PhD in Communication from the University of Washington in 2024. A Linux user since 1994, she enjoys tromping through the woods, smashing goblins, and cooking for a crowd.