From 68c5c5fb85e8a4168f5b37b0a8222701feac5225 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Adetutu Oluwasanmi Date: Sun, 19 May 2024 11:10:57 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] Create 2024-05-19-adetutu-outreachy2024.md This is my introductory blog post for the Outreachy internship program --- _posts/2024-05-19-adetutu-outreachy2024.md | 29 ++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 29 insertions(+) create mode 100644 _posts/2024-05-19-adetutu-outreachy2024.md diff --git a/_posts/2024-05-19-adetutu-outreachy2024.md b/_posts/2024-05-19-adetutu-outreachy2024.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..c061f3e0 --- /dev/null +++ b/_posts/2024-05-19-adetutu-outreachy2024.md @@ -0,0 +1,29 @@ +--- +layout: post +title: May to August 2024 Outreachy Internship +--- + + +## Adetutu Oluwasanmi: Develop a communications strategy for a growing MDAnalysis user and contributor base + +Adetutu Oluwasanmi + + +MDAnalysis aims to establish clear communication channels to effectively disseminate information, engage the community, and encourage participation. +For this [Outreachy project](https://www.outreachy.org/outreachy-june-2024-internship-round/communities/mdanalysis/), Adetutu Oluwasanmi will develop a social media and communications strategy for MDAnalysis to grow its user and contributor base. + +Adetutu will conduct surveys to understand the communication preferences of MDAnalysis developers and users. Based on the survey data, she will recommend the best platforms for discussions and increasing engagement. +Additionally, she will set up an email newsletter to keep the community updated on MDAnalysis news, announcements, and events. + +Adetutu Oluwasanmi is a First-Class Microbiology graduate from Lagos State University. She recently completed a 1-year diploma in software engineering at AltSchool Africa, where she gained coding and software development skills. +Her previous roles include social media manager, communications intern, and freelance science writer, giving her a diverse skill set that she brings to her current project. + +She is contributing to the MDAnalysis project through Outreachy, a program that supports diversity in tech by providing internships to underrepresented groups. + + +Adetutu is on GitHub as [@adetutudeborah](https://github.com/adetutudeborah), and on Twitter as [@adetutuoluwa2](https://twitter.com/adetutuoluwa2). + +She will be documenting her internship journey on her [Medium blog](https://medium.com/@adetutuoluwasanmi). Feel free to check it out for updates on her experience!