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

[Kyle Mandli]

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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