The OSPO Summer 2026 Internship Program is officially underway, and we are excited to welcome this year’s cohort of talented students and emerging open source contributors. Running from June 1, 2026, through August 7, 2026, the program brings together 12 interns who will spend the summer collaborating on 10 unique projects that support and advance …
On the cold morning of March 11th, 2026, over 35 dedicated open hardware enthusiasts gathered at the Pyle Center. Filling their cups with warm coffee, the attendees began to chat. They shared ideas from across tables, across industries, and across departments, forging new connections and strengthening the role of open source on campus. The Open …
Faculty mentors and other supporters recently gathered to hear 24 lightning talks from the largest cohort to date of UW-Madison Open Source Program Office interns. These undergrad and grad students highlighted what they learned from open source projects.