Meeting 6

Meeting 6

Time: Thursday, March 17, 2022, 3 - 4:30 pm ET

Topic: Scientific Software Ecosystems: A panel discussion

Description: This month we have panelists representing experience with mature scientific software ecosystems:

• Anita Carleton, CMU, SEI
• Lorraine Hwang, UC Davis, CIG
• Elizabeth Sexton-Kennedy, Fermi Lab, HSF
• Andy Terrel, Xometry, NumFocus
• Theresa Windus, Iowa State, MolSSI

In opening remarks, panelists briefly address the following questions from their perspective:

• What is the value proposition of your ecosystem to its developer and user communities?
• What is the business model of your ecosystem (how do people fund their efforts)?
• What are some of the challenges you face in providing value?
• What are your sustainability challenges?

Why attend: To discuss the experience, opportunities and challenges of technical software ecosystems present in other scientific communities.

Slides: LSSwMeeting6Panel.pdf

Video: Zoom Recording