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Building Ethical Open-Source Software Solutions with Industry Collaboration

Ouvert Clôture le décembre 16, 2025
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University of Toronto
University of Toronto
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Rutwa Engineer
Rutwa Engineer
Assistant Professor
2
Chronologie
  • janvier 5, 2026
    Début de Expérience
  • février 14, 2026
    Mid-point check-in
  • avril 3, 2026
    Fin de Expérience
Expérience
2/10 match de projet
Dates fixées par le Expérience
Compagnies privilégiées
N'importe où
Tout type de Compagnie
N'importe qu'elle industrie

Portée de Expérience

Catégories
Développement d'applications mobiles Technologie de l'information Développement de logiciels Apprentissage automatique Intelligence artificielle
Compétences
algorithm design code review computer science technical documentation data analysis problem solving innovation software development
Objectifs et capacités de Apprenant.es

This experience connects industry professionals with learners who have foundational knowledge in computer science, focusing on practical applications of programming, data analysis, and software development. Learners are equipped to tackle real-world challenges by applying their skills in coding, algorithm design, and problem-solving to projects that require innovative solutions. By collaborating with learners, companies can benefit from fresh perspectives and technical insights to enhance their projects.


Please note we are ONLY looking for open-source projects (meaning no NDAs or confidentiality agreements).

Apprenant.es

Apprenant.es
Premier cycle universitaire
Niveau Intermédiaire, Avancé
80 Apprenant.es dans le programme
Projet
80-120 heures par Apprenant.e
Les Educateur.trices affectent les Apprenant.es à des projets
Équipes de 6
Résultats et livrables attendus
  • Prototype of a software application or tool
  • Data analysis report with actionable insights
  • Algorithm development and optimization
  • Technical documentation and user guides
  • Code review and improvement suggestions
Chronologie du projet
  • janvier 5, 2026
    Début de Expérience
  • février 14, 2026
    Mid-point check-in
  • avril 3, 2026
    Fin de Expérience

Exemples de projets

  • Develop a prototype for a mobile app feature
  • Create a data visualization dashboard for business analytics
  • Optimize an existing algorithm for better performance
  • Conduct a security audit of a small software system
  • Design a user-friendly interface for a web application
  • Implement a machine learning model for predictive analysis
  • Automate a routine data processing task
  • Enhance the functionality of an open-source project

Critères supplé mentaires pour Compagnie

Les Compagnies doivent répondre aux questions suivantes pour soumettre une demande de jumelage pour cette Expérience:

  • Q1 - Choix multiple
    This is a student project with limited resources and time. You may need extra resources to finish the project after the term. Is this an acceptable outcome for your organization?  *
    • Yes
    • No
  • Q2 - Choix multiple
    Do you have dedicated team members available to meet online with us at least four times a month (~1 hour each time)?  *
    • Yes
    • Part-time employee/staff only
    • No
  • Q3 - Texte long
    Briefly describe the technical background, if any, of your volunteers/staff that would be assigned/monitor to this project  *
  • Q4 - Choix multiple
    How developed is this project proposal?  *
    • It's an idea for now
    • I know users well/ I have done market research
    • I have a prototype (e.g. in Figma)
    • We're building the software and need help
    • + 2
  • Q5 - Texte court
    Is there code already or is it a new project?  *
  • Q6 - Texte court
    Do you want/need a specific technology? (e.g., AWS, Microsoft Azure, Java, etc.) and why (e.g., already have a tech stack, dependent on external or internal solutions).  *
  • Q7 - Nombre
    How many teams would you be able to work with for this project?  *
  • Q8 - Texte court
    Who are the intended users/beneficiaries/stakeholders of the project?  *
  • Q9 - Texte long
    In simple terms, list the key functionalities from the perspective of the users. Think in terms of capabilities and less in terms of specifics. Please list everything that comes to mind and clarify priorities.  *
  • Q10 - Texte long
    What value would it bring to your users? Please explain it for students so they are more motivated to choose to work on this project.  *
  • Q11 - Texte court
    Will the project handle sensitive information? Will you require an NDA?  *
  • Q12 - Texte long
    What is your next step after this project?This helps us understand how developed the project needs to be. Some partners only want initial mockups to get feedback/approval, some want to share with early users, some want to go live immediately  *
  • Q13 - Texte long
    Do you depend on any external resources to move the project forward?Examples include needing design, hardware, software access, expertise, permits, approval, integration needs, etc. that cannot be provided by your team? If yes, Please explain and get started on getting them.  *
  • Q14 - Choix multiple
    Student Publishing Rights  *
    • Students can mention the project (e.g., on their resume) but not post public source code or working software (e.g., like a standard internship)
    • Students can publish source code and design but not the software
    • Students can publish everything