POSSE 2026-06

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POSSE - The Professors' Open Source Software Experience

June 1-3, 2026 Red Hat Headquarters, Raleigh, NC

If you would like to attend, please click here: Application Link

Application deadline is April 20th.

Please note that due to NSF funding, only faculty members at U. S. institutions who are teaching in the United States are eligible for support.

POSSE has several stages of participation:

  • Stage 1 includes approximately 8-10 hours of online activities (both asynchronous and synchronous) over 5 weeks
  • Stage 2 includes a 2.5 day face-to-face workshop
  • After Stage 2, there are ongoing participation opportunities in a community of faculty members who use HFOSS in their classes

Welcome!

Welcome to POSSE! This page provides some basic information to help you get started.

Schedule

This POSSE will include two stages. The schedule for these stages is shown below.

Stage 1: April 27 - May 31 - Online activities

The Stage 1 activities have been subdivided into two segments. Please complete the activities by the due date. The activities are in Google Docs.

Part A Completion target: May 16, 2026
Part B Completion target: May 30, 2026

Stage 2: June 1-3 2026 - Workshop in Raleigh, NC

The Stage 2 activities occur face to face.
Link to Stage 2 activities and presentations.

Note that funding support for Stage 2 is dependent on participating in the Stage 1 activities.

After Stage 2 there are opportunities to participate in the POSSE community

Logistics

This POSSE provides support for travel, lodging, and meals (up to budget limits). Details will be provided to participants by email.

Additional Information

If you have questions contact one of the team members. For local arrangements, contact Greg Hislop at hislop at drexel.edu