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**Q: I am an undergrad / first year grad / faculty / etc. Is this program right for me?**
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We welcome participants from all career stages and encourage applications from graduate students,
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postdocs and early career researchers.
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postdocs and early career researchers. Advanced undergrad students with background in oceanography
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or data science are also welcome.
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Before applying consider what you can bring to the event:
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by pitching a project,
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Applicants with an extensive programming background in other languages (e.g. Matlab) are welcome to apply,
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if they are willing to get up-to-date on the required basics before the program.
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Due to the compressed nature of OHW 2020, the focus of the event will be in Python with some tutorials and projects conducted in R. Participants whose primary language is R should familiarize themselves with the materials included in [Python novice gapminder](https://swcarpentry.github.io/python-novice-gapminder/) and [R novice gapminder](http://swcarpentry.github.io/r-novice-gapminder/). These are a good reflection of the level we expect participants to be at coming into the workshop. [The Programming with Python materials](https://swcarpentry.github.io/python-novice-inflammation/) also provides a solid refresher of basic Python skills.
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Due to the compressed nature of OceanHack 2020, the focus of the event will be in Python with some tutorials and projects conducted in R. Participants whose primary language is R should familiarize themselves with the materials included in [Python novice gapminder](https://swcarpentry.github.io/python-novice-gapminder/) and [R novice gapminder](http://swcarpentry.github.io/r-novice-gapminder/). These are a good reflection of the level we expect participants to be at coming into the workshop. [The Programming with Python materials](https://swcarpentry.github.io/python-novice-inflammation/) also provides a solid refresher of basic Python skills.
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**Q: I don't know the first thing about version revision/control systems. Can I still apply?**
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**Q: I do not have any programming experience. Is the program a good opportunity to get started?**
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We believe that Oceanhackweek participants will benefit the most with some prior programming experience,
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We believe that OceanHackWeek participants will benefit the most with some prior programming experience,
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and might not find the hackweek the best place to learn programming.
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If you do not have any programming experience we encourage you to start with some local or online training.
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Check if your institution runs a [Software Carpentry workshop](https://software-carpentry.org/workshops/).
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Once you have gone through some training you will have a better understanding of whether Oceanhackweek is right for you.
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Once you have gone through some training you will have a better understanding of whether OceanHackWeek is right for you.
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We expect that you have basic operational knowledge of Python in advance of the program.
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**Q: Do I have to be a stellar Python programmer to be accepted?**
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No. We aim to bring in motivated participants with a range of programming skills levels.
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No. We aim to bring in motivated participants with a diverse range of programming skill levels.
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**Q: I already know a lot of what you plan to cover, should I apply / will I be bored?**
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Oceanhackweek is not only a place to learn new skills but also a place to share expertise and build a community together.
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OceanHackWeek is not only a place to learn new skills but also a place to share expertise and build a community together.
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If you are already an expert but are interested in sharing and helping others,
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we welcome you to pitch project ideas,
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contribute to hacking,
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and assist other participants during the tutorials by being a teaching assistant!
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**Please mention this in the application. Send us an email if you have any questions!**
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*Please mention this in the application. Send us an email if you have any questions!*
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**Q: I have strong computational skills but have not worked in oceanography?**
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To ensure that participants will be interested in the oceanography problems they are solving and can give back to the field later on,
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we require that participants have had at least some familiarity or prior experience with oceanography data.
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**Q: I work in an ocean engineering/robotics/consulting company. Can I apply?**
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**Q: I work in an ocean engineering / robotics / consulting company. Can I apply?**
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<!-- We expect participants from the private sector to pay for their own expenses. -->
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Make sure to explain your motivation for participation in the application form!
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Yes, we welcome applications from abroad.
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**Q: I was a participant in previous Oceanhackweek. Can I apply again?**
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**Q: I was a participant in previous OceanHackWeek. Can I apply again?**
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Yes, we welcome applications from previous participants,
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but priority will be given to new applicants.
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**Q: Am I supposed to participate in all tutorials and presentations?**
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Yes. While we understand that not all topics may be 100% relevant to you we want to maximize engagement. Note that we post the lessons and videos online later, so if you are interested in only a portion of the OHW consider that an option rather than taking someone spot.
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Yes. While we understand that not all topics may be 100% relevant to you we want to maximize engagement. Note that we post the lessons and videos online later, so if you are interested in only a portion of the OceanHackWeek consider that an option rather than taking someone's spot.
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