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Wrapping Up Another Successful Summer Learning Program BlogDiversity & InclusionMembers

Wrapping Up Another Successful Summer Learning Program

Some Summer Learning Program participants attending SIGGRAPH 2024 We recently wrapped up the Academy Software Foundation’s fourth annual Summer Learning Program, with 20 student participants from around the world joining us to learn more about coding and potential technical career paths within visual effects and animation. This year’s Program ran…
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September 10, 2024
Community Support Needed for New Accessibility Initiative BlogDiversity & Inclusion

Community Support Needed for New Accessibility Initiative

We’re excited to share a new community-led initiative to improve accessibility across our Foundation projects to better support people with disabilities.  “As an open source community it’s crucial for us to work together to ensure that our projects, tools, workflows, and data are truly accessible to all,” said Alexander Schwank,…
Academy Software Foundation Kicks off 2023 Summer Learning Program BlogDiversity & Inclusion

Academy Software Foundation Kicks off 2023 Summer Learning Program

We’re thrilled to officially kick off our third annual Summer Learning Program! Organized by the Diversity & Inclusion Working Group, this fast-growing program aims to provide practical skills and mentorship to underrepresented students and young people looking to explore technical careers in the animation and VFX industries. This year’s program…
Reflections on the Summer Learning Program from Irina Wang BlogDiversity & Inclusion

Reflections on the Summer Learning Program from Irina Wang

One of the Academy Software Foundation’s fastest-growing initiatives has been the annual Summer Learning Program. Spearheaded by the Diversity & Inclusion Working Group, the program aims to provide practical skills and mentorship to underrepresented students and young people looking to explore technical careers in the animation and VFX industries. In…