We’re thrilled to share that the third annual INTERSECT Research Software Engineering Bootcamp, held July 14-18, 2025 at Princeton University, concluded with great success! This immersive 4.5-day event brought together a vibrant cohort of intermediate research software developers from diverse domains, many of whom lack formal computer science training.

Funded by a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant and organized in collaboration with Dr. Jeff Carver from the University of Alabama, the bootcamp focused on core Research Software Engineering (RSE) practices. Led by volunteer instructors from the broader RSE community, participants engaged in hands-on sessions covering:

Software Design

Collaborative Git & Pull Requests

Code Review

Licensing & Documentation

Testing & CI/CD

Packaging & Distribution

The energy and enthusiasm throughout the week were inspiring. Attendees not only sharpened their technical skills but also built lasting connections across institutions and disciplines. We’re proud to support the growth of the RSE community and grateful to everyone who made this event possible.

More information on INTERSECT, including the open-source curriculum is available here: https://intersect-training.org/.