We’re excited to unveil a suite of new resources designed to guide the Penn State community through the nuances of open source project development and licensing.
The Initial Consideration: Intent for Public Availability page offers a starting point for understanding Penn State’s approach to open source software, ensuring projects align with university policies and open source license compliance.
In the Sponsor Considerations for Open Source Projects section, we address the crucial process of aligning project development with the specific policies and mandates of external funders, a key step for projects benefiting from outside support.
Lastly, the Licensing Decision and Options page provides a detailed look at how to select the right open source license for your project, with a focus on Penn State’s preferred licenses: the BSD 3-Clause, Apache, and Mozilla licenses.
These pages are a reflection of our commitment to fostering an environment that encourages transparent and informed engagement with open source projects, while also navigating the complexities of intellectual property and funding relationships.