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Hi folks!

For our first two sessions we’ve only been able to select 10% of the applicants. With such a low selection rate, it’s likely that people are going to feel demoralized after a few rejections. We’d like to share what we use to evaluate prospects and how we make our selections. The goal here isn’t to make it easier to game the system, but to encourage people to keep …

All of our djangonauts worked hard during the eight week session.

⭐ Mohammad Alsakhawy
⭐ Jessie Auguste
⭐ Pradhvan Bisht
⭐ Elineda Ferreira Lannic
⭐ Adrienne Franke
⭐ Emmanuel Katchy
⭐ Velda Kiara
⭐ Marijke Luttekes
⭐ Nina Menezes
⭐ Juliana Nicacio
⭐ Elijah Oklello
⭐ Priya Pahwa
⭐ Keanya Phelps
⭐ Eliana Rosselli
⭐ Shafiya
⭐ Raffaella Suardini
⭐ …

In preparation for our next session starting in January 2024, we wanted to share some updates and introduce our new Djangonauts.

In the midst of sorting through a pile of amazing applications, we found ourselves facing the challenging task of selecting just 18 outstanding individuals for this round—no small feat given the 172 impressive applications we received.

These 18 Djangonauts caught our eye for all the right reasons: their applications …

We're over the moon to share the exciting news that Djangonaut Space has been honored with the Malcolm Tredinnick Memorial Award! This recognition holds a special place for us, as we follow in the footsteps of Django Girls as the second-ever organization recipient. 💚 We're eager to launch into the future and continue the legacy and make a meaningful impact. 🚀

Though none of our organizers had the chance to …