Add blog post announcing the participation of OSL in GSoC 2025

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+title: "Open Science Labs is participating in the Google Summer of Code 2025 as a Mentoring Organization!"
+slug: open-science-labs-participating-google-summer-of-code-2025-mentoring-organization
+date: 2025-03-01
+authors: ["Open Science Labs Team"]
+tags: [google summer of code, gsoc, open-source, open-science]
+categories: [open-source, gsoc]
+description: |
+  Open Science Labs (OSL) is participating as a mentoring organization in Google Summer of Code (GSoC) 2025 for the first time. Students and newcomers can join open-source projects, connect with mentors, and apply via the GSoC website. Visit the official page of OSL or Discord for details.
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+## Open Science Labs is participating in the Google Summer of Code 2025 as a Mentoring Organization!
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+![Google Summer of Code 2025 with Open Science Labs](gsoc_osl.png)
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+We are thrilled to announce that Open Science Labs (OSL) has been selected as one of the 185 mentoring organizations for Google Summer of Code (GSoC) 2025. This is an exceptional opportunity for our community, our projects and sub-organizations, and new contributors to engage in open source software development. As an independent organization participating for the first time in GSoC, we are thrilled to welcome students and newcomers to collaborate on meaningful projects under the guidance of experienced mentors.
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+### Participating Projects and Sub-Organizations
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+You can check it in the [Open Science Labs Official page](https://opensciencelabs.org/opportunities/gsoc/project-ideas/), where each organization has its own set of project ideas and mentors. Feel free to reach out to the mentors directly for inquiries or join our [Discord server](https://opensciencelabs.org/discord) for discussions.
+
+### How to Participate
+
+#### For Students and Contributors
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+If you are a student or newcomer eager to contribute to open source projects, here is how you can get involved:
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+1. Explore Project Ideas: Check out the list [here](https://opensciencelabs.org/opportunities/gsoc/project-ideas/).
+2. Introduce Yourself: Reach out to the organization or project mentors you are interested in working with.
+3. Review Guidelines: Read our Contributor Guide and the official GSoC [Student Instructions](https://summerofcode.withgoogle.com/).
+4. Apply: Submit your application through the GSoC website once the application period opens.
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+For the latest project ideas and detailed submission guidelines, check out our official page or other communication channels.
+
+### Get Involved!
+
+- **For inquiries**: Email us at <[email protected]>.
+- **Join the conversation**: Connect with us on [Discord](https://opensciencelabs.org/discord).
+- **Learn more about GSoC**: Visit the official [GSoC website](https://summerofcode.withgoogle.com/).