The field of sociotechnical systems is shifting towards a deeper understanding of the complex interactions between technology and community dynamics. Recent research has highlighted the importance of community building and social computing tools in fostering a sense of belonging and collaboration among researchers and developers. The use of spontaneous online social networks and open source software lifecycle classification is becoming increasingly prominent in addressing the challenges of distributed work and infinite complexity. Furthermore, studies have investigated the motivations and barriers to student participation in open source software projects, providing insights into how to increase awareness and attractiveness of these projects. Noteworthy papers include: The paper on Lightweight Social Computing Tools for Undergraduate Research Community Building, which explores the potential of social computing tools in improving sense of togetherness and community building. The paper on Open Source Software Lifecycle Classification, which presents an empirical study on classifying open-source projects by their lifecycle position, advancing our scientific and practical knowledge of open source software.