On Tue, Oct 13, 2020 at 11:53:58PM +0000, Greetings from The UCLA Bruins- in- Genomics (BIG) Summer Program! wrote:
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>>UCLA 2021 Bruins - in - Genomics Summer Undergraduate Research Program
>>DO YOU HAVE A PASSION FOR COMPUTING, BIOLOGY, AND MATH?
>>IF YOU ENJOY PROBLEM SOLVING AND LEARNING NEW SKILLS ... THE B.I.G. SUMMER PROGRAM IS FOR YOU!
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>>LEARN NEXT-GENERATION SEQUENCING ANALYSIS METHODS, GAIN RESEARCH EXPERIENCE AND WORK WITH UCLA FACULTY  TO EXPLORE AND PREPARE FOR GRAD SCHOOL OPPORTUNITIES!
>>THE B.I.G. SUMMER PROGRAM
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>>Bruins-in-Genomics (B.I.G. Summer) is an 8-week, full- time immersion internship for undergraduates interested  in research that involves the analysis and interpretation of biomedical and life  sciences data. Students learn the cutting-edge research  tools and methods used by leading scientists to solve real- world problems.
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>>Interactive Learning
>>Workshops introduce students to next  generation sequencing data and statistical  analysis methods. Research lunch talks  led by workshop instructors explore in-depth  application of skills. Journal clubs led by UCLA  faculty mentors show how methods, data, and  ideas translate in real time.
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>>Hands-on Training
>>Students apply what they’ve learned to an  original research project in a laboratory,  guided by UCLA faculty mentors. Students learn  how to be a scientist in weekly lab meetings. B.I.G. Summer ends with students presenting  their findings at a scientific poster session  and awards ceremony.
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>>Career Building
>>B.I.G. Summer experiences show students what  a science career can look like. UCLA faculty  mentors guide students in creating an Individual  Development Plan to identify goals. Social  activities promote networking with faculty. GRE  prep courses help students prepare for grad school applications.
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>>ELIGIBILITY
>>Applicants must be:
>>* a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or F-1 visa holder;
>>* be a rising junior or senior;
>>* have a GPA of 3.0 or higher;
>>* have some familiarity with at least one programming  language (e.g., Python, R, Java, MATLAB, C++)
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>>APPLICATION PROCESS
>>Applicants are admitted on a rolling modified admissions schedule. We recommend an early submission, including all required materials, by January 4, 2021.
>>* Complete the online application form.
>>* Submit required supplementary materials.
>>* Request that your faculty referee submit a letter of  recommendation.
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>>IMPORTANT DATES:
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>>PROGRAM DATES:
>>June 21 to  August 13, 2021
>>EARLY DECISION DEADLINE:
>>January 4, 2021 at 5:00PM PST
>>FINAL DEADLINE:
>>March 1, 2021 at 5:00PM PST
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>>STIPEND AND SUPPORT
>>Selected  participants receive a $4,200 stipend. Additional funds are also available for a GRE prep course and for travel allowances for eligible students.
>>HOUSING :
>>ON-CAMPUS  / REMOTE
>>B.I.G. Summer provides on-campus housing for selected eligible, non-local students. An online option  may also be available for students who prefer a remote research experience.
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>>BIOINFORMATICS, COMPUTATIONAL BIOLOGY & GENOMICS
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>>The UCLA Institute for Quantitative and Computational Biosciences (QCBio) is committed to training talented undergraduates who are interested in learning about Bioinformatics, Computational Biology and Genomics — and developing some of the skill-sets that are critical for 21st century Biological and Biomedical Research, and Precision Medicine.
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>>Biological, biomedical, and health sciences research is undergoing a revolution triggered by the availability of “Big Data” and “Big  Knowledge”. Biomedical Big Data are produced by the awesome measurement capabilities of Next Generation Sequencing  (NGS), as well as huge databases of genomic and epigenomic data, and electronic medical records. Bioinformatics and  machine learning provide the tools to analyze and interpret these data and generate prospective predictions.
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>>At the same time, there is a wealth of biological knowledge about the functions and interactions of genes, proteins, cells  and organisms; developing mathematical models based on this knowledge is a powerful way to study the dynamics of  molecular networks, cell function, immune responses, and ecosystems.
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>>Bruins-in-Genomics (B.I.G.) Summer offers introductory workshops in bioinformatic methods for genomics and  computational biology followed by in-depth, hands-on training in one of UCLA’s many participating laboratories. Areas  of research include:
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>>* Bioinformatics (BI)
>>* Medical Informatics (MI)
>>* Systems Biology (SB)
>>* Cancer Genomics (CG)
>>* Neuroscience (NS)
>>* Dental, Oral and Craniofacial Research (DOC)
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>>In addition, B.I.G. Summer offers career development workshops, graduate school preparation, and  networking opportunities for undergraduates interested in quantitative and computational biology.
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