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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Textile Summer 2022 Cohort Call for Applications</span></b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Program Name:
</span></b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">TEXTILE: Tutorials for EXperimentalisT Interactive LEarning<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Brief Program Description</span></b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">: “A summer series in data science and brain cell analysis to introduce students to cutting edge research
from real scientific methodologies taught by the scientists that designed or use them in their everyday lives”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Program Details:
</span></b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Analyze <u>neuroscience</u> images of brain cells with
<u>data science and image processing</u> using real images and data from the Nance Lab – the Disease Directed Engineering lab - in the Chemical Engineering department at the University of Washington. Over a series of 10-weeks, learn Python, data management,
experimental design, and image processing alongside observing wet-lab techniques such as brain slicing and microscopy from videos of real procedures in the lab. All modules and lessons are taught by current graduate students from the Nance Lab.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Learning Outcomes: At the completion of the program, participants will be able to
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<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">1.</span><span style="font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">
</span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Identify different brain cells types and their role in normal brain function and disease<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">2.</span><span style="font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">
</span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Recognize the use of different experimental techniques and models used to create fluorescent images
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">3.</span><span style="font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">
</span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Identify the role chemical engineers play in data science, neuroscience, and nanoengineering<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">4.</span><span style="font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">
</span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Develop an understanding of the research process
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">5.</span><span style="font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">
</span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Use Python, Jupyter Lab, and GitHub to write and execute basic code<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">6.</span><span style="font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">
</span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Demonstrate knowledge about the potential of machine learning in biological sciences<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">7.</span><span style="font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">
</span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Demonstrate knowledge of the process to prepare for and apply to graduate school<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Dates: </span>
</b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">June 20<sup>th</sup> – August 19<sup>th</sup>. Monday and Wednesday from 4 – 5:30 pm PST with open, optional office hours Tuesday and Thursday.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> </span></b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Location: </span>
</b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Online<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Who Should Apply:
</span></b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">We encourage individuals who are currently in high school or pursuing an associates or bachelor’s degree and are interested in learning about data science applied to neuroscience. No prior research,
coding, data science or engineering experience is necessary. We especially encourage individuals to apply who are looking for a first experience. Additionally,
<u>GPA is not considered in our decisions </u>and therefore is optional to include in any of the requested application materials.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> </span></b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">How to Apply:
</span></b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Answer a few questions and submit your material through this
<a href="https://forms.gle/rqw8PCfKN7Cw3iyb8" target="_blank"><span style="color:#0563C1">Google Form</span></a> (<a href="https://forms.gle/rqw8PCfKN7Cw3iyb8" target="_blank"><span style="color:#0563C1">https://forms.gle/rqw8PCfKN7Cw3iyb8</span></a>)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> </span></b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">What Application Materials Will be Required:</span></b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">1.</span><span style="font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">
</span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">A one-page resumé (*GPA is not considered in our decision process and is therefore optional)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">2.</span><span style="font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">
</span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">A one paragraph statement of interest (250 words max): Why do you want to be a part of the 2022 TEXTILE cohort?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">3.</span><span style="font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">
</span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">One paragraph answer (250 words max): How will you use skills gained from the program in your future academic life/career?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Deadlines and Important Dates:</span></b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">*We will be accepting a cohort of 30 students<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Call for Applications Opens: May 4th, 2022<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Applications Due: May 18, 2022 @ Midnight PST<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Application Decisions Sent out: May 23, 2022
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Decision Acceptance Due: May 27, 2022<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">First Day of Instruction: June 20, 2022<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">For any questions, please email Hawley Helmbrecht at
<a href="mailto:hhelmbre@uw.edu" target="_blank"><span style="color:#0563C1">hhelmbre@uw.edu</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Hawley Helmbrecht | Ph.D. Candidate (She/Her)<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Department of Chemical Engineering | University of Washington<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Advanced Data Science Option | Email: <a href="mailto:hhelmbre@uw.edu" target="_blank">
hhelmbre@uw.edu</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">The University of Washington acknowledges the Coast Salish peoples of this land, the land which touches the shared waters of all tribes and bands within the Suquamish, Tulalip and Muckleshoot nations. We acknowledge
the people – past, present, and future – of the Dkhw’Duw’Absh, the Duwamish Tribe, the Muckleshoot Tribe, and other tribes on whose traditional lands we teach, learn, study and work.</span></i><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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