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“I was really interested [in the program] because it seems that computer science is everywhere. I would have to know some computational technology if I want to be a doctor.”

“When I received the application for the BD2K program, what sparked my interest the most was that the program combined both biology/research and computer science. It was so great being able to meet new people, broaden my horizons, and explore a field that I didn’t know I would have necessarily been interested in.”

“I became interested in the BD2K program after completing a small research project on the applications of bioinformatics for my bioinformatics class, and my mentor, Dr. Brian Nelms, advised me to apply. I enjoyed being surrounded by a group of aspiring young scientists, much like myself, and experiencing the true interdisciplinary nature of science through discussions about our educational and career goals.”

“ I just wanted to reach out and say thank you for hosting such an amazing virtual summer orientation [during the pandemic]. I truly learned a lot this past month and I have become intrigued by the different research experiences possible with computational biology.”