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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue"">From: </span></b><span style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue"">Carlos Goller <<a href="mailto:ccgoller@ncsu.edu">ccgoller@ncsu.edu</a>></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue"">Subject: NSF BIT SURE Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) at NC State University: applications due February 14, 2021</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue"">Date: </span></b><span style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue"">January 25, 2021 at 9:28:52 AM EST</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thank you for sharing the <a href="http://go.ncsu.edu/bitsure">
<b>NSF BIT SURE REU</b></a> opportunity with your students. We have had numerous applicants express interest.
<b>Applications are due on February 14th,</b> so there is still time to apply!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I want to clarify that students submit the application, a Qualtrics survey, and upload a personal statement.
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<b><a href="mailto:nsf-bitsure@ncsu.edu">nsf-bitsure@ncsu.edu</a> </b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thank you for helping us share this opportunity with students!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Please encourage your undergraduate students to apply to the <b>NSF BIT SURE Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Summer 2021.</b> Hosted by North Carolina State University, this 10-week program focuses on <i>advanced sequencing
tools</i> that are transforming the way biologists conduct research and inclusive science. Participants learn about sequencing techniques and participate in professional development opportunities and virtual site visits. A series of workshops and service-learning
opportunities promote diversity in science and learning.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">BIT SURE participants receive a stipend.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The <b>application </b>is available on our website: <a href="http://go.ncsu.edu/BITSURE" target="_blank"><b>go.ncsu.edu/BITSURE</b></a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Share the attached <b>flyer </b>with potential applicants. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The deadline is <b>February 14th, 2021.</b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thank you!<o:p></o:p></p>
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Carlos<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Helvetica">Carlos C. Goller, Ph.D.<span style="color:#999999">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Department of Biological Sciences</span><span style="font-family:Helvetica"><br>
<a href="https://maps.ncsu.edu/#/buildings/jor" target="_blank">Jordan Hall 6104</a></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Helvetica">919-513-4135<br>
</span><a href="mailto:ccgoller@ncsu.edu" target="_blank">ccgoller@ncsu.edu</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://go.ncsu.edu/hits" target="_blank"><span style="color:#1155CC">High-throughput Cases</span></a><span style="color:#222222"> | </span><a href="http://go.ncsu.edu/htd" target="_blank"><span style="color:#1155CC">HT Course</span></a><span style="color:#222222"> | </span><a href="http://go.ncsu.edu/bitmetagenomics" target="_blank"><span style="color:#1155CC">Metagenomics
Course</span></a><span style="color:#222222"> | </span><a href="http://go.ncsu.edu/BITSURE" target="_blank"><span style="color:#1155CC">HT Sequencing REU</span></a><span style="color:#222222"> | <i><a href="http://go.ncsu.edu/delftia" target="_blank"><span style="color:#1155CC">Delftia</span></a> |
</i><a href="http://ccgoller.com/" target="_blank">ccgoller.com</a></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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