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gemlib: a python library for epidemic modellingIntern: Ben HardyDegree course: BSc Computer Science https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-hardy-6a6b6318a Why did you apply for this internship?I applied for this internship to gain hands-on experience in research software engineering and collaborative work. I have an interest in modelling and high-performance computing, both of which I will have the opportunity to explore during this internship.What do you hope to gain in completing this project?In completing this project, I hope to gain experience in developing robust, scalable software, deepen my understanding of scientific modelling, and explore the use of high-performance computing on computationally intensive tasks.
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Pipeline for fitting thermal responses of mosquito traitsIntern: Teleri StoneDegree course: BSc Zoology Why did you apply for this internship?I am keen to develop my skills in data analysis and coding in R as this is an area I have really enjoyed and want to ensure I learn best practice in, as this is a skill that would be very valuable for my career.What do you hope to gain in completing this project?As well as developing my skills in R, I hope to gain a wider understanding of the role of research software engineering and how this could become a part of my career. I am also really looking forward to getting a deeper insight to the research project and being able to make a useful contribution.
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Applying new methods for historical spelling normalisation to Early English Books onlineIntern: Will CookDegree course: BSc Computer Science https://www.linkedin.com/in/willjhcook/ Why did you apply for this internship?I wanted to get experience doing real research software engineering, and the opportunity to learn from experienced researchers. I would like more experience in research as I find it interesting and would be interested in pursuing research in the future. I am also interested in this project specifically as I like the interdisciplinary nature of it, as its applications could be useful in other fields outside of computer science.What do you hope to gain in completing this project?I hope to gain a better understanding of how academic research in this field is really conducted, to improve my programming and research skills.
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