{"id":7,"date":"2019-10-22T15:14:35","date_gmt":"2019-10-22T19:14:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/utia.tennessee.edu\/dept\/?page_id=7"},"modified":"2025-04-12T14:06:47","modified_gmt":"2025-04-12T18:06:47","slug":"explore-bigg-data","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/reeu.utk.edu\/biggdata\/","title":{"rendered":"Explore BiGG Data"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id7_e7d444-93 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id7_e7d444-93 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id7_e7d444-93 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:25px;padding-bottom:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(70% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)))minmax(0, calc(30% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)));}.kb-row-layout-id7_e7d444-93 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id7_e7d444-93 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id7_e7d444-93 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id7_e7d444-93 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-left-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column7_b5628b-c9 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column7_b5628b-c9 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column7_b5628b-c9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column7_b5628b-c9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column7_b5628b-c9 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column7_b5628b-c9 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column7_b5628b-c9{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column7_b5628b-c9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column7_b5628b-c9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column7_b5628b-c9 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Research Experience for Undergraduates in Bioinformatics, Genetics, and Genomic (BiGG) Sciences<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column7_2315fe-cc > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column7_2315fe-cc > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column7_2315fe-cc > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column7_2315fe-cc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column7_2315fe-cc > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column7_2315fe-cc > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column7_2315fe-cc{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column7_2315fe-cc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column7_2315fe-cc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column7_2315fe-cc inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"939\" height=\"237\" src=\"http:\/\/utiawebsite1.tennessee.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/260\/2023\/02\/BiGGFactslogoproof.jpg\" alt=\"Explore BiGG Data Icon\" class=\"wp-image-142\" srcset=\"https:\/\/reeu.utk.edu\/biggdata\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/294\/2023\/02\/BiGGFactslogoproof.jpg 939w, https:\/\/reeu.utk.edu\/biggdata\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/294\/2023\/02\/BiGGFactslogoproof-300x76.jpg 300w, https:\/\/reeu.utk.edu\/biggdata\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/294\/2023\/02\/BiGGFactslogoproof-768x194.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 939px) 100vw, 939px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-7_651408-89 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-7_651408-89 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-7_651408-89\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The goal of the <em>Explore <\/em>BiGG Data REEU was to holistically prepare talented undergraduate students for graduate programs and careers in bioinformatics, genetics and genomics. Because demand for bioinformatics capabilities throughout the food, agricultural, and natural resource sectors greatly outweighs current supply, there is a critical need for a talented workforce well trained in Bioinformatics, Genetics, and Genomic (BiGG) Sciences.<br><br>This program, a powerful training combination of bioinformatics with genetics and genomic data training, provided opportunities to develop critical thinking, problem solving, and digital competency skills. Furthermore, 21st Century skills training provided <em>Explore<\/em> BiGG Data Scholars with the communication\/leadership skills needed for future employment and\/or higher education.\u00a0The final funded program year for Explore BiGG Data was 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id7_03188a-dd > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id7_03188a-dd > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id7_03188a-dd > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kb-row-layout-id7_03188a-dd > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}.kb-row-layout-id7_03188a-dd > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(5, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id7_03188a-dd > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 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class=\"utia-card-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Students collecting pollen. \" src=\"https:\/\/reeu.utk.edu\/biggdata\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/294\/2023\/02\/Emma_Taylor_PollenCollection_800x600-aspect-ratio-300-360.jpg\"><\/div><div class=\"utia-card-title\"><div class=\"utia-card-bottom-title\">Program Overview<\/div><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Expand content up<\/span><\/div><div class=\"utia-card-content\"><div class=\"utia-card-bottom-title\"><a  href=\"https:\/\/reeu.tennessee.edu\/biggdata\/overview\/\">Program Overview<\/a><\/div><div class=\"utia-card-content-inner\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column7_9e3cc3-6f > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column7_9e3cc3-6f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column7_9e3cc3-6f > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column7_9e3cc3-6f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column7_9e3cc3-6f > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column7_9e3cc3-6f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column7_9e3cc3-6f{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column7_9e3cc3-6f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column7_9e3cc3-6f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column7_9e3cc3-6f inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>#block_3a5aed3093a391e09546cf38380efebc .utia-card-content, #block_3a5aed3093a391e09546cf38380efebc .utia-card-title { border-color: #ff8300}<\/style><div id=block_3a5aed3093a391e09546cf38380efebc class=\"utia-card card2static\"  tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"utia-card-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Scholars doing field work \" src=\"https:\/\/reeu.utk.edu\/biggdata\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/294\/2023\/02\/Scholars_FieldWork_with_Beant_800x600-aspect-ratio-300-360.jpg\"><\/div><div class=\"utia-card-title\"><div class=\"utia-card-bottom-title\">Research Team<\/div><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Expand content up<\/span><\/div><div class=\"utia-card-content\"><div class=\"utia-card-bottom-title\"><a  href=\"https:\/\/reeu.tennessee.edu\/biggdata\/research-team\/\">Research Team<\/a><\/div><div class=\"utia-card-content-inner\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column7_8f9473-6e > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column7_8f9473-6e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column7_8f9473-6e > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column7_8f9473-6e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column7_8f9473-6e > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column7_8f9473-6e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column7_8f9473-6e{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column7_8f9473-6e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column7_8f9473-6e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column7_8f9473-6e inner-column-3\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>#block_54c965988b3acb0ca72c2214a8011210 .utia-card-content, #block_54c965988b3acb0ca72c2214a8011210 .utia-card-title { border-color: #ff8300}<\/style><div id=block_54c965988b3acb0ca72c2214a8011210 class=\"utia-card card2static\"  tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"utia-card-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Scholars standing in front of Ayres Hall \" src=\"https:\/\/reeu.utk.edu\/biggdata\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/294\/2023\/02\/Scholars_AyersHall_800x-aspect-ratio-300-360.jpg\"><\/div><div class=\"utia-card-title\"><div class=\"utia-card-bottom-title\">Research Opportunities<\/div><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Expand content up<\/span><\/div><div class=\"utia-card-content\"><div class=\"utia-card-bottom-title\"><a  href=\"https:\/\/reeu.tennessee.edu\/biggdata\/research-opportunities\/\">Research Opportunities<\/a><\/div><div class=\"utia-card-content-inner\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column7_524b0b-46 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column7_524b0b-46 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column7_524b0b-46 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column7_524b0b-46 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column7_524b0b-46 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column7_524b0b-46 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column7_524b0b-46{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column7_524b0b-46 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column7_524b0b-46 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column7_524b0b-46 inner-column-4\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>#block_40c8b203a003091605132f959f22669c .utia-card-content, #block_40c8b203a003091605132f959f22669c .utia-card-title { border-color: #ff8300}<\/style><div id=block_40c8b203a003091605132f959f22669c class=\"utia-card card2static\"  tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"utia-card-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Student delivering poster presentation \" src=\"https:\/\/reeu.utk.edu\/biggdata\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/294\/2023\/02\/Taylor_Symposium_800x-aspect-ratio-300-360.jpg\"><\/div><div class=\"utia-card-title\"><div class=\"utia-card-bottom-title\">Publications and Presentations<\/div><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Expand content up<\/span><\/div><div class=\"utia-card-content\"><div class=\"utia-card-bottom-title\"><a  href=\"https:\/\/reeu.tennessee.edu\/biggdata\/publications-and-presentations\/\">Publications and Presentations<\/a><\/div><div class=\"utia-card-content-inner\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column7_1802f8-05 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column7_1802f8-05 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column7_1802f8-05 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column7_1802f8-05 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column7_1802f8-05 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column7_1802f8-05 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column7_1802f8-05{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column7_1802f8-05 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column7_1802f8-05 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column7_1802f8-05 inner-column-5\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>#block_ae1042698b2a582ca6a7f329ecf95eca .utia-card-content, #block_ae1042698b2a582ca6a7f329ecf95eca .utia-card-title { border-color: #ff8300}<\/style><div id=block_ae1042698b2a582ca6a7f329ecf95eca class=\"utia-card card2static\"  tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"utia-card-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Student taking saple from an Oak seedling \" src=\"https:\/\/reeu.utk.edu\/biggdata\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/294\/2023\/02\/Izzi_OakMeasurements_800x-aspect-ratio-300-360.jpg\"><\/div><div class=\"utia-card-title\"><div class=\"utia-card-bottom-title\">Application<\/div><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Expand content up<\/span><\/div><div class=\"utia-card-content\"><div class=\"utia-card-bottom-title\"><a  href=\"https:\/\/reeu.tennessee.edu\/biggdata\/application\/\">Application<\/a><\/div><div class=\"utia-card-content-inner\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div id=block_aa7f144c6bb3bbe27a639cb1b0fa918f class=\"utia-button  \"><a target=\"_blank\" style=\"border-color: #ff8300\" class=\"utia-button-link utia-button\" href=\"http:\/\/reeu.tennessee.edu\/biggdata\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/260\/2023\/12\/BiGG-Flyer-2024.png\">Program Brochure<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Update: The 2024 application window has been extended until April 1, 2024!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Program dates: June 3 \u2013 July 26, 2024<br>Applications open: January 8, 2024<br>Applications close: <s>March 17, 2024<\/s><\/strong> <strong>April 1, 2024<\/strong><br><strong>Application review: We will review applications as they are received.<\/strong><br><strong>Interviews scheduled: Beginning February 1, 2024.<\/strong><br><strong>Award Notification: Awardees will be notified<\/strong> <strong>on<\/strong> <strong>a rolling basis<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Program highlights:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-7_37e885-98 .kt-block-spacer{height:10px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-7_37e885-98 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-7_37e885-98\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>8-week research training opportunity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Team composition\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Undergraduate student in biology-based discipline<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Undergraduate student in computer-based discipline<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Faculty mentor engaged in biology-based research<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Faculty mentor engaged in bioinformatics or computer-based research<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Graduate student mentor skilled in bioinformatics, genomics, or genetics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unique opportunities for hands-on research and computational training in R<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weekly academic programs and professional development training<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>$6,000 stipend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Travel costs reimbursed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Housing provided<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Research Opportunities:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-7_a65fec-5d .kt-block-spacer{height:10px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-7_a65fec-5d 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