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# Experiences in the nf-core mentoring program
<small>Alyssa Briggs / <img src="https://openmoji.org/data/color/svg/E040.svg" width=20> @alyssa_ab297 / <img src="https://openmoji.org/data/color/svg/E045.svg" width=20> @alyssa_ab
The University of Texas at Dallas (UTD)
Mariana D. Guilardi / <img src="https://openmoji.org/data/color/svg/E040.svg" width=20> @mariguilardi / <img src="https://openmoji.org/data/color/svg/E045.svg" width=20> @mariguilardi
Federal University of Sao Paulo (UNIFESP)
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# Overview
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- Our assumptions before starting the program </p>
- Aims </p>
- Why did we apply? </p>
- Benefits of the program </p>
- Advice for those interested </p>
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The program is growing globally and reaching underrepresented communities :world_map:
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# Assumptions before the program
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- **Mentor/mentee pairing would be based on experience level**
- :heavy_check_mark: Fitting pairs based on experience level and research interest
- **That there would be strict guidelines/expectations**
- :x: The program is very flexible
- **You can learn Nextflow with no prior experience in the scope of the program**
- :confetti_ball: Yes, you can!
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# Aims
### Mentee's
- Learn the fundamentals of Nextflow
- Build and run pipelines
- Help in pipelines development
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# Aims
### Mentor's
- Contribute to the global nf-core community by passing on vital skills
- Gain experience and confidence by teaching the basics of Nextflow
- Learn from my mentee and fellow mentors!
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# Experience from the program
### Mentee's View
- How to run, test and write modules and pipelines :desktop_computer:
- How to contribute to nf-core community :gift:
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# Experience from the program
### Mentor's View
- Learn from your mentee's strengths :muscle:
- Able to bounce ideas off of each other - quick problem solving! :brain:
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# Examples of Round 2 Projects
<small>Contribute to an existing pipeline: add new modules, enhancements, organization.
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In `viralintegration.nf`
[**nf-core/viralintegration**](https://github.com/nf-core/viralintegration/)</small>
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# Examples of Round 2 Projects
<small>Contribute to an existing pipeline: add new modules, enhancements, organization
<img valign="l" src="https://hackmd.io/_uploads/SJXLb98Vn.png" width="800" height="475"/>
In `host.nf`
[**nf-core/viralintegration**](https://github.com/nf-core/viralintegration/)</small>
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# Examples of Round 2 Projects
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Create a pipeline or incorporate an existing one into Nextflow.
In `nfml.nf` of [**SMLMS/nfml**](https://github.com/SMLMS/nfml) by **Luria Leslie Founou** (Mentee), **Sebastian Malkusch**, **Kolja Becker**, and **Alex Peltzer** (Mentors)
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```groovy
def multiqc_report = []
workflow NFML {
ch_versions = Channel.empty()
// MODULE: Run MLTRAIN
MLTRAIN (
ch_input,
ch_data,
ch_samples_train,
ch_features_train,
ch_ml_custom_scripts
)
ch_versions.mix(MLTRAIN.out.versions)
```
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# Benefits of the program
- Learn on your own pace :footprints:
- Builds your confidence :smile_cat:
- Hands on :keyboard:
- Help always available 🙋 
- See the Nextflow's full potential :exploding_head:
- Networking :mailbox_with_no_mail:
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# Advice for future mentees
### Mentees
- Basic knowledge: Bash and Git :computer:
- If you have a pipeline to work on, go forward! 🚀
- If you are interested on running pipelines, try to use your own data/data that you're interested on 🧬
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# Advice for future mentors
### Mentors
- Don't be afraid to start small - apply your research interests to create modules/scripts or run existing pipelines 🔬
- Set stepwise goals :footprints:
- Ask for help whenever you're unsure, there's a whole community ready to help :family:
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# Recap
**Takeaways**
- This program has a place for everyone, whether you're a pro or starting from zero. :checkered_flag:
- Your experience is valuable, no matter how small it may seem compared to others :muscle:
- You are the measure of your own success and every acheivement will be celebrated :confetti_ball:
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# 🥳 Round 3 Mentorship applications are open!
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- Apply as a mentor or mentee by May 15th
- [https://nf-core.re/mentorships](https://nf-co.re/mentorships)
- [Experiences Round 2](https://www.nextflow.io/blog/2023/czi-mentorship-round-2.html)
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