- Added a new file feature-request.md to the .github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE directory with a template for feature requests.

- Updated the `README.md` file with a new image banner.
- Updated the description of the Brain Image Library in the `README.md` file to provide more details about its purpose and functionality.
- Updated the list of stakeholders and potential visualizations in the `feature-request.md` file.
- Added a new checklist section in the `feature-request.md` file for ensuring all necessary details are provided for the proposed statistic.

Author: icaoberg

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature-request.md

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+---
+name: Feature request
+about: Describe this issue template's purpose here.
+title: New metric request
+labels: enhancement, help wanted
+assignees: ''
+
+---
+
+## Metric request
+
+**Proposed Statistic/Metric**: [Describe the new statistic you want to add to the dataset]
+
+**Justification**: [Explain why this new statistic would be valuable for the dataset and its users]
+
+## Implementation Details
+
+**Data Source**: The information needed to compute the statistic should come from this file `https://download.brainimagelibrary.org/inventory/daily/reports/today.json` or any file(s) listed in `today.json`.
+
+**Calculation Method**: [Outline the calculation or algorithm to derive the new statistic]
+
+**Expected Output**: [Describe the expected format or structure of the new statistic or an example output]
+
+## Additional Information
+
+**Stakeholders**: [List the stakeholders who would benefit from being aware of this statistic]
+
+**Viz**: [List the potential visualizations that could be used with this statistic. Check this [link](https://grafana.com/docs/grafana/latest/panels-visualizations/visualizations/) for additional information]
+
+**Impact**: [Discuss the potential impact of adding this statistic, such as its usefulness for analysis, research, or decision-making]
+
+**Contributor**: [Mention if you are interested in working on this feature yourself or if you are seeking collaboration from others]
+
+## Checklist
+
+- [ ] I have reviewed the existing documentation to ensure the proposed statistic aligns with the scope and purpose.
+- [ ] I have provided sufficient details about the proposed statistic, including its calculation method and expected output.
+- [ ] I have referenced relevant documentation or resources that support the addition of the new statistic.
+- [ ] I have considered the potential impact and benefits of adding this statistic to the dataset.
+- [ ] I am willing to collaborate and work on implementing this new statistic, or I am seeking collaboration from others.

.gitignore

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+# Byte-compiled / optimized / DLL files
+__pycache__/
+*.py[cod]
+*$py.class
+
+# C extensions
+*.so
+
+# Distribution / packaging
+dist/
+build/
+*.egg-info/
+*.egg
+
+# PyCharm files
+.idea/
+
+# Visual Studio Code files
+.vscode/
+
+# Virtual environment
+venv/
+env/
+
+# Compiled Python files
+*.pyc
+
+# macOS specific files
+.DS_Store
+
+# Jupyter Notebook checkpoints
+.ipynb_checkpoints/

AUTHORS

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+# Team Lead(s)
+Ivan Cao-Berg (icaoberg) - Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center
+
+## Undergraduate Students
+Eduardo J. Figueroa (EduardoJFigueroa) - University of Puerto Rico 
+
+## CS Scholars Data Science Group
+Joshua Franco (francojoshua) - Western High School
+Nicolas Watkins (nicolasw-cmu) - Edmond Santa Fe Highschool
+Carmen Ung (cmucung) - Rosemead High School 
+Marcuslyne Sieh (marcuslynes) - The Metropolitan Regional Career and Technical Center
+Manav Mahida (ManavMahida) - North Penn High School
+Temidayo Ogundare (Togundar) - Science Park High School
+Neptune Barton (jellyfishking-github)- Eldorado High School
+
+
+## SAMS Data Science Group
+Tiffany Wang (Tffny3) - Cupertino High School 
+Eileen Lin (eileen-png) - Eleanor Roosevelt High School, eSTEM Academy
+Louis Lin (Bobvius) - Jack Britt High
+Eunice Son (Eunice-Son) - Pine-Richland High School
+Kaitlyn Kexin Chen (kexin-chen4) - Dreyfoos School of the Arts
+Angelina I. Ayoubi (angelinaayoubi) - Somers High School
+Eros Sunshine G (Sunshine-Alpha) - GCISD Collegiate Academy @ Tarrant County College 
+Kimberly Vallejo (kvallejo6) - San Fernando High School
+Mercades Camacho (mercadec) - Kensington High School
+Sam Benning (sambenni) - Shady Side Academy Senior School