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-# Pull Request Template
-
-## Description
+**Description**
 
 Please include a summary of the change and which issue is fixed. If this does not fix an issue, then first create a new issue. Please also include relevant motivation and context.
 
 Fixes # (issue)
 
-## How Has This Been Tested?
+**How Has This Been Tested?**
 
 Please describe the tests that you ran to verify your changes. Provide instructions so we can reproduce. Include an example pdf if you have one. 
 
-## Checklist:
+**Checklist**
 
 - [ ] I have optimized the code at least one time after creating the initial version
 - [ ] I have added docstrings to newly created methods and classes