added .github dir which includes the issue and PR templates

Author: kyleoconnell-NIH

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md

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+
+---
+name: Bug report
+about: Create a report to help us improve
+title: ''
+labels: bug
+assignees: kyleoconnell-NIH, rosscampbellNIH
+
+---
+
+**Describe the bug**
+A clear and concise description of what the bug is.
+
+**To Reproduce**
+Steps to reproduce the behavior:
+1. Go to '...'
+2. Click on '....'
+3. Scroll down to '....'
+4. See error
+5. 
+**Expected behavior**
+A clear and concise description of what you expected to happen.
+
+**Screenshots**
+If applicable, add screenshots to help explain your problem.
+
+**Cloud Environment (please complete the following information):**
+ - Cloud Provider: [e.g. Google Cloud, AWS, Azure]
+ - Machine Type: [e.g. n2-standard-8]
+ - Operating system: [e.g. Debian 10]
+
+**Additional context**
+Add any other context about the problem here.

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md

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+---
+name: Feature request
+about: Suggest an idea for this project
+title: ''
+labels: enhancement
+assignees: kyleoconnell-NIH, rosscampbellNIH
+
+---
+
+**Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.**
+A clear and concise description of what the problem is. Ex. I'm always frustrated when [...]
+
+**Describe the solution you'd like**
+A clear and concise description of what you want to happen.
+
+**Describe alternatives you've considered**
+A clear and concise description of any alternative solutions or features you've considered.
+
+**Additional context**
+Add any other context or screenshots about the feature request here.

.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md

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+## Pull Request Template
+
+### Description
+<!-- Provide a description of your changes here. If this PR is related to an issue, list the issue number/name here -->
+*Provide a description of your changes here. If this PR is related to an issue, list the issue number/name here*
+
+### Assignee
+<!-- Mention the GitHub username of the user you want to assign this PR to -->
+*Assignees: @kyleoconnell-NIH and/or @rosscampbellNIH*
+
+## PR checklist
+*Please ensure the following:*
+- [ ] This comment contains a description of changes (with reason).
+- [ ] All changes were tested.
+- [ ] If you've fixed a bug mention the issue number/name.
+- [ ] Apply approriate tags (e.g. documentation, bug)