Hi there,
I'm newly interested in contributing to this project, and I noticed that the python API doesn't follow python naming convention. I figured (and Dr. Cote suggested) that it would be a good first issue for me to change that API so that it does follow convention. Please let me know if that breaks anything. Otherwise, just let me know, and I'll make a PR.

By the way, is there any specified format/information required for pull requests?

Thanks!