So today is the last day of the Nano Lab at UCLA! As I signed up for this program, I expected to be very out of place and that the concepts would be completely over my head. But in actuality, I felt really comfortable here. I really enjoyed the lectures where we learned about issues […]
Our first day of classes began with an introduction to microscopy. We discussed the various types of microscopes ranging from a scanning electron microscope (SEM) to transmitting electron microscopes (TES). As part of this opening, we toured the basement levels of the California NanoSystems Institute building. We divided into three groups so as we could […]
As part of today’s introduction, we discussed the importance of certain aspects of science and determining whether or not it is considered dangerous. One side of the argument is that modern science and technology have amplified our lives. Many aspects of science have become intergrated with our lives in order to create a better place […]
On Friday, most of day revolved around our midterm topic proposals. My group consists of myself, Matthew, Nicholas, Mason, and Charlotte. We wanted our project to be socially relevant as well as involving the necessary nanotechnology and practical application of science and art. After considering a large amount of topic ideas, we decided upon our […]
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Today as part of our rotating laboratory activities, we went to the UCLA Plasma Research Center. One of the relevant topics in the research center was the practical applications of plasmids in daily life. Little did I know, that plasmids are used in many aspects of my life although I hadn’t realized it. st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } […]
On Saturday, we traveled to the Getty Museum. I was particularly intrigued by a photographer on display named Jo Ann Callis. Her collection was called “The Twirling Woman” and it was contrived of her works from the start of her career up to her more recent work.
As part of our sci-fi film series, we watched the movie “The Butterfly Effect” this evening. This movie was unique in that its plot is centered around the character Evan Treborn’s ability to travel back in time. Evan, who suffered severe “blackouts” as a child under moments of high stress, finds his diaries depicting the […]