This first day of visiting labs was filled with excitement. I was intrigued to look at the different equipment that is available at the nano level. When I began this course, I had no idea what a large array of technology was available for these procedures. Science and technology has always been my passion and my career interest. After I complete my first four years of college, I plan to become a physician. Learning about possible futures of medicine was so riveting that I know this course will continue to be fantastic. The rotating lab visits were very interesting to me because it is easier for me to retain information that way. Learning about the one microscope (con-focal microscope) that uses different lasers to image cells at a lower picometer level was extraordinary. I remembered the professor saying that it was the only one in the United States. When I apply to colleges, in the early months of Senior, I will remember that detail when deciding which college I will apply early decision for.
In another lab, I couldn’t help but be perplexed by the electron microscope. Ever since I was a little kid, I have always wanted to see one in person. My goal came true today. Serge made the specifics of the electron microscope interesting and comical. I will always think of his Russian accent, and the way he used imagination, and fascination to enjoy what he does. His passion for what he accomplishes in day to day basis, made me more interested in electron microscope, and I enjoyed reading even more information about them, when I returned to my dorm. Overall, today left me in awe with all the ways science is improving and aiding the world around us.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electron_microscope
http://www.unl.edu/CMRAcfem/em.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Confocal_laser_scanning_microscopy
http://www.physics.emory.edu/~weeks/confocal/
http://www.anes.ucla.edu/~estefani/
