Day 10 - The Final Day

Today was our very last day in the MSE Research Shadowing Program, and the last day we would be attached to our awesome mentor, Jing Feng! Today, we repeated the same experiment, as more GO chips had to be prepared for future experiments. We learned that this GO is the most important component in the making of the biosensor. The process was of similarity to the two days before, where purging had to be done before starting the experiment.

Cleaning the apparatus~

Preparation~

Sliding the GO Chips~

All set and ready~

After starting the process, we proceeded to have our last lunch with our mentor~ It was kind of him to have treated us desserts!

Yumyum~

After that, we made our way back to MSE to collect our Certificates of Participation~
The day ended with us heading back to the Clean room to finish up the CVD experiment, and also visiting another Clean Room, where white light is not used so as to avoid the different spectrum of lights. Below are some photos!

Gas Cylinder Room~

Argon Gas~

FLAMMABLE and EXPLOSIVE!

Gas Leak Detection System~

(Should there be any gas leak, the system will sound an alarm)

Dangerous Acid! HF!

(It will burn immediately when in contact with skin, but the effect will show the next day)

Lab Tech Karis~

John Ho & Jing Feng~

The two weeks at the attachment program widened our perspective, knowledge and understanding of research. We also learned the meaning of conducting a research, which can even last a few years. The hardwork that a researcher must put in, the patience that the researcher must possess, and the will to never give up. These are what helps a researcher achieve his goals, to bring science and technology to the next level, to make Singapore a better place.

Through the two weeks here, our group has met countless people, and even made friends with them. Although they might not remember us, but we would still like to thank them for hospitality and help that they have given us. .

Prof. Alfred Tok, Prof. Subbu, Prof. Tan Lay Poh, Ng Li Zhen (For organising this program)
Dr Derrick Fam (GoodFriend@Symposium)
Dr Zviad (XRD@FACTS)
Irene Heng (FACTS)
Yan Bing (Certificate)
John Ho (SEM)
Teddy (Post Grad)
Chen Hu (Post Grad)
Ee Ling (Post Grad)
Sun Cheng (CVD in-charge)
Dr Wen Bing
Dr Derrick Ang
Tan Yong Kwang (Asst. Lab Manager)
Karis (Lab Tech@RTP)
Boon Seng (Espace)
Joanne Chee (Espace)
Dr Su (Fellow Mentor)
Mr Jeffrey Toh (AJC Teacher)
Ms Valerie Tan (PJC Teacher)

AND LAST BUT DEFINITELY NOT THE LEAST!
OUR COOLEST AND FUNNIEST MENTOR...
HUANG JING FENG!!!

Without any of you, the journey we had would not have been this exciting and fulfilling. We thank you all with utmost gratitude, for giving us this chance to experience research first-hand.
Thank you!

-ChunHwee & LeonLim
-graphene4life