Nathaniel's Reflections...

Pre-camp reflections 

Read the introduction, objectives and theoretical background to the project and then answer the following questions: 

What interests you about this project?
For the fastest ball challenge I will be looking forward to the physics that are going to be involved in it. Also I am curious on what equipment that is going to be used and how to use it in this experiment to ensure the most accurate result possible.
For the caffeine extraction experiment I am interested on the different ways that caffeine can help or harm us and how is it possible to extract caffein out of beverages

What do you want to learn by doing this project?
I want to learn on how to use the equipment that is going to be use in the fastest ball challenge to ensure the most accurate result possible. Also I will want to learn on the different ways that caffeine can help or harm us and how is it possible to extract caffein out of beverages.

What questions do you have about this project? 
What equipment that is going to be used and how to use it in this experiment to ensure the most accurate result possible and how is it possible to extract caffein out of beverages?


What do you personally want to have achieved by the end of this project?

To use this knowledge that I will get from this camp to help me in experimental skills.

Reflections on Plenary Sessions For each plenary session, consolidate your learning by answering the following questions: 

What are your key learning points? 

My key learning points  from each session

Plenary session by Prof Kerry Sieh

In this plenary session we learnt more on earthquakes, especially in the region of Sumatra. One of the first things I lean in this plenary session is that earthquakes happen in cycles especially mega thrust earthquakes the most deadly types of all earthquakes. Why do mega earthquakes happen in cycles? Basically what we learn is that one plate subduct under another plate but the plate that is sub-ducting gets jam. When this is jam plates that lie above of the plate will slowly start to sink. Once too much pressure is built up the plate will release all its potential energy through a mega thrust earthquake. By studying the corals and soil sediments we can predict when a mega thrust earthquake is going to happen,

Plenary session by Prof Seah Hock Soon

In this plenary session I learn how to appreciate the art of animation. Animation is a labour intensive job. I requires lots of effort and passion. Animation is basically make out of pictures and 25 pictures equals to a second. Animation also uses math: calculus and geometry. 

Plenary session by Prof 

Nano science is something that is very real today.. Nano science help us in more ways then you think ranging from making cooking pots to making stealth bombers. Nano science   not only help use to make things but it also helps us in medical science!  

To use this knowledge that I will get from this camp to help me in experimental skills.

What new questions do you have about the topic? 

Reflections on Applied Project Challenge: 

Your Accomplishments Discuss how the project has deepened your understanding and broadened your awareness of the selected discipline. What do you now understand about this discipline that you were unaware of at the beginning? 

Describe how what you have learned from doing this project can be connected to what you are learning at school. Describe how you can apply what you have learned from doing this project. At the end of the project, what new questions do you now have?