Goals
Present poster
Accomplished
Present poster
Goals
Finalize poster
Accomplished
Finalized poster
Goals
Work on poster
Analyze ICPMS data
Accomplished
Worked on poster
Received ICPMS data
Goals
Create and practice presentation for SMEL lab
Accomplished
Met with Ved
Worked on and finished presentation
Presented to SMEL lab
SMEL lab meeting
Goals
Create poster
Revise Ved checked poster sections
Work on SMEL presentation
Accomplished
Revised first three sections of the poster
Created and formatted the poster
Goals
First three poster presentations
Give second sample set to Hongpeng for ICP
Accomplished
Gave Hongpeng second sample set
Meeting with Ved
SMEL lab meeting
Goals
More trials
Revise experiment
Accomplished
SMEL Lab meeting
Revised experiment methodology, met with Hongpeng to pick up syringes, needles and filters for taking new samples
Ran 2 trials, one with carbon black and the other with ketchen black
Meeting with Ved
Goals
Meeting with Ved
Received ICP analysis, first two trials were a bust
Accomplished
Meeting with Ved
SMEL lab meeting
Poster workshop
Goals
Find and read papers for SED presentation
Get samples back
Accomplished
SMEL Lab meeting
Got ICPMS data back on Sunday
Goals
Send in samples for ICPMS
Accomplished
Delivered samples to lab, waiting for analysis
Goals
Rerun the experiment and schedule ICPMS analysis.
Accomplished
Ran experiment twice, used a Britta to filter solution in one, reused cloth to filter solution in the second one.
Goals
Run first experiment, get any kinks solved
Accomplished
Ran two preliminary experiments, still need to fix pouches.
Goals
Pick up materials and see the lab
Accomplished
Met with Duc and Hongpeng in the lab, brief tour
Got materials necessary for the experiment
Goals
100% finalize materials
Get materials
Accomplished
SMEL Lab meeting
Meeting with Dr. Chen and Hongpeng to discuss materials and set up pick up time for the materials.
Goals
Create a rudimentary procedure for the experiment
Meet with Hongpeng to discuss procedure
Accomplished
Created basic procedure for the experiment. Modified materials list to reflect new procedure.
SMEL Lab meeting
Goals
Get final approval for materials and begin experiment
Accomplished
Clarified procedure and materials list based on a past paper. Will no longer need to create a system that pumps and maintains temperature. Much simpler experiment.
Goals
Finalize materials list
Figure out how to heat solutions
Accomplished
Call with Duc to dictate number of trials and recalculate amount of materials needed.
Decided to go with arduino controlled immersion water heaters, working on how to build the set up.
SMEL lab meeting
Goals
Finalize materials list and start ordering things
Determine if we will be able to work in lab
Accomplished
In person meeting with Duc to find materials and get a quote on expenses, also decided to do experiment in garage.
SMEL lab meeting
Materials list approved but must change the scale
Goals
Final check to the research proposal
Accomplished
Grammar checked the proposal
Meeting with Hongpeng to discuss possibility of lab time, possibly other solutions if we cannot get lab time
Time Management Workshop
Goals
Get back on track/ reconnect with Duc
Accomplished
Met with Duc to plan for the quarter
Goals
Finish research proposal and presentation
Accomplishments
Multiple meetings with Duc to finish proposal and presentation
Met with Dr. Chen and Hongpeng to discuss proposal and research direction
Goals
Work on presentation and final proposal
Meet with Dr. Chen to finalize project idea
Accomplishments
Two meetings with Duc to work on the project proposal and the final presentation
Goals
Read papers regarding MOFs, cathode acid leeching and column ion separation
Work on the new proposal, get at least half of it done
I.e. 1 part and half the second one preferably more
Accomplishments
Met with Duc to discuss project and inform Dr. Chen and Hongpeng of our decided research project
Goals
Begin focusing on research plan/ what will we do?
Read more papers regarding LMO and LMNO batteries
Friday, November 27 (5 h)
SMEL Lab meeting
Tungsten Oxide and Low Temp Li Batteries
Use of the glovebox
AICHE Seminar
Using viruses to make plants producers
Semi organic robots
Thursday, November 26 (1 h)
Meeting with Duc to decide on research project
Spinel matrix to filter Li from the ocean
Sunday, November 15 (1 h)
Meeting with Duc to discuss plans for the week
Goals
Discuss research with Dr. Chen
Narrow down research topics
Read more papers
Friday, November 13 (1 h)
Meeting with Hongpeng and Duc to discuss 2 possible research projects and talk about research papers sent by Hongpeng
Tuesday, November 10 (1 h)
Meeting with Dr. Chen, Hongpeng and Duc to discuss research project
Sunday, November 8 (2 h)
Meeting with Duc to discuss project proposal
Goals
Read at least 3 papers
More research ideas/ continue to stay broad before narrowing down
Friday, November 6 (2 h)
Meeting with Duc to discuss possible research
Monday, November 2 (1 h)
Meeting with Duc to discuss plans and goals for the week
Goals
Meeting with Duc, SMEL and Hongpeng
Narrow down potential research topics
Thursday, October 29 (1 h)
Meeting with Hongpeng to discuss possible research topics
Monday, October 26 (1.5 h)
Meeting with Duc to discuss plan for the week
Goals
Meeting with Duc, Hongpeng and Lab
Read more
Discuss possible research projects
Friday, October 23 (3 h)
SMEL Lab meeting
Meeting with Duc, Hongpeng and guest to discuss Spiky Ni particle paper.
Monday, October 19 (3.5 h)
Meeting with Duc to discuss goals and practice Eng 20 presentation
Created presentation on Spiky Ni particles
Goals
Meet with Duc
Schedule mentor meeting
Gain a better understanding of electrochemistry
Practice reading research papers with William's method
Sunday, October 18 (1.5 h)
Week 2 Hw
Nanospiky Ni particles in thermally sensitive matrices for battery safety.
Friday, October 16 (1.5 h)
SMEL Lab Meeting
Presentation on low temp. Li batteries and solid electrolytes
Monday, October 12 (1h)
Meeting with Duc
Discussed goals, Eng 20 assignments and he recommended a textbook and research paper with good info on the field of electrochemistry.
Goals
Meet with mentor
Understand terminology and processes found in readings 1 and 2
Set up research log
First thoughts on GEAR
Saturday, October 10 (1 h)
Set up research log
GEAR initial thoughts
I am most excited to work in a lab, particularly in research. The thought of having the tools and knowledge needed to do something no one has done before in a professional setting is incredible. Beyond the actual research we do, simply learning the techniques needed to use complicated systems and machinery is something few can do.
The most nerve-racking part of GEAR is the strong sense of responsibility I feel to make the best of it. I was confident that I was up to the challenge and still am, however, after the first readings it became clear that I had a small idea of what I was doing. Getting to a level of proficiency of the material where I can read papers such as the first ones and understand what is happening is my primary goal as of now. However, the road to get there feels long and winding.
Log Reflection
I felt all log examples were well made and communicated their purpose clearly. I liked the website log a lot for its organization, however, I feel that the entries were too long as they focused more on reflection than what was done. The other two logs were made in Google Docs and while the setup felt kind of weird, I still thought that the logs were better made/ more representative of what a research log should be. The logs kept a clear history of what the researcher did. While this might not be as helpful to the researcher it would certainly be helpful to those working with them since it would allow them to know what the researcher has done, is doing and will do. What would be helpful to the researcher is that by documenting their goals and accomplishments, they can have a more accurate picture of what they can reasonably accomplish by looking at which goals they failed or accomplished.
Friday, October 9 (3 h)
Attended ENG 20 student and mentor meet up
Met with mentor afterwards where he introduced the lab and explained confusing aspects of the readings.
Sunday, October 4 (2 h)
Read both readings
Developed a list of terminology used in the readings and some further questions