Guest Contributor
Nanotechnology receives praise in physics, the medical world, and all that lies between. I first heard about nanotechnology in a high school class and was drawn to the mystery of what this field of study entitled for humanity. I wanted to know more. So when I saw the opportunity to work in the Drndić group investigating the multidisciplinary use of silicon nitride nanotechnology, from biological system applications to water filtration, I was very excited. My specific project was focused on the fabrication process of silicon nitride for nano-porous devices.
This summer I learned a lot! There was emphasis on critical thinking and project management. When learning how to use the machinery, my mentors gave me and my fellow undergraduates academic freedom to improve the pre-existing methods. This allowed me to suggest new ways to scan a silicon nitride chip using Pythagoras’s theorem—one of my more popular suggestions.
This entry was written by Ngaatendwe Manyika. To read about her full experience, please visit PennCURF.