techniques that we learn about in class. We were then given a tour of the labs, and learnt about some of the research that they do at the university, including applications of carbon nanodots to identify trace levels of toxic metals in water. We also saw a demonstration on the unique
properties of liquid nitrogen, with a sponge submerged in the solutions coming out brittle, snaping in two with
little pressure. We all found this very exciting. Perhaps my favourite part of the day was getting to use a scanning electron microscope to view graphene, titanium aluminium carbide, and my hair! All specimens were first gold plated, then were placed into the microscope that was electronically controlled to produce 3D, high magnification images. I was allowed to manipulate the images on the computer, and saw the components and structural layers of my hair. I thought this was extremely interesting and fun. I particularly enjoyed getting to see the tertiary structures that we learn about in Biology in real life. To finish off the day, we got to look inside their library, which was large and filled with many types of books and media. Dr Kellici also told us LSBU was the first university in the UK to allow a woman to study engineering, and she ended up graduating first in her class. We all found this very inspiring. We then headed to a room that acted as a vacuum, meaning no waves could get in or out. We all took turns in the room and saw that once we were inside, we could not hear anything from the outside or get any phone reception . We were told that if you stayed there for 45 minutes, you could hear your own blood being pumped around your body, which we thought was very cool. Anvi O’S, 13JMN
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