CHIANG, YONG SHI

Overall Experience:
What motivated you to enrol in SCI3990 Science in Action?
To have the experience of research and knowing if I want to further my studies in research.

Can you describe your overall experience with the unit?The overall experience with this unit is eye-opening. My supervisor and seniors in the lab have provided lots of guidance and support in laboratory skills, thesis writing and oral presentation makes me learn a lot in the laboratory, writing and presentation skills. As I’m taking this unit in my summer semester, I can focus and spend more time on the lab work where I have obtained lots of hands-on experiences compared to practical classes. The overall experience of this unit is like a short research life where I have been going through successes, failures and optimising in the experiments followed by a thesis writing and presentation which is much different from the other units.

Practical Applications:Have you been able to apply the knowledge and skills gained from SCI3990 in other academic or real-world settings?
Yes, time management, task planning and communication are skills I obtained from SCI3990 that can be applied in real-world settings. In addition, the knowledge that I have learned from SCI3990 can be applied in my future undergraduate studies as well.

How has the unit prepared you for future research endeavours or career opportunities?This unit prepared me to have the experience of research to determine if it is something that I want to pursue in my future studies. This unit also provides hands-on opportunities that are rarely obtained from the practical class for my future studies or career.

Recommendations:
Would you recommend SCI3990 to other students, and if so, why?
Yes, it is a good opportunity to determine if research is a career path for you, and it provides an opportunity to learn lots of new lab skills, knowledge and soft skills.

What advice would you give to students considering enrolling in this unit?Time management, task planning and patience are important for this unit to make sure the progress is on track and overcome the failures in the experiments.