Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Plenary Session Group Reflection


PLENARY SESSIONS
  1. My key learning points from each session...
  1. Plenary session by Prof Kerry Sieh
Today, we learned how layers of soil/sand can be used to date when tsunamis occurred in the past. We also learnt about late movement/tectonics and how to use corals to predict earthquakes and tsunamis. We learnt more about studying past earthquake patterns to predict future earthquakes and the lifestyle of a geologist.
  1. IT for Animation by Prof Seah Hock Soon
We found out that animation is used for telling a story. We also learnt about how animation ties in with mathematics and equations. We learnt how 3D animation is more effective, time-saving and cost-effective in comparison to 2D animation and how animation and VFX are used in movies and videos
  1. Innovative breakthroughs in Nano-Science and Nano-Technology by Prof Ma Jan
We learnt how nano-science can be used to improve things that are already invented (e.g. camouflage for soldiers, bulletproof coatings) and how that nano-science can give a wider range of colour for gems. We had a very deep insight on how nano-science can help to change the course of warfare and how nano-science can help to improve healthcare.

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