Project Summary: In this project we will be creating a podcast of an important topic related to nanotechnology. Our group has decided to focus on methods for microfluidic and MEMs development. In our podcast we will discuss the origins of MEMs, fabrication (top down photolithography), why we use MEMs today and the future of the industry. In order to explain all of this information in a creative, yet concise, format we decided to have one host of the podcast who will interview “experts” about the various subtopics related to MEMs. We also are including several graphics in order to help the listener have a better understanding of the topic.
Abraham Satten, Cody Renfrew, Casey Gibbons, Zainab Hussein
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I really enjoyed your podcast. You made good use of humor, it kept the podcast interesting but still provided solid content. My one suggestion is that you should make sure the visuals that accompany the podcast are very informative. It would make sure that the audience walks away with the information you believe to be most important. Excellent job
Good podcast overall. I gained a broad understanding of what microelectromechanical systems are, what some of their uses are, and how they will play a role in the future. You could have gone into a little more detail in the manufacturing of them however. For example, describe the physical and chemical processes used to produce the chips in MEMs.
MCLOVIN. I like the material in the podcast and a lot of it is actually related to what i spoke a little bit about in my podcast but i was unaware of all of the uses of MEMS. I thought the podcast was really creative, helped apply the material so that we can imagine it in use, and not overwhelming the listener with loads of complicated information. Maybe could have used some music to make it easier to listen along to. But overall, good job!
I liked the podcast, entertaining introduction. Your group made MEM’s easy to understand while still having a technical aspect.
I really enjoyed the enthusiasm, humor, and natural-sounding interview format. I can tell that you put a lot of effort into your script and recording. Great creativity and presentation of information.
This podcast was a lot of fun to listen to. Besides the Final Countdown in the background, the speakers were very engaged in the topic and made the overall podcast better because of their interest in the topic. It made me want to listen more. MEMs, as I have understood it to be, is a tiny mechanical device on semiconductor chips. They clearly explained thtat the major drawback to MEMs is the time it takes for the process. However, some of the key benefits mentioned in the podcast include their capability despite their incredibly small size, how they are lightweight, and their low cost. The group also did a good job at explaining the implications of MEMs or how they are used. It was also really cool that they talked about where the future of microelectromechanical systems is and what can happen in the end. Great job ending with Closing Time by Semisonic too!
Overall this was an amazing podcast. You guys were able to keep it fun and enthusiastic while also effectively explaining your topic in easy to understand terms. Also it was cool to hear that the topic you studied is used daily but is still a growing field. Good job guys!
It was a very interesting podcast. You guys managed to assemble an attention-grabbing podcast. The humor was kept in a very professional tone making it funny and serious as well. Micro Electro Mechanical systems are very relevant topic for the time we live in, and you guys were able to get that point across.
very good podcast
I thought your podcast was well thought out and engaging. You really seemed to be able to gather your thoughts and were able to present them in a way that made sense to the viewer. You guys made it clear the MEMS are the way of the future and expressed their importance as society progresses. You guys also showed the draw back, time, and how it was a hurdle that needed to be jumped with the technology. Overall it was a very good presentation, good job.
This was a very clever podcast and I enjoyed it a lot. It was humorous, descriptive, and the information was easy to understand. I found the explanation of the development of MEMs to be very thorough. In particular, I found the way we use MEMs today to be very interesting and I believe that MEMs will impact the future of their industry because they are gaining a big role. In addition, McLovin did an awesome job interviewing the “experts.” Overall, good job. The podcast was fun and the speakers were enthusiastic and made the information easy to understand.