Monthly Archives: December 2014
Microfluidic Point-of-Care Diagnositcs
Podcast by Chris Ehrhardt and Josh Blake
Additive Manufacturing
By Christian Menza, Andy Hendry, and Bryan Sherrill
This week on Lafayette Lumberjacks, we talk about additive manufacturing, specifically 3D printing. We talk to Christian “Jebediah” Menza, the leading expert on the assembly of the 3D printer and how it can be improved. Next, we interview Andy “Sweet Cheeks” Hendry who will talk about the societal implications of additive manufacturing. This will be another addition to your favorite lumberjack podcast.
“3D Printing and You.” Cube 3D Printer. Web. 3 Dec. 2014. <http://cubify.com/en/Cube>.
Evaluation of 3D Printing and Its Potential Impact on Biotechnology and the Chemical Sciences Bethany C. Gross, Jayda L. Erkal, Sarah Y. Lockwood, Chengpeng Chen, and Dana M. Spence Analytical Chemistry 2014 86 (7), 3240-3253
Gibson, I., and D. W. Rosen. Additive Manufacturing Technologies Rapid Prototyping to Direct Digital Manufacturing. New York: Springer, 2010. Print.
“The Peachy Printer – The First $100 3D Printer & Scanner.” The Peachy Printer – The First $100 3D Printer & Scanner. Web. 29 Nov. 2014. <http://www.peachyprinter.com/>.
Micromechanical Surgery
By Rachel Tenney, Ingrid Rumbaugh and Addy Mehta
This podcast focuses on the applications of micromechanical surgery, how it is being used today, and how it could be used in the future. The possible implications of nanotechnology, especially in surgery, including advantages, disadvantages, and ethical concerns are a focal point in this discussion.
Nanotechnology Used in Cancer Therapy
A diagram depicting how gold nanoparticles interact with cancer cells.
Canadian Citizen Walter White goes to the doctor to learn that he has lung cancer. Fortunately, due to advances in nanotechnology, there are multiple treatments available to him which are presented by a team of oncologists. These doctors are Dr. Luz Pineda, Dr. Andrew Ortiz, Dr. Wisam Bellan, and Dr. Kevin Kong.
Image credit to the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. The image was accessed on a page discussing Dr. Renat Letfullin, a researcher in the field of cancer nanotherapy. (URL: http://www.rose-hulman.edu/academics/academic-departments/physics-optical-engineering/dr-renat-letfullin.aspx)