Beyond The Surface: Exploring Materials Through TEM
General description
Are you ready to dive in the microscopic world while having the best time of your life during this summer ? This course will teach you all you need to know about the characterization of materials while giving you the one-of-a-kind experience of the BEST city in Belgium: Louvain-la-Neuve, a true heaven for the students in Belgium away from bustling cities.
You will be able to meet amazing people, go on a trip outside of the city, test the BEST fries in the world while having a taste of the best parties in Europe ! We are looking forward to meeting you and sharing quality memories of this summer. <3
Academic information
- Fields of activity:
- Materials Engineering
- Content and topics:
- Introduction to transmission electron microscopy (TEM) - TEM demo - Deformation mechanisms in thin films - Healing mechanisms in advanced aluminium alloys - Deformation mechanisms in minerals
- Learning goals and objectives:
- Gain a solid understanding of the principles and applications of conventional and advanced Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) for characterizing material properties at the nanoscale. Through theoretical sessions and hands-on demonstrations, develop the ability to analyze deformation and healing mechanisms in advanced materials, including thin films, aluminum alloys, and minerals.
- Examination type:
- The course is graded by an individual project followed by an oral presentation of the project.
- ECTS credits issued:
- 0.0
Information for applicants
- Selection criteria:
- Selection is based on a motivational letter and answering 3 questions. We are looking for students who want to meet new people, explore a new culture and the folklore of Louvain-la-Neuve ! Most of all, we seek students who are ready to discover the amazing country that is Belgium and its delicacies (BELGIAN fries, chocolates, beers, and even more!) Show us that you're interested in the topic, that you are ready to have FUN, and to have a great time! Make your motivational letter crazy and creative, make it hard for us to choose participants!
Practical arrangements
All of the following are covered by the event fee:
- Lodging:
- We will stay in comfortable campus student housing: each participant has their own room with a bed, a desk, a bin, a shelf, a sink, a mirror, and electrical outlets. Kitchen and shower spaces are shared by all participants, and offer privacy. It's possible to do laundry on campus at self-service laundries. We will be close to a lake with outside workout installations, a running track and plenty of open spaces!
- Meals:
- We provide breakfast and two meals a day (lunch & dinner), with at least one of those two being warm each day!
- Transportation:
- Transportation during the event will be provided at no extra costs. The campus is pedestrian, but we also might ride trains, buses, cars, or even bikes during the weekend trip!