WBC排13, 掉很多
太空系統課, 好玩, 真的學到東西
3/14聽演講沒回台中
3/20 線上UCTS, 收到E-mail通知, 很多事要做J-1....
3/21由JAS剪修一下髮根
3/23申請在學證明, 也要e-mail問一下暑假的規劃
3/23 AEPA 繳費/
1自我介紹準備與研究計劃Pitch
2角色扮演
3解決問題與實驗室溝通
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有份GEMINI稿件，針對**材料科學（Materials Science）**的專業性，同時保持 AEPA 要求的**溝通清晰度**。 你可以根據你的實際研究方向（例如：半導體、高分子、或是能源材料）微調括號中的內容。
📘 AEPA 材料科學版：面試精華稿 ###
第一部分：自我介紹與研究計畫 (The Pitch)
**目標：** 展現專業度與明確的赴美動機。 > **
"Hello, I am a researcher from Taiwan specializing in Materials Science. My work mainly focuses on [e.g., the synthesis of nanomaterials / semiconductor thin films].
At UChicago, I will join Professor [Name]'s group to investigate [specific property, e.g., thermal stability].
Since UChicago has world-class facilities like the Pritzker Nanofabrication Facility, I hope to use their advanced [e.g., TEM or XRD] to characterize my samples.
This fellowship is a great opportunity for me to bring advanced techniques back to my institution in Taiwan."
第二部分：角色扮演（向非專業人士解釋概念）
**情境：** 你需要向一個剛進實驗室的大學部學生解釋
**"Crystal Lattice" (晶格)** 或 **"Doping" (摻雜)**。 > **
"That’s a great question! Think of a crystal lattice like a perfectly organized team of soldiers standing in rows. Each soldier is an atom.
Now, 'Doping' is like replacing one soldier with a different person who has a different skill. Even though it's just one person, it can change how the whole team moves.
In materials science, adding just a tiny bit of another element can significantly change how the material conducts electricity.
Does that analogy help you visualize it?"**
第三部分：解決問題與實驗室溝通 (Problem Solving)
**情境：** 實驗室儀器故障，你需要通知管理員。 > **
"Hi, this is [Your Name], the visiting fellow. I’m calling because I encountered an issue with the [e.g., Sputtering System] in Lab 302.
The vacuum pressure won't drop to the target level, and I suspect there might be a leak in the chamber seal. Since my samples are time-sensitive, could you please help me check the system or suggest a backup machine?
I’ll be waiting in the lab for your instructions.
Thank you!"
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AEPA 應試小撇步 (Pro-Tips)
1. **關鍵動詞：** 多使用 **Characterize** (鑑定特性)、**Analyze** (分析)、**Fabricate** (製作)、**Optimize** (優化)。
這些字眼會讓你的材料科學背景聽起來非常專業。
2. **眼神接觸：** 視訊面試時，請直視**攝影機**而非螢幕上的考官頭像，這會讓對方覺得你在與他進行真正的對話。
3. **萬用金句：** 如果沒聽清楚問題，請禮貌地說：**"Could you please rephrase the question?
I want to make sure I understand you correctly."**（這比單說 "Pardon?" 顯得更有溝通誠意）。
--- ### 📅 後續進度追蹤 一旦你完成 AEPA 面試，校方通常會在 **3-5 個工作天**內將結果送至 OIA。
接著你就會收到 **DS-2019** 的電子檔或寄送通知了！
