Summary Article on "SEABIN USING PLASTIC TO FIGHT PLASTICS" (Draft 1)

According to the article “Seabin Using Plastic to Fight Plastics” (2019), The Seabin Project highlights the consequences of microplastics (2-5mm) in the ecosystem. It also discusses the benefits of the Seabins as a holistic solution to the pollutants in the sea. The article mentions that many sea-creatures ingest microplastics as it resembles their food source with its size and appearance. Microplastics also gather organic waste at an accelerated rate compared to other inorganic particles which have acute detrimental effects on the marine environment. As a countermeasure, Seabins function by ingesting water within its vicinity and traps any detritus through its filtration system. By integrating sensors into the Seabin, it can double up as a monitoring device, allowing the Seabin Project to conduct comprehensive studies on its effectiveness and potential improvements. Because of the accessibility, simplicity and dynamic functions of the Seabin, it is a favorable method of marine pollution countermeasures used by governments all around the world.

Self Introduction Email

Subject: Self-introduction

Dear Professor Brad,

My name is Cheng Boon. I graduated from Singapore Polytechnic with a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering in 2016. After finish serving my national service in November 2018, I managed to secure a short work contract with Singapore Technologies Electronics (ST Electronics), handling and producing electro-optics for the military. Immediately after the contract ended, I embarked on my university journey with Singapore Institute of Technology in pursuit of a degree in mechanical engineering.

I decided to further my studies in engineering as I realized the difference I could make, with the knowledge and skills that I have acquired, to come up with innovative or improved products that can improve the quality of life of the consumers. Furthermore, the short stint with ST Electronics further affirmed my choice as I felt a great sense of achievement whenever I was able to value-add to solving critical engineering problems.

I believe that one of my strengths in communication is that I am a confident speaker in the sense that I am comfortable speaking to large crowds. During national service, I was constantly required to speak to a crowd of slightly over a hundred people every day, therefore building a level of confidence in public speaking. On the other hand, one of my weaknesses is finding difficulty in interacting with others on a professional level despite my short stint in the industry as I did not get much exposure speaking to higher-level superiors or clients.

My goal in this module is the be able to improve my clarity of speech on a professional level so that I will be ready for the industry upon graduation. Also, I would like to take this opportunity to brush up my grammar, to eventually aid me in my letter and report writing for the upcoming projects and beyond.

Thank you for your time and I look forward to learning from you in your expertise.

Best Regards,

Chan Cheng Boon