Exploring the XRD system at IFUAP

Post author:Jesus Capistran
Post published:January 8, 2020

A scientist is continuously seeking the truth of nature. There is a jungle of fields to explore from material science to the universe, a scientist could be doing experiments at the laboratory, or maybe they just need a comfortable place to think and create new theories which will explain new phenomena. Training day: XRD System and software High Score Plus, BUAP Today I was able to explore the XRD system at IFUAP (shown in the above picture). The purpose of this visit was to analyze a previous measured XRD pattern. Gratefully the responsible researcher allows me to manipulate the software…

Challenge: Share your ride!

Post author:Jesus Capistran
Post published:January 5, 2020

Downtown Puebla street - Callejon del Sapo A month ago, I was traveling by bus from Morelos to Puebla city during the night. When I ask for my stop around 21-22 hours, more people get down too. It was a scary scene due there were just two local taxi units and no more transportation. Therefore, there was no other choice than ask for an Uber ride. I observe the situation. Almost everybody was using their cellphone to call their friends or families. Two cars get immediately and lift three persons. Then a young boy and I kept there a little…

Winter vacation of a Mexican young scientist

Post author:Jesus Capistran
Post published:January 1, 2020

Winter vacation on the public school system means three full weeks doing something else; personal stuff maybe, I am not sure about working but resting is a must. As a postdoctoral fellow, I am not able to get into the university facilities to do some office or experimental work in the laboratory. That means that all the experimental work is on a pause. Well, this situation brings me to the next question. Is it healthy to continue working during vacations ? I mean, doing some reading or drafting a manuscript for a scientific publication. For Ph.D. holders who are working…