September:
October:
November:
December:
January:
February:
March:
April:
- Initial research
- Why it's needed and purpose
October:
- Data collection
- Visiting nephrology center to learn about set-up and dialysis
- How Raman a spectrometer works
- Break down of current Raman spectrometer to see what are functional components of it and how it pertains to our project
November:
- Reach out to companies that build Raman spectometers
- Better understand machines and what is needed in our device
December:
- Continue to talk to experts and work to better understand Raman spectroscopy
- End of semester report
January:
- Cataloging and order parts necessary for our device
- AutoCAD drawings for 3D printing
- Secondary research
February:
- Building of prototype
March:
- Building and streamlining of prototype
April:
- Building and streamlining of prototype