Quest for Assistance: Is Proud Stubbornness an Impediment?

In the realm of engineering research, pride often takes a backseat when faced with complex challenges. This is a lesson learnt by our Engineering Correspondent, who has been working in their current lab for nearly two years.

Recently, the author found themselves in a delicate and fragile situation involving a laser that was integral to their research project. A small slip could potentially destroy the balance of objects in their work. The author, with a sense of foolish pride, tried to fix the odd behaviour they noticed with the breath analyzer system on their own. However, their attempts only made the situation worse.

This was a turning point for the author. They realised their vagueness was getting in the way of solving the problem at hand. Recognising the importance of collaboration, the author eventually had to ask their mentor for help. The author's perspective on asking for help has since changed, largely due to this delicate and irreplaceable laser situation.

The author's mentor, a respected figure in the field, was curious about what the author had done to the system. Despite the author's initial hesitation, they found that asking for help and working with others can lead to higher levels of achievement.

The author's article, published in "Lab Research", discusses this shift in perspective and the importance of overcoming aversion to asking for help. The piece is also related to "Plans After Graduation", as the author reflects on the skills they've acquired and the challenges they've faced during their time in the lab.

It's worth noting that while the search results do not provide specific information on what Professor Stacey Huang has done to investigate a particular process within their lab work, the author admires the drive to achieve independently that the professor embodies.

In conclusion, the author's journey serves as a reminder that clinging onto extra pride isn't worth it in certain situations. By acknowledging the need for help and collaboration, one can overcome obstacles and achieve higher levels of success.