Applying Computational Science to Education: The Molecular Workbench Paradigm

The molecular workbench offers highly interactive molecular dynamics simulations to help students learn difficult scientific concepts. The software demonstrates how scientists can transform research tools into educational tools. Research studies show that students learn better using computational mo...

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Published inComputing in science & engineering Vol. 10; no. 5; pp. 24 - 27
Main Authors Tinker, Robert F., Xie, Qian
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published New York IEEE 01.09.2008
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
Subjects
Analytical models
and interactive learning
Biological system modeling
Biology computing
Computation
Computational modeling
computational science
Computer programs
Education
Embedded computing
Engines
high-performance computing
HPC
HPC in Education
Interactive
Mathematical models
Molecular dynamics
Navigation
Power engineering computing
Software
Software tools
Students
Visualization
Workbenches
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Summary:The molecular workbench offers highly interactive molecular dynamics simulations to help students learn difficult scientific concepts. The software demonstrates how scientists can transform research tools into educational tools. Research studies show that students learn better using computational models.
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ISSN:1521-9615
1558-366X
DOI:10.1109/MCSE.2008.108