Title :
Applying Computational Science to Education: The Molecular Workbench Paradigm
Author :
Tinker, Robert F. ; Xie, Qian
Author_Institution :
Concord Consortium, Concord, MA
Abstract :
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.
Keywords :
computer aided instruction; molecular dynamics method; physics education; computational science; educational tools; molecular dynamics simulations; students learning concepts; Analytical models; Biological system modeling; Biology computing; Computational modeling; Embedded computing; Engines; Navigation; Power engineering computing; Software tools; Visualization; HPC; HPC in Education; Molecular dynamics; and interactive learning; computational modeling; computational science; education; high-performance computing;
Journal_Title :
Computing in Science & Engineering
DOI :
10.1109/MCSE.2008.108
