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Research: Science and Education
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Chemical Education Research
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Molecular Visualization in Science Education: An Evaluation of the NSF-Sponsored Workshop
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Thomas J. José
Division of Natural Sciences, Blinn College–Bryan Campus, Byran, TX 77805-6030
Vickie M. Williamson
Department of Chemistry, Texas A & M University, College Station, TX 77846-3255
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June 2005
Vol. 82 No. 6
p. 937
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This report discusses the perceptions and recommendations of participants who attended an invitational workshop on molecular visualization. The Workshop on Molecular Visualization in Science Education sought to encourage collaboration among diverse communities and promote interdisciplinary research in molecular visualization. A group of research scientists, cognitive scientists, chemical and science educators, and software developers participated. As part of the evaluation of this NSF-funded project, changes in attitude and behavior were measured through observation, pre- and post-workshop surveys given onsite, and a one-year follow-up questionnaire. Simplicity and interactivity were characteristics that participants identified as important. Participants specified that students should create their own visualizations as a means of interacting with visualization software. No clear consensus emerged on the role that visualization should play in the curriculum. Research areas that evolved from group discussions included investigating misconceptions, determining concepts that benefit from visualization, and determining how visualization is best integrated into the curriculum. Participants’ attitudes toward use of visualization, research in the area, and collaborations on visualization projects has remained positive since the workshop. Workshops similar to the one described here can act as effective preparation for using molecular visualization in the classroom.
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José, Thomas J.; Williamson, Vickie M. J. Chem. Educ. 2005 82 937.
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Conferences; Curriculum; Enrichment / Review Materials; Interdisciplinary / Multidisciplinary; Molecular Mechanics / Dynamics; Molecular Modeling; Professional Development
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May 6, 2005
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