Scientific Exploration through Simulations (SETS)
Summer Workshop at Syracuse University
July 9-12, 2012, 201 Link Hall, Syracuse University

Objectives:

This workshop represents a key activity associated with the National Science Foundation supported project, OCI-1135486, “CI-TEAM Demo: Scientific Exploration through Simulation (SETS): Cloud-Enabled in silico Design and Discovery of Energy Materials in STEM Education”. The goal of the workshop is to introduce and provide hands on training to K-12 teachers and students in state of the art, open source computer simulations that help understand molecular structure/dynamics and molecular-scale phenomena in physical, chemical and biological systems and their relevance to the energy field. The role of such simulations in design and discovery in various fields of engineering and technology will be emphasized through examples derived from contemporary research. SU researchers, teachers and student participants will work collaboratively to test/evaluate the software components and develop mechanisms (e.g. home works, projects) to help integrate the computer simulations into the school curricula in AY 2012-13. Students will have the opportunity to continue their participation in the project throughout the school year. A follow up workshop is planned for the summer of 2013 to evaluate the effectiveness of the pedagogical mechanisms developed and implemented in AY 2012-13 as well as to seek ways to expand the scope of the CI-TEAM project.

Each participant will receive a certificate of attendance. Subject to meeting employment eligibility requirements, a stipend of $200 will be provided to each student participant.

View the complete program here [PDF].