Integration of Molecular Modeling Techniques into the Undergraduate Curriculum; An Academic-Industrial Alliance for Curriculum Development

本计画将建立一个计算化学设施，以向本科生介绍现代分子力学与分子模拟的概念。 该设施将这些现代计算方法集成到从理论物理化学到生物有机DNA化学的广泛化学主题中。 它被用于课堂和本科研究环境。 正在建立一个学术-工业联盟，使学生了解使用这些工具的工业观点。 此外，工业顾问建议和开发新的计算实验用于课堂使用，以及在夏季为高中科学教师举办研讨会。

This project is establishing a computational chemistry facility in order to introduce undergraduate students to the concepts of modern molecular mechanics and molecular modeling. The facility integrates these modern computational methods into a broad range of chemical topics extending from theoretical physical chemistry to bio-organic DNA chemistry. It is utilized in both the classroom and undergraduate research environments. An academic- industrial alliance is being established to acquaint students with an industrial perspective for the use of these tools. In addition, the industrial consultants suggest and develop new computational experiments for classroom use as well as conduct workshops for high school science teachers during the summer months.