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

这个项目正在建立一个计算化学设施，以向本科生介绍现代分子力学和分子建模的概念。该设施将这些现代计算方法整合到从理论物理化学到生物有机DNA化学的广泛化学主题中。它在课堂和本科生的研究环境中都被使用。一个学术-产业联盟正在建立，以使学生了解使用这些工具的产业视角。此外，工业顾问建议和开发用于课堂的新的计算实验，以及在暑期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.