Computational and Mathematical
Biology
Eric
Marland, Raina Robeva, Robin Davies
June 18-23, 2006
Sweet Briar College
Sweet Briar, VA
Offered in conjunction with the National Computational Science
Institute workshop on Computational Biology for Biology Educators http://www.computationalscience.org
Registration
for this workshop is closed
As the process of integrating mathematics and biology gains momentum
and faculty are convinced of the need to bring the two fields together,
it has become clear that we need to focus more on “how” to achieve this
integration. This
workshop will focus on making this integration process easier and more
seamless by identifying, evaluating, and developing materials that can
be inserted into a standard course in mathematics or biology without
disrupting the flow of the course. During the course of the workshop,
participants will:
- Discuss educational trends in mathematical and computational
biology
- Use web-ready software to develop interactive online simulations
- Work in interdisciplinary teams of mathematicians and biologists
- Develop materials for integrating mathematics and biology in the
classroom
- Become part of a network of other faculty who are interested in
helping students learn about science at the interface of the biological
and mathematical sciences.
Materials produced will have the opportunity for submission to the
National Science Digital Library (http://nsdl.org) through the Computational
Science Reference Desk (http://www.shodor.org/refdesk/)
as a reference for biology and mathematical science faculty wishing to
integrate biology, mathematics, and computer science in their
classrooms. It would be helpful but not necessary for participants to
have some prior experience in the integration of these fields, however,
selected readings will be suggested or provided prior to the workshop
to provide a common
base. Attendees of our previous workshops are encouraged to attend as
well.