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Invitation to Workshop on Computational Science

Computational science is an emerging interdisciplinary field that applies the use of computer modeling and simulation to the process of scientific discovery, engineering design and product development, providing a competitive edge to the businesses that use it. Integrating those techniques with instruction in the sciences supplies students with applied examples of science and mathematics concepts, reinforcing their understanding, actively engaging them in the learning process and encouraging their continued pursuit of a degree in one of the science disciplines.

Under a grant from the National Science Foundation, Owens Community College, Sinclair Community College and Stark State College have joined with the Ohio Supercomputer Center to create a new, Associate of Science degree program with an emphasis on computational science. We are writing to invite you to apply to attend a two-day workshop, where attendees will learn about this unique program, receive hands-on experience with modeling software and examples, discover about the program’s connection with related K-12 efforts, and learn about the path to adoption of the materials at other institutions.

The workshop will be held December, 15-16, 2008, at Sinclair Community College in Dayton, Ohio. Those accepted to attend will have their travel expenses reimbursed and receive an honorarium of $100. We especially are seeking the participation of community college faculty in the sciences and mathematics, K-12 faculty involved in Project Lead the Way, and university faculty members who teach freshman and sophomore courses in the sciences and mathematics. Multi-disciplinary teams of faculty from the same institution will be given special preference to attend.

You can find out more about the proposed program and related NSF grant at:

http://www.rrscs.org/associate_degree/index.shtml

Those interested in attending the workshop should complete the application form by Thursday, November 6, 2008. Acceptances to the workshop will be issued shortly thereafter. If you have questions about the workshop, please contact Steve Gordon by phone (614-292-4132) or e-mail (sgordon@osc.edu)

Registration

First Name
Last Name
Organization
Address
City
State
Zip
Phone Number
Email
Current position:

Briefly describe your current teaching responsibilities:

Are you applying as a member of a team?

If yes, please list your team members:

1. Please indicate what you expect to gain by attending this workshop:

1a. To advance my knowledge of computational science.

1b. To learn to use models applicable to my discipline.

1c. To learn to display outcomes of models with visualization techniques.

1d. To learn to use additional tools (e.g., software, web-based) for use in modeling.

1e. To learn how to implement a computational science program at my institution.

2. Please indicate how much experience you have with (how often you use) each of the following:

2a. Web-based collaboration

2b. Computer programming

2c. Computer-based modeling

2d. Scientific visualization

2e. Spreadsheets such as Microsoft Excel

2f. Agent or cellular automata based modeling package such as Agent Sheets or NetLogo

2g. Dynamical systems modeling packages such as Berkeley Madonna or Stella

2h. Mathematical calculation environments such as Maple, Mathematica, or Matlab

3. Please describe what you expectations are for this workshop. What benefits do you see for the curriculum, courses, and programs at your institution?