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nanoHUB Simulation Activity - Orientations of Common Single Crystal Substrates
Teaching Materials | 07 Jun 2016 | Contributor(s):: Tanya Faltens
NEW Version 2! (10/17/16) Now includes a link to the saved set of simulations, that can be shared instantly with any nanoHUB user. Other minor edits to update the activity and fix errors. In this activity, you will use Crystal Viewer to create crystal structures with surfaces that are...
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Framework for Evaluating Simulations: Analysis of Student Developed Interactive Computer Tool
Presentation Materials | 25 Jun 2015 | Contributor(s):: Kelsey Joy Rodgers, Heidi A Diefes-Dux, Yi Kong, Krishna Madhavan
This is the presentation for a paper presented at the 2015 annual American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE) conference. The paper discusses a developed framework for evaluating and scaffolding student-developed simulations in an open-ended learning environment. The full paper...
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Enhancing your Micro and Nano Technology Courses with Free nanoHUB Resources and Simulations
Presentation Materials | 12 May 2015 | Contributor(s):: Tanya Faltens
This presentation given at a workshop in the 2014 MNT (Micro Nano Technology) Conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico, provides an overview of nanoHUB resources that will be useful for MNT Educators. The Education Page, nanoHUB-U, Group Functionalities, collections, Learning Communities,...
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Mathematical Models and Simulations Workshop Presentation
Presentation Materials | 10 Mar 2015 | Contributor(s):: Kelsey Joy Rodgers, Heidi A Diefes-Dux, Krishna Madhavan, Yi Kong
Developing engineers for a changing world presents a greater need for students to understand simulations. Understanding mathematical models and simulations are skills that all engineers need for industry and research, but many engineering students lack a conceptual understanding of how to develop...
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Oct 01 2014
nanoHUB Table at the SES Annual Technical Meeting - Poster Session
nanoHUB will have a table in the Poster Session at the SES Annual Technical Meeting at Purdue University, on Wedensday, Oct. 1st from 6-8pm.There will be a nanoHUB track at the SES Annual Technical...
https://nanohub.org/events/details/1062
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Sep 24 2014
nanoHUB Track at the SES Annual Technical Meeting
nanoHUB will have a table in the Poster Session at the SES Annual Technical Meeting at Purdue University, on Wedensday, Oct. 1st from 6-8pm.There will be a nanoHUB track at the SES Annual Technical...
https://nanohub.org/events/details/1067
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Framework for Evaluating Simulations: Analysis of Student Developed Interactive Computer Tools
Papers | 21 Jul 2014 | Contributor(s):: Kelsey Joy Rodgers, Heidi A Diefes-Dux, Krishna Madhavan
Computer simulations are discussed in the learning environment from two major perspectives: 1) teaching students how to build simulations and 2) developing simulations to teach students targeted concepts. This study is approaching learning with simulations from a different perspective. We are...
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Engineering and Science Instructors' Intended Learning Outcomes with Computational Simulations as Learning Tools
Online Presentations | 26 Feb 2013 | Contributor(s):: Alejandra J. Magana
This presentation describes the results of a study aiming to identify how 14 instructors incorporated into their classrooms computational simulations as learning tools. The study was based on the following research question: What were the intended learning outcomes that guided the instructors'...
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Opportunities for Integrating nanoHUB Computational Simulations as Learning Tools
Online Presentations | 25 Feb 2013 | Contributor(s):: Alejandra J. Magana
This presentation introduces a research agenda that focuses on identifying how to provide: (i) instructors with educational resources to help them better integrate nanoHUB computational simulation tools into their teaching and (ii) learners with adequate scaffolds (supports) to use computational...
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Students Perceptions and Experiences of Using Computational Simulations as Learning Tools
Online Presentations | 25 Feb 2013 | Contributor(s):: Alejandra J. Magana
This presentation summarizes the results of three research studies aiming to investigate students perceptions and experiences of using computational simulations as learning tools. The three guiding research questions were: (i) how do students with different academic level experience nanoHUB...
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Teaching and Learning with nanoHUB Simulation Tools: Transforming Research Findings into Instructional Approaches
Online Presentations | 10 Oct 2011 | Contributor(s):: Alejandra J. Magana
Results of our studies reveal the vast potential of integrating computational simulation tools into formal learning experiences. Outcomes of our studies include: a) a set of learning outcomes associated with instructors’ goals for incorporating simulation tools into their teaching and b) a...
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Success Criteria for Establishing a Thriving HUBzero Based Site: A Model for Science 2.0
Online Presentations | 15 Sep 2011 | Contributor(s):: Lynn Zentner, Gerhard Klimeck, Krishna P. C. Madhavan, George B. Adams III
Science gateways utilizing HUBzero technology provide the means for rapid dissemination and use of research results by a global research and education community, extending resources that used to be available to an elite few to a broader and more diverse community. Users may range from educators...
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Atomic Picture of Plastic Deformation in Metals via Online Molecular Dynamics Simulations
Courses | 01 Jun 2011 | Contributor(s):: Alejandro Strachan
The main goal of this learning module is to introduce students to the atomic-level processes responsible for plastic deformation in crystalline metals and help them develop a more intuitive understanding of how materials work at molecular scales. The module consists of: i) Two introductory...
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What's the HUBbub? HUBzero technology for online research and teaching collaborations
Workshops | 21 Feb 2011 | Contributor(s):: Michael McLennan
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NCN, nanoHUB, HUBzero: cyberinfrastructure for nanotechnology
Online Presentations | 10 Feb 2011 | Contributor(s):: Mark Lundstrom
Presentation made at the Workshop to Develop the Global Nanotechnology Network, Grenoble, France.
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The HUBzero Platform for Scientific Collaboration
Online Presentations | 31 Jan 2011 | Contributor(s):: Michael McLennan
The framework that powers nanoHUB.org has been released as an open source package known as the HUBzero(r) Platform for Scientific Collaboration.
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Cyber Infrastructure Days at Purdue University
Workshops | 31 Jan 2011
Purdue CI Days 2010 showcases technologies to enhance research, teaching and research funding. The program focus is on how just about any faculty member, research staffer, or graduate student can benefit from these technologies.
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nanoHUB.org - Past, Present, Future...
Online Presentations | 31 Jan 2011 | Contributor(s):: Mark Lundstrom
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What's the HUBbub? - Panel Discussion
Online Presentations | 31 Jan 2011 | Contributor(s):: Michael McLennan, Mark Lundstrom, Rudi Eigenmann
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Solar Cells Operation and Modeling
Teaching Materials | 19 Jul 2010 | Contributor(s):: Dragica Vasileska, Gerhard Klimeck
This set of slides decribes the basic principles of operation of various generations on solar cells with emphasis to single crystalline solar cells. Next, semiconductor equations that describe the operation of a solar cell under simplified conditions is given. Finally, modeling of single junction...