Molecular Literacy Project

This NSF-supported project is developing new materials that use highly interactive molecular dynamics and quantum mechanics models, and embed these models in learning activities that are appropriate for both core science courses and specialized courses teaching biotechnology and nanotechnology workplace competencies. All activities are available for download at no cost at http://molit.concord.org. Many of the numerous exercises are appropriate for undergraduate and high school chemistry, including those covering topics such as Atomic Structure, Ionic Compounds, Chemical Equilibrium, Chemical Kinetics, and Mass Spectrometry to name a few. In developing these materials, the Concord Consortium (Concord, MA) has worked with community colleges (including Parkland College, Middlesex Community College, Roxbury Community College, and Wachusett Community College), biotechnology and nanotechnology companies, and CORD, an educational non-profit in Texas, which will provide national dissemination. The presentation will focus on a demonstration of representative activities.