Interactive Visualization for Learning and Teaching Nanoscience and Nanotechnology

Schönborn, Konrad J.; Höst, Gunnar; Palmerius, Karljohan Lundin

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-31833-2_7

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“…Various studies confirm the benefits of using 3D input devices, such as reducing mental effort, compared to the traditional keyboard and mouse setup [11,41,70]. The explanatory case aligns with how physical models have also been used to richly explain abstract concepts (e.g., visualization [7,43], biology [5]) for educational purposes and general science communication [68,75]. The third usage scenario emphasizes our network physicalization's capabilities as a sensor.…”

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Gyory

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Interaction Design and Children

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Interaction is critical for data analysis and sensemaking. However, designing interactive physicalizations is challenging as it requires cross-disciplinary knowledge in visualization, fabrication, and electronics. Interactive physicalizations are typically produced in an unstructured manner, resulting in unique solutions for a specific dataset, problem, or interaction that cannot be easily extended or adapted to new scenarios or future physicalizations. To mitigate these challenges, we introduce a computational design pipeline to 3D print network physicalizations with integrated sensing capabilities. Networks are ubiquitous, yet their complex geometry also requires significant engineering considerations to provide intuitive, effective interactions for exploration. Using our pipeline, designers can readily produce network physicalizations supporting selection-the most critical atomic operation for interaction-by touch through capacitive sensing and computational inference. Our computational design pipeline introduces a new design paradigm by concurrently considering the form and interactivity of a physicalization into one cohesive fabrication workflow. We evaluate our approach using (i) computational evaluations, (ii) three usage scenarios focusing on general visualization tasks, and (iii) expert interviews. The design paradigm introduced by our pipeline can lower barriers to physicalization research, creation, and adoption.

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“…The technological components of interactive visualizations can be configured to provide various display, sensory and interactive experiences. A recent systematic review of the literature by Schönborn et al (2016b) has described the following five overall categories of interactive visualization environments for communicating nano-related knowledge in formal and informal education contexts.…”

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21st Century Nanoscience – A Handbook

Sattler

2020

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The rapid development of 21 st century nanoscience calls for the urgent promotion of both nano-skilled scientists and a nano-literate citizenry. However, the conceptual and cognitive challenges of accessing the counterintuitive and imperceptibly small nanoscale remain a significant barrier for learning and understanding. In response to these challenges, emerging nano education research in the last 10-15 years has seen the development and application of interactive visualization as a means for learners to explore nanoscientific principles. In this chapter, we first present selected examples of interactive visualization environments applied to teach nano-concepts in educational contexts. Secondly, we describe our findings from an educational study on students' interactions with a gesture-based immersive virtual nanoworld. Thirdly, we provide readers with access to a personal computer-based version of the studied virtual nanoworld and offer examples for how the content and features of the interactive simulation can be used as a nano education tool in the classroom.

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“…AR technology has become increasingly common in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education . The capability of AR to overlay virtual objects onto the real world allows students to visualize and understand complex concepts and objects such as human anatomy, chemical molecules, physical fields, nanoparticles, macromolecules, and geological processes that would otherwise be invisible to the naked eye, blocked from view, or conceptually difficult due to their abstract nature. These are precisely the problems students face in their first encounters with macromolecular structure.…”

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An accessible, open‐source mobile application for macromolecular visualization using augmented reality

Lee

Tucker‐Kellogg

2020

Biochem Molecular Bio Educ

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Understanding macromolecular structures is essential for biology education. Augmented reality (AR) applications have shown promise in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education, but are not widely used for protein visualization. While there are some tools for AR protein visualization, none of them are accessible to the layperson who possesses neither specialized AR hardware nor the technical skill to comfortably navigate threedimensional (3D) rendering and file conversions. Here, we describe Palantir, an open source mobile Android application easily installable on compatible devices from the Google Play Store. Palantir does not require specialized hardware, printed image, manual 3D rendering, or file format conversion.Palantir makes AR macromolecular visualization accessible to anyone with a compatible mobile device, and we hope it finds widespread application in STEM education.

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Interactive Visualization for Learning and Teaching Nanoscience and Nanotechnology

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An accessible, open‐source mobile application for macromolecular visualization using augmented reality

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