[Illinois]: CSE Seminar Series: Advances in First-principles Computational Materials Science

20 Nov 2012 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Elif Ertekin

The capability to rationally design new materials with tailored properties and functionality on a computer remains a grand challenge whose success would have tremendous impact on several …

https://nanohub.org/resources/15919

Mathematica for CUDA and OpenCL Programming

07 Mar 2011 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Ulises Cervantes-Pimentel, Abdul Dakkak

In the latest release of Mathematica 8, a large number of programming tools for GPU computing are available. In this presentation, new tools for CUDA and OpenCL programming will be explored. Several …

https://nanohub.org/resources/10940

What's the HUBbub? HUBzero technology for online research and teaching collaborations

21 Feb 2011 | Workshops | Contributor(s): Michael McLennan

CI Days 2010: Cyberinfrastructure at Purdue CI Days 2010 Sponsors

https://nanohub.org/resources/10880

The HUBzero Platform for Scientific Collaboration

31 Jan 2011 | Online Presentations | 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.

https://nanohub.org/resources/10725

Electron Density in a Nanowire

30 Jan 2011 | Animations | Contributor(s): Gerhard Klimeck, Saumitra Raj Mehrotra

Electron Density in a circular Silicon nanowire transistor.

https://nanohub.org/resources/10666

The Transparency Paradox: Computational Simulations as Learning Tools for Engineering Graduate Education

08 Apr 2010 | Publications | Contributor(s): Alejandra J. Magana, Sean Brophy, George Bodner

Computational simulations have become a critical part of computational science, which is being described as the third leg in this century’s methodologies of science. Computational simulations have …

https://nanohub.org/resources/8781

Are Simulation Tools Developed and Used by Experts Appropriate Experimentation Tools for Educational Contexts?

08 Apr 2010 | Publications | Contributor(s): Alejandra J. Magana, Sean Brophy, George Bodner

Simulations and visualizations can lead to significant improvements in students' conceptual understanding. This increased understanding may be due to the formation of expert-like dynamic mental …

https://nanohub.org/resources/8779

Professors' Instructional Approaches and Students' Perceptions of nanoHUB Simulations as Learning Tools.

08 Apr 2010 | Publications | Contributor(s): Alejandra J. Magana, Sean Brophy, George Bodner

Simulations can provide a critical element of learning experiences. Simulations are also becoming a critical part of computational science, which is being described as the thirdleg in this century's …

https://nanohub.org/resources/8777

Professor's and Student's Perceptions and Experiences of Computational Simulations as Learning Tools

04 Apr 2010 | Publications | Contributor(s): Alejandra J. Magana

Computational simulations are becoming a critical component of scientific and engineering research, and now are becoming an important component for learning. This dissertation provides findings from …

https://nanohub.org/resources/8750

From Semi-Classical to Quantum Transport Modeling: Particle-Based Device Simulations

10 Aug 2009 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s): Dragica Vasileska

This set of powerpoint slides series provides insight on what are the tools available for modeling devices that behave either classically or quantum-mechanically. An in-depth description is provided …

https://nanohub.org/resources/7214