CMIST
Computational Modules in Science Teaching (CMIST) brings innovative science tutorials into secondary school classrooms, focusing on integrative computational biology, physiology, and biophysics. CMIST modules include high quality, realistic 3-D animations produced with cutting-edge simulation and visualization software.
CMIST subject material is chosen to highlight critical concepts that are difficult to convey with static textbook images and words; for example, cellular transport of molecules by diffusion and osmosis, or the structure and function of enzymes in cells. Specific modules are introduced in two-hour workshops throughout the school year.
Modules
3-D Animations
Enzymes
The Effect of Temperature on Enzyme Catalysis
Diffusion
Principles of Diffusion and Molecular Flux
Diffusion Time and Distance: Cellular vs. Desktop Diffusion
Diffusion Time and Distance: Glucose Molecules vs. Sodium Ions
Osmosis
Osmosis and its Effects on Red Blood Cell Volume
Osmosis: Osmotic vs. Hydrostatic Pressure
Neuromuscular
Neuromuscular Transmission and slow Channel Congental Myasthenic Syndrome
3D Reconstruction of Nerve-Muscle Synapse
Others
CMIST is a program of the Biomedical Applications Group at Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center.