Beginning to incorporate computation and Matlab into my courses
Carlye Peterson, Cuesta College
This essay page from the 2016 MATLAB Workshop explores strategies for integrating computation and MATLAB into undergraduate geoscience courses, emphasizing scaffolding techniques for non-STEM students, practical MATLAB introduction activities, and contextualized math learning to build student confidence and proficiency. auto-generated The author of this page didn't provide a brief description so this one sentence summary was created by an AI tool. It may not be completely accurate.

Motivating undergraduates in the geosciences to learn programming
Alain Plattner, California State University-Fresno
An essay page from a 2016 MATLAB workshop discusses strategies for integrating programming education into geoscience curricula, emphasizing curriculum design and pedagogical approaches—such as using self-written MATLAB programs in geophysics courses and teaching introductory programming with Heslop’s textbook—to motivate and equip undergraduates with computational skills essential for research and career advancement. auto-generated The author of this page didn't provide a brief description so this one sentence summary was created by an AI tool. It may not be completely accurate.

Beginning the Journey
Thomas Kelley, Northeastern University
An educational essay page from the SERC Teaching Computation with MATLAB workshop series, authored by physicist Thomas Kelley, detailing his experiences and pedagogical approach to integrating computational problem solving—using MATLAB—into undergraduate physics education through scaffolded, problem-based learning and curriculum development. auto-generated The author of this page didn't provide a brief description so this one sentence summary was created by an AI tool. It may not be completely accurate.

Introducing Numerical Modeling to Undergraduate Geology Majors
Gregory Hancock, William & Mary
An educational essay page detailing a MATLAB-based undergraduate course in numerical modeling for geology majors, emphasizing skill development in logical planning, assumption evaluation, and troubleshooting within Earth sciences education. auto-generated The author of this page didn't provide a brief description so this one sentence summary was created by an AI tool. It may not be completely accurate.

Using and Learning Matlab in Geomorphology of Rivers: Experiences with Advanced Students and Research
Andrew Darling, Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Essay page from a 2016 MATLAB workshop discussing the integration of MATLAB in geomorphology research and education, emphasizing computational modeling of river systems, teaching challenges with advanced students, and the bidirectional benefits of coding and geoscience learning. auto-generated The author of this page didn't provide a brief description so this one sentence summary was created by an AI tool. It may not be completely accurate.

Computing for 3rd year Geoscience Undergraduates
Dylan Mikesell, Boise State University
This essay page details a 2016 workshop contribution by Dylan Mikesell on an introductory computing course for third-year geoscience undergraduates at Boise State University, emphasizing MATLAB, Git, and computational literacy, while addressing pedagogical challenges and sharing modified SERC-based homework activities. auto-generated The author of this page didn't provide a brief description so this one sentence summary was created by an AI tool. It may not be completely accurate.

The dynamical nature of Nature
Sean Bartz, Indiana State University
An academic essay page from a 2016 MATLAB workshop discussing the integration of computational thinking in undergraduate physics education, emphasizing dynamic modeling, numerical methods, and real-world simulations using tools like MATLAB and VPython to enhance conceptual understanding. auto-generated The author of this page didn't provide a brief description so this one sentence summary was created by an AI tool. It may not be completely accurate.

Helping students tinker with the black box
Benjamin Bratton, Vanderbilt University
An essay page from the 2016 MATLAB Workshop series discussing strategies for teaching computational biology to graduate students lacking formal math or computer science training, emphasizing interactive pedagogy, practical problem-solving, and inspiring engagement with quantitative tools through a BioMath Bootcamp model. auto-generated The author of this page didn't provide a brief description so this one sentence summary was created by an AI tool. It may not be completely accurate.

Teaching and integrating computation in graduate research
Michael Cardiff, University of Wisconsin-Madison
An academic essay page from a 2016 MATLAB workshop discusses integrating computational thinking into graduate geoscience research, emphasizing goal-oriented learning, immersion, resource use, and experimentation in MATLAB to develop transferable, research-enhancing programming skills. auto-generated The author of this page didn't provide a brief description so this one sentence summary was created by an AI tool. It may not be completely accurate.

More content and less time: Opportunities and challenges for interdisciplinary marine science students
Andrew Fischer, University of Tasmania
An academic essay page discussing challenges and opportunities in interdisciplinary marine science education, focusing on integrating computational skills like MATLAB for data analysis, visualization, and quantitative reasoning in undergraduate curricula amid increasing content demands and reduced instructional time. auto-generated The author of this page didn't provide a brief description so this one sentence summary was created by an AI tool. It may not be completely accurate.