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Teaching Quantum Mechanics with MATLAB
Paul Kassebaum, MathWorks
This educational essay page from the Teaching Computation with MATLAB workshop presents strategies and resources for teaching quantum mechanics using MATLAB, featuring downloadable instructional materials including a live script and PDF, with contributions from MathWorks staff, emphasizing computational physics education and pedagogical techniques in undergraduate STEM instruction. auto-generated
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Using computation to understand statistics through climatology
Janel Hanrahan, Vermont State University
An academic essay page from the Teaching Computation with MATLAB workshop series details an instructional approach integrating MATLAB-based computational exercises in climatology to teach statistical concepts, emphasizing hands-on analysis of 3D climate data for understanding temporal and spatial variability, anomalies, and standardization through real-world datasets and visualizations. auto-generated
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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
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The impact of computation in the classroom on independent research experiences.
Michele McColgan, Siena College
This webpage is an academic essay detailing how integrating computation into undergraduate physics curricula enhances student preparedness for independent research, emphasizing curriculum design at Siena College that incorporates MATLAB, Python, and computational modeling across courses to build student confidence and career-ready skills. auto-generated
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"Into Matlab" - A series of video lectures accompanying "From Zero to Matlab in ..."
Frederik J Simons, Princeton University
An educational essay page from the "Teaching Computation with MATLAB" workshop series details a video lecture series titled "Into Matlab," created by Princeton geoscientist Frederik J. Simons, which evolved from his short-format teaching concept into extended tutorials based on his courses "From Zero to MATLAB in Six Weeks" and "Four Days," using a zebra-themed narrative for image analysis instruction aimed at STEM students. auto-generated
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