Hands-On Engagement Through Simulations

This special "Experience IT" session is designed to offer a hands-on, highly interactive introduction to an emerging tool and explore its potential impact for professional development and the classroom. Please bring your laptop to the session so you can engage with the presenter. Seating will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis. A full battery charge is recommended for your device.

Simulations offer users the opportunity to imitate a process, experiment, or other physical experience, often without leaving their computers. Thanks to the development of cyberinfrastructure and other high-performance computing processes, today's students can now perform detailed experiments, participate in collaborative critical thinking explorations, and engage in scenarios virtually. This session will be an introduction to simulation technology, offering a brief look at potential uses and opportunities on campus.