Applied computational chemistry for the blind and visually impaired

Authors

Henry B. Wedler
Sarah R. Cohen
Rebecca L. Davis
Jason G. Harrison
Matthew R. SiebertFollow
Dan Willenbring
Christian S. Hamann
Jared T. Shaw
Dean J. Tantillo

Abstract

We describe accommodations that we have made to our applied computational-theoretical chemistry laboratory to provide access for blind and visually impaired students interested in independent investigation of structure-function relationships. Our approach utilizes tactile drawings, molecular model kits, existing software, Bash and Perl scripts written in-house, and three-dimensional printing in a process that allows a blind or visually impaired student to satisfy her or his curiosity about structure-function relationships with minimal assistance from sighted co-workers.

Document Type

Article

DOI

https://doi.org/10.1021/ed3000364

Keywords

Computational Chemistry, Computer-Based Learning, Graduate Education/Research, Inquiry-Based/Discovery Learning, Laboratory Computing/Interfacing, Molecular Properties/Structure, Organic Chemistry, Quantum Chemistry, Theoretical Chemistry, Undergraduate Research

Publication Date

10-9-2012

Recommended Citation

Wedler, Henry B., Sarah R. Cohen, Rebecca L. Davis, Jason G. Harrison, Matthew R. Siebert, Dan Willenbring, Christian S. Hamann, Jared T. Shaw, and Dean J. Tantillo. "Applied computational chemistry for the blind and visually impaired." Journal of Chemical Education 89, no. 11 (2012): 1400-1404.

Journal Title

Journal of Chemical Education