Natalie Stagnitti

Abstract:

Many undergraduate students find it difficult to visualize the 3D nature of mechanisms in organic chemistry. When understood, these mechanisms offer a strong foot hold with which the rest of the material can be understood. There is a need for context-specific spatial visualization activities to help students connect 2D representations to 3D models. We have assembled an interdisciplinary team of undergraduate chemistry and computer science research students and faculty to create 3D augmented reality (AR) models of organic chemistry concepts. ARMVs provide students with an opportunity to convert 2D representations to 3D visualizations. Students and instructors can utilize these AR apps in a variety of situations including for use within lectures, problem solving sessions or labs either within in-person or remote instruction.