Oracle Magazine, September/October 2018
ORACLE MAGAZINE SEPTEMBER OCTOBER 2018 41 I nteractive Scientific Ltd is on a mission to change the way people experience research and learn about science The companys simulation platform is designed to bring science to life for everyone from K 12 students to researchers Students can understand molecules by interacting with 3D models instead of relying on abstract chemical formulas But it has other uses as well for example making it possible for pharmaceutical researchers to build new drug molecules transform them into different shapes to explore how they work and investigate ways to design and deliver them Because such simulations are highly computeintensive theyve traditionally required substantial onsite computing power delivered by powerful servers or even supercomputers But by using Oracle Cloud to do the heavy lifting Interactive Scientific is making its technology available almost anywhere on everyday devices including smartphones tablets and PCs as well as on virtual reality VR headsets Were on a mission to bring to life the invisible scientific world that exists all around us says Becky Sage CEO at Interactive Scientific Oracle opens up new opportunities for us With compute power and accessibility via the cloud we are able to scale up this really complex science technology and help solve problems in education and beyond Bringing Science to Life Based in Bristol England Interactive Scientific was founded in 2013 with the goal of taking all the complexity of science and making it simple and accessible using digital tools Sage says The company initially focused on education aiming to make science education fun for kids who are bored by the way its currently taught We felt that science education wasnt suited to the world that we live in right now a lot of people are getting disengaged and switched off Sage says But science can be extremely exciting and we can use digital tools to bring science to life Interactive Scientifics Nano Simbox software turns complex molecular data into interactive models using a simulation technique known as molecular dynamics The goal is to make science fun and playful to make the invisible world of molecules visible and engaging for students Designed to support school curricula the software lets students explore and manipulate
You must have JavaScript enabled to view digital editions.
