Computational Science

Who uses computational science?

The local news program uses weather models to predict tomorrow's weather. These models are made by computational scientists to better understand the atmospheric processes that create weather.

Scientists in Homeland Security use computational science to study how anthrax bacteria spread through an office. They also study how smallpox would spread if it were introduced into a community. They use models to experiment with different vaccination strategies.

Geologists use computational science to study the forces that cause earth quakes and volcanoes.

Biologists studying the human genome use computational science to study the interaction of proteins that our genes produce.

Astronomers use computer models to explore how galaxies collide and interact.

Environmentalists use computer models to predict the effect of global warming on plant diversity and competition.

Anyone who wants to study events that are too dangerous, too expensive, too far away, or take too long to do in a lab, uses computer models.

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