Robert (Bob) Gotwals

Research in Computational Science is an advanced interdisciplinary elective designed to give students with the opportunity to develop and implement computational solutions to interesting scientific problems.

From the NCSSM Course Catalog:

This is an advanced course for senior students or second-trimester junior students with the maturity, independence, and motivation necessary to conduct their own research project.  Students learn computational methodology and design while conducting a variety of computational projects on a small scale.  Students then write their own research proposals on a problem of interest to them.  Throughout the trimester students read from the primary scientific literature and participate in discussion groups on current issues in computational science research.  Based on the outcomes of the trimester’s work, students may be given an opportunity to participate in summer research programs on campus or in the Triangle area.  Students with a final grade of B or higher are encouraged to continue in IE444* Research in Computational Science II.