Biochemis.try – A learning tool for biochemical pathways

Daria Miroshko

Biochemis.try – A learning tool for biochemical pathways

How can complex abstract biochemical processes be made accessible to beginners?

Communication

Biochemistry is on the cutting edge of science, and promises us future breakthroughs in medicine, and yet it remains one of the most hated university subjects for medical students, and a «blind spot» for many people due to its complexity and non-empirical nature.

This master project has two main aims: finding approaches to creating a future learning tool for biochemistry, and researching how humans think about complex processes. Working with sample stories, «Getting energy», «Building matter» and «Sharing information», I experiment with how to emphasise crucial biochemical topics visually, metaphorically and interactively. This should contribute to improving scientific education by shifting the primary emphasis in dealing with complex topics from learning facts and data to exploring concepts and principles.

Mentoring:
Thomas Wolfram, Björn Franke, Patrik Ferrarelli

Contact:
http://www.darjamir.com