Wiebe, E. N., Clark, A. C., & Hasse, E. V. (2001). Scientific Visualization: Linking science and technology education through graphic communications. The Journal of Design and Technology Education, 6 (1), 40-47.

Scientific Visualization: Linking Science and Technology Education through Graphic Communications

Eric N. Wiebe
Aaron C. Clark
Eleanor V. Hasse

NC State University
Raleigh, North Carolina, USA

Abstract
Scientific Visualization is a new curriculum in the Technology Education area in North Carolina, USA.  The goal of this two-course curriculum is to help develop student's ability to communicate technical and scientific information to a variety of audiences.  A historical context is set to help explain the development of this curriculum.  The curriculum's unique application of the design process to visualization methods and its emphasis on the use of science and technology concepts for visualization topics are discussed.  How curriculum is implemented in the classroom and an example activity are outlined.