Chemistry in Second Life

doi:10.1186/1752-153X-3-14

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Chemistry in Second Life

Andrew SID Lang¹ and Jean-Claude Bradley²

¹Oral Roberts University, Department of Computer Science and Mathematics, 7777 S Lewis Ave, Tulsa, OK 74171, USA

²Drexel University, Department of Chemistry, 32nd and Chestnut Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA

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Chemistry Central Journal 2009, 3:14doi:10.1186/1752-153X-3-14


Published:	23 October 2009

Abstract

This review will focus on the current level on chemistry research, education, and visualization possible within the multi-user virtual environment of Second Life. We discuss how Second Life has been used as a platform for the interactive and collaborative visualization of data from molecules and proteins to spectra and experimental data. We then review how these visualizations can be scripted for immersive educational activities and real-life collaborative research. We also discuss the benefits of the social networking affordances of Second Life for both chemists and chemistry students.