The Impact of IT on Science Michal Sipko
Table of Contents The impact of IT on: Mathematics Physics Astronomy Biology Chemistry Social Social Sciences
Mathematics - Allows quicker computation - Makes the use of complex formulas possible - Makes more resources available - Advances mathematics Pythagoras
Physics IT has a huge impact on physics Used by experimenters to: Collect data Store data Analyze data Perform complex calculations and simulations
Astronomy Improves “data handling” archives intelligent storage databases Allows exploration of the universe new technology = more possibilities
Biology Biological processes are interpreted by means of informational processing Computer models help biologists design new experiments For example, a software developed by Serafim Batzoglou can store the entire human DNA in a computer, making it possible to look for genetic differences between individuals and species
Chemistry Internet – information is available quickly and research is easier Simulations of chemical mixtures, etc. Faster and more accurate results
Social Science Makes communication easier ( ) Enables taking pictures from space (geography) Researching history is simplified Education is better – programs and other resources can be used
Sources ph/itp/index.htm ai.stanford.edu/~serafim/mitComputing.pdf
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