Undergraduate research experiences are increansily being carried out
by science and enginnering majors. These activities stimulate the intellect,
creativity, and develop new skills among undergraduate students.
However, most students complain that research articles in professional journals are
too technical to even understand the main idea, much less the derivations involved
in the respective calculations. This fact could discourage students to enter or
pursue science careers, and certainly it does not contribute
to appreciate what science has to offer to society.
I believe that a web version of the paper (offering several levels of
understanding) may be helpful in dealing with the above discussed problem.
In this "web version" the author could explain in a more didactic,
relaxed, and "animate way" the ideas or topics described in his/her
research paper. As a consequence, not only more people will read the
author's work, but they will also be embedded in a powerful learning environment.
Here, I would like to explore this idea. Of course, any suggestions are welcome. Send
me an e-mail to: E.P. Esteban