Team:Kent/Modeling

Modeling

Modeling, i.e. the mathematical description of a physical system, is an important aspect of the scientific method as it allows us to quantitatively understand the system and to make predictions. Specifically, a model helps understanding how changes in any parameter affect the system; this is especially important when the relevance of some parameters is unknown. We chose to develop a simulation model of the system studied in our project, which consists of a self-assembling biological structure that we thought would be exciting and informative to quantify and visualize in an interactive way. We made the computer code of the model publicly available, so that other teams can play around and build upon it.