Since 1998, SimBio has been at the forefront of interactive biology education for colleges nationwide.
SimBio produces software that uses sophisticated interactive simulations to teach biology in an inquiry-driven learning style. We also conduct grant-funded research to understand how to make educational software more effective. Our products allow students to conduct simulated experiments similar to those performed by practicing scientists, in fields of biology where live experiments are impractical or impossible.
Our goal is to improve biology education through the appropriate use of advanced technology. And to help make teaching and learning biology fun!
SimBio was founded (as BeakerWare) in 1998 to distribute the second version of EcoBeaker®, our flagship program for teaching ecology using simulated experiments. Since then we have developed or assisted in developing programs for teaching evolution (EvoBeaker®), basic cell physiology (OsmoBeaker®), and neurobiology (NerveWorks™). We then integrated our labs into SimBio Virtual Labs®. We've conducted a substantial amount of research on the educational effectiveness of our modules, funded in part with grants from the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health. In addition, we've adapted our programs to produce several museum exhibits.
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2022 Conferences
- Association for Biology Laboratory Education - Victoria, BC (6/21 - 6/24)
- Ecological Society of America - Montreal, QC (8/14 - 8/19)
- Society for the Advancement of Biology Education Research - Minneapolis, MN (7/10 - 7/13)