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Abstract
The popularity of computational notebooks heralds a return of software as computational media rather than turn-key applications. We believe this software model has potential beyond supporting just the computationally literate. We studied a biomolecular nano-design lab that works on a current frontier of science - RNA origami - whose researchers depend on computational tools to do their work, yet are not trained as programmers. Using a participatory design process, we developed a computational labbook to concretise what computational media could look like, using the principles of computability, malleability, shareability, and distributability suggested by previous work. We used this prototype to co-reflect with the nanoscientists about how it could transform their practice. We report on the computational culture specific to this research area; the scientists' struggles managing their computational environments; and their subsequent disempowerment yet dependence. Lastly, we discuss the generative potential and limitations of the four design principles for the future of computational media.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | CHI 2020 - Proceedings of the 2020 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems |
Number of pages | 13 |
Place of publication | New York |
Publisher | Association for Computing Machinery |
Publication date | 21 Apr 2020 |
Article number | 3376287 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 978-1-4503-6708-0 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 21 Apr 2020 |
Event | CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems: CHI 2020 - Hawaiʻi Convention Center, Honolulu, United States Duration: 25 Apr 2020 → 30 Apr 2020 https://chi2020.acm.org/ |
Conference
Conference | CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems |
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Location | Hawaiʻi Convention Center |
Country/Territory | United States |
City | Honolulu |
Period | 25/04/2020 → 30/04/2020 |
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Keywords
- computational media
- computational notebook
- electronic laboratory notebook
- participatory design
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Literate Computing for Computational Thinking
Klokmose, C. N. (PI) & Fog, B. V. (Participant)
01/09/2018 → 31/08/2021
Project: Research
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Shareable Dynamic Media in Design and Knowledge Work
Klokmose, C. N. (Award holder) & Rädle, R. (Participant)
01/01/2017 → 31/12/2019
Project: Research