Iowa State University|Iowa State University
chemists chemistry educators long sought meaningful ways visualize fundamentally abstract components atoms molecules trade technology improved computerbased visualization methods infused research education chemistry biochemistry particular become highly dependent ways large molecular systems represented best focus attention critical aspects molecular system better understand current state educational efforts related visual literacy needs assessment developed administered national sample biochemistry instructors fouryear institutions n 536 determine types representations used biochemistry course instruction assessment cluster analysis conducted responses determine similar usage representations instruction assessment significant difference determined types representations used instructors teaching biochemistry survey course yearlong course implications findings influence biochemistry instruction assessment discussed