Objective: Foldit and RNA are games that act as tools for individuals who are interested in but inexperienced at protein/RNA folding. The graphical interface is shaped like a game so that players have a sense of what types of folding is useful.
Methods:
Responsibilities within Foldit: - Conduct Play-Test sessions to gather and implement feedback. - Maintain the Foldit Feedback page. Tasks include replying to player queries and assigning tasks. - Assign bug-fixing tasks amongst team members.
Responsibilities within RNA game:
- Game Design including:
a) construct 3D models of backbones and residues in Maya.
b) tailor textures for the various models.
c) innovate User Interface.
- Conduct Play-Test sessions to gather and implement feedback.
- Create/manage wiki and mailing lists (purpose: to aid individual member's project management)
Anticipated results: Well folded proteins/RNA strands will be synthesized by biochemists to create new, useful organic products.
