  Physics Education Research (PER) studies have demonstrated that undergraduate
students struggle with fundamental principles from Electromagnetism (EM) and
Special Relativity (SR). However, few studies have approached the intersection
of the two subjects: the role which EM played in inspiring the development of
SR. To address this issue, this paper presents two simulations which highlight
the fundamental role of electromagnetism in special relativity. The first
simulation demonstrates the Lorentz Transformations and the origin of the Gamma
Factor from Maxwell's Equations. The second simulation offers an experiential
introduction to the Biot-Savart Law, from which the Displacement Current in
Ampere-Maxwell's Law can be derived. These programs may be useful in an
undergraduate electromagnetism course. The simulations discussed in this paper
are available at the link given in the footnote.
