  Mathematical and numerical modeling is an increasingly important, yet often
neglected, topic for biology students. We have found Glowscript to facilitate
teaching and introducing computer simulations to students. In particular, the
built-in the graphics and graphing capabilities can provide students with
immediate feedback. Glowscript is a web-based form of visual Python that runs
in a standard browser, and students can easily embed their simulations in
external websites. Here we show various examples of how Glowscript is
implemented in an undergraduate computational biology course. We hope these
examples inspire others to adopt Glowscript in their science classrooms.
