We are experimenting with the use of 3D-printing of molecular models as part of our effort to make computational chemistry accessible to blind students. Shown above is our 3D-printer (used in other contexts as a rapid prototyper; purchased with support from NSF, the UCD Math & Physical Sciences Dean's Office and the UCD Department of Chemistry). Shown below is an example of a "printed" molecular model (a proton sandwich), both on its own and posing with Hoby and Jason.
