I’ve had my iPad2 for about a year, and I find myself using it more and more for work-related activities as I try to move to a more “paperless” existence. Based on a discussion recently on Twitter, I thought that it might be useful for my students (and others) to see a list of apps that I use the most, and why. I’m a scientist and an educator, so I tend to use apps that I find useful for my work. I note that I don’t use the iPad much for games, and when I do, the games tend to be solitaire or the like. So, if you are looking for iPad games, I suggest you look here or here. I also note that I don’t have an iPhone, so my apps are not optimized for use with both devices.
This list is divided into four categories: Productivity, Protein Visualization, Social Media/Others, and Miscellaneous. Apps that I use on a daily basis are denoted by an asterisk (*). As you may note in the descriptions, the list is a work in progress, so please leave comments and let me know how you use your iPad (or other device) at work.

