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Interdisciplinarity

Interdisciplinarity. Melissa Sampson University of Colorado, Boulder Emily Taylor Arizona State University. Outline. Current Trends Crux of Interdisciplinarity Discussion Questions Examples Challenges. Current Trends?. Significant push for interdisciplinarity

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Interdisciplinarity

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  1. Interdisciplinarity Melissa Sampson University of Colorado, Boulder Emily Taylor Arizona State University

  2. Outline • Current Trends • Crux of Interdisciplinarity • Discussion Questions • Examples • Challenges

  3. Current Trends? • Significant push for interdisciplinarity • Academia, government and industry • Some schools implementing programs or certificates at the doctoral level • Emphasis on doctoral students with broader skills

  4. The Crux of Interdisciplinarity • Does a student risk being a Jack of all Trades and Master of None?

  5. The Crux of Interdisciplinarity • Does a student risk being a Jack of all Trades and Master of None? • Is this a problem or is this a desired outcome?

  6. Discussion Questions • How can the academic culture be changed to meet the needs of today’s students?

  7. Discussion Questions • How can the academic culture be changed to meet the needs of today’s students? • Are there structural barriers to interdisciplinary work? If so, how can they be resolved?

  8. Discussion Questions • How can the academic culture be changed to meet the needs of today’s students? • Are there structural barriers to interdisciplinary work? If so, how can they be resolved? • Does the discipline of study affect whether interdisciplinary work occurs?

  9. Interdisciplinarity The next step in doctoral programs… How do we get there?

  10. Examples • Interdisciplinary programs at Arizona State University • formal programs • informal, grassroots, student-run programs

  11. IGERT (Integrated Graduate Education and Research Training) Programs • Urban Ecology • investigate urban nature-society interactions • integrates Biology, Plant Biology, Geography, Geology, Anthropology, and Sociology http://www.asu.edu/ces/igert.htm

  12. IGERT (Integrated Graduate Education and Research Training) Programs • Neural and Musculoskeletal Adaptations in Form and Function • investigate integrative and computational neuroscience, motor disorders and rehabilitation. • integrates Bioengineering, Neurophysiology, Physical Anthropology, Exercise Sciences, Computer and System Sciences http://www.eas.asu.edu/~igert/

  13. IGERT (Integrated Graduate Education and Research Training) Programs • Biomolecular Nanotechnology • investigate biomolecular mechanisms and their applications to molecular-scale device design • integrates Chemistry, Biochemistry, Engineering, Biology, and Biophysics http://photoscience.la.asu.edu/bionano/index.htm

  14. Arts, Media, and Engineering Graduate Research and Education Initiative • Interdisciplinary program to meet needs of art, media, and engineering students interested in technology • integrates eight departments

  15. Graduates in the Earth, Life, and Social Sciences (GELSS) Research Symposium • Student-organized and -implemented annual research symposium to showcase research in an interdisciplinary setting • integrates Anthropology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Kinesiology, Mathematics, Life Sciences, Psychology, and Sociology http://www.asu.edu/clubs/gelss

  16. A Worldwide Action Revitalizing Education (AWARE) • Annual symposium to enhance the effectiveness of healing practitioners by providing opportunities for cross-cultural learning and exchange. • Integrates Clinical Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Naturopathy, Yoga, Massage Therapy, Psychiatry, and other healing arts. http://www.worldaware.org

  17. Challenges of interdisciplinary studies • Infrastructure (classes, funding, etc.) • Jack of all Trades and Master of none? • Will your skills meet the demands of the workforce? • Mentoring

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