Convergence : facilitating transdisciplinary integration of life sciences, physical sciences, engineering, and beyond

Convergence facilitating transdisciplinary integration of life sciences, physical sciences, engineering, and beyond

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"Convergence of the life sciences with fields including physical, chemical, mathematical, computational, engineering, and social sciences is a key strategy to tackle complex challenges and achieve new and innovative solutions. However, institutions face a lack of guidance on how to establish ef...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: National Research Council (U.S.). (author)
Autores Corporativos: National Research Council (U.S.). Division on Earth and Life Studies. Committee on Key Challenge Areas for Convergence and Health, Board on Life Sciences, author (author), National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on Key Challenge Areas for Convergence and Health, issuing body (issuing body), National Research Council (U.S.). Board on Life Sciences, issuing body, National Research Council (U.S.). Division on Earth and Life Studies, issuing body
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Washington, District of Columbia : The National Academies Press 2014.
Edición:1st ed
Materias:
Interdisciplinary research > United States.
Interdisciplinary research > Methodology.
Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009622009306719
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Sumario:"Convergence of the life sciences with fields including physical, chemical, mathematical, computational, engineering, and social sciences is a key strategy to tackle complex challenges and achieve new and innovative solutions. However, institutions face a lack of guidance on how to establish effective programs, what challenges they are likely to encounter, and what strategies other organizations have used to address the issues that arise. This advice is needed to harness the excitement generated by the concept of convergence and channel it into the policies, structures, and networks that will enable it to realize its goals. Convergence investigates examples of organizations that have established mechanisms to support convergent research. This report discusses details of current programs, how organizations have chosen to measure success, and what has worked and not worked in varied settings. The report summarizes the lessons learned and provides organizations with strategies to tackle practical needs and implementation challenges in areas such as infrastructure, student education and training, faculty advancement, and inter-institutional partnerships."--Publisher's description
Notas:Description based upon print version of record.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (151 p.)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:9780309301640
9780309301626

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