Biologists have shown that some life experiences can alter one's genome and that of one's progeny. Analogously, the effects of vibrant mentoring from different and even contrasting disciplines are ...

Picture this: It’s your first day as a graduate student instructor. You’re armed with a stack of syllabi, a mind full of academic theories and the unshakable feeling that you might be in way over your ...

The final day of the workshop focused on discussing examples of interdisciplinary research priorities and opportunities. The morning session began with two speakers presenting on Indigenous Knowledge ...

Interdisciplinary research is not a trend; it is a necessity for global progress. When we connect knowledge across ...

Let’s breathe new life into traditional humanities disciplines with a holistic approach to departmental structure. At the department of Chinese history and culture at my institution, we have embraced ...

Designed for students whose academic interests or career objectives require an individualized approach, the Interdisciplinary Studies program provides an interdisciplinary degree that facilitates ...

In an ever-changing, more complex and interconnected world, education must adapt to prepare students to meet the challenges of the 21st century. Interdisciplinary projects, which involve collaboration ...

Creative research and teaching increasingly occur at the junction between traditional disciplines. As a result, many colleges and universities have committed themselves to fostering interdisciplinary ...

Five practical steps to build sustainable interdisciplinary collaboration, informed by first-hand experience of setting up an interdisciplinary research institute Interdisciplinary research is key to ...

Bruce Weinberg receives funding from the National Science Foundation, the National Institutes of Health, the Ewing Marion Kauffman and Alfred P. Sloan Foundations, as well as the National Bureau of ...