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

"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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Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor Corporativo: National Research Council (U.S.). Division on Earth and Life Studies. Committee on Key Challenge Areas for Convergence and Health, Board on Life Sciences (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Washington, District of Columbia : The National Academies Press, 2014.
Temas:
Interdisciplinary research > United States.
Interdisciplinary research > Methodology.
Recherche interdisciplinaire > États-Unis.
Recherche interdisciplinaire > Méthodologie.
SCIENCE > Study & Teaching.
Interdisciplinary research
United States
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • FrontMatter; Preface; Acknowledgments; Contents; Boxes, Figures, and Tables; Summary; 1 Introduction; 2 Convergence in Action; 3 Convergence Is Informed by Research Areas with Broad Scope; 4 Fostering Convergence in Organizations: Challenges and Strategies; 5 Advancing Knowledge and Solving Complex Problems Through Convergence: Conclusions and Recommendations; References; Appendix A: Committee Member Biographies; Appendix B: Workshop on Key Challenges in the Implementation of Convergence: Agenda and Participants.

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