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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| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Washington, District of Columbia :
The National Academies Press,
2014.
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Full text (MFA users only) |
| ISBN: | 9780309301626 0309301629 |
| Local Note: | ProQuest Ebook Central |
Table of Contents:
- 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.