STEMskiller: Skill Set Map for Mentors of Early Career Researchers

ENGAGEMENT, INVOLVEMENT, COLLABORATION, TRANSDISCIPLINARITY, AND INQUISITIVENESS

In general

Definition:

This section provides mentors with an overview of academic activities which transcend day-to-day teaching and research activities. Mentors can use these resources to introduce early career researchers to concepts which will enrich their understanding of how research transcends institutional boundaries and how it can potentially make a difference in improving the world around us.

Useful general resources about Engagement, Involvement, Collaboration, Transdisciplinarity, and Inquisitiveness:

National Science Foundation (NSF). (n.d.). NSF's 10 Big Ideashttps://www.nsf.gov/news/special_reports/big_ideas/index.jsp

Describes sample "big ideas" targeted by US NSF activities that transcend disciplinary boundaries.

United Nations (UN) Department of Economic and Social Affairs and Sustainable Development. (n.d.). The 17 Goals. https://sdgs.un.org/goals

Lists the 17 UN sustainability goals, a "a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future.." Includes links to information about each goal and indicators of progress.

Tags: All IPS; all PSR; all IAL; CompQ

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4.0. In general

 

Author: Stephanie Krueger

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Last Updated: October 28, 2021

 

Editor: Last modified: 24.5. 2024 09:05