Interdisciplinary work is considered crucial by scientists, policymakers and funders — but how widespread is it really, and what impact does it have? Scholars say that the concept is complex to define ...

The most exciting landmark scientific achievements don’t happen without researchers sharing and collaborating with others ...

In November 2011 a new initiative and opportunity for interdisciplinary faculty research at the University of New Haven entitled “Interdisciplinary Research Clusters” was launched. Research clusters ...

Everyone in academe, especially administrators, seems to love it when faculty members engage in interdisciplinary projects. We praise it at every turn. But that said, interdisciplinary collaborations ...