Katie Plaisance leads workshop on the Science of Team Science

CoLab Director Katie Plaisance designed and facilitated a workshop on “Making Interdisciplinary Collaboration Work” for new trainees affiliated with York University’s Connected Minds program, drawing on scholarship from the science of team science. Participants learned about the benefits of diverse perspectives, the importance of psychological safety in teams, and the nature of multi-, inter-, and transdisciplinary research. The workshop also offered practical knowledge for anticipating and overcoming challenges in interdisciplinary collaboration, becoming an effective collaborator, and helping to maximize the potential of interdisciplinary teams.