After completing our Interdisciplinary HQP Workshop pilot series with student members at the GI, we’re happy to see GI faculty contributing to the conversation on the faculty level with the support of the Office of Research and the Faculty of Arts. With opening remarks from GI faculty member Dr. Ian Milligan (History), GI member Dr. Shana MacDonald (Communication Arts) took part in “The Practice of Interdisciplinary Research: Learning Through Successes and Challenges” alongside Drs. Talena Atfield, Ashley Mehlenbacher, and Adam Molnar. The panel engaged in the experiences and lessons learned from working with interdisciplinary project teams and some of the methods UWaterloo faculty engage with to ensure for equitable relationships.
Engaging in interdisciplinary research is not always an easy process, but here at the GI we continue to innovate our research processes and methods to champion interdisciplinary research with highly trained and specialized faculty members, staff, and students.
Our workshop series will continue with a second series in the fall with additional topics to serve the needs and interests of our membership. Learn more about the first series and the topics covered.