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Collaborating on convergent technologies: education and practice.

Michael E Gorman1

  • 1Division of Technology, Culture Communications, School of Engineering and Applied Science, University of Virginia, 351 McCormick Road, Charlottesville, VA 22904, USA. meg3c@virginia.edu

Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences
|June 15, 2004
PubMed
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Interdisciplinary collaboration is essential for converging technologies. Establishing inclusive "trading zones" where diverse stakeholders share goals is key to successful innovation and societal impact.

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Area of Science:

  • Science and technology studies
  • Societal implications of emerging technologies
  • Interdisciplinary research

Background:

  • Converging technologies necessitate collaboration across diverse scientific and societal domains.
  • Effective collaboration requires overcoming disciplinary silos and fostering shared understanding.
  • Existing models of interdisciplinary interaction may not adequately support complex technological convergence.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a framework for effective interdisciplinary collaboration in the context of converging technologies.
  • To highlight the importance of inclusive 'trading zones' for innovation.
  • To provide an example from nanotechnology's societal dimensions.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of interdisciplinary collaboration models.

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  • Metaphorical application of 'trading zones' from cultural anthropology.
  • Case illustration using nanotechnology's societal dimensions.

    • Main Results:

    • Converging technologies require collaborative 'trading zones' that avoid disciplinary dominance.
    • Successful trading zones foster a shared mental model among diverse stakeholders.
    • Educational approaches should include training in interdisciplinary collaboration alongside disciplinary depth.

    Conclusions:

    • Inclusive trading zones are critical for navigating the complexities of converging technologies like nanotechnology.
    • Fostering shared mental models across disciplines and stakeholder groups is paramount.
    • Future research and education must prioritize the development of effective interdisciplinary collaboration skills.