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Marie Gilbertson¹, Meggan Craft¹, Teddie Potter²

¹College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Minnesota.

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Universities are shifting from siloed disciplines to interdisciplinary collaboration to address complex global challenges. This interdisciplinary approach fosters innovation and synergistic solutions for planetary health crises.

Keywords:

Climate change Science of Team Science climate curriculum domination paradigm ecosystem services effective communication leadership planetary health rabies transdisciplinary team

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Area of Science:

Higher Education
Interdisciplinary Studies
Systems Thinking

Background:

Traditional university structures emphasize individual scholarship and disciplinary silos.
Despite housing diverse disciplines, academic institutions often lack cross-campus interaction.
Existing academic systems prioritize specialized knowledge over integrated problem-solving.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the growing need for interdisciplinary collaboration in addressing complex global challenges.
To advocate for systems thinking and interdisciplinary solutions in research and education.
To introduce partnership studies as a framework for interdisciplinary endeavors.

Main Methods:

Analysis of traditional academic structures and their limitations.
Identification of global challenges requiring interdisciplinary approaches (e.g., climate change, antibiotic resistance).
Examination of emerging trends in interdisciplinary research funding and normalization.

Main Results:

Universities are recognizing the limitations of disciplinary silos for solving systemic problems.
Interdisciplinary research is increasingly recognized for its potential to drive innovation.
External funding bodies are beginning to mandate interdisciplinary team participation.

Conclusions:

A paradigm shift towards interdisciplinary collaboration is necessary for universities to tackle complex planetary health issues.
Interdisciplinary research yields synergistic benefits, exceeding the sum of individual disciplinary contributions.
Partnership studies provide a valuable philosophical foundation for advancing interdisciplinary teaching and research.