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From Ridge 2 Reef: An interdisciplinary model for training the next generation of environmental problem solvers.

Raechel J Hill¹, Matea A Djokic¹, Andrea Anderson²

¹Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, University of California, Irvine, California, United States of America.

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The Ridge 2 Reef program enhanced graduate environmental education through interdisciplinary training and continuous improvement. This approach better prepared students for diverse environmental careers by fostering collaboration and essential skills.

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Environmental Science
Graduate Education
Interdisciplinary Studies

Background:

Environmental challenges necessitate interdisciplinary solutions, yet graduate programs often remain specialized.
A gap exists in training graduate students with the broad, transferable skills required for complex environmental issues.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the effectiveness of the Ridge 2 Reef research traineeship program in providing interdisciplinary skill training.
To assess the program's impact on graduate students' preparedness for environmental careers.

Main Methods:

Implemented a 'culture of improvement' driven by trainee feedback to shape program management and curriculum.
Conducted a complete course overhaul based on student input and evolving program goals.
Utilized evaluation surveys to measure gains in scientific, technical, career, and transferable skills.

Main Results:

Program evaluations indicated increased student confidence and broader training for environmental careers.
Graduate students reported significant gains in scientific, technical, and career knowledge.
Transferable skills such as communication, data analysis, leadership, mentoring, and interdisciplinary collaboration showed marked improvement.

Conclusions:

The Ridge 2 Reef program successfully prepared graduate students for 21st-century environmental careers through flexible, diverse, and feedback-driven interdisciplinary training.
The program's adaptable structure and evolution offer a model for other graduate programs seeking to enhance interdisciplinary education and student preparedness.