Abstract
This study examines how graduate students' perceptions of transdisciplinary team science evolve as they progress through a graduate training program at a university. Students participated in a series of workshops that built on and reinforced various aspects of training in transdisciplinary team science, including Team Science, Science Communication, Stakeholder Engagement, and International Case Studies in Antibiotic Resistance Monitoring. Students also took accompanying coursework towards a certificate and worked together in collaborative teams in advancing an array of transdisciplinary research projects focused on various dimensions of antibiotic resistance. A qualitative case study approach was taken, systematically examining participants’ reflections following each workshop. Data was collected using both written and audio reflections, then thematically coded to reveal transdisciplinary skill development, student engagement, and collaborative practices. The findings of this study suggest that students participating in the graduate training program gained valuable insights and skills essential for transdisciplinary collaboration needed to address antibiotic resistance and other challenges. Participants expressed how their experiences enhanced their personal growth, created a deeper sense of self-awareness and improved their ability to work effectively with peers across disciplines. The program highlighted the importance of transdisciplinary collaboration, helping students build communication strategies and integrate diverse perspectives.
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Demikia Taylor
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