STEMskiller: Skill Set Map for Mentors of Early Career Researchers
ENGAGEMENT, INVOLVEMENT, COLLABORATION, TRANSDISCIPLINARITY, AND INQUISITIVENESS
In general
Definition:
This section provides mentors with an overview of academic activities which transcend day-to-day teaching and research activities. Mentors can use these resources to introduce early career researchers to concepts which will enrich their understanding of how research transcends institutional boundaries and how it can potentially make a difference in improving the world around us.
Useful general resources about Engagement, Involvement, Collaboration, Transdisciplinarity, and Inquisitiveness:
National Science Foundation (NSF). (n.d.). NSF's 10 Big Ideas. https://www.nsf.gov/news/special_reports/big_ideas/index.jsp
Describes sample "big ideas" targeted by US NSF activities that transcend disciplinary boundaries.
United Nations (UN) Department of Economic and Social Affairs and Sustainable Development. (n.d.). The 17 Goals. https://sdgs.un.org/goals
Lists the 17 UN sustainability goals, a "a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future.." Includes links to information about each goal and indicators of progress.
Tags: All IPS; all PSR; all IAL; CompQ
Peer Review: None
Table of contents:
4.0. In general
- 4.1. Academic endeavor
- 4.2. Impact and public engagement
- 4.2.1. Getting started with public engagement
4.2.2. Impact for researchers
4.2.3. Science for non-technical audiences and popular science presentations
4.2.4. Developing effective communication skills for public engagement
4.2.5. Lay abstracts with impact
4.2.6. Engaging with schools
4.2.7. Effective online engagement (including research blogging, social media posting, podcasting, & hosting virtual events)
4.2.8. Evaluating public engagement
- 4.6. Global engagement
- 4.7. Inquisitiveness/curiosity
- 4.7.1. Fostering creativity
- 4.8. Understanding risk
Author: Stephanie Krueger
Peer Reviewer(s): None
Last Updated: October 28, 2021