Intro to Interdisciplinary Research
Spring 2026: Online
i/oCourse (Session B)
What is the relationship between disciplines and interdisciplinarity?
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What insights do different disciplines offer? How do they conduct research?
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How does someone conduct interdisciplinary research? Why engage in it with others?
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What does successful collaboration look like? What does it take to do it?
What is interdisciplinary research? Why is it increasingly recognized as important?
Do you want to make a difference? Learn how to get started! Intro Interdisciplinary Research offers students an opportunity to learn methods and practice skills to engage in collaborative research that crosses disciplinary boundaries to provide more holistic solutions to today's complex social challenges. Apply what you are learning via hands-on engagement with an issue of current relevance. The instructional team and students will dive into questions about technology, community, and wellbeing as a means to affect change.
Honors students will receive HON credit for this course. SOBE/ HU/ SB general studies credit.
Collaborations
- Collaborators TBA
Impact Outcomes
Students will share their findings with the general public in a format of their choosing. Check this page at the end of the semester for updates!
Interdisciplinary Research in the News
At the Humanities Lab, we strive to ensure our Labs are relevant and current. Here are some recent articles about Interdisciplinary Research in today’s news!
Flinders Uni is asking the community about key research problems
