Cross_Disciplinary_Thinking_and_Methods_Part 1

Hosted by the Graduate Resource Center, this workshop led by Dr. Karen Téllez-Chaires explores why cross-disciplinary thinking is essential for graduate researchers. Participants will learn what cross-disciplinary research looks like in practice, the benefits it brings to innovative scholarship, and the methods that make it possible. The session will also address common challenges and provide strategies for navigating them, showcase examples of impactful cross-disciplinary projects, and offer guiding questions to inspire participants’ own work. Attendees will leave with key takeaways to strengthen their research and next steps for integrating cross-disciplinary approaches into their academic journey.