Enhancing the effectiveness of team science /

"The past half-century has witnessed a dramatic increase in the scale and complexity of scientific research. The growing scale of science has been accompanied by a shift toward collaborative research, referred to as "team science." Scientific research is increasingly conducted by smal...

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Corporate Authors: National Research Council (U.S.) Committee on the Science of Team Science, National Research Council (U.S.) Board on Behavioral, Cognitive, and Sensory Sciences (Contributor), National Research Council (U.S.) Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education
Other Authors: Cooke, Nancy J. (Editor), Hilton, Margaret L (Editor), Hilton, Margaret L. (Editor)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C. : The National Academies Press [2015]
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Summary:"The past half-century has witnessed a dramatic increase in the scale and complexity of scientific research. The growing scale of science has been accompanied by a shift toward collaborative research, referred to as "team science." Scientific research is increasingly conducted by small teams and larger groups rather than individual investigators, but the challenges of collaboration can slow these teams' progress in achieving their scientific goals. How does a team-based approach work, and how can universities and research institutions support teams? "Enhancing the Effectiveness of Team Science" synthesizes and integrates the available research to provide guidance on assembling the science team; leadership, education and professional development for science teams and groups. It also examines institutional and organizational structures and policies to support science teams and identifies areas where further research is needed to help science teams and groups achieve their scientific and translational goals. This report offers major public policy recommendations for science research agencies and policymakers, as well as recommendations for individual scientists, disciplinary associations, and research universities."--Publisher's description
Physical Description:xi, 268 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
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Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 227-264)
ISBN:0309316820
9780309316828