Training macrosystems scientists requires both interpersonal and technical skills
Training macrosystems scientists requires both interpersonal and technical skills
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DOI：
10.1002/fee.2287
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发表时间：
2021-02-01
影响因子：
10.3
通讯作者：
SanClements, Michael D.
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作者：
Farrell, Kaitlin J.;Weathers, Kathleen C.;SanClements, Michael D.
宏观系统科学致力于整合跨越区域到大陆尺度的模式和过程。这种研究的范围往往需要由不同职业阶段的科学家组成的大型跨学科和/或多机构团队的参与，这种多样性要求研究人员磨练技术和人际交往能力。我们调查了美国国家科学基金会资助的宏观系统项目的参与者，以评估他们在研究中所需的不同技能的重要性，以及他们接受的培训类型。调查结果显示，参与者认为重要的技能与他们接受的培训之间存在不匹配，特别是在人际关系和管理技能方面。我们强调从宏观系统培训案例研究中吸取的经验教训，探索进一步改善本科和研究生教育的途径，并讨论宏观系统科学家的其他培训机会。鉴于跨学科研究超越宏观系统社区的趋势，这些见解广泛适用于参与各种合作项目的科学家。
Macrosystems science strives to integrate patterns and processes that span regional to continental scales. The scope of such research often necessitates the involvement of large interdisciplinary and/or multi-institutional teams composed of scientists across a range of career stages, a diversity that requires researchers to hone both technical and interpersonal skills. We surveyed participants in macrosystems projects funded by the US National Science Foundation to assess the perceived importance of different skills needed in their research, as well as the types of training they received. Survey results revealed a mismatch between the skills participants perceive as important and the training they received, particularly for interpersonal and management skills. We highlight lessons learned from macrosystems training case studies, explore avenues for further improvement of undergraduate and graduate education, and discuss other training opportunities for macrosystems scientists. Given the trend toward interdisciplinary research beyond the macrosystems community, these insights are broadly applicable for scientists involved in diverse, collaborative projects.