What is it about?
How scientists from a range of fields can work together to help solve large-scale problems in the world today
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Why is it important?
Many problems facing society today require the involvement of scientists from many disciplines. Because many of these issues affect children and youth in some way, it is important to involve development scientists in these efforts.
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I hope this article will inspire developmental scientists to get involved in interdisciplinary research that will impact on the life experiences and well being of children and youth around the world.
Mary Gauvain
University of California, Riverside
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This page is a summary of: From Developmental Psychologist to Water Scientist and Back Again: The Role of Interdisciplinary Research in Developmental Science, Child Development Perspectives, September 2017, Wiley,
DOI: 10.1111/cdep.12255.
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