Inter– multi- and trans-disciplinary approaches in astronomy education research

Defining Terms for Integrated (Multi-Inter-Trans-Disciplinary) Sustainability Research

Our contemporary social and ecological problems, including climate change, peak oil and food security, necessitate solutions informed by multiple backgrounds that singular disciplines seem unable to provide, and possibly, are even incapable of providing. The increasing occurrence of multi-, interand transdisciplinary (MIT) research projects speak to the recognition of that necessity. But as the...

Quality criteria for inter- and trans-disciplinary doctoral research outcomes

Cross-disciplinary research in astronomy

In the distant past, astronomy was often intertwined with religion into a unified cosmos. As science became a distinct cultural enterprise, astronomy has witnessed a variety of rich interactions with other fields. Mathematical statistics was stimulated in the 19th century by astronomical problems, and today astrostatistics is a small but growing cross-disciplinary field advancing methodology to...

Trans-disciplinary Avenues in Education: Computing and Art

In this paper we report on an interdisciplinary course “Computing and Art” taught at the Sabanci University, Istanbul for the first time in fall of 2004. We also present research activities initiated by the course activities and continued to graduate work. The two faculty members teaching the course as well as the students are an equal mix from the visual communication design and computer scien...

The Danube Delta: A natural laboratory for trans-disciplinary education, research, innovation and development

The Danube Delta • A European and global ecological treasure • A rich, diverse flora & fauna • 98% of the European aquatic fauna • 3400 animal species • 160 fish species • 300 bird species – Arctic, Siberian, Mongolian, Chinese, Mediterranean, European • Abundant and diverse natural resources • 1150 plant species • Over 4178 square Km Delta • A Danube Delta Biosphere of 5800 square Km • Signifi...