University of Minnesota2008-02-052008-02-052006-12https://hdl.handle.net/11299/5641Documents (final report and executive summary) providing recommendations to improve interdisciplinary research and education throughout the University improvements in training, education, outreach and University culture.During the University's strategic positioning process, multiple task forces identified fostering interdisciplinary activity as a critical institutional priority. While continuing to channel resources to well-established disciplines with proven records of excellence, new attention must be brought to bear on emerging interdisciplinary fields that are promising sources of problem solving and knowledge creation; and the University of Minnesota must be poised to prepare its graduates in emerging fields of study. As a result, the University is sharpening its focus on interdisciplinary initiatives system-wide.en-USresearcheducationReport