Developing Convergence Neuroscience as a Model

Author(s):  
Marion T Turnbull ◽  
William D. Freeman

This chapter on developing convergence neuroscience as a model examines the systems required to build and support a convergence oriented workforce. The future of the biomedical and life science innovation depends on its ability to integrate and cross-collaborate with other data-hungry and fast-progressing research domains such as bioinformatics, computer science, engineering, and the physical sciences. In the context of this chapter, convergence is the joining of forces between neuro-based life sciences with engineering and the physical sciences, in a transdirectional exchange—or intellectual cross-pollination. In this context, the chapter reviews three core objectives: (i) the need to focus on a common theme or scientific/medical challenge, (ii) how to encourage convergence through structural change such as personnel, infrastructure, and funding strategies, and (iii) the importance of expanding educational and training programs that teach convergence methodology alongside traditional opportunities for formal and informal discussion and collaborations.

Author(s):  
B. PanduRanga Narasimharao

Tobias et al. (1995) postulated in their book on “Rethinking Science as a Career” that Master’s programs could produce graduates who provide the same level of expertise and leadership as professionals do in other fields. They say that they would do so by having the ability to use the products of scholarship in their work and by being familiar with the practical aspects of emerging problem areas. If we consider natural science consisting of physical sciences, biological sciences, mathematics, geosciences, and computer science, degrees in computer science and geosciences served as credentials for practice, whereas physics, chemistry, and biological sciences served as classical graduate education. Robbins-Roth (2006) collected 22 career descriptions for science graduates ranging from public policy to investment banking, and from patent examining to broadcast science journalism. There are several sectors of the society where the principles and knowledge of these science disciplines are used. On the other hand, there are many of the graduates in these disciplines who either are working in areas completely unrelated to their education and training or are unemployable. The need for preparing the science graduates professionally is well recognized (Schuster, 2011; Vanderford, 2010; Narasimharao, Shashidhara Prasad and Nair, 2011; Chuck, 2011).


2015 ◽  
pp. 138-152
Author(s):  
B. PanduRanga Narasimharao

Tobias et al. (1995) postulated in their book on “Rethinking Science as a Career” that Master's programs could produce graduates who provide the same level of expertise and leadership as professionals do in other fields. They say that they would do so by having the ability to use the products of scholarship in their work and by being familiar with the practical aspects of emerging problem areas. If we consider natural science consisting of physical sciences, biological sciences, mathematics, geosciences, and computer science, degrees in computer science and geosciences served as credentials for practice, whereas physics, chemistry, and biological sciences served as classical graduate education. Robbins-Roth (2006) collected 22 career descriptions for science graduates ranging from public policy to investment banking, and from patent examining to broadcast science journalism. There are several sectors of the society where the principles and knowledge of these science disciplines are used. On the other hand, there are many of the graduates in these disciplines who either are working in areas completely unrelated to their education and training or are unemployable. The need for preparing the science graduates professionally is well recognized (Schuster, 2011; Vanderford, 2010; Narasimharao, Shashidhara Prasad and Nair, 2011; Chuck, 2011).


F1000Research ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
pp. 613
Author(s):  
Beth A. Cimini ◽  
Simon F Nørrelykke ◽  
Marion Louveaux ◽  
Nataša Sladoje ◽  
Perrine Paul-Gilloteaux ◽  
...  

We introduce the NEUBIAS Gateway, a new platform for publishing materials related to bioimage analysis, an interdisciplinary field bridging computer science and life sciences. This emerging field has been lacking a central place to share the efforts of the growing group of scientists addressing biological questions using image data. The Gateway welcomes a wide range of publication formats including articles, reviews, reports and training materials. We hope the Gateway further supports this important field to grow and helps more biologists and computational scientists learn about and contribute to these efforts.


2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ely Sukmana

Effectiveness of Education and Training in Increasing Auditor Performance at the Lamongan Regency Inspectorate of East Java Province. This study aims to find out and analyze education and training to be the driving factors for improving the performance of auditors at the Inspectorate of Lamongan Regency, East Java Province. The researcher used a qualitative descriptive method with an inductive approach. The conclusion of this study is the effectiveness of education and training carried out through technical training programs held by the Lamongan District Inspectorate and the implementation of functional training and technical training outside which aims to improve the performance of the Lamongan District Inspectorate auditors, including being effective. This can be understood from the results of the overall study through interviewing the author with sources and direct observations. The indicators of effectiveness of auditor participation to carry out technical training carried out by the Inspectorate and functional training and technical training held outside of stating that, every implementation. Education and training can have a positive impact on the auditor of the Lamongan District Inspectorate in improving performance to carry out their duties and functions as internal government supervisors.


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