Table 1 Core competencies explored by both faculty and students in the RAMP course.
From: Research-to-action multidisciplinary projects: an undergraduate convergence research course
Core competency | Definition |
|---|---|
Individual Habits of Mind | |
 Epistemic Humility | A recognition that one is reliant on others’ expertise to have a complete understanding of a topic, and that on certain topics, no confidence is possible. It is also a keen awareness of our vulnerability to error.a |
 Interdependence | An awareness that projects within a team are inherently connected based on shared methods, knowledge input and outputs, or impact areas.a |
 Co-creation of Knowledge | Integration of multiple sources of knowledge through inviting non-academic stakeholders to aid in the design of methods and interpretation of results in applied research contexts.b |
Convergence Research Skills | |
 Integration | An ability to recognize the underlying philosophical differences that occur across disciplines to navigate these differences effectively on a team.c |
 Systems Thinking | Defined by the ability to contextualize a project within a broader system to understand how it might interact with other natural, social, and physical systems.d |
 Interpersonal Team Skills | Effective communication in divserse teams and navigation of team dynamics including interpersonal relationship building.c |
