Perspectives on Science Early Careers Workshop #5: Roundtable Discussion on Collaborative Research & Writing
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Sep 22, 2025 In this engaging discussion, Olival Freire Jr., a Brazilian history of science expert, shares insights on the importance of collaboration while embracing individual work. Roberto Lalli highlights the role of effective communication and shared tools in interdisciplinary teams. Jinyan Liu emphasizes the impact of cultural communication styles and the benefits of international cooperation. Together, the trio explores whether virtual tools are transforming research collaboration and ponder the evolution towards 'big history'.
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Humanities Lag STEM In Collaborative Norms
- Roberto Lalli notes STEM fields long normalized cooperation while humanities still lag in collaborative norms.
- That cultural gap affects how collaborative outputs are perceived and credited in history of science.
EHT Project Built A Team To Study Teamwork
- Roberto shares participation in the Next Generation Event Horizon Telescope's HPS working group that includes a subgroup on collaboration.
- He finds it striking that a STEM project explicitly forms a team to study and improve collaboration practices.
Define Timeline, Roles And Credit Early
- Do set a clear timeline, goals, milestones, roles, and credit policy at a project's start and get everyone's agreement.
- Clarify duties and authorship rules early to prevent later disputes and failed collaborations.
