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SUMMARY:Poster Session: Geographic Thinking in Interdisciplinary Research: Examining Conceptualization\, Experience\, and Communication
DESCRIPTION:Summary\nGeographic understanding is essential in academia\, providing frameworks to interpret natural phenomena. Geoscience research often requires interdisciplinary collaboration and an appreciation of interconnected processes across spatial scales. However\, limited research has explored how geographic methods influence scholars’ research and communication strategies. This study investigates the impact of geographic thinking among graduate students in the Watershed Scholars program\, comparing those with geoscience and non-geoscience backgrounds. Funded by the National Science Foundation\, the Watershed Scholars Program at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville aims to dismantle financial barriers and promote diversity in STEM through support\, mentoring\, and professional development. The program fosters scholars researching environmental challenges through interdisciplinary approaches and skills valued by employers. Graduates are equipped to address issues from human interventions and watershed alterations. \nThis study seeks to determine if Watershed Scholars understand the broader geographic context of their research\, engage in interdisciplinary thinking\, and integrate geographic perspectives. It also assesses their efforts to communicate findings to diverse audiences. By answering these questions\, the study advances geoscience education and promotes a deeper understanding of geography’s role in science and society. The comparative analysis highlights how geographic understanding influences students’ preparedness and communication skills\, promoting better integration of geographic perspectives in scientific inquiry. \nSession Focus\nAll Grade Levels | STEM | Geographic Thinking \nConference Room\nBanquet Level – Mezzanine Area \nMeet The Presenter\nMy name is Hunter Hansen\, and I recently graduated with a Master of Science in Geography from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE). My research\, Exploring the Impact and Interdisciplinarity of Geographic Backgrounds among Graduate Students: A Comparative Study of Geosciences\, explores how Watershed Scholars engage with geographic thinking and how this shapes their preparedness and ability to communicate across disciplines. \nAs a Graduate Assistant for the Watershed Scholars Program\, I had the opportunity to conduct qualitative research\, manage program data\, and support student learning and mentoring. I am passionate about making connections through geography education\, and I view research as a way to continuously learn\, grow\, and share knowledge with others. \n 
URL:https://ncge.org/event/poster-session-geographic-thinking-in-interdisciplinary-research-examining-conceptualization-experience-and-communication/
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