Supplement: Collaboration Brings Research Breakthroughs

Collaboration Brings Research Breakthroughs Lisa Staiano-Coico, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs At Temple University, interdisciplinary collaboration plays a vital role in the success of research programs. Seventeen schools and colleges, along with specialized research centers and institutes, make Temple an excellent place for investigators to exchange ideas, assist one another in the design of joint projects, and benefit from the existen

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At Temple University, interdisciplinary collaboration plays a vital role in the success of research programs. Seventeen schools and colleges, along with specialized research centers and institutes, make Temple an excellent place for investigators to exchange ideas, assist one another in the design of joint projects, and benefit from the existence of specialized expertise located directly within the institution they share.

"When it comes to nurturing world-class collaborative interdisciplinary research, Temple offers a thrilling combination of interdisciplinary breadth and institutional support," says Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Lisa Staiano-Coico.

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