BROWN BAG SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP MEETING IV: PREVENTION SCIENCE GRADUATE TRAINING PROGRAMS

Prevention Science is a relatively new interdisciplinary field that draws from related fields including public health, education, psychology, neuroscience, and economics. Although multidisciplinary collaboration is at the heart of prevention science research and training, the discipline itself is distinct with its own unique standards of knowledge and evidence. In light of the rapid growth in prevention science graduate programs both nationally and internationally, it is imperative to engage in a critical dialogue about the unique identity and training needs of students in prevention science graduate programs. This brownbag is intended for faculty and students in prevention science graduate programs. The goal is to foster a discussion of ways to connect students across programs and refine the identity and mission of prevention science as a distinct graduate training program, while maintaining cross-fertilization of ideas and strategies across disciplines.