Convergent Thinking, Creative Application

Authors

Mark L. Tykocinski, MD, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow

Abstract

Research 2021 offers a glimpse of how convergent thinking is manifest across our institution. You can see it, for example, in the multidisciplinary team testing the first brain implants designed to help stroke victims regain limb function; and in the novel solutions developed to address the challenges of caring for COVID-19 patients. Convergent thinking is evident in the ways that our faculty and student researchers are combining research from architecture, industrial design and occupational therapy to develop plans for smart, healthy cities. It is evident too in our hemp industry research and development program, in which faculty and graduate students are using new knowledge about business systems, policy making, materials science, manufacturing processes and design to lay the foundation for a robust and sustainable new industry.

Recommended Citation

Tykocinski, MD, Mark L. (2021) "Convergent Thinking, Creative Application," Thomas Jefferson University Research Magazine: Vol. 2: Iss. 1, Article 1.
Available at: https://jdc.jefferson.edu/researchmagazine/vol2/iss1/1