Interdisciplinary collaboration among faculty can create dynamic, active learning experiences that transcend academic boundaries. A recent project at UT Dallas exemplifies this approach. Led by Dr. Siham Raboune, Dr. Katrina Rushing and Dr. Christine Veras, the collaboration united students from neuropharmacology, music theory and experimental animation to raise mental health awareness through short animations aimed at young adults on campus.
Music students composed original scores, animation students designed visuals and neuroscience students provided scientific insights. This collaboration served as both a creative and educational approach to exploring complex mental health topics and brain chemistry.
As mental health challenges continue to rise, this interdisciplinary initiative offered a timely and engaging way to communicate key information in an accessible format. The project allowed students to deepen their understanding of their own fields while working together to tackle an important issue.
View the short animations created by these students and their professors on the project website.