Jul 10, 2024
Research on Elements of Organized Science from the Perspective of Boundary Spanning: Evidence from Nationwide Key Laboratories
- 14:00 to 15:30
- Colloquium
- Lise Meitner Research Group
- Xiangyu Zhou
In the era of Big Science, organized science has become an important institutionalized and systematic response to grand challenges. Mission-oriented R&D organizations gather innovative resources on a large scale, spanning disciplinary and organizational boundaries, and serve as carriers of organized science. This paper identifies the elements of organized science which are essential in promoting technological breakthroughs and scientific exploration in R&D organizations. In an attempt to fill existing research gaps, this paper applies boundary spanning theory and content analysis methods to analyze qualitative data from 13 Nationwide Key Laboratories in China. The study uncovers the structural elements and practical logic of organized science, thereby contributing to the platform governance of mission-oriented R&D organizations.
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About This Series
The LMRG Colloquium is a venue for members and guests of the Lise Meitner Research Group, "China in the Global System of Science," to share their work in progress. It is an opportunity to raise questions, discuss methodological challenges, or get feedback on preliminary conclusions. We aim to create a supportive atmosphere that combines rigorous criticism with genuine curiosity.