Many interview participants emphasized that participating in TD team science in TREC I, although challenging, reinforced their preexisting beliefs that TD science and team collaboration can enhance scientific research. Other participants saidthat participating in TREC I caused them to develop a new sense of the value of TD research and team science. Many interview participants said they felt “enriched” by their TD team science experiences in TREC I. Others described a “transformation” in their attitudes. I think that a number of the scientists at [my TREC center] were really transformed in our thinking by being part of this. And I'm one, but I know that there are others, as well, because we've had these conversations where we have a greater appreciation for other types of research approaches. We understand more than we did before that our approach isn't the end all and be all, and that we can potentially accomplish more by working with people from different disciplines right from the start, rather than bringing them in when we need them.
