Managing Differences in Geosciences and Computer Science: Strategies for Successful Interdisciplinary Collaboration

The rise of quantitative geosciences approaches and accessible computer science tools have led to increasing overlap and opportunity at the boundaries of both fields. The need for both research innovation and student cross‐training has motivated new, interdisciplinary Computer Science‐Geoscience collaborations. Our experiences leading collaborative research at this interface have revealed how fundamental structural and cultural differences between Computer Science (CS) and Geoscience (Geo) programs pose challenges for project integration, communication, and alignment. Here, we outline key differences between the fields and offer strategies for managing challenges and leveraging opportunities at this disciplinary interface. These insights are intended for researchers and educators designing or managing interdisciplinary Geo–CS teams, particularly those involving students and early‐career researchers.