By fostering connections across disciplines, the BDN unlocks the key to producing innovative and groundbreaking knowledge. We have created a pipeline of excellence that extends from professors and professionals to graduate and undergraduate students. BDN's goal is to encourage deep connections that are currently hindered by academic isolation and fragmentation of intellectual resources. We serve as a clearinghouse for scholars and professionals in the Social Sciences, STEM, and Humanities. BDN is a conduit between talented scholars, researchers, practitioners, and institutions that are serious about elevating excellence.