Advancing Inclusive STEM Education for All
At WISCIENCE, the Wisconsin Institute for Science Education and Community Engagement, we build and support communities of STEM learners, leaders, and practitioners. We deliver courses and programs in STEM disciplines that develop knowledge and skills for success in STEM; build STEM identities and confidence; provide professional development and engagement opportunities in teaching, community engagement, leadership, and research in STEM.
We foster inclusivity in STEM through initiatives and programs that support diverse populations at all stages of training and levels of exposure to STEM. We lead and collaborate on local and national efforts to improve STEM education by developing and disseminating evidence-based programs, curricula, resources, and other scholarly products.
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What We Offer
Support Our Work
Gifts to WISCIENCE are made through the University of Wisconsin Foundation.
Focus Areas
Community Engagement Professional Development
These WISCIENCE programs and courses provide public service learning experiences that build science literacy for undergraduate and graduate students.
Leadership Professional Development
These WISCIENCE leadership programs and courses help students develop leadership knowledge and skills through the personal and professional development of themselves and others.
Research Professional Development
These courses and programs provide exploration into research on campus, professional development for students as they prepare for research careers, and provides consultations to support research mentor and mentee training in STEM across campus.
STEM Student Support
These WISCIENCE courses and programs are designed to benefit diverse populations of first-year or novice STEM undergraduate students.
Teaching Professional Development
These WISCIENCE professional development programs and courses are for graduate students and postdocs designed to improve teaching and mentoring in science.
WISCIENCE Collaborative Activities
WISCIENCE involves multiple partners, programs, and staff to increase the impact and access of STEM programming.
Why WISCIENCE?
- Our programs and courses provide opportunities for STEM students to engage in mentorship, teaching, service, and leadership.
- Our STEM courses and programs promote diversity in STEM, educational innovation, engaged scholarship, outreach and collaboration.
- Our courses fulfill degree requirements, count towards the campus leadership certificate, and offer valuable preparation towards STEM careers.
- Students in our courses benefit from being part of a learning community, small class sizes, interactions with peer leaders, and getting connected to resources and opportunities.
Upcoming Events
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Mar19
Research Peer Leader Drop-In Hours (Steenbock Library) @ 11:00 am CDT - 12:00 pm CDT BioCommons, Room 108 (Steenbock Library, 550 Babcock Dr)
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Mar19
Research Peer Leader Drop-In Hours (Steenbock Library) @ 2:30 pm CDT - 3:30 pm CDT BioCommons, Room 108 (Steenbock Library, 550 Babcock Dr)
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Mar20
Research Peer Leader Drop-In Hours (College Library) @ 3:30 pm CDT - 4:30 pm CDT College Library 1209A (student services area)
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Mar21
Research Peer Leader Drop-In Hours (College Library) @ 11:30 am CDT - 12:30 pm CDT College Library 1209A (student services area)
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Mar21
Research Peer Leader Drop-In Hours (College Library) @ 4:00 pm CDT - 5:00 pm CDT College Library 1209A (student services area)
News & Updates
GUTS Drop-In Tutoring Now in BioCommons
GUTS drop-in tutoring in Steenbock Library has moved from the library’s main floor to the BioCommons (lower level)! For Spring 2024, tutors will be available Sunday through Wednesday from 4–10 PM. Find a time to …
Seeking Short-Term Student Assistant
WISCIENCE seeks an undergraduate or graduate student to assist with a literature review on researcher skill development. This project involves approx. 20-30 hours of work to be completed by March 15th, 2024. Project overview: The …
Meet 2024 Peer Leader Nora Thompson
Nora Thompson is a returning WISCIENCE Peer Leader for the spring 2024 semester. Peer Leaders are undergraduate students who support their peers in WISCIENCE programs and courses while learning valuable leadership skills. Find out more …
Meet 2024 Peer Leader Srihari Gopalan
Srihari Gopalan is a returning WISCIENCE Peer Leader for the spring 2024 semester. Peer Leaders are undergraduate students who support their peers in WISCIENCE programs and courses while learning valuable leadership skills. Find out more …
Meet 2024 Peer Leader Ethan Lin
Ethan Lin is a returning WISCIENCE Peer Leader for the spring 2024 semester. Peer Leaders are undergraduate students who support their peers in WISCIENCE programs and courses while learning valuable leadership skills. Find out more …
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