A letter to the editor of The Chronicle of Higher Education, drafted by WISCIENCE Director Janet Branchaw and colleagues.
Year: 2021
Spring 2022 Course Offerings
An update on which of our courses will be offered in spirng 2022.
A Public Service Fellow’s projects has been integrated into an initiative at the governor’s office
WISCIENCE Public Service Fellow Adrian George partnered with the Policy & Engagement Coordinator at the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to develop a strategy for the identification of risk and disproportionate impacts of pollution and climate change for communities in Wisconsin. They researched other states’ approaches to environmental justice screening and analyzed Wisconsin’s existing data to write a proposal recommending a methodology to be used to best approach these environmental impacts on a large-scale initiative in Wisconsin.
Fall 2021 Research-Related Resources
Research Peer Leader Drop-in Hours, Find a Mentor Workshops, and More
Guide to Undergraduate Research
A guide for undergraduates who want to engage in research on campus and need help navigating the process.
Finding a Mentor
A resource with tips to help guide you in your process of finding a mentor.
Funding for Undergraduate Research
Tips on how to find funding for your undergraduate research.
Share Your Research
Becoming part of the scientific community involves not only conducting research but also communicating about it effectively. Writing about research, talking about it, summarizing it, and creating posters and other visual presentations about it are …
Creating a Mentoring Contract
It’s important that you and your mentor have a common understanding of what the research experience will be. Meet with your mentor to discuss what each of you expects. Consider using a mentor-mentee contract to …
Pause, Breathe, Reflect and Reset
As this challenging academic year winds down, it can be especially valuable for grad students to take the time to consider where they’re headed, writes Steve Lee and WISCIENCE faculty director Janet Branchaw.