We are thrilled to announce the winners of our first-ever sticker design contest—Julia Tlapa and Abigail Truscott!
Want these stickers for yourself? Pick them up for free at the BioCommons.
We asked students to interpret the theme of “Belonging in STEMM” (science, technology, engineering, math, and medicine). To us, this means:
- People of all identities and backgrounds are welcome in STEMM fields
- Everyone benefits when diverse voices and perspectives are part of STEMM
- We all have a role to play in making STEMM inclusive and equitable
- Knowing that you belong in STEMM and have unique contributions to make is important
The final submissions were evaluated based on artistic quality, creativity, interpretation of the theme, and suitability for WISCIENCE.
The winning artists created beautiful designs that express this theme in original ways. Here’s a little more about the artists and their inspiration.
Julia Tlapa
My name is Julia Tlapa (she/her), and I am a first year PhD student in the Endocrinology and Reproductive Physiology training program. I moved here from Iowa, where I studied biology and anthropology at Grinnell College. When I’m not studying and doing research, I like to spend time outside, and I’ve recently begun learning how to make wheel pottery. I’ve had a lifelong passion for art, and I’m so happy and excited to be able to share my art with others! My design was inspired by all the super cool scientists I’ve had the privilege to work with and learn from in my life. This design is for everyone, because everyone belongs in STEMM! Thank you for this opportunity to represent that!
I’d love for people to connect with me on LinkedIn!
Abigail Truscott
I am from Waunakee, WI, a small town about 30 minutes from Madison. I am a freshman majoring in Engineering Mechanics, and I plan to focus on Aerospace Engineering. In my free time, I enjoy creating art across several media, crocheting, theater, and spending time with my friends and family. My design was inspired by the diversity of race, ethnicity, culture, and gender I see across the STEMM campus and the UW Madison campus as a whole. Additionally, I drew inspiration from the double helix shape of DNA to represent how we are all essential and interconnected for the advancement of diversity and belonging in STEMM fields.
You can pick up both stickers for free at the BioCommons (basement floor of Steenbock Library).
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