This spring, explore research, peer leadership, and community engagement while developing knowledge and skills for success in STEM fields!
WISCIENCE courses—listed as Integrated Science (INTEGSCI)—are designed to help you build community and boost confidence while fulfilling degree requirements and building career skills.
Discuss with your advisor to find out if these courses are right for you!
Exploring Research in STEM – INTEGSCI 150
Credits: 1
Instructor: Nancy Ruggeri or Sarah Sweger
Requirements: None
Offers an overview of the research process and opportunities to build skills in reading scientific literature. Understand different approaches to science and to be flexible in thinking about gathering evidence or solving problems. Supports articulation of research interests, identifying potential research mentors, and writing professional emails to secure research opportunities. Explore STEM careers and pathways that can come from engaging in research.
Spring 2026 Schedule:
Section 002:
Tuesdays, 11 AM–12:15 PM
Section 003:
Wednesdays, 2:30–3:45 PM
Exploring Peer Leadership in STEM – INTEGSCI 230
Credits: 2
Instructor: Keegan Buscaino
Requirements: Permission from instructor required. Requires involvement in a peer leadership position.
Students will build practical peer leadership and mentoring skills while evaluating and reflecting on personal experiences among a group of peers who challenge and learn from each other as they explore leadership. Class activities are designed to develop critical thinking around student development issues and provide strategies for integrating discussions of diversity, ethics, social justice, community, and civic responsibility into leadership experiences.
Spring 2026 Schedule:
Lecture
Tuesdays, 1:00–2:15 PM
Discussion
Thursdays, 1:00–1:50 PM
Service with Youth in STEM – INTEGSCI 240
Credits: 2
Instructor: Anna Courtier
Requirements: Community-based learning; requires 25 hours of service. Permission from instructor required.
Prepares students to build effective community relationships by developing communication skills and awareness of social issues. Students will work with community partners to lead elementary after-school science clubs. Students develop themed club activities in lab.
Spring 2026 Schedule:
Lecture
Tuesdays, 9:30–10:45 AM
Lab
Thursdays, 11 AM–12:15 PM