University of Wisconsin–Madison

Year: 2026

Meet Trina McMahon, ARMP Facilitator

"What I enjoy most about facilitating ARMP is working with colleagues to have the “ah-ha” moments about best practices for mentoring. The “colleague consulting” is my favorite part."

Meet Cara Jenkins, ARMP Facilitator

"I am constantly thinking about good communication with students and faculty, and I am always looking for ways to help members of our program connect with one another to form a strong and supportive community."

Meet Drew Harris, CMBS Summer Research Student

Drew Harris came to UW–Madison to participate in the Cellular and Molecular Biology of Stress Summer Research Program organized by WISCIENCE. During this 10-week program, Drew was placed in the Majumder Lab, where she worked on an independent research project in collaboration with her mentor, Namita Shroff, and PI, Erica Majumder. During her time at …

Eight WISCIENCE Peer Leaders Earn Leadership Certificate

Eight alumni of the WISCIENCE Peer Leader program received the UW–Madison Leadership Certificate this semester. One of these students, Kaylee Sweno, won the Anne Louise Martino Leadership Award, which honors an outstanding graduating senior who has distinguished themselves as a campus leader and has advanced women’s leadership. The WISCIENCE Peer Leader program trains undergraduate students …

Students Share Their Experiences Facilitating After-School Science Clubs

Every semester, we look forward to watching students’ presentations about working with K-5 students in after-school science clubs. This is part of Service with Youth in STEM (INTEGSCI 240), a community-based learning course where students learn about community partnerships and get hands-on experience leading STEM activities for kids. In spring semester of 2026, eleven students …

Opportunity for Grad Students in the Biological Sciences! 

BioHouse Residential Learning Community seeks seminar mentors for fall semester 2026. Apply by Monday, May 4, 2026.

Meet Kelsey Perry, Scientific Teaching Fellow Alum

"Because my cohort was happening in 2020, I learned valuable skills about teaching and engaging students in an online synchronous course that I never would have learned otherwise."

Scientists in the Capitol: UW–Madison Students Present at Research in the Rotunda

On March 11, 2026, the rotunda of the Wisconsin State Capitol was transformed into a hub celebrating student research. Surrounded by the grandeur of the building’s marble columns and soaring dome, undergraduates from all 13 Universities of Wisconsin presented their research to a bustling crowd of legislators, university employees and alumni, and members of the …

Fall 2026 Undergrad Course Offerings

Find out which WISCIENCE courses will be offered in spring 2026.

Meet Peer Leader Avi Subramanian

Avi Subramanian joined us as a WISCIENCE Peer Leader in spring 2025. Peer Leaders are undergraduate students who support their peers in WISCIENCE programs and courses while learning valuable leadership skills. Find out more about Avi! Pronouns: He/himMajor: Molecular and Cell BiologyPeer Leader for: STEM TransferHometown: San Jose and Milpitas, CA If you could choose …