
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
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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Apr27
Self-Care Sunday @ 1:00 pm CDT - 3:00 pm CDT BioCommons (Steenbock Library, 550 Babcock Dr)
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Apr30
Springtime Study Jam @ 4:00 pm CDT - 8:00 pm CDT BioCommons (Steenbock Library, 550 Babcock Dr)
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May05
Self-Care Study Break @ 1:00 pm CDT - 5:00 pm CDT Steenbock Library, Room 105
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May15
Advancing Research Mentoring Practice: May 2025 @ 10:00 am CDT - 12:00 pm CDT 445 Henry Mall, Room 117 Register Here
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Jul10
Advancing Research Mentoring Practice: July 2025 (Ruggeri/Meyerand) @ 1:00 pm CDT - 4:30 pm CDT 445 Henry Mall, Room 117 Register Here
News & Updates
Fall 2025 WISCIENCE Course Offerings
Find out which WISCIENCE courses will be offered in fall 2024.
Meet Peer Leader Timothy Cornette
Peer Leaders are undergraduate students who support their peers in WISCIENCE programs and courses while learning valuable leadership skills. Find out more about Timothy! Pronouns: He/Him Major: Biology Peer Leader for: Exploring Biology (INTEGSCI 100) …
Meet Peer Leader Kate Curtis
Peer Leaders are undergraduate students who support their peers in WISCIENCE programs and courses while learning valuable leadership skills. Find out more about Kate! Pronouns: She/her Major: Biology/History Peer Leader for: Transfer STEM Immersion …
Meet Peer Leader Sevilla Reed
Sevilla Reed joined us as a WISCIENCE Peer Leader in spring 2024. Peer Leaders are undergraduate students who support their peers in WISCIENCE programs and courses while learning valuable leadership skills. Find out more about …
Meet Peer Leader Kushal Patel
Peer Leaders are undergraduate students who support their peers in WISCIENCE programs and courses while learning valuable leadership skills. Find out more about Kushal and his experience as a Peer Leader! …
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