Wisconsin Institute for Science Education and Community Engagement
We are thrilled to announce the winning designs of the 2025 WISCIENCE Sticker Contest! “Celebrate Research” was this year’s theme. Students were encouraged to create designs exploring all things research—from the processes and tools to the unique discoveries that have impacted our world. We received more than 20 entries—all offering a wide range of ideas …
Savannah Finley is a 2025 WISCIENCE STEM Public Service Fellow and a graduate student pursuing a PhD in environmental chemistry and technology with a minor in environmental policy. She has a BS in chemistry with a minor in mathematics from Michigan State University. In her free time, she enjoys outdoor activities, rock wall climbing, volleyball, …
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Grab your colored pencils and tablets: all UW–Madison students are invited to create a unique work of art for the 2025 WISCIENCE Sticker Design Contest! The winning design(s) will be made into stickers that will be shared with the campus community. The winning student(s) will receive a prize of art supplies and other goodies. They …
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