Wisconsin Institute for Science Education and Community Engagement
Are you an undergrad student interested in gaining leadership skills and supporting your peers? You could become a WISCIENCE Peer Leader! This program trains undergraduate students to support their peers in WISCIENCE programs and courses. WISCIENCE Peer Leaders (WPLs) will receive training in leadership skills and engage in leadership opportunities and reflection. WPLs are well …
Are you a STEM graduate student or postdoc interested in the social and community impact of your work? If so, this program may be for you! Deadline: October 20, 2023.
Research Peer Leader Drop-in Hours, Find a Mentor Workshops, and More
Research Peer Leader Drop-in Hours, Find a Mentor Workshops, and More
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Research Peer Leader Drop-in Hours, Find a Mentor Workshops, and More
Tips on how to find funding for your undergraduate research.
Becoming part of the scientific community involves not only conducting research but also communicating about it effectively. Writing about research, talking about it, summarizing it, and creating posters and other visual presentations about it are valuable skills that you may need to take extra initiative beyond the classroom to learn. A great opportunity for undergraduates …
It’s important that you and your mentor have a common understanding of what the research experience will be. Meet with your mentor to discuss what each of you expects. Consider using a mentor-mentee contract to help you and your mentor talk about your goals and constraints and come to a mutually beneficial agreement. To prepare …
As this challenging academic year winds down, it can be especially valuable for grad students to take the time to consider where they're headed, writes Steve Lee and WISCIENCE faculty director Janet Branchaw.