Wisconsin Institute for Science Education and Community Engagement
"I have always been passionate about both basic scientific research and increasing access to STEM education, and I believe this program will help me further integrate those passions as I continue into new roles post graduation."
"Considering how academic research can serve communities can be challenging, but learning and doing so with a group of peers was incredibly rewarding."
"The best part about teaching is seeing an initially apathetic student get genuinely excited and articulate about the course material."
"I have always found teaching and mentorship to be incredibly fulfilling—I want to spend my time and effort helping others to satisfy their curiosities and achieve their goals."
"The entirety of my PhD has centered on community-engaged engineering, so I frequently call on the methods, theories, etc. I learned in the program to engage most effectively with my community partners."
"Science plays an incredibly important role in all of our lives, whether we realize it or not. I like teaching because it gives me the opportunity to help students become more scientifically literate."
"In my current work identifying policy solutions for the inclusion of pregnant and lactating people in clinical trials, the frameworks that I learned in PSF were helpful in considering the stakeholders that we wanted to include."
"This program has helped me develop the mindset and skillset for teaching. It has also allowed me to see the research component of teaching."
Are you a graduate student or postdoc in the biosciences (or connected fields) considering a teaching career? If so, this program may be for you! Deadline: November 13.
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.