Find out which WISCIENCE courses will be offered in fall 2023.
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Spring 2023 Research-Related Resources
Research Peer Leader Drop-in Hours, Find a Mentor Workshops, and More
Spring 2023 Course Offerings
An update on which of our courses will be offered in spring 2022.
Fall 2022 Research-Related Resources
Research Peer Leader Drop-in Hours, Find a Mentor Workshops, and More
A Conversation with Biochemistry Student Jaitri Joshi
From identifying research areas of interest to navigating lab cultures, WISCIENCE’s undergraduate research programs are touchpoints for students during their time at UW–Madison. When undergraduate Jaitri Joshi graduates this spring, the biochemistry and life sciences communication double major will have spearheaded several WISCIENCE initiatives and been a WISCIENCE Undergraduate Research Peer Leader for over three years. Jaitri sat down with Department of Biochemistry communications specialist Catherine Steffel to share her story.
Fall 2022 Course Offerings
An update on which of our courses will be offered in fall 2022.
National Science Organization AAAS Grants Fellowship Status to Kevin J. Niemi, WISCIENCE Emeritus Director of Outreach Programs
Kevin J. Niemi, emeritus director of outreach programs at the Wisconsin Institute for Science Education and Community Engagement, for extensive contributions to science outreach, public engagement in science, and science education in Wisconsin, nationally, and beyond.
Training Ph.D. Students to Successfully Navigate Research Mentoring Relationships
A letter to the editor of The Chronicle of Higher Education, drafted by WISCIENCE Director Janet Branchaw and colleagues.
A Public Service Fellow’s projects has been integrated into an initiative at the governor’s office
WISCIENCE Public Service Fellow Adrian George partnered with the Policy & Engagement Coordinator at the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to develop a strategy for the identification of risk and disproportionate impacts of pollution and climate change for communities in Wisconsin. They researched other states’ approaches to environmental justice screening and analyzed Wisconsin’s existing data to write a proposal recommending a methodology to be used to best approach these environmental impacts on a large-scale initiative in Wisconsin.
Pause, Breathe, Reflect and Reset
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.