Wisconsin Institute for Science Education and Community Engagement
"My interest in STEM first sparked when I went to Peru and visited my mother's best friend who is a dentist. She let me sit in on cleanings and work with patients. It was the first time I realized I might want to pursue a career in healthcare."
"I love what I do—I love helping my peers and ensuring the academic success of others. In this life, we should all help each other reach greater heights, and that is a belief I am very passionate about."
Peer Leaders are undergraduate students who support their peers in WISCIENCE programs and courses while learning valuable leadership skills. Find out more about Krupa’s experience as a Peer Leader! Major: Biology Peer Leader for: Research Hometown: Brookfield, WI If you could choose anyone for a mentor, who would it be? Einstein What is your favorite …
Peer Leaders are undergraduate students who support their peers in WISCIENCE programs and courses while learning valuable leadership skills. Find out more about Rina! Pronouns: She/her Major: Biology with Certificates In Entrepreneurship & Leadership Peer Leader for: Exploring Biology (INTEGSCI 100) Hometown: Brookfield, WI If you could choose anyone for a mentor, who would it …
Carolina Baquero joined us as a WISCIENCE Peer Leader in spring 2025. Peer Leaders are undergraduate students who support their peers in WISCIENCE programs and courses while learning valuable leadership skills. Find out more about Carolina! Pronouns: She/her Major: Biology, certificates in Science Communication and Global Health Peer Leader for: Exploring Biology (INTEGSCI 100) Hometown: …
Peer Leaders are undergraduate students who support their peers in WISCIENCE programs and courses while learning valuable leadership skills. Find out more about Andrew and his experience as a Peer Leader! Pronouns: He/him Majors: Biology & Spanish Peer Leader for: Exploring Biology (INTEGSCI 100) Hometown: Pewaukee, WI If you could choose anyone for a mentor, …
Adaobi Nnamuchi joined us as a WISCIENCE Peer Leader in spring 2025. Peer Leaders are undergraduate students who support their peers in WISCIENCE programs and courses while learning valuable leadership skills. Find out more about Adaobi! Pronouns: She/Her Major: Global Health (Pre-Med) Peer Leader for: STEM Immersion Hometown: Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin If you could choose …
Peer Leaders are undergraduate students who support their peers in WISCIENCE programs and courses while learning valuable leadership skills. Find out more about Lily and her experience as a Peer Leader! Pronouns: She/her Majors: Neurobiology and Psychology Peer Leader for: Research Hometown: Rice Lake, WI If you could choose anyone for a mentor, who would …
"I have learned that the struggles STEM students face unite us. It is common to feel like you’re the only one struggling, but that’s not true. STEM is challenging for everyone, and using my experiences to help guide others has been incredibly rewarding."
Peer Leaders are undergraduate students who support their peers in WISCIENCE programs and courses while learning valuable leadership skills. Find out more about Pate Lantz and his experience as a Peer Leader! Pronouns: He/him Peer Leader for: STEM Immersion Majors: Biology and Life Sciences Communications Hometown: Merton, WI If you could choose anyone …