Wisconsin Institute for Science Education and Community Engagement
Drew Harris came to UW–Madison to participate in the Cellular and Molecular Biology of Stress Summer Research Program organized by WISCIENCE. During this 10-week program, Drew was placed in the Majumder Lab, where she worked on an independent research project in collaboration with her mentor, Namita Shroff, and PI, Erica Majumder. During her time at …
"Because my cohort was happening in 2020, I learned valuable skills about teaching and engaging students in an online synchronous course that I never would have learned otherwise."
On March 11, 2026, the rotunda of the Wisconsin State Capitol was transformed into a hub celebrating student research. Surrounded by the grandeur of the building’s marble columns and soaring dome, undergraduates from all 13 Universities of Wisconsin presented their research to a bustling crowd of legislators, university employees and alumni, and members of the …
Peer Leaders are undergraduate students who support their peers in WISCIENCE programs and courses while learning valuable leadership skills. Find out more about Lauren!Pronouns: She/her Major: Molecular and Cell Biology and NeurobiologyPeer Leader for: Service with Youth in STEM (INTEGSCI 240)Hometown: Des Moines, IA If you could choose anyone for a mentor, who …
Peer Leaders are undergraduate students who support their peers in WISCIENCE programs and courses while learning valuable leadership skills. Find out more about Prisha!Pronouns: She/Her/HersMajor: BiologyPeer Leader for: Exploring Biology (INTEGSCI 100)Hometown: Delhi (NCR), India If you could choose anyone for a mentor, who would it be?Kailey Komnick What is …
Peer Leaders are undergraduate students who support their peers in WISCIENCE programs and courses while learning valuable leadership skills. Find out more about Kaela and her experience as a Peer Leader! Pronouns: She/HerMajor: BiologyPeer Leader for: Exploring Biology (INTEGSCI 100)Hometown: Kenosha, WI If you could choose anyone for a mentor, who would it be?Oliver Sacks …
Peer Leaders are undergraduate students who support their peers in WISCIENCE programs and courses while learning valuable leadership skills. Find out more about Erin! Pronouns: She/herMajor: Elementary Education, Mathematics MinorPeer Leader for: Exploring Biology (INTEGSCI 100)Hometown: Burlington, WI If you could choose anyone for a mentor, who would it be?Erin Pizzey 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 Marcie and her experience as a Peer Leader! Pronouns: She/herMajor: Neurobiology and PsychologyPeer Leader for: Exploring Biology (INTEGSCI 100)Hometown: Stillwater, MN If you could choose anyone for a mentor, who would it be? Simone …
Peer Leaders are undergraduate students who support their peers in WISCIENCE programs and courses while learning valuable leadership skills. Find out more about Samik! Pronouns: He/Him Major: Biology Peer Leader for: STEM EngagementHometown: Woodbury, MN 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 Joey! Pronouns: He/himMajor: BiochemistryPeer Leader for: Service with Youth in STEM (INTEGSCI 240)Hometown: McFarland, WI If you could choose anyone for a mentor, who would it be?Paulo Freire What is your favorite …