“I work closely with a colleague who is also a former Scientific Teaching Fellow, and we frequently discuss the best strategies to help our faculty partners accomplish their goals.”
Student Stories
Meet Peyton Higgins, STEM Public Service Fellow
“I feel drawn to the process of bridging academic research and real-world action, and I think community-engaged research is a great framework for making that happen.”
Meet Charlotte Francoeur, STEM Public Service Fellows Alum
“I really enjoyed working on my outreach project with the UW Arboretum. Every aspect of [it] was exciting, from getting to apply concepts we learned…to working with an artist and UW Arboretum employees, to presenting the product to the community!”
Meet Madeleine Roberts, STEM Public Service Fellows Alum
“I apply concepts from this program every day! I often think back to our discussions about engaging stakeholders with different perspectives, especially in better understanding the needs of policymakers I serve.”
Meet AnnaBeth Thomas, 2024 STEM Public Service Fellow
“I care a lot about how environmental science is taught, and I think that students would ultimately benefit from incorporating community engagement into traditional science courses.”
Meet Evan Heintz, STEM Public Service Fellow Alum
“The cohort structure of the program…gave me the opportunity to meet other graduate students from STEM fields who also wanted to make an impact on their local communities, which was something I was missing from my own program.”
Meet Stephanie Resendiz, 2024 STEM Public Service Fellow
“Being able to collaborate with others and bring people together are my favorite aspects of community engagement.”
Meet Danny Minahan, Scientific Teaching Fellow Alum
“Because of my experience as a Teaching Fellow, I was able to develop a course of my own…and have it accepted into the curriculum. I directly applied what I learned…and it was met with resoundingly positive feedback.”
Meet Megan McCaghey, Scientific Teaching Fellows Alum
“One of my biggest takeaways as a Fellow was a learner-centered approach to teaching.”
Meet Hong Zhan, Scientific Teaching Fellows Alum
“One of the most valuable aspects of the program was being able to get closer to the students to understand what their needs were in class.”