Category: Student Stories

Meet Peer Leader Sohraya Keltner

Peer Leaders are undergraduate students who support their peers in WISCIENCE programs and courses while learning valuable leadership skills. Find out more about Sohraya!

Meet Peer Leader Leeyan Nasrallah

"I am looking forward to interacting with and guiding other peers passionate about STEM. I believe it is very rewarding to be a positive role model for younger peers interested in this field."

Meet Peer Leader Suki Lin

Peer Leaders are undergraduate students who support their peers in WISCIENCE programs and courses while learning valuable leadership skills. Find out more about Suki!

Meet Peer Leader Teagan Lear

"I've always loved science, but what really sparked my interest in STEM is the idea that it holds the power to help so many people around the world."

Meet Peer Leader Anya Kaehny

"I am most looking forward to building connections with my peers and supporting others as they navigate their college experience in STEM. I am excited to share what I have learned and to continue learning from those around me."

Meet Peer Leader Sara Dennis

"I am excited to teach younger STEM students about opportunities I didn't even know existed when I was a freshman in college."

Winners of the 2025 Sticker Contest

We are thrilled to announce the winning designs of the 2025 WISCIENCE Sticker Contest! “Celebrate Research” was this year’s theme. Students were encouraged to create designs exploring all things research—from the processes and tools to the unique discoveries that have impacted our world. We received more than 20 entries—all offering a wide range of ideas …

Meet Savannah Finley, 2025 STEM Public Service Fellow

Savannah Finley is a 2025 WISCIENCE STEM Public Service Fellow and a graduate student pursuing a PhD in environmental chemistry and technology with a minor in environmental policy. She has a BS in chemistry with a minor in mathematics from Michigan State University. In her free time, she enjoys outdoor activities, rock wall climbing, volleyball, …

Meet Elaine Torres-Lopez, CMBS Summer Research Student

Elaine Torres-Lopez came to UW–Madison to participate in the Cellular and Molecular Biology of Stress Summer Research Programorganized by WISCIENCE. During this 10-week program, Elaine got hands-on research experience in the Hershey Labwhile also learning about research careers and practicing science communication skills. Elaine, who comes from Las Vegas, Nevada, is majoring in biology with …

Meet Eleanor Ford, CMBS Summer Research Student

Eleanor Ford 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, Eleanor got hands-on research experience in the Molecular Ecology Lab while also learning about research careers and practicing science communication skills.    Eleanor comes from Bainbridge Island, Washington, and she’s …