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 …
Eight alumni of the WISCIENCE Peer Leader program received the UW–Madison Leadership Certificate this semester. One of these students, Kaylee Sweno, won the Anne Louise Martino Leadership Award, which honors an outstanding graduating senior who has distinguished themselves as a campus leader and has advanced women’s leadership. The WISCIENCE Peer Leader program trains undergraduate students …
Every semester, we look forward to watching students’ presentations about working with K-5 students in after-school science clubs. This is part of Service with Youth in STEM (INTEGSCI 240), a community-based learning course where students learn about community partnerships and get hands-on experience leading STEM activities for kids. In spring semester of 2026, eleven students …
Grab your colored pencils and tablets: all UW–Madison students are invited to create a unique work of art for the 2025 WISCIENCE Sticker Design Contest! The winning design(s) will be made into stickers that will be shared with the campus community. The winning student(s) will receive a prize of art supplies and other goodies. They …
Peer Leaders are undergraduate students who support their peers in WISCIENCE programs and courses while learning valuable leadership skills. Find out more about Megan and her experience as a Peer Leader! Pronouns: She/herMajors: Biochemistry/ Biology/ Global HealthPeer Leader for: ResearchHometown: Milwaukee, WI What is your favorite place on campus?Biochemistry Building What do you like most …
Grab your colored pencils and tablets: all UW–Madison students are invited to create a unique work of art for the 2024 WISCIENCE Sticker Design Contest! The winning design(s) will be made into stickers that will be shared widely with the campus STEMM community. The winning student(s) will receive a backpack with art supplies and other …
"Being able to collaborate with others and bring people together are my favorite aspects of community engagement."