Meet Peer Leader Sunil Baherawala
"I have learned that people come to this campus from all over the world and no matter what your major is, it is always worth learning about other cultures."
Wisconsin Institute for Science Education and Community Engagement
"I have learned that people come to this campus from all over the world and no matter what your major is, it is always worth learning about other cultures."
"I have always been around STEM as both of my parents are in the healthcare field...As I grew up, I knew I wanted to do something healthcare related to combine my love for STEM and love for helping others!"
Peer Leaders are undergraduate students who support their peers in WISCIENCE programs and courses while learning valuable leadership skills. Find out more about Judy! Pronouns: She/Her Major: BS in Biochemistry Peer Leader for: Research Hometown: Beijing, China What is your favorite place on campus? Morgridge Hall …
[Being a Peer Leader] is a great experience as you learn so much. It not only helps you communicate better with your peers but also provides you so many skills transferable to all areas of your life!"
Peer Leaders are undergraduate students who support their peers in WISCIENCE programs and courses while learning valuable leadership skills. Find out more about Sarojshree and her experience as a Peer Leader! Pronouns: She/Her Major: Genetics & Genomics, Global Health, Art History Peer Leader for: STEM Engagement Hometown: Naperville, IL If you could choose anyone …
We’re excited to announce two Spring 2026 courses—Scientific Teaching for TAs (INTEGSCI 605) and College Science Teaching (INTEGSCI 650)—that both count toward the Certificate in Higher Education Teaching and Learning. In these courses, you’ll get hands-on experience with evidence-based teaching in a collaborative environment, with opportunities to build skills you can apply immediately in your …
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 …
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 …
Gabriela P. Romero-González 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, Gabriela got hands-on research experience in the Knoll Lab while also learning about research careers and practicing science communication skills. Gabriela comes from Canóvanas, Puerto Rico, and she’s …
Alexia S. Meléndez Rivera 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, Alexia got hands-on research experience in the Fungal Interactions Lab while also learning about research careers and practicing science communication skills. Alexia, who comes from San Juan, Puerto …