Research Professional Development
WISCIENCE fulfills requests by the UW-Madison community to give presentations and provide consultations to support research mentor and mentee training in STEM for departments and programs across campus.
Research Mentee Opportunities for Undergraduate Students
Exploring Research in STEM – INTEGSCI 150
Offers an overview of the research process and opportunities to build skills in reading scientific literature. Understand different approaches to science and to be flexible in thinking about gathering evidence or solving problems. Supports articulation of research interests, identifying potential research mentors, and writing professional emails to secure research opportunities. Explore STEM careers and pathways that can come from engaging in research.
| undergrad, credits 1 |
Entering Research – INTEGSCI 260
Seminar course for sophomore or transfer students to begin independent research in science, technology, engineering or mathematics. Taken concurrently with 1-3 research credits with faculty member. Supports independent research experience.
| undergrad, credits 1, must have a confirmed faculty research mentor |
Meet Our STEM Engagement Peer Leaders
Our Peer Leaders are here to help you on your research journey! These STEM undergraduates have a year or more of research experience as well as training through the WISCIENCE Peer Leader program.
What They Offer
Peer Leader Pop-In Hours
No appointment needed! Stop by to ask questions and get guidance on finding research opportunities and resources.
Find a Research Mentor Workshops
Are you interested in doing research as an undergrad, but aren’t sure how? Hear from Research Peer Leaders and learn how to find the best research experience—and mentor—for you.
Cellular and Molecular Biology of Stress Summer Research Program
Provides intensive, full-time bioscience research and professional development for undergraduate students as they prepare for graduate school and research careers in biology.
| undergrad |
Undergraduate Research Resources
Guide to Undergraduate Research
A guide for undergraduates who want to engage in research on campus and need help navigating the process.
Finding a Research Mentor
Need help finding a research mentor on campus? This resource has tips to help guide you.
Finding a Research Mentor Video Series
Watch these videos to learn about the process of finding a research experience at UW–Madison.
Undergraduate Research Events
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Sep 24Find a Research Mentor Workshop (9/24/26)
Need help finding a research experience on campus? Join us to learn how to find the right experience for you and gain insights from fellow students.
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Nov 4Find a Research Mentor Workshop (11/4/26)
Need help finding a research experience on campus? Join us to learn how to find the right experience for you and gain insights from fellow students.
Research Mentor Training Courses for Graduate Students and Postdocs
Research Mentor Training – INTEGSCI 660
The Research Mentor Training seminar, offered in collaboration with the Delta program, gives you space to reflect and reinvigorate and provides concrete tools to support a successful mentor/mentee relationship. The course is designed for graduate students, postdocs, and faculty who are mentoring an undergraduate, and it’s meant to be taken alongside as you mentor, so you get just-in-time support and can try out what you’re learning.
| graduate & postdoc, credit 1 |
Research Mentor Opportunities for Faculty & Staff
Advancing Research Mentoring Practice
Discussing effective mentoring practices in a facilitated community of practitioners can support mutually beneficial mentoring relationships and help navigate challenging issues.