Summer Research Program Student Information

Clothing

Madison weather in the summer can be variable including some rain and some hot and humid conditions. Daily high temperatures average around 79°F, rarely falling below 64°F or exceeding 90°F. Nights can be cooler around 54°F. There is complimentary laundry on each floor of the residence hall.

Specifically, please bring:

• One business casual outfit to wear at the poster presentation and final symposium events
• Comfortable, closed-toe shoes for walking and wearing in the lab
• Umbrella or raincoat
• Light jacket or sweater (in case of cooler nights or cold air conditioning)
  
• Clothing for outdoor recreation like hiking, swimming, biking, etc. (optional)

Linens 

The residence hall will provide linens for your twin bed including sheets, pillow, and pillow case. Bed linens will be refreshed weekly. You will need to bring the following:

• Bath towels
• Washcloths
• Beach towels (optional)
• Shower sandals

Residence Hall Amenities

Each room includes: 

• Wifi 
• Air conditioner 
• Small refrigerator 

The residence hall also has: 

• Complimentary laundry on each floor
• Complimentary printing
• Shared kitchen on the second floor that will be stocked with a basic inventory of pans and dishes. A selection of plates, bowls, glasses, and silverware, etc., will be available to check out for personal use at the beginning of the summer.

You will be staying in Kronshage Residence Hall on the UW–Madison campus along with participants from other Summer Research Opportunity Programs.

Address

Kronshage Residence Hall
1650 Kronshage Drive
Madison, WI 53706-1203
(map)

Resources

• Information about Kronshage and UW–Madison residence life
• Student Housing Handbook: a detailed guide to resident expectations, services and resources, and health and safety during your stay in the residence halls
• Housing FAQs for CMBS Summer Research Program participants

Riding the Bus 

During the campus tour, you will get a bus pass that you may use for the summer (be sure to bring your WisCard on the tour as you will need it to get your bus pass).

There are many bus stops throughout campus and the Madison area. The campus bus routes (80, 81, 82 and 84) are free for all riders, so you will not have to present your bus pass for these. For all other bus routes (the Metro Transit routes), you will have to swipe your bus pass to get on the bus.

Useful Bus Apps

• Google Maps (for Android or Apple) is the best way to navigate around campus using bus transportation. Type your destination in the search bar and it will tell you which buses will take you there, where they will pick up and drop off, and how long it is expected until you arrive.
• UW–Madison’s official app, Wisconsin also has bus route information and a campus map (for Apple; not currently available for Android, but you can find mobile-friendly links to all of the app’s services here).
• Moovit is another useful app (for Android or Apple) with real-time bus stop information. On the “Lines” menu, you can scroll down to the 80, 81, 82, and 84 buses and it will give you a list of all the stops.   

Bus Route Maps & Info

• UW–Madison’s Campus Map shows you which bus stops are close to you and which buses stop there. Each little blue bus on the map represents a bus stop—click on it for a list of buses and arrival times.
• City of Madison Campus Bus Map
• Interactive City Bus Map
• City of Madison Ride Guide

Bicycles

Madison is a bicycle-friendly city and many people choose to ride bikes instead of walking or taking the bus. Bike Madison has great information about biking in the city, including an interactive bicycle map and route finder.

If you would like to purchase a bicycle, check out Budget Bicycle at 930 Regent Street. Alternatively, B-Cycle bikes are available for short-term rental (30 min.). You simply check out a bike at one station and return it to any station around the city.

Dining on Campus

Wisconsin Union Dining offers a variety of food and drink at locations across campus.

Steenbock’s on Orchard and Aldo’s Cafe are both located in the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery, 330 N Orchard St.

Grocery Stores 

Trader Joe’s, 1810 Monroe St 

Fresh Madison Market, 703 University Avenue + 

Capitol Centre Market, 111 North Broom Street + 

Fresh Mart, 3313 University Avenue + 

Metcalfe’s Market, 726 North Midvale Boulevard + 

Target, 750 Hilldale Way + 

Metro Market, 3650 University Avenue +

Whole Foods, 4710 Madison Yards Way +

+These grocery stores also deliver.

Restaurants* 

Jimmy John’s, 1 N Randall Ave – Sandwich shop 

Subway, 1401 University Ave – Sandwich shop

Topper’s Pizza, 1368 Regent Street – Pizza shop 

Jordan’s Big 10 Pub, 1330 Regent Street – Football themed pub known for their fish-fry  

Greenbush Bakery, 1402 Regent Street – Donut shop  

Wingstop, 1234 Regent Street – Chicken wing shop 

Indie Coffee, 1225 Regent Street – Coffee shop  

Mickies Dairy Bar, 1511 Monroe Street – Popular breakfast restaurant  

Pizza Brutta, 1805 Monroe Street – Wood-fired pizza

QQ Express, 1401 University Ave – Chinese restaurant

Estacion Inka, 616 University Ave – Peruvian restaurant

Sushi Express, 610 University Ave – Sushi

* Note that many restaurants deliver until late—check out Grubhub for options. 

Things to do in Madison

There’s plenty to do in Madison in the summer! Check out UW–Madison’s Summer Guide or VisitMadison.com’s Visitor’s Guide for detailed information. A few of our personal favorites are below. 

Terrace at the Memorial Union – A favorite spot for UW student, staff, faculty, and anyone else who wants to enjoy a summer day. Grab coffee, food, drinks, or Babcock ice cream at Memorial Union and sit with friends at the Terrace. The Terrace has many events throughout the summer including art, live music, and yoga. Kayaks, paddleboards, and canoe rentals are located at the Terrace as well. Visit for more information.  

Union South – A nice place for coffee, Babcock ice cream, food, or drinks. Union South also has a movie theater, bowling, pool, and rock climbing. Visit for more information. 

Picnic Point – Mile-long peninsula within the Lakeshore Nature Preserve that has a walking path lined with fire circles that can be reserved. 

State Street – Diverse variety of restaurants, coffee shops, bars, and shopping.  

• Popular State Street coffee shops: MOKA, Starbucks, Colectivo Coffee, Michelangelo’s Coffee House, and Fair Trade Coffee House.
• Popular State Street restaurants: Forage Kitchen, Chipotle, Einstein Bagels, Raising Cane’s, Chen’s Dumplings, Naf-Naf Grill, Mooyah, Rising Sons Deli, Himal Chuli, Paul’s Pel’meni, Mediterranean Cafe, Sunroom Cafe, Five Guys, Ian’s Pizza, Teddywedgers, and Noodles & Company.

Dane County Farmers’ Market on the Capitol Square – Every Saturday, 6:15 a.m.–1:45 p.m. around the Capitol Square (at the end of State Street). The Dane County Farmers’ Market is the largest producer-only market in the country and is a local favorite for things to do in Madison. There you can buy fresh bakery, fruit, vegetables, cheese, meat, plants, and specialty items such as apple cider, eggs, honey, salsa, maple syrup, etc.  

UW-Madison Arboretum – Open 4:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. Botanical research garden which recreates the original ecosystems of southern Wisconsin as well as maintains more traditional horticultural collections. 

Henry Vilas Zoo – A 28-acre public zoo with free admission. 

Wingra Lake – Rent canoes, single and tandem kayaks, stand up paddle boards, paddle boats, water mats, fishing boats, and pontoon boats from Wingra Boats. 

Tour of the State Capitol – Reaching over 200 feet, the State Capitol building oversees all of Madison. There is an ordinance that no other buildings can be taller than the capitol. Built in 1836, it is a gorgeous building that has over 43 different stone carvings and paintings. It is free to the public all year round. Tours start on the hour from 8-5 p.m. but check the schedule before you head over.

Health Services 

University Health Services (UHS)
333 East Campus Mall
(608) 265-5600

You can make an appointment at the campus health clinic by phone or online using your UW-Madison NetID and password. They also offer 24/7 crisis support (no appointment needed).  

Hospitals 

UnityPoint Health – Meriter Hospital, 202 South Park Street (608-417-6000)

SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital, 700 S. Brooks St (608-251-6100) 

University Hospital, 600 Highland Ave (608-263-6400) – *SHIP insurance preferred

Departments for Student Support

Multicultural Student Center (MSC)

The MSC is a welcoming and comfortable place supporting students of color on campus. Being a student of color on campus can unfortunately be rather isolating at times. But the MSC, home to many orgs such as the Wisconsin Black Student Union, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, and Chinese American Student Association, is a great way to meet people with similar backgrounds and have a physical space where you can feel comfortable.

Gender and Sexuality Campus Center (GSCC)

Supporting and welcoming LGBTQ+ students and their communities, the GSCC is a great place full of allies on campus. They have their own library in the office where you can rent out queer books, literature, and DVDs, not to mention they bring awesome speakers to campus. Many students hang out in the open space with couches to study, eat lunch, or chat, and it’s a great resource for support and crisis situations. 

Black Cultural Center (BCC)

The BCC supports Black students (including African American, Caribbean, Afro-Latinx, and African Diaspora) by facilitating academic and social support and is a great way to build community. The BCC puts on Black events, such as Soul food cookouts, invites Black guest speakers to campus, and hosts session discussing hard topics that Black students on campus face.

Your $7,000 stipend will be distributed in four direct deposits to your bank account.

Below are the dates we will send the deposit to your account. Please note: the date you receive your payment will depend on your bank’s processing time. It may take 5–10 days for the funds to be available. Contact your bank for more information.

The first payment is meant to help cover travel costs such as baggage fees and gas. The remaining payments are contingent on full participation in the program. Note that stipend payments are considered taxable income.

Click below to download a document with further information you will need:

• Code of Conduct and Consent Forms, which you will be given to sign once you arrive for the program
• Instructions for setting up multi-factor authentication (DUO)
• Directions for completing the required NSF Responsible Conduct in Research Training, BioSafety Training, and Bayh-Dole Act Agreement

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