Pause, Breathe, Reflect and Reset
As this challenging academic year winds down, it can be especially valuable for grad students to take the time to consider where they're headed, writes Steve Lee and WISCIENCE faculty director Janet Branchaw.
Meet Sofía Macchiavelli Girón, Scientific Teaching Fellow Alum
"This program gave me the chance to explore my creativity and my critical thinking skills to create teaching materials from scratch, which has been what I’ve had to do in my current position."
Meet Tina Wu, Scientific Teaching Fellows Alum
"I gained so many important skills related to inclusive pedagogy, evidence-based scientific teaching, how to plan and design curriculum, and how to work effectively within teams."
Meet Ali York, Scientific Teaching Fellows Alum
"I work closely with a colleague who is also a former Scientific Teaching Fellow, and we frequently discuss the best strategies to help our faculty partners accomplish their goals."
Meet Peyton Higgins, STEM Public Service Fellow
"I feel drawn to the process of bridging academic research and real-world action, and I think community-engaged research is a great framework for making that happen."
Meet Charlotte Francoeur, STEM Public Service Fellows Alum
"I really enjoyed working on my outreach project with the UW Arboretum. Every aspect of [it] was exciting, from getting to apply concepts we learned...to working with an artist and UW Arboretum employees, to presenting the product to the community!"
WISCIENCE has a goal to lead and collaborate on local and national efforts to improve STEM education by developing and disseminating evidence-based programs, curricula, resources, and other scholarly products.
This collection of resources was created by various WISCIENCE faculty, staff, students, peer leaders, and ambassadors for campus use.