Wisconsin Institute for Science Education and Community Engagement
Publications Branchaw, J. L., Butz, A., & Ayoob, J. C. (2025). The comprehensive researcher development framework (CRDF): Core learning outcomes for research training. PLoS One. Han, J., Peura, P., Ford, C. J., Butz, A., & Usher, E. L. (2024). Opportunities and obstacles: Using profile analysis to examine sources of reading self-efficacy in early adolescence. Learning …
About My scientific roots are in geology—I attended UW–Madison as an undergrad and later earned my PhD in Geophysics at the University of Minnesota. After that, I was a professor in James Madison University’s Department of Geology and Environmental Science. I collaborated with several geoscience education researchers there, and my primary professional interests began to …
About Miranda joined the WISCIENCE team in 2023. As one of the Program Coordinators, she works to support the many programs and courses offered through WISCIENCE. Previously, she was a high school biology teacher and enjoys applying her education experience in a different context. She graduated from University of Wisconsin–River Falls in 2018 with a …
About Dr. Nancy Ruggeri joined WISCIENCE as Director of Research Mentor and Mentee Education in 2023. She has been in educational development for over twenty years helping faculty, postdocs, graduate students, and instructors create inclusive learning environments in higher education. She received her Ph.D in Curriculum & Instruction (in science education) as well as her …
About I earned my PhD in Plant Breeding Plant Genetics from UW–Madison and continued my education with a postdoctoral experience centered on developing first-year transition programs for biology students. After working at the University of Michigan in the Center for Research on Learning and Teaching, I joined the WISCIENCE staff as the Director of Mentor …