See below for upcoming professional development opportunities offered by WISCIENCE for graduate students! All Fellows Programs are one year long and cohort based, offering participants in-depth training and hands-on experience in a supportive community of peers.
STEM Public Service Fellows
For those interested in connecting their scientific expertise with public service and community engagement. Build foundational knowledge and skills in community engagement, then gain hands-on experience in a practicum with a local organization.
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Applications Open: Sept. 15–Oct. 18
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Virtual info sessions:
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Contact: Email Dr. Anna Courtier (connect@wiscience.wisc.edu).
Madison College Teaching Fellows
For those interested in teaching college-level courses to students from diverse backgrounds—especially at 2-year schools. Get in-depth training and hands-on experience instructing a 4-credit course at Madison College.
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Applications Open: Sept. 15–Oct. 31
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Virtual info sessions:
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Contact: Dr. Sarah Sweger (ssweger@wiscience.wisc.edu).
Scientific Teaching Fellows
For those in the biosciences (or connected fields) pursuing careers that involve college-level teaching—get in-depth training and hands-on experience instructing a 2-credit course at UW-Madison collaboratively with a cohort of peers.
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Applications Open: Sept. 15–Nov. 10
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Virtual info sessions:
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Contact: Email Dr. Cara Theisen (chtheisen@wisc.edu).