Chemistry-Biology Interface Training Program

Trainee Arielis Estevez explains her research to a prospective student.
Photo credit: Robin Davies

Trainee Gilbert Loiseau talks about his research with a prospective student.
Photo credit: Robin Davies

Trainer Katrina Forest learns about a current student's research.
Photo credit: Robin Davies

Trainee Rachel Miller talks about her research with a prospective student.
Photo credit: Robin Davies

Science Communication

The primary purpose of the University of Wisconsin–Madison is to provide a learning environment in which faculty, staff and students can discover, examine critically, preserve and transmit the knowledge, wisdom and values that will help ensure the survival of this and future generations and improve the quality of life for all.

The Chemistry–Biology Interface Training Program is dedicated to discovery of knowledge and transmitting that knowledge to the public to improve the quality of life for all. We strongly encourage all of our participants, both faculty and students, to engage in science communication and outreach at UW and beyond.

Here we list opportunities for outreach and for training in science communication. This list will be updated frequently, and will include ongoing opportunities as well as one-time events.

Science Communication

Wisconsin Initiative for Science Literacy (WISL) program in communicating doctoral science to the public

The Department of Life Sciences Communication has a number of options for professional development in science communication, including a Ph.D minor or a transcriptable certificate.

Science Communication Lab has two short courses on science communication that are free, self-paced, and engaging: Share Your Research and Strategies for Effective Public Engagement. They also have a number of videos appropriate for sharing with everyone.

Outreach

Ongoing opportunities

STEM Fellows program Applications open September 15, 2024 for 2025 cohort of fellows.

Science Alliance–a UW community engaged in outreach. Sign up for the email list by sending an email to allianceall+subscribe@g-groups.wisc.edu. The weekly emails contain information about current outreach opportunities and community connections.

Schedule of annual campus outreach events

Family Science Nights–to sign up to receive information about events as they are scheduled, fill out a brief form here.

 

Stephanie Chong-Macias has fun with a student at a family science night.
Stephanie Chong-Macias has fun with a student at a family science night.

Current events

Parks Alive–present science activities at various parks around the city of Madison. Sign up here, or contact Ana Garic or Dan Wagner for more information.

August 5–Meadowwood Park (5810 Thrush Ln), 5:00–7:00 pm

August 6–Penn Park (2101 Fisher St), 5:00-7:00pm

August 10–Allied Drive Park (2370 Revival Ridge), 5:00-7:00 pm

Seniors & STEM at The Sonnet at Tennyson (near Warner Park). The activities director is looking for science activities (demonstrations or hands-on) lasting 30–60 minutes that seniors can participate in safely. Reach out to Zeke Regan for more details (see Cara Jenkins for contact info).

Little Scientist Program at Monona Public Library–Share science knowledge with children ages 3–6 and their families through engaging, hands-on activities. This program is growing quickly, so they are in need of presenters on a regular basis. Contact Angelika Neitzel for more details, and see the calendar of events.

Science Thursdays at Wingra Boats–Thursday, August 13, 5:00–6:30 pm. Present fun, family-friendly science activities on the shores of Lake Wingra. A $100 honorarium is available. Contact Summer for more information.