Community

Community

Community engagement at the Morgridge Institute is linked with our mission to spark scientific curiosity and to serve society in partnership with UW–Madison. For us, “community” includes students, teachers, researchers, and the general public…and that means that our work isn’t limited to a laboratory: 

  • We build programs designed to inspire the next generation of fearless scientists. 
  • We support educators working to enrich their STEM classrooms.
  • We provide professional training to prepare well-rounded early-career researchers.

Our programs are also designed to broaden participation in STEM. Nearly 1 in 4 workers in the United States are employed in STEM occupations, and our goal is to help anyone be able to pursue a STEM career.

We strive to ensure our programs are accessible to people who haven’t enjoyed full access to STEM, to students who are first-in-family to college, and to students from rural communities. It’s also important that anyone participating in our programs have an experience that emphasizes everyone’s ability to participate in science.

Community

Programs to inspire the next generation of fearless scientists

Learn with scientists! Find digital and in-person programs, events, and opportunities for children, students, youths, teachers, and adults to explore science. Programs include the annual Wisconsin Science Festival, the Summer Science Camp, the Summer Science Workshop Series and more.

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Supporting Educators

Find a library of educational materials to help educators, teachers, and science enthusiasts! These guides and resources can be used in the classroom or for at-home activities.

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Well-Rounded Training for early-career scientists

Researchers and trainees can cultivate new skills with Morgridge Institute programs. Through fellowships, workshops, and collaborations within the scientific community, we train well-rounded professionals whose skills extend far beyond the bench.

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Our Community Mission

Society is strengthened by science. We connect with communities to spark imagination.

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Contact the Morgridge Institute for Research

Wes Marner

Wesley D. Marner II

Engagement, Education, and Equity Director
(608) 316-4716
wmarner@morgridge.org

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