LASER Peer Leader

Job no: 508935
Position type: UW Student Jobs
Location: Not Remote
Division/Equivalent: College of Letters & Science
School/Unit: Student Affairs
Categories: Interpersonal Communication, Teamwork/Collaboration, STEM

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Department Overview:

 The Center for Academic Excellence (CAE) is dedicated to helping students thrive. From providing a welcoming and inclusive community within the College of Letters & Science, to empowering students to create a transformational undergraduate career, the staff in CAE empower students to reach their highest degree of success. Housed within CAE, the L&S STEM Scholars Program helps students actively engage with UW-Madison’s vibrant community of scholars and connects them with STEM-oriented experiences such as the Undergraduate Research Scholars (URS) program, with L&S STEM departments, and with STEM-affiliated student success and learning services across campus.
The Letters & Science Summer of Excellence in Research (LASER) Program offers undergraduates an exciting introduction to STEM research. Students apply to the LASER program during their first year on campus. Through LASER, students connect with mentors and get an early start in collegiate research. This program is ideal for freshmen who are passionate about.

Anticipated Start Date:

 Monday, June 9, 2025

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

 Friday, August 8, 2025

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Not Remote

 

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

 Minimum: 10 Maximum: 10

Schedule:

 Time commitment: 10 hours weekly, including 2 hours in class which will be held Wednesdays, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm. Attend weekly meetings with Instructional staff. Reserve office hours to help students who need support and work with instructors to adjust activities and/or provide extra resources.

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

 Minimum: $16.00 Maximum: $16.00

Number of Positions:

 2

Qualifications:

 Be a current undergraduate student at UW-Madison majoring in a STEM field (e.g., Biology, Neuroscience, Psychology, Chemistry, Engineering).
Experience with undergraduate research, academic writing, and scientific communication.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Strong interpersonal, communication, leadership, and facilitation skills.
Ability to help students build confidence in research settings and guide them through the mentor-mentee relationship process.
Comfort with leading small-group discussions and working with students from a wide array of backgrounds; Possess an appreciation for, and sensitivity to, cultural and social differences.
Familiarity with Canvas, Google Drive, and research tools like Zotero, PubMed, or Google Scholar.
Knowledge of campus resources and support systems.

Position Summary/Job Duties:

Attend all INTEGSCI 260 – Exploring Research I weekly class sessions, assisting with in-class activities and discussions.
Facilitate peer-led exercises, discussions, and interactive learning activities, ensuring students are engaged and actively participating setting.
Serve as a resource and role model for students, helping them navigate the research process, manage their coursework, and build self-sufficiency in academic settings.
Offer one-on-one and small group mentorship to support students in refining research questions, improving their poster presentations, and developing their independent research projects.
Support students in research presentation skill development.
Help students connect with relevant UW-Madison research programs, such as WISCIENCE, the Undergraduate Research Scholars program, and research funding opportunities.
Proficiency handling software (i.e. Power point Slides)
Attend weekly instructional team meetings with the Instructor & TA to discuss student progress, classroom dynamics, and course improvements.
Collaborate on the development of interactive research activities, such as in-class games and activities, peer interview challenges, and scientific communication exercises.

Physical Demands:

None

Institutional Statements:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu

Accommodation Statement:

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
 
 

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