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High aspirations: Recent grads leverage Prehealth courses to pursue medical careers

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Brooks, Charest begin medical school, following in footsteps of recent alum who benefited from focused lab, research experiences

In 2010 when the $43 million, gleaming Jarvis Hall Science Wing addition was dedicated at ��, Gov. Jim Doyle and others called it the finest science facility in the state.

By at least one measure, the building with state-of-the-art lab equipment and classrooms is living up to its lofty billing: It has turned out dozens of graduates with a focus in Prehealth Sciences who have gone on to successful careers in professional health fields, including as doctors, pharmacists, dentists, chiropractors and more in Wisconsin and beyond.

Two recent graduates are beginning medical school this fall, Anna Brooks at the UW-Madison and Olivier Charest at the University of Sherbrooke in Quebec, Canada. “I am extremely grateful for all the doors that Stout has opened for me,” Brooks said. “It ��. an amazing place to go to college.”

Anna Brooks, a 2023 �� applied science graduate with a focus on Prehealth Sciences, celebrated her white coat ceremony after beginning medical school this fall at UW-Madison. / Contributed photo

Prehealth Sciences is a focus area that offers targeted preparation for admission to professional schools. It can be added to �� . preparatory bachelor ��. programs, including biology, chemistry, physics, applied science, biochemistry and molecular biology, and health, wellness and fitness. The programs provide students with lab-based classroom and research experiences, part of the polytechnic advantage.

Brooks and Charest were aiming for medical school all along, knowing Prehealth Sciences would put them on the right track. They appreciated the mentorship of professors like Jim Burritt, Jen Grant and Dr. Alex Hall. Focused and inspired, they conducted research projects, mentored other students and were involved on campus and in the community, earning scholarships and awards and graduating with honors.

“The strength of UW Stout for Prehealth students is that not only do we have a lot of hands-on opportunities, but class sizes are small. Students really get to know their professors, who also really get to know them,” Hall said. “This allows for a lot of collaboration, research opportunities and mentorship.”

Anna Brooks works on a research project in a �� lab. / ��

‘This is exactly what I want to do’

Brooks recalled one class where students worked on removing a gene from a strain of yeast and another in which they led their own project studying the impact of various medications on cancer cells that had been created in the lab by the professor.

“I’ve heard from other students at big institutions who didn’t have the hands-on research opportunities I had at Stout, like the Cadaver Lab,” said Brooks, who loved the small class sizes and ability to work closely with her professors.

Brooks, who was born in Ukraine, graduated in May 2023 from �� in applied science then was chosen for a 10-week internship at UW Medical School Urology Lab. In 2022, she interned at the University of Washington Medical School.

Anna Brooks accepts her diploma in applied science from ��. / ��

While applying to medical schools in 2023, she worked as a phlebotomist at Mayo Clinic Red Cedar in Menomonie. “I witnessed the whole synergy of the team and what a physician does. It was a pleasure to see that kind of collaboration,” she said. “It reassured me that this is exactly what I want to do.”

She remembers the day in January when she received a call from a dean at UW-Madison telling her she’d been accepted into the medical school, something she first considered as a 10-year-old while coming across a medical publication. She celebrated with her Mayo Red Cedar co-workers, exclaiming, “I’m going to be a doctor!”

Olivier Charest, a 2024 graduate, began medial school this fall at the University of Sherbrooke in Quebec, Canada. / Contributed photo

‘The support is there and the equipment top notch’

Charest, who graduated in applied science this past May, also was a Blue Devil athlete. He played hockey but saw his career derailed in his second season by a knee injury. He had other knee injuries going back to his high school days; one subsequent interaction with a physician who helped him avoid surgery with a knee strengthening program sparked an interest in medicine as a career.

“If I could have the same impact that doctor had on me, the empathy she had toward my situation, if I could add this to any patient I see on a daily basis that ��. what I’m really looking forward to as a doctor. Most patients come in in a vulnerable position. I was able to be in the shoes of my future patients,” he said.

Charest had a competitive internship in summer 2023, one of 18 chosen from 300 applicants, at the University of Rochester Medical School in Rochester, N.Y., focusing on pediatrics. “I saw the research side and the clinical side. Being able to see what I’ll do in the field was great,” he said.

Olivier Charest, left, with Professor Jen Grant and student Ava Cinealis, accepts a �� research award. / ��

While at ��, Charest became a certified nursing assistant and volunteered as a CNA in palliative care at Dove West Healthcare in Eau Claire and in the emergency department at Red Cedar Mayo. “Many people believed in me and paved the way for me to succeed, so being able to have these opportunities meant the world to me,” he said.

His education at �� gave him the independence to explore opportunities in the labs and through research. “The program teaches you a lot of qualities you need in the field and helps you grow a little faster. The support is there, and the equipment is top notch.”

Kym Ludwig Klimek, a 2013 graduate, earned a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from UW-Madison and is a pharmacist in Green Bay. / Contributed photo

From Prehealth Sciences to professionals

Charest and Brooks are excited to take the next step in their careers this fall. They will have four years of medical school, followed by a three- to seven-year residency, depending on the field of medicine they choose.

The University of Sherbrooke, in Sherbrooke, Quebec, is about an hour ��. drive from the Montreal suburbs where Charest grew up. Brooks has moved to Madison with her husband, also a �� graduate.

Another spring 2024 graduate, Chaeyun Jung, began pharmacy school this fall at the University of Minnesota.

December 2023 graduate Henry Scheit is attending St. Catherine University in St. Paul for the Doctor of Physical Therapy program.

Trever Koester, a 2018 graduate, finished Harvard Medical School and is a surgical resident doctor at the University of Michigan Medical. / Contributed photo

They add to an already long list of graduates in the past 15-plus years choosing a variety of health and medical fields. They include:

Kym Ludwig Klimek, 2013 graduate, finished pharmacy school at UW-Madison and is a pharmacist in Green Bay.
Nolan Green, 2015 graduate, is a doctor of osteopathy with Mayo Clinic. He graduated from the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine.
Dylan Meyer, 2015 graduate, did post-doctorate research at Harvard Medical School and is a research scientist at Vertex Pharma in Boston.
Matt Flesher, 2017 graduate, graduated from the St. Scholastica physical therapy program and works at Tamarack Health in Hayward.
Trever Koester, 2018 graduate, finished Harvard Medical School and is a surgical resident at University of Michigan Medicine.
Neal Wrobel, 2019 graduate, earned a Ph.D. in biomedical science at Rush University in Chicago and is a biomedical research scientist at Rush University Medical Center.
Issabella Stueck, 2020 graduate, attended Palmer College of Chiropractic and is a chiropractor in Appleton.

Other recent alum are working as dentists, physician assistants, nurses, surgical first assistants, athletic trainers, clinical lab technicians and clinical trial coordinators.

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PHOTO ESSAY: A New Histology Lab

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A new Histology Lab will open this fall semester, providing cutting-edge educational and hands-on research opportunities for students and faculty in �� . applied biochemistry and molecular biology; applied science; and biology programs.

“The Histology Lab enables hands-on learning in tissue preparation and analysis and provides new opportunities for biological and biomedical research. By studying the microscopic structure of tissues, we can gain valuable insights into their function and pathology,” said Lecturer Tiffany Hoage.

“Furthermore, it complements the Cadaver Lab, as students are now able to observe both microscopic (cell/tissue-level) anatomy and gross (organ-level) anatomy.”

Last spring semester, Hoage worked with seniors Ethan Kalin and Natalie Mercill to establish the space within Jarvis Hall Science Wing ��. larger biotechnology labs.

Histology is the study of the microscopic structures of biological tissues and is important for medical diagnosis, forensic investigation and scientific study.

While �� . Histology Lab is not intended to diagnose patients, it will help students prepare for their future careers in biological and biomedical research and health care fields.

As they were establishing the Histology Lab, Kalin and Mercill learned how to operate the equipment, which includes a Leica EG1160 paraffin embedding center, a Leica RM2255 rotary microtome, a Fisher Scientific warm water bath and staining equipment.

They used such equipment only once before during a tour of Mayo Clinic ��. histology department with the university ��. Prehealth Society.

“The tour definitely got us interested in histology,” Mercill said.

In May, Kalin, of Maplewood, Minn., graduated from �� in applied science, with a concentration in biology and minors in cognitive neuroscience and chemistry. Mercill, of Woodbury, Minn., graduated in biology from UW-Eau Claire.

They now work at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. Kalin is a clinical lab technologist in a genomics lab, extracting DNA for cancer and hereditary disease diagnosis. Mercill does phlebotomy as a lab services technician and is starting the cardiovascular invasive specialist program at the Mayo School of Health Science, where she will learn the skills to assist with diagnostic and therapeutic invasive cardiology procedures.

“Getting to work in the Histology Lab made me much more confident in my ability to pick up new techniques and put them into practice. I believe this has helped me work through training I have undergone at my new position in Rochester. I hope to see the lab we created allow for other students to grow in the same ways I have and discover new passions that will help expand their horizons,” Kalin said.

Revisiting the lab before it opens for the semester, Kalin and Mercill practice what their peers will soon be experiencing in class.

They extract the brain from a zebrafish and use the microwave method to dehydrate the tissue to prepare it for paraffin embedding. Zebrafish are a model organism for research, as the fish shares more than 80% of genes known to trigger diseases in humans, such as cancer types and heart disease.

“The brain of an adult zebrafish is about four millimeters in length, or the width of a sunflower seed. Even with that small of a tissue sample, you can create hundreds of microscope slides,” Mercill said.

At the paraffin embedding center, Kalin places the silver mold under the paraffin wax dispenser and partially fills it. He uses a forceps to place the tissue into the molten wax.

He places an embedding cassette, a blue plastic slotted tray about one-inch square, into the silver mold. Additional molten paraffin wax is added, and he places mold on a cooling platform to solidify the wax and form the tissue block.

Mercill readies the rotary microtome to slice the tissue block into sections around five microns thick. By comparison, an average human hair has a diameter of 100 microns.

She clamps the tissue block into the microtome and installs a blade into the holder below. Turning the operating handle, she moves the block up and down to slice it, creating a length of perforated squares for microscope slides.

Mercill uses a pair of tweezers to lift a perforated section from the tray and hands it to Kalin, who lays it in the warm water bath, heated to 37 degrees Celsius, or 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit.

As it floats on top, the warm water flattens and smooths the section, and it is adhered to a slide and dried.

The sections are then stained to observe the tissue ��. components. Specific stains are used to better visualize cells and structures of interest, Hoage explained, noting thioflavin-S highlights the amyloid beta, a protein that accumulates in the brains of patients with Alzheimer ��. disease, while H&E – hematoxylin and eosin – is used to stain DNA purplish blue and the rest of the cell pink.

Under the microscope, Kalin and Mercill observe zebrafish tissue stained with H&E.

The initiative to establish the lab stemmed from an Honors College project in fall 2023 that involved Kalin and Mercill dissecting a brain from a cadaver with Alzheimer ��. disease. They wanted to further their educational experience and see the microscopic pathology of Alzheimer ��. disease, so their mentor Dr. Alex Hall connected them with Hoage.

With a Ph.D. in biomedical sciences from Mayo Clinic Graduate School and histology experience from her thesis research, Hoage was thrilled at the opportunity to help establish the Histology Lab.

“With Ethan and Natalie helping to set up the lab and now working at Mayo, it feels like they’re completing the cycle,” Hoage said.

The lab allowed them to continue their project at the microscopic level when they successfully sectioned and stained the cadaver brain to see amyloid beta plaques.

In another project, Kalin and Mercill compared the conventional method of tissue processing with the microwave method for processing zebrafish tissues.

“Their preliminary findings show both tissue processing methods are equivalent with respect to tissue integrity and staining quality,” Hoage said. “Their findings are important, as the microwave method takes less than one hour versus the conventional method, which takes about six hours. The shorter processing time will allow the microwave method to be integrated within a regular lab period.”

Kalin and Mercill were among nearly 300 undergraduate and graduate students who presented at �� . Research Day in April. Kalin also presented his temporal analysis at Research in the Rotunda in March at the state Capitol.

During their undergrad, Kalin and Mercill volunteered in the Cadaver Lab with Hall, giving tours to visiting high school students. Nearly 300 students from 15 high schools visited last semester to examine human organ systems on the 75-minute tour.

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Inspiring Graduate: Gervase Thompson, B.S. Applied Science; B.S. Mechanical Engineering

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Inspiring Graduate: Gervase Thompson, B.S. Applied Science; B.S. Mechanical Engineeringgoersab May 13, 2024

‘My education here at �� has prepared me well to venture out into the world.’

Inspiring Graduate: Gervase Thompson (’24)

Hometown: Brule
Degree: B.S. Applied Science & B.S. Mechanical Engineering
Concentration: Physics
Minors: Mathematics; Materials Science

During his five years at ��, Gervase Thompson excelled both in academics and athletics, balancing the demanding lifestyle of a student athlete.

As an Honors College student and outside linebacker for the Blue Devils football team, he maintained a 4.0 grade-point-average while earning dual degrees in applied science and mechanical engineering.

Gervase Thompson receives his diploma from Chancellor Katherine Frank / ��

For his academic achievements, Thompson was one of 48 senior student athletes this spring who received the �� Scholar Athlete Award. He was one of 10 �� senior football players named to the 2024 National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame Hampshire Honor Society. He was also nominated for the 2024 WHG Humanitarian Award.

Thompson earned his dual bachelor ��. degrees on May 4, along with 1,037 graduates. He is seeking a career outside of the Midwest.

“There is still so much left in the world for me to see, and my education here at �� has prepared me well to venture out into the world,” he said.

How has your �� experience changed you?

Stout has molded me to be an effective, hands-on problem solver. The polytechnic education model was an important factor in my educational experience.

The coursework provided me with unique insights into the world of engineering and physics that a standard education style would not have.

Gervase Thompson in a mechanical engineering lab at �� / ��

Whether it was working on projects in the Fryklund Hall Material Removal and Forming Processing lab or analyzing materials with the scanning electron microscope in Jarvis Hall, I was gaining practical experiences a standard textbook could not provide.

Another aspect of my education that will have a lasting impact on me is the student-to-instructor ratio. The small class sizes facilitate more one-on-one interactions with professors, which allowed me to grow within the curriculum at a more rapid rate.

How well has �� prepared you to work in your field and why?

My education at Stout has prepared me very well to transition into a full-time career. With my majors of mechanical engineering and applied physics, I have developed a diverse and unique skill set that will be highly effective in the field of engineering. Both majors provided me with unique perspectives on problem solving, with a fundamental focus on analyzing problems and breaking them down into solvable pieces.

Gervase Thompson maintained a 4.0 grade-point-average while earning dual degrees / ��

I have developed a well-rounded technical proficiency through my coursework. Having taken a wide range of courses from Mechanical Principles and Fluid Mechanics to quantum and classical mechanics, I am able to approach problems from multiple angles.

Communication and collaboration are two more key takeaways from my education that have prepared me for my future career. Both of my majors emphasized the importance of effective communication and collaboration skills. Having the ability to analyze and communicate information clearly and concisely in an industry setting is crucial for success. For example, it can lead to decreased lead times on the production lines or in product development, which, in turn, leads to an increased throughput and successful business with satisfied customers.

What stands out about your �� experience?

What stands out to me about my Stout experience was my professors. There was an incredible wealth of knowledge shared amongst my instructors across both the engineering and applied science departments. They were all deeply committed to student success, while possessing a profound understanding of their respective fields.

The amount of industry-specific knowledge was also first class. Instead of working from a textbook verbatim, I was constantly exposed to real-world scenarios that have had a lasting impact on me.

How did your involvement on campus impact your experience?

Football was the most impactful part of my Stout experience outside of academics. It was like having a second family on campus. Knowing over a hundred different guys on campus each year was one of the best parts. It was extremely competitive and was the best form of stress relief for me outside of classes.

Gervase Thompson played outside linebacker for the Blue Devils / �� Athletics

Over the course of my football career here, I was fortunate enough to be an Honorable Mention and 2nd Team All-Conference linebacker my junior and senior years respectively, a 2023 William V. Campbell Trophy national semifinalist, and the 2023 WIAC Max Sparger Football Scholar Athlete Award recipient.

I was also involved with two organizations on campus: the Honors College and Multicultural Student Services. The Honors College provided me with some unique experiences when I was fulfilling my general education requirements. The Honors courses were some of the most enjoyable classes I took while at Stout.

As a member of Multicultural Student Services, I was fortunate enough to receive a scholarship for four years of my education. I will always be grateful for their help financially because it allowed me to focus more on school instead of worrying about sourcing additional school funding.

What challenges did you face in earning your degree and how did you overcome them?

For me, the biggest challenge was balancing the student athlete lifestyle with rigorous course loads each semester. The duality of this lifestyle was very demanding. It restricted the amount of free time I had and really tested my perseverance and mental strength.

Gervase Thompson, center, with his capstone group demonstrating their NVent Hinge project / ��

To overcome this obstacle, I kept pushing forward, taking it one day at a time. Sooner than later, all the demanding tasks of being a Scholar Athlete became second nature and I had formed the habits to be successful in anything I pursued.

What are you most proud of as you finish your degree?

I am most proud of maintaining a 4.0 GPA while playing football. Pursuing this dual degree has not been an easy task. There were lots of early morning workouts and late nights in the library. Waking up tired and going to bed exhausted.

Looking back, all the sacrifices I made to get where I am today were worth it. Choosing this path allowed me to grow mentally in ways I did not think were possible, and I am truly grateful for it.

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It is astonishing how my life at Stout and my life back at Northwestern High School have become so intertwined. There are many more connections I could name.

I was lucky enough to have a former Northwestern High School and Stout graduate, Coach Jake Schiff, provide me with the opportunity to continue my football career at the collegiate level by recruiting me to play here at Stout.

My younger brother Adam soon followed me here academically to pursue a degree in plastics engineering, along with his high school girlfriend, who is a student athletic trainer here. My good friend from high school, Justin Sedin, decided to transfer here to play baseball and has gone on to establish himself as one of the best players in the WIAC. Justin ��. younger brother Luke will be a sophomore next year and is looking to contribute at a high level on the football team at the quarterback position.

Honors College student and Scholar Athlete Gervase Thompson is seeking a career outside of the Midwest / ��

Chancellor Frank and I started our careers here at Stout around the same time. As I am wrapping up my Stout career, I just want to comment on how thoroughly impressed I am with her dedication to assimilate with student life, especially that of the student athletes at this university. She is extremely supportive of athletics, and it shows through her commitment to attend as many sporting events as she can.

One thing about Chancellor Frank that sticks out to me is how she personally reaches out either by handwritten letters or email to congratulate student athletes on their accomplishments.

Those are first class gestures that I deeply respect because it shows how much she cares about this university.

One of my all-time favorite interactions with Chancellor Frank occurred off campus. I happened to be walking around the Wisconsin State Capitol in Madison, and I ran into her while crossing the street. We stopped and had a casual conversation in the middle of the street on an early summer Saturday morning. It is little moments like this that will stick with me forever after leaving Stout.

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More than 100 outstanding students recognized at annual Leadership Awards ceremony

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Alongside more than 100 of their peers, 13 seniors were awarded the Samuel E. Wood Medallion for their outstanding leadership in student involvement at �� . annual Leadership Awards ceremony.

The program, held on May 1, included Outstanding Student Leader; Student Employee of the Year; Outstanding Cooperative Education and Internship Student of the Year and more.

The event was sponsored by the Involvement Center, Stout Student Association and Career Services. Those nominated for awards also were recognized.

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The Wood Medallion is the highest nonacademic award for students at ��. Less than 1% of full-time students receive the award. It is presented to seniors who have contributed in student activities, leadership and scholastic ability. Winners are chosen by a committee representing faculty, staff and students.

2024 Samuel E. Wood Medallion recipients / Braeden Lange and John Roeber

Award recipients are:

Olivier Charest, applied science, La Prairie, Quebec
Ava Cinealis, applied biochemistry and molecular biology, Sheboygan
Kalie Dahl, hotel, restaurant and tourism management, Cologne, Minn.
Josie Finocchiaro, family and consumer science education, Rockton, Ill.
Camryn Gettendorf, retail merchandising and management, Weyauwega
Emily Holze, animation and digital media, Chilton
Anna Johnson, family and consumer science education, Eau Claire
Ethan Myers, packaging, Pleasant Prairie
Bailey Pedersen, professional communications and emerging media, Gillett
Aliyah Smetana, mechanical engineering, Suamico
Amanda Shipley, engineering technology, Rockford, Minn.
Hans Stelpflug, construction, Colgate
Hannah Timm, family and consumer science education, Fremont

Samuel E. Wood was a longtime assistant chancellor for Student Services/Dean of Students. He retired in 1991 and died in February 2013.

Charest and Timm are honored to receive the Wood Medallion, they said.

“It is a true honor to be associated with Samuel ��. name. He was a pioneer here at Stout, and I am very proud of receiving his leadership award,” Charest said. “Even though all my actions came from the bottom of my heart, it is touching to know that my contribution, as well as that of other students, is being underlined and rewarded. It sets a great example for the next generation of students.”

Timm received the award along with two of her classmates and rugby teammates and feels privileged to join the prestigious group of campus leaders.

“This award is not just a reflection of my efforts, but a testament to the communities built here on campus,” she said. “The amount of support and inspiration from all the individuals I have had the privilege to work with make it so easy to dedicate my time and service. To know I am joining this amazing group of leaders is so motivating to continue to strive for excellence in leadership.”

An outstanding researcher and scholar athlete

Charest was a student premedicine adviser through the Pre-Health Society, advising and mentoring younger students seeking medical school. He served as a biology and chemistry student tutor; a biochemistry and organic chemistry teacher assistant; and a neuroimmunology student researcher, assisting Professor Jennifer Grant.

Wood Medallion recipient Olivier Charest with Professor Jennifer Grant and fellow recipient Ava Cinealis / Braeden Lange and John Roeber

He recently received the College of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Management Outstanding Undergraduate Researcher award at �� . annual Research Day.

He volunteered as a certified nursing assistant in palliative care at Dove West Healthcare and in the emergency department at Mayo Clinic in Menomonie. He also assisted in the French class at Menomonie High School, as French is his first language.

Charest played forward on the Blue Devil men ��. ice hockey team. He was one of 48 seniors recognized as a �� Scholar Athlete, an award given to senior student athletes with a 3.5 grade point average or higher.

“Many people believed in me and paved the way for me to succeed, so being able to have these opportunities meant the world to me. They allowed me to fulfill my desire to leave a positive and long-lasting impact on my fellow students, my professors, �� and the Menomonie community,” he said.

Charest graduated on May 4 and is returning to Quebec. He will attend medical school starting in September.

Advocating for teacher excellence and the polytechnic advantage

Timm served as president of the Stout Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, was a Student Unit officer for the Wisconsin Association of Family and Consumer Sciences and was named a student representative for the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction ��. Professional Standards Council for Teachers.

Wood Medallion recipient Hannah Timm and Chancellor Katherine Frank / Braeden Lange and John Roeber

She served as vice president of Phi Upsilon Omicron, an academic honor society that builds relationships with community families and supports them through acts of service.

She is a tour guide with the Admissions Office, is a resident adviser and hall manager with University Housing, and was captain, president and treasurer of the women ��. club rugby team.

“My journey at �� has helped prepare me for my future. I have been fortunate to have had many professional development opportunities that have given me a strong network and perspective on my role in education, and I look forward to growing more,” Timm said. “I take pride in advocating for teacher excellence and finding ways to reward our teachers, who are making a difference in their students’ and co-workers’ lives and communities.

“As a tour guide, I love meeting prospective students and giving them a brief view of life as a Blue Devil,” she added. “I love showing families why I love Stout and how our polytechnic advantage can benefit their education. Being a small part of their decision to be a Blue Devil is just so exciting.”

Timm will student teach culinary at Hudson High School this fall and graduate in December. She has already received a job offer from Hudson to teach family and consumer sciences.

Leadership Awards

Winners of the annual Leadership Awards are chosen by a committee made up of faculty, staff and students.

The winners are:

Outstanding Student Leader of the Year, three winners: Lauren Arenz, Onalaska; Kalie Dahl, of Cologne, Minn.; David Tesar, Lety, Czech Republic
Student Employee of the Year, three winners: Jared Doran, of St. Paul, Student Center ��. event technology crew; Francis Kaunda, of Lilongwe, Malawi, University Housing; and Nicole Wrona, of St. Paul, University Housing
Student Staff Team of the Year, three winners: Student Center ��. event technology crew; University Housing ��. North Campus housing staff team; and University Housing ��. operations managers
Student Organization of the Year, two winners: Service Club and Stout Students Unite
Student Organization Event of the Year, three winners: Service Club, Dog Toy Making; International Club, International Night; and Stout Packaging Association, Packaging Jamboree
Bill Siedlecki Advisor of the Year, two winners: Danielle Clarizio, International Club; and Malinda Herbert, Service Club

Outstanding Student Leader of the Year award recipients Lauren Arenz, Kalie Dahl and David Tesar / Braeden Lange and John Roeber

Outstanding CEIP Student of the Year Award

The Outstanding Cooperative Education and Internship Program Student of the Year Award was given to 25 students.

This past year, Career Services reported nearly 1,030 students participated in co-ops and internships through Career Services at more than 650 employers in 32 states and four international countries.

The winners are selected by the program ��. Advisory Committee for excellence and achievements in their positions, for contributions to their employers and for academic achievement.

The winners, their majors, hometowns and employers are:

Tony Candler, business administration, Dallas, Wis., Talon Development - The Heights
Mareike Christianson, interior design, Edgar, Samuels Group
Kalie Dahl, hotel, restaurant and tourism management, Cologne, Minn., IDeaS
Ethan Draeger, business administration, Jackson, Client First Tax and Wealth Advisors
Camryn Gettendorf, retail merchandising and management, Weyauwega, Burlington Stores
Whitney Hamilton, rehabilitation services, Menomonie, Chippewa Valley Correctional Treatment Facility
Greyson Hammer, packaging, Milton, Boston Scientific
Nolan Harke, supply chain management, Appleton, Pierce Manufacturing
Riley Henk, interior design, Amery, Fluid Interiors
Jason Hovarter, computer and electrical engineering, Menasha, BW Systems
Isaiah Hoyord, construction, Iola, Hoffman Planning, Design and Construction
Nicole Kress, graphic design and interactive media, Dodge Center, Minn., Royal Credit Union
DJ Kron, mechanical engineering, Cold Spring, Minn., Jennie-O Turkey Store
Mitchell Kubeny, mechanical engineering, De Pere, Greenheck
Jenna Jablonski, psychology, Red Wing, Minn., Partners in Excellence
Annie Jacobson, real estate property management, Minneapolis, Weidner Apartment Homes
Glen Jakober, real estate property management, Colfax, Weidner Apartment Homes
Ana Maupin, digital marketing technology, Muskego, Midland Plastics
Emily McNett, applied mathematical and computer science; computer science, Milton, NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research
Zachary Morgan, manufacturing engineering, Eau Claire, Andersen Corporation
Jeremy O'Connor, construction, Preston, Minn., Knutson Construction
Waveland Rushton, engineering technology, Menomonie, Phillips-Medisize
Madison Skaggs, graphic design and interactive media, Sheboygan, PetSmart, Inc.
Pheng Thao, studio art, Green Bay, �� School of Art & Design
Emma Lynn Tynan, fashion and retail, Rio, Kohl's

Career success is a hallmark of an education at Wisconsin ��. ��, along with applied learning and industry collaboration.

The latest First Destination Report found that �� graduates from fall 2022 through summer 2023 were employed at a near historic high of 99% soon after receiving their degree and also had a record average starting salary of $58,000, the best among higher education institutions in west-central Wisconsin.

To learn more about the academic programs of the award winners, visit the websites of the College of Arts and Human Sciences and the College of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Management.

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Spring Showcase 2024: Experience what the Polytechnic Advantage is all about

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Multiple research and design events in April, May open to the public

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Hands-on research is a standard part of �� . Polytechnic Advantage. From day one, it ��. wrapped into students’ applied learning experiences.

For standout student researcher Ethan Kalin, hands-on research opportunities in his undergrad boosted his confidence in his knowledge, skillset and love for science in countless ways, he said.

Kalin, of St. Paul, will be one of nearly 300 undergraduate and graduate students presenting at Research Day, on Monday, April 29, in the Memorial Student Center Great Hall and ballrooms.

The community is invited to meet with �� faculty, staff and students, as well as students from Chippewa Valley Technical College, as they present their research through more than 170 posters, exhibits, art and design displays, and oral and panel presentations.

Nearly 300 students will present at Research Day on Monday, April 29.

Research Day, part of the Stout Spring Showcase, special events in April and May, celebrates student research, creativity and innovation.

Spring Showcase events also include:

Human Sciences Day: Tuesday, April 16
University Choirs concert: Saturday, April 20
Symphonic Band concert: Sunday, April 21
Communications Skills Showcase: Wednesday, April 24
WEAR Fashion Show, Saturday, April 27
Blue Devil Jazz Orchestra concert: Saturday, April 27
Stout Game Expo: Thursday, May 2
SOAD Senior Show: Friday, May 3
Student Artist in Residence and Best of Design exhibitions reception and awards ceremony: Friday, May 3
Unspooled Film and Animation Festival: Thursday, May 9, to Saturday, May 11

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Research Day hosts multiple events, including WiSys Quick Pitch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Quick Pitch is a three-minute, elevator-pitch-style competition open to undergraduate and graduate students in all programs.

The day also includes:

1 to 2:45 p.m.: Oral presentations
3 to 5:30 p.m.: Posters and exhibits
5:45 to 6:30 p.m.: Outstanding Researcher awards ceremony

“The research component allows for a broader educational experience for �� students,” said Anne Hoeltke, director of Office of Research and Sponsored Programs. “Students are able to explore the effects of applying new thought processes and experience the practical application of their project.

“This is one of the core foundations of being a polytechnic institution and is a high impact practice. It is also an opportunity for students to work with our wonderful faculty who can light the fire of curiosity in students and provide a lifetime of learning. Research is a powerful part of the educational experience and one we are proud to share with our students,” she said.

Research Day

��'s Research Day is an annual showcase that underscores the applied learning and research of Wisconsin's polytechnic students.

The awards ceremony will recognize the following faculty and students:

Jerry Hui, music: Senior Outstanding Researcher
Dana Linnell, psychology: Emerging Outstanding Researcher
Jennifer Grant, biology: Outstanding Research Mentor
Genevieve Czaplewski, applied social science, Grand Island, Neb.: College of Arts and Human Sciences Outstanding Undergraduate Researcher
Olivier Charest, applied science, La Prairie, Quebec: College of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Management Outstanding Undergraduate Researcher
Brianna Capra, M.F.A. design, Menomonie: Outstanding Graduate Student Researcher

Research Day is coordinated by �� . Office of Research and Sponsored Programs. The �� event is a qualifier for the state meet to be held July 24-26, at UW-Superior.

�� students and faculty will also present at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research, April 8-11, in Long Beach, Calif. The 14 students will join more than 4,000 undergraduates from across the country, representing all disciplines with research ranging from urban stream restoration to the influence on first-generation college students to AI, mental health, civic knowledge and more.

Hands-on, cross-disciplinary research

Kalin will present three projects at Research Day, displaying his cross-disciplinary studies in environmental science, psychology and biology:

“Temporal Analysis of Toxin-Producing Cyanobacteria,” with mentor Nicole Hayes. Research focused on the relationship between blue-green algae, or cyanobacteria, and the toxins it produces, particularly in lakes Menomin and Tainter in late summer.
“How Concussions Affect Balance,” with mentor Desiree Budd. Kalin analyzed data collected from college student athletes and observed how the contact levels of varying sports interact with the number of concussions experienced.
“Comparing Tissue Processing Methods Using Zebrafish Tissue,” with mentor Tiffany Hoage. Research of different tissue preparation methods allowed for analysis of parts of the fish body using a microscope to observe the creature ��. intricate design at the cellular level.

Kalin is an applied science senior with a concentration in biology and a minor in cognitive neuroscience. He presented his temporal analysis at Research in the Rotunda on March 6, at the state Capitol.

Students Natalie Mercill, Ethan Kalin and Sarah Loreth in the Cadaver Lab

“I believe that these projects and the many others I've had the chance to work on throughout my career have bolstered my preparedness for jobs and graduate-level programs,” Kalin said.

Kalin received two grants through the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs for research exploring the MCA1 gene, with Hayes; and zebrafish tissue processing methods, with Hoage and co-researcher Natalie Mercill, a biology major at UW-Eau Claire. The Stout University Foundation supports many student research and dissemination projects through its internal grant program.

Cadaver Lab offers students unique perspective on inner workings of the human body

Hands-on approach to learning prepares university students for careers in medicine, science and applied research

“As faculty members, the very curiosity and passion that once launched our journey into research often takes a backseat amidst the demands of teaching and administrative responsibilities,” Budd said. “Then, a student like Ethan enters our classroom, full of curiosity and a passion for learning and exploration. In these moments, we are vividly reminded of the joy and wonder that initially propelled us into the realm of research.

“Thus, the involvement of undergraduates in research not only nurtures the development of critical thinking and analytical skills in students but also revitalizes the spirit of inquiry within the academic community.”

Kalin is among eight student volunteers in the university ��. Cadaver Lab, helping run tours for visiting high schools. As part of an independent project for his Honors College contract, he completed a dissection and then presentation of the central nervous system with Dr. Alex Hall in the Cadaver Lab, studying the brain from an individual with an Alzheimer ��. diagnosis.

Ethan Kalin helps lead a tour for high school students in the Cadaver Lab

“Getting to dissect and study a human brain with such a well-known neurological condition has been a huge steppingstone in my understanding of neural anatomy and further solidified my passion for research in neuroscience,” he said.

Kalin will graduate in May and is applying to graduate schools for a doctorate program in neural molecular biology, neuroscience or other related subjects.

Fashion, gaming and visual arts events

Fashion design and development students’ clothing collections will be featured at the WEAR Fashion Show, at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 27, in the Memorial Student Center Great Hall.

Juniors and seniors will show their design collections, modeled by the designers themselves, friends, family and alumni. Seniors will model their capstone projects – full collections, complete with brand names. The event is hosted by the WEAR Fashion Association student organization. Tickets are required for WEAR and are available to purchase online.

WEAR Fashion Show is on Saturday, April 27.

Join the fun at Stout Game Expo, western Wisconsin's largest game developers' event from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, May 2, in the Memorial Student Center Great Hall and ballrooms.

SGX features the works of about 250 first-year to senior students in game design and development-art; and the game design concentration in computer science. They will share their tabletop games, board and card games, conventional video games, virtual reality experiences and rhythm games.

Fifteen game design students attended the Game Developers Conference and Independent Games Festival in San Francisco recently, with professors Andrew Williams and Karl Koehle. They also visited Ubisoft Studio, the Cartoon Art Museum, a vintage arcade at Fisherman's Wharf and attended a concert featuring Nintendo themes played by a string trio.

Stout Game Expo is on Thursday, May 2.

SOAD Senior Show features capstone projects by nearly 120 graduating School of Art and Design seniors, 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, May 3. Meet with students and talk about their creative works in exhibits throughout Applied Arts and Micheels Hall:

Ceramics and enameling: AA room 101
Painting and sculpture: AA room 121
Printmaking: AA rooms 202 and 203
Photography: AA room 205
Studio Art: AA Gallery 209
Video production and animation: AA room 210
Industrial and product design: AA room 216
“Illuminate”: AA room 217
Interior design: AA rooms 219 and 220
Graphic design and interactive media: AA room 221E
Furniture design: AA room 226 
Comics: AA room 234  
Game design: Micheels room 184
Animation production: Micheels room 290

Fine art sales by students will be held throughout the buildings, and cow sculptures will be on display in the Furlong atrium.

SOAD Senior Show is on Friday, May 3.

�� . Furlong Gallery will host the Student Artist in Residence Exhibition and the Best of Design Juried Exhibition, Monday, April 29, to Saturday, Sept. 7. A reception and awards ceremony will be from 5 to 9 p.m. during SOAD Senior Show.

Human Sciences Day

Human Sciences Day, on Tuesday, April 16, is a professional development opportunity for students in the College of Arts and Human Sciences to explore career opportunities in nonprofit, government, public and private companies.

Students can meet with more than 25 employers, both local and out-of-state, for one-on-one interviews from 2 to 4 p.m., and attend the three employer panels.

Employers interested in participating may reach out to Abby Tengwall, with Career Services.

Concert performances

The Symphonic Singers, Chamber Choir and Devil Tones Acappella will present their concert Green Grass and Blue Water at 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 20, at Our Savior ��. Lutheran Church, 910 E. 9th St., in Menomonie.

The Symphonic Band will present Stars and Sky at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 21, in the Memorial Student Center Great Hall.

The Blue Devil Jazz Orchestra will present Jazz from Harvey at 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 27, at the historic Harvey Hall Theatre.

Concert tickets are available online at uwstout.universitytickets.com and the door.

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Spoken and written word presentations

The Communications Skills Showcase celebrates students’ work in first-year writing and public speaking classes. The showcase will be at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 24, in the Memorial Student Center ballrooms A and B. It is free and open to the public.

Awards will be given to the top three speakers, as chosen by a panel of judges. In its first year, the Andrea Deacon Writing Award will honor students for their essays. The award is named for Professor Andrea Deacon, who passed away from cancer in 2021. Deacon was the driving force behind the first-year writing program at ��.

Unspooled Film and Animation Festival

The Unspooled Film and Animation Festival will be held Thursday, May 9, to Saturday, May 11. The annual juried event features films and animations made by regional and international independent storytellers – professionals and students, alike. Films are screened at �� . historic Harvey Hall Theatre. The event also offers workshops and guest speakers.

May 9, 4 to 9 p.m.: Student films and awards, Harvey Hall Theatre
May 10, 4 to 9 p.m.: Independent films and awards, Harvey Hall Theatre and Brewery Nønic
May 11, 1 to 9 p.m.: Animation films and awards, Harvey Hall Theatre and Zymurgy Brewing

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UW Board of Regents approves five new academic programs

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UW Board of Regents approves five new academic programspolingj April 7, 2024

Three science, one art and one master ��. degree option boost in-demand array of bachelor ��., master ��. to 80

Students who are ready to build careers in science or art, or pursue a cross-discipline master ��. degree, have new and in-demand options at ��.

The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents has given its stamp of approval to five new academic programs at ��, Wisconsin ��. ��. They are:

Bachelor of Science, biology
Bachelor of Science, chemistry
Bachelor of Science, physics
Bachelor of Fine Arts, illustration
Master of Professional Studies, design, entrepreneurship and sustainability.

Students conduct a test in a biology lab at ��. Biology has been elevated from a concentration in the applied science program to a Bachelor of Science degree program. / ��

The programs, which were approved April 5 and begin in the fall, capitalize on �� . existing academic offerings, labs/studios and experienced faculty in those fields. The additions bring the number of undergraduate majors to 57 and Graduate Studies to 23, along with a specialist degree and doctorate degree.

“I am proud of �� faculty and staff that are working hard to continue to adapt and expand �� . polytechnic offerings to meet student needs and the needs of the workforce,” said Glendalí Rodríguez, provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs.

�� graduates are in demand. A new report found that 99% of �� 2022-23 graduates were employed soon after earning their degree and had a record average starting salary of $58,000, the best among higher education institutions in west-central Wisconsin.

A student works on a physics project at ��. Physics has been elevated from a concentration in the applied science program to a Bachelor of Science degree program. / ��

In science, the three new degrees are built on the foundations of concentrations that have been offered for many years within the applied science bachelor ��. program. By elevating the concentrations to majors, the university is meeting student and industry demand with more focused career paths.

For example, �� has approximately 60 students already in the biology concentration. A prehealth sciences track focuses on post-graduate professional studies, such as medical school. A recent �� alum graduated from Harvard Medical School.

“The new degrees augment the existing program array in the science disciplines at ��,” Rodríguez said. “We offer high-quality, challenging academic programs that influence and respond to a changing society.

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“For example, many students studying physics are double-majoring in engineering, computer science or mathematics. This new major creates value-added credentials and experience and minimally increases the number of credits needed because of the significant overlap,” Rodríguez said.

Nationally and within Wisconsin, job opportunities in biology, chemistry and physics are expected to grow 5% to 8% in the next decade.

�� . Jarvis Hall Science Wing, which opened in 2010, features state-of-the-art labs that support applied learning and research opportunities for first-year to senior students. They include the Cadaver Lab, Rajiv and Swati Lall Microbiology Lab, and Biotechnology Lab.

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In art, the new illustration degree builds on the School of Art and Design ��. six other B.F.A. programs.

Illustration builds skills in drawing, painting, printmaking, comics and other areas of art and design. Graduates can expect to find work in industries such as advertising, publishing, entertainment and as self-employed artists and consultants.

“The B.F.A. in illustration brings together artistic excellence and applied, problem-solving skills inherent to the practical design industry,” Rodríguez said. “The courses will bring clarity to complex ideas, communicates stories and explore new and creative ways of analyzing and presenting information applicable across multiple professional disciplines.”

A new Bachelor of Fine Arts major in illustration has been approved at ��. / ��

�� . School of Art and Design remains the largest in the Upper Midwest, serving approximately 1,300 students. The program array extends to Graduate Studies with a Master of Fine Arts in design, which includes options in nine focus areas.

In Graduate Studies, the design, entrepreneurship and sustainability online master ��. aligns with industry demand for more professionals with skills in sustainability and with the university ��. ongoing efforts to operate more sustainably.

The program will help graduates advance their careers in fields such as management, entrepreneurship, education, engineering and government. Jobs requiring “green skills” are growing by 8% a year.

Courses will cover design, leadership and business management, including a capstone class that will enable students to synthesize the skills they have learned to create a research-based project.

�� also offers an M.S. sustainable management collaborative degree.

Student success is the leading goal of �� . FOCUS2030 strategic plan.

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�� . STEM Fest welcomes Upward Bound students from six regional high schools

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Students’ hands-on experiences in biology, engineering labs show them what polytechnic degrees can offer

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About 40 high school students from six northwestern Wisconsin schools recently visited the University of Wisconsin-Stout to participate in hands-on workshops at STEM Fest.

As participants in the Upward Bound program, the students have the opportunity to explore what colleges around Wisconsin and Minnesota have to offer through tours, hands-on learning experiences and engagement sessions.

�� welcomed the students with two workshops that demonstrated what a polytechnic university has to offer for degree programs and future careers in STEM — science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Upward Bound students in �� biology lab. / ��

The students were from Barron, Hayward, Shell Lake, Siren, Turtle Lake and Unity. Through these hands-on experiences, they got a glimpse at what �� has to offer and could imagine themselves studying in a university lab, doing on day one.

Sasha Weegman, adviser of the Upward Bound West Program, explained, “Upward Bound is a federal college readiness program. Our main goal is to help low-income and first-generation students get into college. We take a lot of college campus field trips and have a summer program on a college campus. We do a lot of work with the students during the school year to help them make sure they are on the right path to getting into college.”

�� professors and staff planned and led the activities, each of which focused on the electrical connections between biology and engineering.

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Students split into two groups and explored two lab classrooms in �� . Jarvis Hall Science Wing.

In the first lab, the students created a pulse rate monitor from a kit that included a breadboard, Arduino (brains of the circuit), an LED screen to output the sensor device and a pulse sensor to measure the pulse on their finger. When the students completed the circuit, they were able to visually see their pulse rate beat per minute.

Electrical engineering Professor Ahmet Turkmen wanted students to learn to, “use their imagination to build on the basic knowledge they learned from this lab to design more complicated circuits that could be used for diagnosis or monitoring of people's physiological condition.”

In the second lab, students did a series of mini-units, that included learning about how the nervous system works and visualizing how the nervous system communicates with their muscles, visualizing electrical messages as they travel through the heart, and seeing a real human brain and spinal cord, as well as a human heart with a pacemaker.

Summer Thorp, a freshman at Hayward High School, reflected on her experience in the labs and said, “The whole experience was very new. We have not gone over anything about the nerves or heart system in school, and if we did it was very basic in middle school.”

Upward Bound student, Gunner Imme, working on lab with Tiffany Hoage, a �� biology lecturer. / ��

Gunner Imme, a sophomore at Siren High School who wants to go into biomedical engineering or biomedical chemistry, explained why doing on day one is so important to him.

“I have to watch how someone does something, or I need to do it myself to learn it. Day one experiences give you job experience right then and there. At Stout, you get to learn things hands-on, which is extremely awesome because I don’t think I have ever seen a school do that. The small classes are amazing, so if you went to a huge college with like 300 kids, the professor wouldn’t even know your name. I feel like you would be able to get a connection with your professors here and get to know them.”

Bethany Bigner of Upward Bound working in science lab on bioelectrical engineering project. / ��

The students, who come from many backgrounds and have vast career aspirations, said they learned a lot from their day on campus. Many did not know �� offered so many hands-on labs that allow them to utilize equipment they could potentially use out in the field once they graduate.

They also said Upward Bound has given them the opportunity to see universities up close.

“Upward Bound has helped me understand what my future could be if I go to college compared to if I don’t,” said Barron High School freshman Bethany Bigner, who wants to pursue forensic science or bioengineering.

As a university industry partner, 3M sent representative Caroline Muehlenkamp to talk with the students and answer any of their questions about the company or the industry in general.

Muehlenkamp encouraged them to, “try new things because you never know what you might like to do.” She explained how she prepared herself for college by taking AP courses in high school and then went on to say, “try those different classes and clubs to see what you like and what you don’t like because it might surprise you.”

�� has collaborated with Upward Bound in the past and will continue this partnership to help show students what college and �� specifically have to offer them.

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PHOTO ESSAY: Skeletons in the Closethugginsm September 22, 2023

Stout Students Do More on Day One in Applied Biochemistry & Molecular Biology; Applied Science; Dietetics and Health, Wellness & Fitness

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In a clean, temperature-controlled lab, six groups of students team up at stations in Lecturer Tiffany Hoage ��. Anatomy and Physiology course in the Jarvis Hall Science Wing.

The lab is surprisingly splashed with color. Life-size human torso anatomy models contain removable pink plastic lungs, light-peach hearts, large gray intestines and other organs. Blue arteries and red veins run the length of the models like color-coded roadways.

A colorful plastic skeleton, whose bones were painted in every color of the rainbow by Shelby Kaufer Saenger, a 2017 applied science alum, aids students’ memorization of the 206 bones in the human body and their features. A dozen miniature plastic skeletons line glass-fronted cabinets, like curious dolls on parade.

You immediately see the strange beauty, function and organization of the interior of the human body. The scratchy, zipper-like sound of Scotch tape ripping from rolls echoes across the room as students are busy labeling “body parts” that line the lab station counters.

Students in Anatomy and Physiology typically pursue Bachelor of Science degrees in applied biochemistry and molecular biology; applied science; dietetics; or health, wellness and fitness. But being a general education class, the students in this class section represent 11 different programs.

Students collect and stain their cheek cells and view them through microscopes at magnifications of up to 400X. For the osmosis and diffusion experiment, they place an artificial cell containing starch solution into an iodine solution to see how concentrations affect movement across the cell membrane.

“They’re exploring the world of cells. The cheek cells look like eggs in a frying pan. The ‘yolk’ is the nucleus and appears yellow because of the iodine stain,” Hoage explained.

“In the osmosis and diffusion experiment, water will go into the cell via osmosis, causing the cell to swell. Iodine will enter the cell via diffusion and react with the starch to produce a blue color. The concept of osmosis is important because if an IV solution does not contain the appropriate saline concentration, red blood cells can swell and burst or shrivel, respectfully,” she added.

A student jots notes in a notebook with a pattern of insects adorning the cover. Teams use the cell figure they labeled before the lab to identify the parts of the plastic cell models. As they stick laminated labels to the cell models, the students quiz each other: the mitochondria produce energy via cellular respiration; the hair-like cilia move things, like debris in the respiratory tract; ribosomes synthesize proteins; the nucleus is the cell ��. control center; and more.

For the tattoo activity, students use anatomical terms and tape measurers to determine tattoo locations. And in the sectioning activity, they sculpt models of the human head and face using small chunks of blue, green, red and yellow modeling clay. They mold the clay in the palms of their hands and shape miniature cheek bones, eyes, mouths, ears and the bridge of the nose – each face unique to its designer.

“It ��. not very good,” jokes Lacey Mader, holding up her creation before sectioning it through the anatomical planes.

Mader, of Buffalo, Minn., and Kael Lamb are juniors in health, wellness and fitness, and are interested in working with athletes in their careers.

“I took this class to learn more about the human body and how it functions. I’m excited that it will eventually help me in my internship and future job,” said Mader, who wants to work in athletic therapy.

Lamb, of Plainview, Minn., is on the Blue Devils football team. He ��. hoping to intern at ETS, an alumni-owned training center, and train athletes as a career. “The hands-on experiences give me a deeper understanding of how the body works and moves, more than just terms and words to memorize,” he said.

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Inspiring Graduate: Anna Brooks, B.S. Applied Science

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'I am extremely grateful for all the doors that Stout has opened for me.'

Inspiring Graduate: Anna Brooks (’23)

Hometown: Menomonie, originally Cherkasy, Ukraine
Degree: Applied Science, concentration in Biology, Premedical Specialization
Minor: Chemistry

On the night of Feb. 20, 2022, the first bombs struck Anna Brooks’ hometown of Cherkasy, Ukraine. “A cozy and peaceful town was forever changed. And so was I,” she shared in her address as commencement speaker at �� . College of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Management ceremony on May 6.

“That night, as I sat with my mom and my husband in our home in Menomonie, figuring out what on earth would we do next, I grew 10 years older. Later that morning, dozens of people at Stout approached me to offer their help and condolences. Suddenly, I realized that I was a part of something bigger and stronger than myself. I was a part of the Stout community – my village – my family of choice,” she said to her fellow CSTEMM graduates.

Inspiring Graduate Anna Brooks with Chancellor Katherine Frank at commencement / ��

Brooks had earned a business degree in Ukraine and moved to the U.S. several years ago. But her dream was to go to medical school. After her husband graduated from ��, she decided to change her career and pursue a degree in applied science, with a premedical specialization. “Little did I know that it involved inheriting a whole community.”

In her final commencement statements, Brooks added, “I remembered one simple truth: our strength is in our people. As I look at hundreds of beautiful, inspiring, hungry souls in front of me, I see the faces of future communities. … In this divided world, let ��. be the force of unity and humility. Let ��. bring our people together just as Stout did for us.”

This summer, Brooks will complete an internship at the Urology Lab at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Medical School, before beginning her applications to medical school.

“I am proud of overcoming all the difficulties in my studies and persevering on my premedical path. I am graduating with a 4.0 GPA which is an achievement of its own,” Brooks said.

"I am extremely grateful for all the doors that Stout has opened for me."

Anna Brooks was the student speaker at the CSTEMM ceremony / ��

“Anna is a great example of what having a second chance, a second bachelor ��. degree in her case, can do for someone,” said Dr. Alex Hall. “She is a reminder that we are welcoming of people of all backgrounds, and of our goal to give back to the state of Wisconsin, as she ��. very interested in being a doctor in the Menomonie area when she ��. done with her training.”

How have your Stout education and experience changed you?

Stout has completely changed my view and understanding of the world, especially how I approach information. I have noticed that my thinking is much more critical. I always look for peer-reviewed evidence when approaching any new concept. My view of the human body has deepened immensely.

The education I received at Stout has interested me even more in learning as much as possible.

How has �� prepared you to work in your field?

I believe that evidence speaks for my competitiveness in the field. I have done hands-on research at Stout, presented it at the NCUR 2023, and participated and won the SDoH Challenge with Mayo. I also served as a tutor and teaching assistant.

Anna Brooks in an applied science lab / ��

My first internship experience was in public health. In the second, my team at Washington Medical School wrote and published a study about cultural support for neurocritical patients.

My internship this summer in Madison will help fill a gap year between my undergraduate and graduate degrees.

What stands out about your �� experience?

My professors were more than just teachers: they became my friends, people who encouraged and supported me through difficult times, people who challenged me to get out of my comfort zone.

Thanks to my mentors, I learned way more than I expected and could ever dream of. They will forever occupy a special place in my heart.

My teachers became my guides in the vast worlds of knowledge: Dr. Alex Hall taught me how humans work both on the inside and with each other. Dr. Brian Teague became my research mentor in all my projects in genetics, and a dozen more of amazing professors followed suit.

Dr. Alex Hall and Anna Brooks / Anna Brooks

How did you overcome the challenges you faced in earning your degree?

After the first year of my undergraduate degree, I was faced with debilitating anxiety. I was afraid that I had to pause my education because I simply could not get out of bed. I had a lot of support from my husband and the rest of the family.

I took the time to reflect on ways I could combat the ailment. I knew that I would forever regret leaving school for any reason. The hard work paid off and I was able to return to the classroom.

A year after that, my mother had to leave Ukraine and stay with my family here. It was difficult to focus on schoolwork while the tragedy was unfolding. But I was inspired by the strong women in my family and could not stop working for the better of my patients' future. In the end, the pressure made me the resilient and determined scholar I am today.

How did your involvement impact your experience?

In my first year at Stout, I became a member of the Pre-Health Society and became obsessed with the opportunities the club offered. I was elected president for the next two years. It is with a heavy heart that I leave the team I organized so many events with. Blood drives, bone marrow donor sign-ups, the Relay for Life, speaker nights and dozens of other events taught me about working with a team and making a true difference.

I have received a few scholarships: Howe HE Scholarship; Enger Scholarship; WI Regents Opportunity Scholarship; and Herman Arneson Scholarship. The trust and support I received from the people who chose me as an awardee inspired me to one day establish my own scholarship.

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Inspiring Graduate: Jordan Kunze, B.S. Applied Science

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‘My experience at Stout helped me to discover the specific areas in which I have the most interest in.’

Inspiring Graduate: Jordan Kunze (’23)

Hometown: Merrill
Degree: Applied Science, with a concentration in Industrial Chemistry
Minor: Environmental Health

On May 6, as one of 1,173 graduates, Jordan Kunze became the first person in her family to graduate with a bachelor ��. degree, earning her degree in applied science from ��.

“Coming from a low-income family, attending college wasn’t always something I was sure I would get the opportunity to do,” she said.

Now, looking to the future, Kunze will attend graduate school for a chemistry Ph.D. at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.

Inspiring Graduate Jordan Kunze with Chancellor Katherine Frank at commencement / ��

“My experience at Stout helped me to discover the specific areas in which I have the most interest in and would like to pursue a career,” said Kunze, a McNair Scholar.

"Having the ability to work with professors on research in their labs, and also being able to carry out my own research on campus has solidified my interest in a research-based career."

How well has �� prepared you to work in your field and why?

Stout has prepared me very well. Being able to be a lab assistant gave me valuable experience working in a lab and learning safety skills. The opportunities that I have had within my campus employment has also given me experience with things such as grading, tutoring and working in a research group, all of which will be very valuable experiences for my teaching assistantship and research assistantship in graduate school.

The variety of courses available with a laboratory component helped to build my skills on various laboratory techniques that will likely be very valuable in both graduate school and my career.

Jordan Kunze at commencement / ��

I have also been able to complete an independent research project and present it at the STEMM Expo, Research in the Rotunda, NCUR, and Research Day, as well as being published in �� . Journal of Student Research.

What stands out about your �� experience?

There are many things about my experience at Stout that stand out to me. The biggest aspect is the amount of hands-on laboratory experience that I gained on campus, through both coursework and campus employment.

The number of opportunities to work one on one with professors on their research or coursework was also a very valuable component of my experience at Stout.

How did your involvement impact your experience?

Multiple times throughout my education I dealt with financial challenges that made it difficult to focus on my education. Receiving scholarships allowed me to better focus on my education.

I received various scholarships, including the Martin & Eldora Ondrus Excellence in Chemistry scholarship; Herman Arneson scholarship; Mueller Orfield scholarship; and the Nitz scholarship.

I am also in the McNair Scholars Program, which helped through the entire process of applying to graduate school and helped to make the process feel less daunting. It also helped to fund my independent research project, which was very valuable not only for the experience and skills I gained but in helping me stand out as an applicant for graduate school.

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