Author: pturnmeyer

I love the team of folks I work with! I’ve got a great working relationship with my immediate stockroom team, as well as the instructional team and department as a whole. The work itself keeps me busy but isn’t so demanding and stressful that I feel consumed by it. The department does a good job …

I love the variety of responsibilities and coworkers I get to work with on a daily basis.   Meet Ashley Petersen. Ashley is a Project Coordinator and the Chemistry Department Property Administrator (DPA), which means she’s responsible for all the capital equipment in the building. Ashley is also responsible for assigning building access, so questions about Wiscards …

As a graduate of UW–Madison, I love working for the university and being back on campus as a member of staff.   Meet Andrew Hinz. As our Undergraduate Program Manager, Andrew works on a wide range of tasks to support the undergraduate chemistry degree program, such as the schedule of classes, scholarships and awards, general chemistry …

Every day, I’m inspired by the dedication and passion that fills this space, and it makes me cherish the opportunity to learn and grow alongside such incredible people.   Meet Emma Weimerskirch. Emma has been an administrative assistant with the department for more than a year and she helps students and faculty in her path book/plan …

I enjoy helping students during their journey as an undergrad. I also truly enjoy the people I get to work with!   Meet Katie McCullough. Katie has been with the department since 2018 and serves as the chemistry advisor for our undergraduate students. She holds a BS in Studies in Education from Edgewood College and an MS …

I like being able to provide support to so many faculty and students who are making incredible discoveries that truly impact the world. It makes me feel like I’m making a difference too.   Meet Laura Reade.  Laura graduated from UW–Madison with a BS in Economics in May of 2023 and spent the summer interning with …

I love being able to connect the work that people accomplish with the public to help them think about ways that Chemistry can be useful in their lives.   Meet Peter Jaeger.  Peter has been working for the department for just 7 months and most recently moved to UW after working in K-12 education for 27 …