Wisco Bound

11: UW-Madison's Design Innovation Lab with Lennon Rodgers

In this episode, Scott, and Executive Function coach and guest host, Ashley Wood, are joined by Lennon Rodgers, Director of the Grainger Engineering Design Innovation Lab [https://making.engr.wisc.edu/]and Associate Professor of Teaching of Mechanical Engineering at UW-Madison. Lennon Rogers shares his transition from art student to mechanical engineer and delves into the Design Innovation Lab’s resources and interdisciplinary approach to projects. The discussion emphasizes the lab's accessibility to all students, the diverse projects explored in the lab—ranging from medical devices to community-driven initiatives—and the strong sense of community fostered by student leaders and staff. The episode also provides practical advice for building student portfolios, leveraging university resources, and seeking internships.  Hosts: Zach Galin and Scott Lutostanski Producer: Ashley Wood Music: Calstad and Pond5 Connect with Zach Galin: Website: www.galined.com Email: zach@galined.com Connect with Scott Lutostanski: Website: www.statestreeteducaiton.com Email: scott@statestreeteducation.com Connect with Lennon Rodgers: Website: https://making.engr.wisc.edu/ [https://making.engr.wisc.edu/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennonrodgers/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennonrodgers/] Instagram: @uwmakerspace Wisco Bound Podcast www.wiscobound.com [http://www.wiscobound.com] | IG: @wiscoboundpodcast [http://www.instagram.com/wiscoboundpodcast] | FB: @wiscoboundpodcast [http://www.facebook.com/wiscoboundpodcast]

10: Exploring Student Entrepreneurship and College Life at UW-Madison

In this episode of Wisco Bound, Zach chats with Noa Levine and Lani Lapkin, both rising juniors at UW-Madison. They discuss their college experiences and the business they co-founded, Set Me Up Madison [https://setmeupllc.com/], a college concierge service that assists students and their families with settling into university life by providing dorm room set-up services, local recommendations, and more. Noa and Lani share insights into their entrepreneurial journey, how the UW-Madison environment fosters student businesses, and their personal tips for transitioning to college life. They also touch on how their studies in consumer behavior and entrepreneurship help develop their business skills.  Hosts: Zach Galin and Scott Lutostanski Producer: Ashley Wood Music: Calstad and Pond5 Connect with Zach Galin: Website: www.galined.com Email: zach@galined.com Connect with Scott Lutostanski: Website: www.statestreeteducaiton.com Email: scott@statestreeteducation.com Connect with Noa and Lani: Website: SetMeUpLLC.com [http://setmeupllc.com] Instagram: @SetMeUpMadison Wisco Bound Podcast www.wiscobound.com [http://www.wiscobound.com] | IG: @wiscoboundpodcast [http://www.instagram.com/wiscoboundpodcast] | FB: @wiscoboundpodcast [http://www.facebook.com/wiscoboundpodcast]

09: What’s the deal with going to law school? Pre-Law Advisor, Janet Mitchell, Weighs In

In this episode, Zach and Scott talk with Janet Mitchell, a pre-law advisor at UW-Madison's Center for Pre-Law Advising. Janet shares her journey from a theater major to earning a JD from Wisconsin Law School, as well as her extensive experience in test preparation for exams like the LSAT and GRE. The discussion covers the resources available at the Center for Pre-Law Advising, the importance of gap years, the law school application process, and the financial considerations for law school. Hosts: Zach Galin and Scott Lutostanski Producer: Ashley Wood Music: Calstad and Pond5 Connect with Zach Galin: Website: www.galined.com Email: zach@galined.com Connect with Scott Lutostanski: Website: www.statestreeteducaiton.com Email: scott@statestreeteducation.com Connect with Janet Mitchell: Website: prelaw.wisc.edu Email: janet.mitchell@wisc.edu Instagram: @uwprelawcenter Bandung Indonesian Restaurant [https://www.bandungindorestaurant.com/] Wisco Bound Podcast www.wiscobound.com [http://www.wiscobound.com] | IG: @wiscoboundpodcast [http://www.instagram.com/wiscoboundpodcast] | FB: @wiscoboundpodcast [http://www.facebook.com/wiscoboundpodcast]

08: All About the Gender and Sexuality Campus Center with Warren Scherer

Zach and Scott sit down with Warren Scherer (per/pers), the director of the Gender and Sexuality Campus Center [https://lgbt.wisc.edu/] (GSCC) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Warren shares per story and passion for creating an inclusive campus environment and details the four main areas of the GSCC's work: advocacy, belonging, community building, and skills development. Warren outlines the Center's initiatives, such as policy change and education, and discusses the resources available to students and families, including prospective students, through the GSCC.  Hosts: Zach Galin and Scott Lutostanski Producer: Ashley Wood Music: Calstad and Pond5 Connect with Zach Galin: Website: www.galined.com Email: zach@galined.com Connect with Scott Lutostanski: Website: www.statestreeteducaiton.com Email: scott@statestreeteducation.com Connect with Warren Scherer: Website: lgbt.wisc.edu Email: lgbtq@studentaffairs.wisc.edu Instagram: @uwgscc Wisco Bound Podcast www.wiscobound.com [http://www.wiscobound.com] | IG: @wiscoboundpodcast [http://www.instagram.com/wiscoboundpodcast] | FB: @wiscoboundpodcast [http://www.facebook.com/wiscoboundpodcast]

07: Writing Support at UW-Madison with Dr. Emily Hall

In this episode, hosts Zach and Scott interview Dr. Emily Hall, a distinguished faculty member at UW-Madison's English department. Dr. Hall shares her journey from studying Victorian literature to becoming a leader in writing education at UW-Madison. She discusses her roles in directing the Writing Fellows Program [https://writing.wisc.edu/writingfellows/], Writing Across the Curriculum [https://dept.writing.wisc.edu/wac/], and the Writing Center [https://writing.wisc.edu/]. The conversation covers topics such as the evolving writing skills of incoming students, the impact of COVID-19 on writing education, the integration of AI tools like ChatGPT in writing assignments, and various support systems available for students struggling with writing. Dr. Hall emphasizes the importance of inclusive and engaging writing instruction and shares valuable advice for incoming students and their families on leveraging available resources. Hosts: Zach Galin and Scott Lutostanski Producer: Ashley Wood Music: Calstad and Pond5 Connect with Zach Galin: Website: www.galined.com Email: zach@galined.com Connect with Scott Lutostanski: Website: www.statestreeteducaiton.com Email: scott@statestreeteducation.com Connect with Dr. Emily Hall: Website: https://writing.wisc.edu/ Email: ebhall@wisc.edu Instagram: @uwmadisonwritingcenter Wisco Bound Podcast www.wiscobound.com [http://www.wiscobound.com] | IG: @wiscoboundpodcast [http://www.instagram.com/wiscoboundpodcast] | FB: @wiscoboundpodcast [http://www.facebook.com/wiscoboundpodcast]