SPARK SEMINAR
Introduction to community-engaged research. Connects to UW-Madison partnerships and programs sparked by a commitment to addressing specific community needs. Examines how research programs are designed, with an emphasis on programs that build on team diversity and interdisciplinarity to bring the Wisconsin Idea to life. Engages with current research projects to learn how campus innovations and collaborative problem-solving benefit community partners.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: None Course Designation: Level - Elementary L&S Credit - L&S Liberal Arts and Science Repeatable for Credit: Yes, for 2 number of completions Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Explain the concept of interdisciplinarity and describe the potential benefits of this approach. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Exemplify interdisciplinary thinking by recognizing and comparing varying characteristics of evidence, research methods, and research outcomes at the university level. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Identify key components of community-engaged research. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Explain ethical considerations of community-engaged research at institutions like the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Audience: Undergraduate 5. Evaluate the transition from high school to university life through personal and cultural analysis, reflection, and problem-solving. Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Explain the concept of interdisciplinarity and describe the potential benefits of this approach. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Exemplify interdisciplinary thinking by recognizing and comparing varying characteristics of evidence, research methods, and research outcomes at the university level. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Identify key components of community-engaged research. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Explain ethical considerations of community-engaged research at institutions like the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Audience: Undergraduate 5. Evaluate the transition from high school to university life through personal and cultural analysis, reflection, and problem-solving. Audience: Undergraduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027