The Benzine – An Art and Chem Zine – Department of Chemistry

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Zine?

A zine is a self-published, non-commercial publication that can come in many forms and styles, ranging from avant-garde to punk. Zines are important because they offer space for community members to share their passions, especially work that may be too niche for traditional publications.

What is The Benzine?

The Benzine is an art and chemistry zine! We are a peer-led publication that aims to celebrate the chemistry, art, hobbies and interests of our department. Our goal is to produce a causal, self-sustaining art and chemistry publication that promotes great artwork by brilliant scientists in the UW-Madison chemistry community.

What does the Editorial Board of The Benzine do?

We solicit submissions from the community, format them together, and publish The Benzine, host Art Nights in the Chemistry Building for the chemistry community to relax and unwind, and encourage the chemistry community to create and celebrate artistic pursuits.

How can I get involved?

Join the Editorial Board! Email Brie Bradshaw (babradshaw@wisc.edu) for more info
Submit your Art! Keep an eye on your email for our annual call for submissions
Join us at an Art Night! Come make art and make friends

Links to Past Issues of The Benzine

2024-2025 Editorial Board

Editor in Chief: Danica Gressel (she/her) gressel@wisc.edu

Jairo Villalona (he/him) villalona@wisc.edu

Robin Morgenstern (they/them) hmorgenstern@wisc.edu

Brie Bradshaw (she/her) babradshaw@wisc.edu

Theodore Gierszal (he/him) gierszal@wisc.edu

Ray Czerwinski (she/they) rczerwinski@wisc.edu

Michael Jones (he/they) majones25@wisc.edu

Eashna Agarwal (she/her) eagarwal5@wisc.edu

Editorial Board Alumni

Philip Lampkin (he/him)

Sophya Alamudun (she/her)

Kevin Wokosin (he/him)