Madeleine Wenger

Recently graduated from Cornell University where I earned a BA in archaeology with minors in marine biology, and Spanish.

I am passionate about experiential learning, field research, community education, and scientific illustration. My art practice includes watercolors, oils, intaglio, woodblock, 35mm film and digital photography, and lots of knitting.

I have found teaching to be deeply rewarding in both artistic and scientific spaces.

Professional Experience in Art, Science, Education…

Knitting Instructor, Present

Dock Manager and Adult Sailing Instructor, Present

Conservator’s Apprentice 2020-Present

Teaching Assistant for 2-week Undergraduate Level Biological Illustration Course, Summer 2025

Volunteer Archivist, 2025

Assistant Island Coordinator, Summer 2024

Research Technician, 2022-2024

Intern, 2024

Assistant Sailing Instructor, 2023-2024

Anderson Awardee, 2023

Fisheries Management Research Intern, Summer 2023

Specimen Photography Intern, 2022

Study Abroad Participant, Summer 2022

Contracted Illustrator, 2022

A&D Custom Framing

Cornell Tree-Ring Laboratory

The Laboratory for Aegean and Near Eastern Dendrochronology

Cornell University

Merrill Family Sailing Center

Shoals Marine Laboratory

For distinguished work at Shoals Marine Lab and strong interest in continuing studies in coastal studies and marine biology.

Sea Education Association

Open Ocean Plastics Expedition aboard a tall ship off the grid for 4 weeks