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Aug 27, 2021

UW-Platteville’s Dr. Mark Levenstein named WiSys Innovator of the Year

Dr. Mark Levenstein, an active inventor and champion of student research opportunities at UW-Platteville, has been named a 2021 Carl. E Gulbrandsen WiSys Innovator of the Year.

Aug 17, 2021

WiSys presents UW-Parkside’s Leah Poulos with the Tim Higgins Innovation Award

UW-Parkside biochemistry student Leah Poulos was recognized for expertly presenting research during the statewide WiSys SPARK Symposium, which honors research, innovation and entrepreneurship in the UW System.

Aug 16, 2021

UW-Parkside’s Julia Jones and UW-Platteville’s Ben Claas recognized in WiSys statewide showcase

UW-Parkside’s Julia Jones received recognition for a research presentation during the third Student Research and Innovation Showcase event as part of the WiSys SPARK Symposium on Aug. 11.

Aug 10, 2021

WiSys awards research grant to UW-La Crosse student

Jacqueline Sporie, a student at UW-La Crosse, received a WiSys Ambassador Grant to research a new type of antimicrobial material to be used in improving sanitation for a variety of industries, including food preparation, hospitals and schools. WiSys is committed to supporting innovative student research. 

Aug 10, 2021

WiSys awards UW-Stout student research grant

UW-Stout student Mallory Brask received a WiSys Ambassador Grant to pursue research on preventing bacteria contamination in cheeses. Brask received her bachelor's degree in food science and technology in May and is now pursuing her master's degree at Stout.

Jun 29, 2021

WiSys’ innovation and talent development work recognized internationally, again

WiSys and UW System leaders presented a case study, “The University as a Talent Engine: Fostering Entrepreneurial Skills & Talent” to hundreds of education leaders worldwide during the University Industry Innovation Network’s 2021 University-Industry Interaction Conference on June 14.

Apr 13, 2021

UW-River Falls student wins campus research communication prize in WiSys Quick Pitch

The student “pitch” competition inspires UW System students to consider the impact of their research and effectively communicate it to the public via three-minute presentations.

Apr 13, 2021

UW-Parkside’s Julia Jones wins campus research communication prize in WiSys Quick Pitch

The student “pitch” competition inspires UW System students to consider the impact of their research and effectively communicate it to the public via three-minute presentations.

Apr 13, 2021

UW-Green Bay’s Kelly House wins campus research communication prize in WiSys Quick Pitch

The student “pitch” competition inspires UW System students to consider the impact of their research and effectively communicate it to the public via three-minute presentations.

Apr 13, 2021

UW-Eau Claire student researchers win campus awards in WiSys Quick Pitch

Seven UW-Eau Claire students were recognized for excellence in research communication during the WiSys Quick Pitch.