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Apr 11, 2023

UW-Whitewater to host WiSys’ statewide student entrepreneurship competition on April 22

The competition was established to connect the Wisconsin entrepreneurial ecosystem to University of Wisconsin students with the goal to help students think critically about their business ideas and implement lean business methodologies. Leading up to this statewide competition, students received mentorship from campus and statewide entrepreneurship experts.

Apr 11, 2023

UW-Superior students Zoe Tietz and Zina Deriche recognized for research communication skills

The student “pitch” competition inspires UW System students to consider the impact of their research and effectively communicate it to the public. Students have three minutes to impress a panel of judges with their pitch.

Mar 9, 2023

Devon Mares, Jordan Cioni recognized for research communication skills during the WiSys Quick Pitch @ UW-River Falls

The student “pitch” competition inspires UW System students to consider the impact of their research and effectively communicate it to the public. Students have three minutes to impress a panel of judges with their pitch.

Mar 9, 2023

PHOTOS: WiSys Quick Pitch @ UW-River Falls 2023

Scenes from the WiSys student research communication competition at UW-River Falls on March 1, 2023.

Feb 20, 2023

UW Oshkosh to host WiSys’ annual celebration of research, innovation and entrepreneurship

Hundreds of faculty and student researchers, innovators and entrepreneurs from across the University of Wisconsin System will convene at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh for the WiSys SPARK Symposium, Aug. 6-8. 

Feb 20, 2023

Mitchell Bell’s communication tools idea wins WiSys Innovation On-Ramp Pitch Competition at UW-Green Bay

UW-Green Bay communication student Mitchell Bell took first place and a $1,000 prize in the WiSys Innovation On-Ramp Pitch Competition at UW-Green Bay on Feb. 15.

Feb 20, 2023

PHOTOS: 2023 WiSys Innovation On-Ramp Pitch Competition @ UW-Green Bay

Photos from the recent innovation competition at UW-Green Bay. 

Feb 2, 2023

WiSys Quick Pitch goes national in 2023

WiSys Quick Pitch, which is a research-focused student pitch competition, will be featured at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research when the major conference is hosted by UW-Eau Claire in April.

Jan 20, 2023

WiSys awards “Innovative Thinking” badge to 52 students for participating in 2022 WiSys Innovation On-Ramp learning experience

WiSys awarded 52 UW System students with an “Innovative Thinking” credential for completing a five-week learning experience in the 2022 fall semester.