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Mar 15, 2022
UW-Superior’s Augusto Vladusic recognized for research communication skills 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. Students have three minutes to impress a panel of judges with their pitch.
Mar 14, 2022
Sydney Gang’s innovative knee sleeve wins WiSys Innovation On-Ramp Pitch Competition
The pitch competition was an optional capstone event at the end of a four-week learning experience meant to teach students how to be an effective problem-solver and advance their ideas.
Feb 22, 2022
Turn your app idea into reality through the WiSys APPStart Challenge
Submit your idea in 250 words or less to be eligible for cash prizes.
Jan 21, 2022
Alumni receive patent for invention they created as students at UW-Green Bay
In December, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office recognized the work of Adam Jensen, Rosalyn Stoa and Katherine Mikhail for inventing a cup to aid sufferers of hand tremors. The invention was developed as part of a WiSys innovation event while they were students at UW-Green Bay.
Nov 30, 2021
MOBILion Systems CEO Melissa Sherman joins WiSys board
Sherman has strong connections to Wisconsin and the regional public universities that WiSys serves. Before obtaining a PhD. in Polymer Chemistry at the University of Akron, Sherman graduated from UW-Eau Claire with a B.S. in Chemistry.
Nov 19, 2021
WiSys gives student tech startup a boost
Taking advantage of two WiSys entrepreneurship programs, UW-Eau Claire alums Sam Fitzhenry, Max Bossert, Logan Ickert and UW-Madison graduate Nick Hersperger have been advancing their startup company, ParityBlu.
Nov 4, 2021
Dr. Carol Dahl joins WiSys board
Dahl is former executive director of The Lemelson Foundation where she led the Foundation’s work to use the power of invention to improve lives.
Oct 29, 2021
WiSys offering three virtual “Lunch & Learn” events for UW System grantseekers in November
WiSys encourages faculty and staff interested in learning about grant opportunities and grantseeking to take advantage of three virtual “Lunch & Learn” events this November.
Oct 25, 2021
WiSys Staff Update
Jennifer Souter, WiSys' director of intellectual property & licensing, will be leaving WiSys at the end of December to move to Texas to be closer to family.
Oct 22, 2021
UW-Whitewater senior chemistry major Michael Hendrix wins campus research ‘pitch’ contest
The student “pitch” competition inspires UW System students to consider the impact of their research and effectively communicate it to the public.