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WiSys names UW-Platteville’s John Obielodan ‘Innovation Champion’

Dr. John Obielodan’s work as a researcher, educator and inventor, as well as helping other inventors develop prototypes, make him a 2021 WiSys Innovation Champion.

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.

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.

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.

WiSys showcases innovation initiatives of regional universities at Board of Regents committee

WiSys leaders briefed the UW System Board of Regents Research, Economic Development, and Innovation Committee on the collective work of the UW System’s regional universities on June 3.

WiSys launches app idea challenge

WiSys wants to help you launch the next great mobile application through the WiSys APPStart Challenge. 

WiSys named ‘Global Good Practice’

The WiSys story was recognized by the University Industry Innovation Network at the organization’s 2020 University-Industry Interaction Conference.

PHOTOS: 2019 Prototype Hackathon @ UW-Platteville

Highlights from the fourth annual event on April 24, 2019.

Third annual WiSys Prototype Hackathon exhibits students' inventive ideas

21 UW-Platteville students across nine different teams implemented their critical and creative thinking skills into the development and demonstration of a commercially relevant prototype this April.

2017-18 WiSys Quick Pitch Winner Details