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59 Articles in "Event News" or "Press Releases" or "Success Stories" and "UW-Eau Claire"

Aug 9, 2022

UW-Whitewater’s Michael Hendrix wins 2022 WiSys Quick Pitch State Final

Students from UW-Stout, UW-Platteville and UW-Green Bay were also recognized during the student “pitch” competition inspires UW System students to consider the impact of their research and effectively communicate it to the public.

Aug 3, 2022

UW-Eau Claire’s Maya Frodl wins award for innovative project at the 2022 WiSys SPARK Symposium

UW-Superior student's innovation was also recognized during the statewide event.

Jul 5, 2022

WiSys hires Margot DeBaker to support UW institutions in Western Wisconsin

DeBaker will connect university faculty, staff and students to WiSys programs and services for researchers, innovators and entrepreneurs.

May 24, 2022

UW-Eau Claire student researchers earn praise 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.

Apr 14, 2022

Wisconsin Big Idea Tournament: Eau Claire will host statewide student entrepreneurship competition April 23

The student business model competition—which features entrepreneurial students from across the state—will take place at Eau Claire coworking space CoLab. To land a spot at the statewide competition, the students from University of Wisconsin schools competed in a local qualifying competition or through an at-large round.

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. 

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.