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Jun 8, 2023

UW-Stevens Point student researchers shine 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.

Jun 1, 2023

Lorrie Heinemann recognized for service to WiSys, regional UW institutions

Heinemann served on the WiSys Board of Trustees from 2008 until 2022. During her time on the board, she was elected Secretary of the Board and Chair of the WiSys Finance, Audit and Administration Committee.

Jun 1, 2023

UW-La Crosse students Adeline Hendrix, Christine Starshak and Molly Ellmann 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.

May 18, 2023

WiSys recognizes students for expert research communication at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research

More than 500 students from across the country applied to participate in the competition, while 70 students ultimately pitched their research in-person. Five first and second place winners were awarded cash prizes totaling $4,000 in various categories.

May 11, 2023

WiSys-led partnership wins $1 million NSF grant to make Wisconsin a global leader in sustainable ag

The grant will support a partnership of 30 organizations from across the state as they lay the groundwork to develop an ambitious, effective and credible 'regional innovation engine' that harnesses the region's talent and intellectual capital to make Wisconsin a global leader in sustainable agriculture.

Apr 25, 2023

UW-Parkside students recognized for research communication skills at WiSys Quick Pitch competition

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

Apr 22, 2023

UW-Milwaukee’s Mitchelle Lyle wins WiSys’ statewide entrepreneurship competition

UW-Whitewater and UW-Platteville students were also recognized.

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.