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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 18, 2023
CALL FOR STUDENT PRESENTERS: Students can win cash prizes for presenting research posters or hands-on projects at the WiSys SPARK Symposium
The WiSys SPARK Symposium is an annual celebration of the best and brightest faculty, staff, students and alumni in the UW System.
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.
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.