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Aug 1, 2023

UW-Milwaukee's Mitchelle Lyle has an idea to improve remote work for entrepreneurs

Lyle, a student studying French, took home over $2,500 in prize money for pitching International Travel Advisor (ITA), an organization that supports remote workers, creatives and entrepreneurs who would like to live abroad by simplifying international travel logistics and helping them secure sustainability to make it work. 

Jun 29, 2023

Clean tech expert George Willis Huber will keynote WiSys SPARK Symposium

The symposium, which celebrates research, innovation and entrepreneurship in the UW System, will take place at UW Oshkosh, Aug. 6-8. You can register for the event at wisys.org/spark.

Jun 19, 2023

UW Oshkosh’s Lauren Blume recognized for research communication skills in WiSys Quick Pitch

Students Emily McGoon and Tyler Roscoe were also recognized.

Jun 17, 2023

UW-Green Bay students take home prizes for their participation in WiSys Quick Pitch @ UW-Green Bay

The student “pitch” competition inspires UW System students to consider the impact of their research and effectively communicate it to the public.

Jun 17, 2023

UW-Platteville student researchers recognized for communications 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.

Jun 8, 2023

UW-Stout students 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.

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.