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UW-Whitewater student wins statewide research pitch competition

UW-Eau Claire’s Katelyn Reckin takes second place; UW-Parkside’s Ariana Hernandez earns third place.

UW-Parkside’s Ariana Hernandez wins WiSys Quick Pitch by explaining research into insulin affordability for people with diabetes

Hernandez, who won a $300 prize, is now eligible to participate in the WiSys Quick Pitch State Final this summer.

UW-Parkside student develops solution to help cats

Feline aggression can cause many issues with a cat’s own wellbeing and anxiety, as well as inhibit an owner’s or practitioner’s ability to care for them. Cassie Van Hoof, a student of UW-Parkside, has created her own company titled Efoxen starring her proprietary, all-natural spray to calm feline anxiety, which serves as a safer substitute for the leading spray on the market.

2017-18 WiSys Quick Pitch Winner Details