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Mar 14, 2022
Sydney Gang’s innovative knee sleeve wins WiSys Innovation On-Ramp Pitch Competition
The pitch competition was an optional capstone event at the end of a four-week learning experience meant to teach students how to be an effective problem-solver and advance their ideas.
Feb 22, 2022
Turn your app idea into reality through the WiSys APPStart Challenge
Submit your idea in 250 words or less to be eligible for cash prizes.
Jan 21, 2022
Alumni receive patent for invention they created as students at UW-Green Bay
In December, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office recognized the work of Adam Jensen, Rosalyn Stoa and Katherine Mikhail for inventing a cup to aid sufferers of hand tremors. The invention was developed as part of a WiSys innovation event while they were students at UW-Green Bay.
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.
Nov 16, 2021
UW-La Crosse's Christine Starshak wins WiSys research communication contest
The student “pitch” competition inspires UW System students to consider the impact of their research and effectively communicate it to the public.
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.
Oct 22, 2021
UW-Whitewater senior chemistry major Michael Hendrix wins campus research ‘pitch’ contest
The student “pitch” competition inspires UW System students to consider the impact of their research and effectively communicate it to the public.
Oct 12, 2021
UW-Eau Claire’s ‘ParityBlu' team wins WiSys APPStart Challenge
The annual contest connects great mobile app ideas with the expertise and resources needed to launch them.
Sep 1, 2021
UW-Parkside’s Brandon Behringer named WiSys Innovator of the Year
The award is bestowed upon UW System faculty, staff or students who make exemplary contributions as a WiSys innovator. The award is named for the former managing director of the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation who supported WiSys throughout his tenure.
Aug 27, 2021
WiSys names UW-Green Bay’s Susan Gallagher-Lepak ‘Innovation Champion’
Dr. Susan Gallagher-Lepak’s work expanding opportunities for students and facilitating innovation in the UW-Green Bay community make her a 2021 WiSys Innovation Champion.