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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
WiSys names UW-Platteville’s John Obielodan ‘Innovation Champion’
Dr. John Obielodan’s work as a researcher, educator and inventor, as well as helping other inventors develop prototypes, make him a 2021 WiSys Innovation Champion.
UW-Platteville’s Dr. Mark Levenstein named WiSys Innovator of the Year
Dr. Mark Levenstein, an active inventor and champion of student research opportunities at UW-Platteville, has been named a 2021 Carl. E Gulbrandsen WiSys Innovator of the Year.