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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 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 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.
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.
Jan 19, 2023
Get your research off the ground with 2023 WiSys Spark Grants
The WiSys Spark Grant program, with awards of $500 to $10,000 per project, supports faculty, academic staff and student research projects at regional UW System campuses.
Nov 8, 2022
Grace Weber, Ellie Huff recognized for research communication skills during the WiSys Quick Pitch @ UW-Whitewater
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.
Oct 31, 2022
Remembering Carl Gulbrandsen
In addition to serving as the managing director of the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation for 16 years, Gulbrandsen was instrumental in the creation and success of WiSys.
Aug 10, 2022
WiSys names UW-La Crosse’s Seth King 2022 Innovator of the Year
The award is bestowed upon UW System faculty, staff, students or community members who make exemplary contributions as a WiSys innovator.
Aug 10, 2022
WiSys names UW-River Falls' Sylvia Kehoe 2022 Innovator of the Year
The award is bestowed upon UW System faculty, staff, students or community members who make exemplary contributions as a WiSys innovator.
Aug 10, 2022
WiSys names UW-Platteville’s Marcia Harr Baily a 2022 Innovation Champion
The award recognizes UW System leaders, faculty, staff, students or community partners who have played an integral role in building a culture of innovation at a UW System regional institution.