EAU CLAIRE—Junior economics major Katelyn Reckin took first place in the WiSys Quick Pitch @ Home competition for UW-Eau Claire students in May.

The student “pitch” competition inspires UW System students to consider the impact of their research and effectively communicate it to the public. This year’s event took place virtually because of the coronavirus crisis.

Reckin’s presentation focused on research involving a program to expand usage of government food assistance benefits at the Eau Claire Farmers’ Market.

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

For more information about the WiSys Quick Pitch Program, visit wisys.org/quickpitch.

WiSys is a nonprofit organization that works with faculty, staff, students and alumni of the UW System to facilitate cutting-edge research programs, develop and commercialize discoveries and foster a spirit of innovative and entrepreneurial thinking across the state.