OSHKOSH—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.
WiSys’ annual summer celebration of the UW System’s best and brightest focuses on:
- Networking and seeding cross-campus and cross-sector collaborations.
- Highlighting impactful faculty research at regional UW campuses.
- Showcasing undergraduate student research and innovative projects.
“We are excited to bring the WiSys SPARK Symposium once again to UW Oshkosh. The university has a long tradition of supporting research, innovation and entrepreneurship,” said WiSys President Arjun Sanga. “UW Oshkosh is an ideal host for showcasing the excellence at Wisconsin’s world-class regional universities. Many thanks to Chancellor Dr. Andrew Leavitt for making it happen.”
WiSys’ summer symposium, which travels to different UW System campuses each year, was last hosted by UW Oshkosh in 2016. Established in 1871 and part of the UW System, UW Oshkosh is home to more than 9,700 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students on three campuses.
"UWO is excited to host the 2023 WiSys SPARK Symposium. The event's focus on research, innovation and entrepreneurship are right at home at UWO and only enhance the institution's growing strength, identity and value as the Fox Valley's research-enhanced comprehensive university,” said Chancellor Dr. Andrew Leavitt. “We look forward to welcoming students, faculty members and industry partners from throughout the region and state and casting a bright spotlight on some impressive UW System research, scholarship, creativity and discovery in collaboration with WiSys."
Symposium program highlights include:
- WiSys’ student research communication competition the WiSys Quick Pitch State Final.
- A student research poster and innovation showcase.
- Faculty research talks.
- Expert panels on research, innovation and entrepreneurship.
You can find more information about the symposium, or register to attend at wisys.org/spark.
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.