SOMERS—Junior molecular biology and bioinformatics major Ariana Hernandez took first place in the WiSys Quick Pitch @ Home competition for UW-Parkside 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.

Hernandez’s presentation focused on insulin affordability for people living with Type 1 diabetes.

Hernandez, who won a $300 prize, earned a spot in the WiSys Quick Pitch State Final on June 17.

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.