Students could win cash prizes for presenting research posters or hands-on projects at the WiSys SPARK Symposium
LA CROSSE—UW System students are invited to present their work at the WiSys SPARK Symposium at UW-La Crosse, July 31-Aug. 2.
Students who present a research poster or showcase an innovative hands-on project may:
- Showcase their work to a statewide audience.
- Improve presentation skills in a supportive environment.
- Win cash prizes up to $750.
In order to present, students must register for the symposium at wisys.org/spark and submit their project information during registration. The deadline to apply to present is July 8.
Students are encouraged to submit early as space is limited. UW System students receive free admission and free student housing on campus.
WHAT’S ELIGIBLE?
The showcase of student work is open to students from the 11 regional UW System institutions (UW-Eau Claire, UW-Green Bay, UW-La Crosse, UW Oshkosh, UW-Parkside, UW-Platteville, UW-River Falls, UW-Stout, UW-Stevens Point, UW-Superior and UW-Whitewater).
WiSys is interested in showcasing projects from all disciplines (not just science and technology) and from all levels.
While research posters are ubiquitous, WiSys also encourages students with innovative projects to present their work—including computer games, inventions, product prototypes, etc.—in other formats.
If you have questions about student presentations at the WiSys SPARK Symposium, please email info@wisys.org or visit wisys.org/spark.
A GREAT EVENT FOR STUDENTS
“WiSys is thrilled to host UW System students at our annual symposium where nearly half of the attendees are undergraduates,” said WiSys Assistant Director Adhira Sunkara. “It is one of our biggest highlights to engage with the state’s many talented, skilled and passionate students and to offer them the opportunity to network with innovators from across the state.”
The WiSys SPARK Symposium is an annual celebration of the best and brightest faculty, staff, students and alumni in the UW System.
In addition to the poster and project showcase, several sessions are designed specifically for students—including a career pathways sessions that allows students to explore their options after completing their undergraduate education. Attending the symposium allows students to add to their resumes and experience what it is like to attend a professional event.
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.
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Craig Sauer
Marketing & Communications Associate | WiSys
@WiSysCraig
