Help build the research culture on your campus while learning about intellectual property management and bringing impactful ideas to the marketplace.

THE ORGANIZATION:

For over 20 years, WiSys has worked to support the University of Wisconsin System with the vision of building a culture of innovation for a better future.

• WiSys supports the creation and transfer of innovations from the UW System to the marketplace.
• The strong partnership between WiSys and the UW System helps the UW campuses fulfill their roles as twenty-first century leaders in research, discovery and innovation.

THE PROGRAM:

WiSys Ambassadors are students from UW System Comprehensive Campuses* who play a key role in enhancing the vital connection between WiSys and researchers, inventors and entrepreneurs on UW System Campuses. For more information on the Program and a list of our current Student Ambassadors, please visit http://www.wisys.org/about-us/ambassador-program.

* UW Comprehensive Campuses include UW-Eau Claire, UW-Green Bay, UW-La Crosse, UW Oshkosh, UW-Parkside, UW-Platteville, UW-River Falls, UW-Stevens Point, UW-Stout, UW-Superior and UW-Whitewater

THE OPPORTUNITY:

WiSys is looking for student ambassadors on each UW Comprehensive Campus who can commit 5-10 hours per month during the 2023-24 academic year. WiSys Ambassadors are considered employees of WiSys and will be compensated at an hourly rate of $18/hour. WiSys Ambassadors:

• Increase the understanding of intellectual property and commercialization of innovations.
• Enhance the understanding and awareness of WiSys’ role across the UW System Comprehensive Campuses.
• Increase engagement with academics and students undertaking innovative and applied research.
• Foster a more entrepreneurial culture on campus.
• Help identify potential opportunities where WiSys can provide support.

WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY?

• Develop leadership abilities by helping to enhance the innovative and entrepreneurial culture on campus.
• Receive intellectual property and commercialization training and gain valuable experience in the field of academic technology transfer, both of which can serve as a great addition to their resume.
• Sharpen communication, presentation and networking skills.
• Develop new skills in innovative and entrepreneurial thinking.
• Receive travel allowances for conferences/events.
• Eligibility to apply for a WiSys Ambassador Grant that will support your research on campus.