Join us for Fireside Chat with Shacey Petrovic, UWM Grad and serial entrepreneur, and Jessica Silvaggi, President of the UWM Research Foundation

Sign up now for a chance to meet Shacey Petrovic, UWM Biology Grad and biomedical CEO, who will answer your questions about her experiences with turnarounds and rapid growth in new innovations!  Thursday, February 29th, Doors open at 4pm at the LEC. RSVP with QR...

UWM Transportation Symposium Highlights

Learning how UWM collaborates with WisDOT By Erin Puro, UWMRF Technology Commercialization Manager On October 6th, I attended the 2023 Southeast Wisconsin Transportation Symposium. This event is co-hosted by UW-Milwaukee’s Institute for Physical Infrastructure and Transportation and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT). The event showcased university...

Dr. Jessica Silvaggi Named President of the UWM Research Foundation

[vc_row][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_single_image image="25091" img_size="medium" add_caption="yes" css=".vc_custom_1775581426691{padding-bottom: 5px !important;}"][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/2"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height="20px"][vc_column_text] On July 1st, 2023, Dr. Jessica Silvaggi assumed the role of President of the UWM Research Foundation (UWMRF) through the appointment of the Board of Directors. The UWMRF was founded in 2006 to serve and support...

UWMRF Annual Partner’s Reception 2023

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] UWMRF 2023 Awardees The Research Foundation recognizes innovators who have created startups, received issued patents, partnered with companies, and executed a license in the last year. At the beginning of June, the UWM Research Foundation acknowledged nine patents and three new technology licenses, and one UWM...

2023 First Look Forum

A home assessment tool designed to help the elderly and people with disabilities live independently, a process that converts used battery chemicals into fertilizer, and a pocket guide app aimed at helping underserved families achieve better health outcomes for their babies – These are just...