WiSys Student Ambassador (2026-2027 Academic Year)

Description

Enhance the research culture on your campus, learn about intellectual property management, and bring impactful ideas to the marketplace through the WiSys Ambassador Program.

For over 25 years, WiSys has worked to support the Universities of Wisconsin with the vision of building a culture of innovation for a better future.

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


THE PROGRAM:

WiSys Ambassadors are students from Universities of Wisconsin Regional Campuses* who play a key role in enhancing the vital connection between WiSys and researchers, inventors and entrepreneurs on Universities of Wisconsin Campuses. For more information on the Program and a list of our current Student Ambassadors, please visit

* UW Regional 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 Regional Campus who can commit 5-10 hours per month during the 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 Regional 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 powerful additional to your 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.


Requirements

QUALIFIED APPLICANTS SHOULD:
  • Be an undergraduate (sophomore, junior and/or senior standing) or graduate student in any discipline during the academic year.
  • Be able to commit 5-10 hours/month to the program.
  • Be able to participate in a one-day student ambassador training/orientation.


Particularly strong applicants are collaborative, engaged and productive with an enthusiasm for innovation and research.

Qualified individuals interested in this opportunity are required to submit a resume via the Apply button. Apply now to ensure consideration, positions are filled on a rolling basis. Interviews will be conducted remotely or in-person. WiSys promotes and supports an inclusive and diverse environment.
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