Case Studies

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GE HealthCare: Advancing health care innovation through strategic collaboration

Read about how GE HealthCare, a global leader in medical technology, is deepening its long-standing relationship with UW–Madison to drive R&D into innovative patient care, from digital health to disease-focused solutions.

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Fincantieri: Developing future engineers through international internships

Here’s one way Fincantieri is partnering with UW–Madison to expand its talent pipeline and provide hands-on opportunities for engineering students to work on real-world projects.

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Amcor: Partnering with industry to innovate plastic recycling

Find out how Amcor, the world’s largest flexible packaging producer with U.S. headquarters in Neenah, Wisconsin, works with UW–Madison to develop innovative ways of recycling waste into quality materials.

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    From Milwaukee to Marinette, local partnerships power real solutions

    Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin recently visited Milwaukee, Green Bay and Marinette to talk with healthcare providers, business leaders and other local partners about how the university and Wisconsin communities can work together to address pressing challenges and create new opportunities.

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    A story in the latest issue of the Wisconsin Medical Alumni Association's "Quarterly" highlights how a broad coalition of more than 20 organizations, institutions of higher education, and businesses — including BioForward Wisconsin and the UW School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH) — helped secure a $49 million Phase 2 investment supercharging Wisconsin’s 2023 federal designation as a Regional Technology and Innovation Hub (Tech Hub). A highlight of the Tech Hub designation is the “A++” grade that recognized academic and industry partnerships, showcasing the strong relationships that already exist to power the hub, particularly between Madison and Milwaukee.

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    On Thursday, April 17, a crowd of several hundred students, staff, faculty, university leaders, alumni and dignitaries kicked off construction of the UW–Madison College of Engineering’s new building, the 395,000-square-foot Phillip A. Levy Engineering Center. Through experiential learning, emerging research, and dedicated industry partnership space, the Levy Center will stimulate discovery and spark new ideas that will fuel innovation and economic growth in communities across Wisconsin and beyond.

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    Adding a second major can pay big dividends, broadening students’ perspectives and boosting their future career potential, according to academic advisors at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

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    RABBIT a leap forward for campus collaboration and industry engagement

    The Office of Business Engagement (OBE) and Data Science Institute (DSI) have launched a new tool that helps university faculty and staff discover relevant research, shared interests and potential collaborators across campus.

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