Through collaboration with business, industry, local government, non-profits, community organizations, and other external entities, UW-Stout enhances innovation and drives career-focused applied learning and research.
- Polytechnic Collaboration:
Students, faculty, and staff work with business, industry, government, non-profits, and community organizations to solve real-world challenges and drive innovation. - Applied Learning Across Disciplines:
Projects are embedded in degree programs, including capstone and senior design courses, where students apply their skills to authentic problems. - High-Impact Student Experiences:
These projects reinforce academic learning while preparing students for the workforce through hands-on, career-focused engagement. - Supported by OCREE:
The Office of Corporate Relations and Economic Engagement (OCREE) facilitates project alignment, contracts, and NDAs to ensure smooth collaboration. - Flexible Fee-for-Service Model:
Project costs are tailored collaboratively based on scope and complexity, ensuring value for both students and sponsoring organizations.
