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UW-Stout has earned a reputation for high-impact, interdisciplinary applied research that strengthens faculty and staff expertise and empowers students through real-world applications with industry and community partners.

Faculty, staff and students engage in applied, theoretical and creative research activities that advance knowledge and invention and produce new works of literature, music, entertainment, and fine arts. 

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Software by UW-Stout professor, students helps international museum collections shine – literally – in 3D Featured Image

Software by UW-Stout professor, students helps international museum collections shine – literally – in 3D

Kintsugi 3D used by Minneapolis Institute of Art, other institutions to capture surface details of heritage objects
Real-world research: Engineering team designs South African trolley system; science students investigate heavy metals Featured Image

Real-world research: Engineering team designs South African trolley system; science students investigate heavy metals

Cross-disciplinary teams present prototypes at Research Day, Engineers Without Borders' design challenge addressed by nearly 90 students
Going national: UW-Stout undergraduates’ research on robotics, animation, more presented at national conference Featured Image

Going national: UW-Stout undergraduates’ research on robotics, animation, more presented at national conference

University of Wisconsin-Stout provides ample applied opportunities for students to grow their knowledge and skills

Student & Faculty Research

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Software by UW-Stout professor, students helps international museum collections shine – literally – in 3D Featured Image

Software by UW-Stout professor, students helps international museum collections shine – literally – in 3D

Kintsugi 3D used by Minneapolis Institute of Art, other institutions to capture surface details of heritage objects
Real-world research: Engineering team designs South African trolley system; science students investigate heavy metals Featured Image

Real-world research: Engineering team designs South African trolley system; science students investigate heavy metals

Cross-disciplinary teams present prototypes at Research Day, Engineers Without Borders' design challenge addressed by nearly 90 students
Spring Showcase 2025: Signature events highlight professionalism of polytechnic distinction Featured Image

Spring Showcase 2025: Signature events highlight professionalism of polytechnic distinction

Multiple design, research and performing arts events in April, May open to the public