External Partner Projects

External Partner Projects are a cornerstone of UW-Stout's Polytechnic Identity
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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.

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Advancing AI: $647,000 Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. grant will boost UW-Stout CAM-AI effort

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