2023 WiRAN
Please join us October 23-24, 2023 at Glacier Canyon Lodge at the Wilderness Resort in Wisconsin Dells for the Wisconsin Research Advancement Network Symposium (WiRAN). Three registration options: Day 1- $ 70, Day 2- $90, or both days- $150!
- Network and collaborate with industry partners, research and grant administrators, and innovators from throughout the state
- Gather new knowledge on all aspects of research administration and economic development
- Learn about amazing projects happening around the state
- Discuss pre-award, post-award, and compliance issues unique to Wisconsin and connect to find common solutions
To reserve your room(s), please call 800-867-9453 and tell them you are with Leader 989446.
Rooms rates are $90 per night for single occupancy and $119 per night for double, triple, or quadruple occupancy.
For questions please contact orsp@uww.edu or 262.472.5212
Schedule at a Glance
Working Schedule:
*Confirmed Sessions
| October 23 | Day 1-A | Speaker | Day 1-B | Speaker |
| 11:00-12:00 | WiRAN Registration/Networking | |||
| 12:00-1:00 | Lunch(provided) | |||
| 1:15-2:00 | Export Controls | Presenter- Bethany Nelson or John Miller | Award Activation |
Panelists- Marie Fricano, UW-Milwaukee Louise White, UW-Milwaukee |
| 2:15-3:00 | Intersection of Corporate & University Research |
Moderator - Kathleen Gallagher Panelist-Dan Fellers, Badger Meter; Promega |
Research Administration ABC/123 |
Panelists- Becky Mueller, UW-Whitewater; Samantha Westcott, UW-Milwaukee |
| 3:15-4:00 | University Business Partnerships |
Moderator - Carl Fox Michael Harrison, BioForward Wisconsin Adam Kramschuster, UW-Stout; Mark Zachar; Northwestern Mutual Data Science Institute |
Intellectual Property | Presenter- Allee Marti, WiSys |
| 4:15-5:00 | Budget Justification Writing Etiquette | Presenter- Joan Reik, Medical College of WI | NSF Engines |
Panelists- Adhira Sunkara, WiSys Amy Jensen - The Water Council |
| 5:00- 6:00 | Networking Reception Sponsored by WiSys |
| October 24 | Day 2-A | Speaker | Day 2-B | Speaker |
| 8:00-9:00 | Breakfast/Networking* | |||
| 9:15-10:00 | Center Development & Operation at your Institution |
Panelists- Russ Kashian, FERC, UW-Whitewater Jeff Sachse Jessica Smith - CITEE, UW-Whitewater Logan Kelly, Center for Economic Research, UW River Falls |
Integrating Undergraduate Research Programs |
Moderator - John Frye, UW- Whitewater
Anne Hoeltke, UW Stout |
| 10:15-11:00 | SciENcv | Bart Trawick | Federal Funding Agency Panel |
Dr. Jennifer Wenner, National Science Foundation Kristin Peterson or Julie Lassa - USDA Beatriz Ceja, Department of Education |
| 11:15-12:00 | Hot Topics Pre-award | TBD | Hot Topic - Post Award | TBD |
| 12:00-1:00 | Lunch(provided) | |||
| 1:15-2:00 | Hot Topics Compliance | TBD | Statewide Agency Funding |
Dr. Sheryl Bedno, Department of Health Services Tyler Oettinger, Department of Children & Families Bureau of Performance Management |
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. One person can register all attendees from your instituion if preferred.
If you would like to present a session, please contact orsp@uww.ed or call us at 262-472-1214 to discuss your idea.
We changed the name from "Wisconsin Research Administrators Network" to "Wisconsin Research Advancement Network" because in order to advance research in our state, we must collaborate with industry partners, state and federal funding agencies, economic developers, and other local innovators. The new name is more aligned with the mission and purpose of the Symposium and invites all research stakeholders from agencies across Wisconsin to attend and find partnerships and opportunities for collaboration.
Access to all sessions and Research Resources Expo. There will be two catered lunches, and one breakfast.
