Applied Research

Practical, creative, hands-on solutions applied to complex industry challenges.
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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. 

Office of Research & Sponsored Programs

We support students, faculty and staff with research efforts, grant funding and applications, IRB protocol, and more.
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Research Day

UW-Stout Polytechnic's Research Day is an annual showcase that underscores the applied learning and research of Wisconsin's polytechnic students.
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LAKES Research Experience for Undergraduates

The LAKES Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) aims to better understand the root causes of phosphorus pollution and solutions while offering undergradu
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Freshwater Collaborative of Wisconsin Research Experience for Undergraduates

Join the Crop per Drop research group!
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University Archives & Area Research Center

University Archives and Area Research Center
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Student & Faculty Research

All Student & Faculty Research News
From Norway to Wisconsin, children want to be social media influencers when they grow up Featured Image

From Norway to Wisconsin, children want to be social media influencers when they grow up

Professor Matt Simoneau investigates kids' global fascination with careers in social media
Creating music video for underground Japanese rapper is culmination of degree experience for UW-Stout graduate Featured Image

Creating music video for underground Japanese rapper is culmination of degree experience for UW-Stout graduate

Language barrier, jet lag can’t undermine video production student’s creative ambition
Falling space debris poses an escalating risk as spacecraft get stronger and more heat resistant Featured Image

Falling space debris poses an escalating risk as spacecraft get stronger and more heat resistant

Reese Hufnagel and Professor Matt Ray examine the escalating risks and potential solutions associated with modern space debris.