Van Hoof has already filed a U.S. patent application for her research idea, Purrfect Pal, a botanical extract spray to redirect feline aggression and anxiety. She applauded the significant representation of women and diversity in upper-level classes at UW-Parkside. “It’s really important to have people to look up to,” she said. Calderon expects to graduate next spring at age 19 with four published papers to her credit. “That’s enough for a faculty member to get tenure,” noted Dr. Mohazzabi. “You can always do 100 times more than you think you can, and here at UW-Parkside, I’ve had an incredible amount of opportunities,” said Calderon, who also has been actively engaged in sharing her experience with high school students, especially girls, to encourage more participation in STEM fields. Sales Lab, the Cyber Security Lab, SEG Center, and Institute for Professional Educator Development in the Molinaro Hall Innovation Corridor. Friday, UW-Parkside physics major Siva Shankar was introduced to the Regents by UW System President Ray Cross in the Student Spotlight. Shankar told the audience that while UW-Parkside was not his first choice it turned out to be his best choice. “I took a chance,” Shankar said. “I decided to come to a school that I didn’t necessarily even want to come to originally and a school that wasn’t at the top of my list. I am so unbelievably glad that I chose Parkside.”
During the full board session Thursday, community partners from SC Johnson, CNH Industrial, Snap-on Incorporated, the Medical College of Wisconsin, Building our Future, and Higher Expectations shared perspectives on the value of connections with UW-Parkside. Brian French, head of Human Resources, NAFTA Region at CNH Industrial said the CNH Industrial executive team was looking to create more substantial relationships with universities in the region. “What really got our attention was (UW-Parkside) coming to us and saying ‘we can help you,’” French said. Thursday, UW-Parkside Chancellor Debbie Ford joined three other UW System chancellors to discuss how a $25-million funding request for capacity-building initiatives across the state would expand the talent pipeline in high-demand fields. Thursday evening, Regents and UW leadership had the opportunity to tour the SC Johnson Integrated Science Lab in Greenquist Hall, along with the App Factory, Impact
UW-Parkside Director of Athletics Andrew Gavin updated the Regents on recent changes in Ranger Athletics highlighted by UW-Parkside joining the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Gavin also presented an overview of NCAA Division II athletics and the value to student-athletes in Wisconsin. UW-Parkside is the only NCAA Division II college or university in Wisconsin.