The University of Wisconsin-Superior has been chosen to host a technology conference this summer that will bring researchers, clinicians and high-technology company representatives to campus from throughout the state.

Online registration is open for the sixth annual Wisconsin Science and Technology Symposium, which takes place July 22-23.

Among the symposium's topics are medical devices, digital tools, pharmaceuticals, biofuels, nanotechnology, new polymers and more.

Organized by the WiSys Technology Foundation and UW-Superior, the symposium will highlight groundbreaking research throughout the state and focus on establishing collaborative partnerships to accelerate innovative research.

Participants will:

• Learn about technology development partnerships among UW campuses, business and clinical organizations and hear from UW campus technology spin-off companies.

• Experience the scientific poster session with faculty and student projects and sponsor exhibits.

• Participate in science and technology workshops to learn about innovative ideas.

Fee for the symposium is $50. An optional dinner cruise on the Vista Fleet is $20.

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