Before They Started Stout: Polytechnic students do more before ‘Day One’
September 3, 2026
Because of its polytechnic focus on applied learning, industry collaborations, and career-oriented experiences, students at UW-Stout Polytechnic are poised to Do More on Day One. In fact, they often do more even before Day One: Diving into applied research that could impact space missions. Building high-value industrial skills on the shop floor. Winning national scholarships for success in STEM competitions.
These experiences exemplify the ambition and talent of students who are drawn to be Blue Devils. Meet three UW-Stout Polytechnic undergraduates who have been busy doing more before, during and after Day One.