UW LaCrosse - Profitable and planet-friendly

At the UW-La Crosse, Chemistry Professor Robert McGaff is making significant strides in scientific research while staying true to his dedication to environmental stewardship. His most recent research has culminated in a U.S. patent awarded to WiSys, an organization focused on promoting scientific innovation within the Universities of Wisconsin. This patent, issued on Nov. 5, marks McGaff`s third and is specifically aimed at creating a method for the oxidation of sulfur-containing compounds. 

In 2016, McGaff received the Innovator of the Year award, WiSys’ top honor for innovators at UW regional universities. He has continued to innovate since then, producing multiple innovations, each with significant potential for impact, notes Tony Hanson, WiSys manager of Intellectual Property and Licensing...