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to help PIs tell their research story.
Unlocking the design of science.
Research Impact and Outreach is a creative science communications team supporting UW–Madison engineering researchers. We leverage our science-driven creative marketing know-how to help you bring your research to life.
The scientific storytelling process helps us design a better visual identity and broaden the impact of your work. But it also helps you communicate the things that matter in your field: submitting better journal covers, crafting winning research proposals, connecting cutting-edge research with stakeholders, and gaining corporate or entrepreneurial interest.
We use story, strategy, and design to maximize your research impact.
Proposal Development
RIO helps engineering PIs achieve their funding goals by designing scientific figures, consulting on strategy, editing for consistency and clarity, providing comprehensive feedback, and more.
3D Scientific Illustration
Depict even your largest or smallest research components in stunning, complex three-dimensional design for proposals, research publications, or journal covers.
Graphic Design
From research infographics and proposal figures to outreach materials and complete visual identity development that leans on the iconic UW brand, RIO has your sci comm design needs covered.
Web Design
Your lab’s research matters, and RIO can help you create a cohesive, accessible site that showcases the important work you do and connects you to the right audiences.
Our campus partners.
In partnership with the offices of the Associate Dean for Corporate Engagement and Entrepreneurship (ADCEE), including the Grainger Institute for Engineering, our mission is to advance engineering research at UW–Madison.
Leveraging a campus‑wide network, RIO can connect you with the right teams and resources to accelerate bold science and maximize impact.
We are so happy with how our proposal came out. It is getting rave reviews! You did wonderful work on this document and quelled much panic on our team!
I love it! I appreciate your quick and wonderful work! It looks very professional, and I believe that the artwork is the best among the artworks in the issue.
Thank you for all your help on the proposal! I appreciated it, and it really helped us push the proposal over the finish line.