ARTISAN
Your Research. Your Ideas. Your Impact.
The ARTISAN student society is where entrepreneurship, innovation, and translational research activities collide. Whether you鈥檙e curious about turning your research into a product, launching an idea into the world, or collaborating with creative peers, ARTISAN is your community.
What Is Translational Research?
At Southern Miss, translational research means taking what we learn in classrooms and labs鈥攁nd turning it into solutions the world can use. It鈥檚 about moving beyond papers and prototypes into products, services, policies, and innovations that improve lives.
Get Involved
Why join ARTISAN?
- Build an innovation mindset that sets you apart in any career.
- Access mentorship, funding opportunities, and collaboration networks.
- Connect with peers and faculty passionate about real-world impact.
Events & Programs Supported by ARTISAN:
- FlightPath 鈫� One-on-one consultations to refine your ideas and funding to test them.
- Golden Idea Pitch Competition 鈫� Turn your research into a pitch that matters.
- Hatchathon 鈫� Fast-paced, team-based innovation challenges.
Student & Alumni Stories
From Research to Real-World Impact
Mark Robertson (Ph.D. 鈥�24) turned his Southern Miss polymer research into RebornC, a startup converting recycled plastics into advanced carbon heaters. His work is opening new pathways for sustainable manufacturing and clean energy solutions with far鈥憆eaching societal impact.
Stacey Hall (Ph.D. 鈥�06) helped shape her Southern Miss sport鈥憇ecurity research into the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS鈦�), the nation鈥檚 only academic center dedicated to safety and security in the sports and entertainment industries. She now leads its nationally recognized efforts, setting standards for venues and agencies nationwide.
Laying the Foundation for a Culture of Innovation
ARTISAN is new (2025), but momentum is already building: students from across disciplines are exploring how their research and ideas can translate into real-world impact. By supporting this effort, the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF TIP), 网曝吃瓜 , and other partners are helping Southern Miss students create new pathways for innovation, entrepreneurship, and societal benefit.
ARTISAN is funded in part by the National Science Foundation. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.