ARTISAN
Your Research. Your Ideas. Your Impact.
The ARTISAN student society is where entrepreneurship, innovation, and translational research activities collide. Whether you’re 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—and turning it into solutions the world can use. It’s 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 → One-on-one consultations to refine your ideas and funding to test them.
- Golden Idea Pitch Competition → Turn your research into a pitch that matters.
- Hatchathon → Fast-paced, team-based innovation challenges.
Student & Alumni Stories
From Research to Real-World Impact
Mark Robertson (Ph.D. ’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‑reaching societal impact.
Stacey Hall (Ph.D. ’06) helped shape her Southern Miss sport‑security research into the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS⁴), the nation’s 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 Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (NSF TIP), USM Office of Innovation Management, 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.