Cultivating the next generation of translators and innovators
Under the Innovate UA umbrella, the ARTISAN (Accelerating Research Translation Integrated Student Ambassador Network) initiative empowers students to engage in translational research, innovation, and technology transfer. This program is building a pipeline of future leaders who understand how to turn research into real-world impact.
Crimson Innovator Hub – a Living-Learning Community
A cornerstone of ARTISAN, the Crimson Innovator Hub Living-Learning Community introduces undergraduates early to entrepreneurship, commercialization, and applied research. Launching its inaugural cohort in Fall 2025, the LLC offers a year-long immersive experience combining coursework, mentorship, and a community-driven innovation project.
Student-Led Engagement
ARTISAN Ambassadors, our graduate and undergraduate student leaders, serve as visible champions of public-impact research and innovation on campus. They host events, facilitate workshops, and connect peers with translational research opportunities across disciplines.
Current Ambassadors
- Alice Terry
Campus & Community Outreach
Whether co-hosting innovation-themed events, collaborating with faculty, or connecting students with industry mentors, ARTISAN aims to strengthen a culture of innovation across The University of Alabama. We work closely with campus partners to promote inclusive, interdisciplinary pathways to commercialization.
Questions?
Contact Nicholas Brown in the Research ASSIST Office at nebrown7@ua.edu or (205) 348-0898.
This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Award No. 2331381. 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.