ARTISAN
Accelerating Research Translation Integrated Student Ambassador Network (ARTISAN)
Aiming to connect students involved intranslational research and raise awareness to the importance ofpublic impact research, the NSF ARTISAN program strives tofoster a culture of innovative and entrepreneurial thinking.
Here at MSU, the ARTISAN program supports Curiositas, a publication celebrating undergraduate research and inspiring young researchers.

Emily Moss
ARTISAN Lead & Managing Editor, Curiositas
Emily is an undergrad at MSU studying Biological Engineering. After her bachelor's, she hopes to pursue a career in synthetic or astrobiology. As the Managing Editor for Curiositas she hopes to make research hands-on, accessible, and fun, by showcasing the amazing research of undergrad students across disciplines.
Taylor Pooton
ARTISAN Lead & Editorial Director, Curiositas
Taylor Pooton is a student at Montana State University pursuing a dual major in Biochemistry
and Criminology. She is currently conducting research with Dr. Dana Rashid on sterile
inflammation as a contributing factor to sacral fusion in birds and mammals. In addition
to her research involvement, she serves on the Undergraduate Research Council and
is the Editorial Director of Curiositas, MSU’s undergraduate research journal showcasing student scholarship across disciplines
