The Accelerating Research Translation (ART) program at the University of Wyoming, supported by the National Science Foundation, is dedicated to bridging the gap between academic discovery and real world impact. Our mission is to strengthen UW’s institutional capacity for use-inspired research, ensuring that groundbreaking work from our labs reaches the public as tangible solutions and economic drivers. By fostering a vibrant ecosystem of student ambassadors, faculty mentors, and industry partners, we are boosting our local economy and teaching tomorrow’s leaders how to bring big ideas to life.