Research
Our Research Impact
Research Contacts
Together, we shape the future.
With an international reputation in engineering, computer science and geology, we are solving real-world problems, driving research innovation and building a better tomorrow.
Research Centers & Initiatives
Resources that produce real research and real results.
Analytical Laboratories
Specialized analytical instruments and equipment all available on the UND campus.
Wilson M. Laird Core and Sample Library
Houses 80% of the state's core samples, including 95% of the samples from the Williston basin.
F.D. Holland Geology Library
The largest geoscience library in the upper Midwest located in Leonard Hall.
College of Engineering & Mines News
The 2026 UND ENGINEERING issue highlights the college's impact on North Dakota through research, expanding education, and the workforce of North Dakota.
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In this video, you can see a glimpse of the innovation, creativity and hard work on display at the 2026 Senior Design Expo at the University of North Dakota.
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The annual event highlights student projects in STEM fields while connecting classroom learning with real-world innovation.
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For UND geology graduate student Skylor Booth, paleontology is far more than studying fossils — it’s about uncovering stories buried for millions of years and helping others experience the excitement of discovery firsthand.
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Engineering Research News
The University of North Dakota is embracing AI as the future of education and societal problem-solving.
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Artificial intelligence is changing the world faster than most people can keep up with it. While it’s transforming how doctors detect disease, how communities prepare for severe weather and how autonomous systems make decisions, it’s also changing how nations — and us as individuals — think about security, privacy and trust. The Artificial Intelligence Research (AIR) Center was built for exactly this moment.
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The number of research projects increased this year, as did external funding, published papers and conference appearances.
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UND researchers are working with Packet Digital and North Dakota mineral producers to create better battery materials and open a new testing lab for American-made drone batteries.
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