Innovation, Discovery, and Entrepreneurial Activity (IDEA)
IDEA
IDEAs are everywhere at UND.
Innovation, Discovery, and Entrepreneurial Activity.
Our spirit of inquiry is rooted in both the liberal arts and the professional disciplines. Our discoveries are grounded in principles of innovation, creativity, intellectual risk taking, and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on addressing complex challenges and identifying opportunities. Use these pages to help you connect, collaborate, and advance IDEAs with us.
IDEA Resources
Students, faculty, staff, alumni and community partners are encouraged to advance IDEAs together.
Research News
UND named nation’s first university clearinghouse for counter-drone technology
New partnership will help identify and advance promising technologies to counter drone threats
10/15/2026
4:12PM
Exploring the future of space operations
Space Operations Summit takes center stage in North Dakota Today segment
10/6/2026
3:35PM
Cracking the code: extending the life of one of America’s most important oil plays
EERC researchers are tackling the Bakken’s complex geology to improve oil recovery and extend the life of existing wells
10/6/2026
3:34PM
UND researchers receive $1.5 million Department of War grant for aviation research
Three-year project will study factors that may help improve student success in naval flight training
9/29/2026
2:07PM
Technology & Discovery News
VIDEO: Space Operations Summit coming to UND on Nov. 4-5
Upcoming event is free for UND students and employees to attend, featuring companies and organizations leading next era of space exploration
10/29/2026
3:13PM
UND’s AI Collective — Co.AI
Letter from President Armacost shares goals of UND's AI initiative and invites campus community to participate in its activities
10/22/2026
2:13PM
NASA administrator, Space Force General, talk Artemis and Golden Dome during UND visit
Pair praises UND, Grand Forks region's commitment to innovation and educating next generation of leaders during campus visit
10/20/2026
2:43PM
UND named nation’s first university clearinghouse for counter-drone technology
New partnership will help identify and advance promising technologies to counter drone threats
10/15/2026
4:12PM