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
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
UND experiment takes flight to study lunar dust in microgravity
Human Spaceflight Laboratory research in Switzerland explores challenge future astronauts could face as they leave the lunar surface
9/15/2026
1:37PM
Technology & Discovery News
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
Medora opens new possibilities for research at UND
Medora gives UND researchers new computing power for AI, large datasets and complex research
9/17/2026
2:48PM
UND experiment takes flight to study lunar dust in microgravity
Human Spaceflight Laboratory research in Switzerland explores challenge future astronauts could face as they leave the lunar surface
9/15/2026
1:37PM