Research & Academics

A young woman examines green plants in a greenhouse setting.

From code to ferns: an interdisciplinary path to discovery

For Isabel Smalley, combining research in Computer Science and Biology at UMD has ignited a lifelong passion and led to the naming of a new plant species.

Sheryl Samargia Grivette using the TMS machine on a student

Stimulating the brain

Tool to enable cross-disciplinary research at UMD

A colorful sunrise photo showing the Duluth Lift Bridge and Canal Park as taken from Lake Superior.

Our Climate Futures: Participatory Science on a Great Lake

A conference at UMD to facilitate community conversations that lead to equitable participatory science projects resulting in impactful adaptation and mitigation action.

A smiling eadshot of Tessa Ware in front of bright summer colored trees

Empowering climate action

South African Fulbright fellow aims to develop curriculum for change

A smiling student holds a small craft windmill.

Harnessing wind

Integrated Elementary and Special Education students design and test hands-on activities.

A group of students work with plant seedlings in a science lab.

Beyond general biology

Hands-on learning turns everyday activities into opportunities for deeper understanding.

a sunrise aerial image showing the R/V Blue Heron and Lake Superior.

UMD announces new director of LLO

The University of Minnesota Duluth announces Catherine O’Reilly as director of the Large Lakes Observatory.

A different perspective

Jenna Whiting is launching her learning outside the classroom with Lake Superior Helicopters and Bulldog Rocketry.

A woman leans against a wooden bike rack smiling at the camera. She is surrounded by trees and the windows of Kirby Student Center.

Gathering community

UMD sophomore Jazzmine Long is studying Tribal Administration and Governance in order to give back.

Jacob Heytens stands in front of the Kathryn A. Martin Library on the UMD Campus.

One veteran’s journey to help others

On his first Army patrol, Jacob Heytens was hit by a roadside bomb. Now he wants to put a UMD social work degree to use helping veterans and other at-risk groups.