Research News

Research News

Innovative Spaces

Innovative Spaces

Through UNT’s shared research facilities, researchers on campus and industry partners can access the latest high-tech equipment and spaces to carry out the most sophisticated projects and analysis.

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Meet the Dean

Meet the Dean

College of Merchandising, Hospitality and Tourism Dean Jana Hawley — a sustainable textile scholar — understands the value of collaborative research.

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Working for NASA

Working for NASA

Alumni and students are using their UNT education to make their mark in their respective fields at NASA.

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Creating Intelligent Mobility

Creating Intelligent Mobility

UNT researchers from across disciplines work together to deploy intelligent mobility systems, including autonomous vehicle and aerial drone technology, in rural and urban settings.

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To the Skies and Beyond

To the Skies and Beyond

Whether it’s studying the logistics of drones, using satellite imagery or the power of big data, UNT researchers through the support of NASA are making innovative discoveries that are out of this world.

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Protecting Data

Protecting Data

Using innovative technology and creative thinking, UNT researchers are working to outsmart cyber criminals and help build a growing workforce of professionals.

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Next-Gen Cybersecurity Professionals

Next-Gen Cybersecurity Professionals

Through a variety of projects, including work being done as part of UNT’s Center for Information and Cyber Security (CICS), an interdisciplinary group of researchers is working to ensure tomorrow’s workforce is made up of knowledgeable people to address future threats.

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Food scholars on the rise at UNT

Food scholars on the rise at UNT

UNT is fostering rich food studies conversations and individual student research across disciplines.

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Beyond the Plate

Beyond the Plate

From biochemistry and nutrition to history and anthropology, UNT food scholars are carving out new paths of discovery.

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Advancing Equity

Advancing Equity

As a classified Minority-Serving and Hispanic-Serving Institution, UNT researchers are finding innovative and interdisciplinary ways to advance equity in all areas of society, from health care and education to industry.

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Step It Up

Step It Up

An educational psychology researcher is exploring what factors limit inclusive engagement in physical activity for individuals with disabilities. 

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UNT’s Pettinger Center for Design and Innovation gives students resources to build creatively

UNT’s Pettinger Center for Design and Innovation gives students resources to build creatively

The Pettinger Center for Design and Innovation at UNT’s Discovery Park is a 7,429-square-foot center where engineering students can learn and have ample space and resources to create their North Texas Design senior projects.

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Chemistry professor studying more equitable educational pathways for underserved students

Chemistry professor studying more equitable educational pathways for underserved students

College of Science assistant professor Molly Atkinson is studying ways to build more equitable educational pathways in chemistry for underserved communities.

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With $12.7M grant, UNT and Texas Workforce Commission establishing program to help people with disabilities

With $12.7M grant, UNT and Texas Workforce Commission establishing program to help people with disabilities

The partnership will create the Texas Beacons of Excellence to help employers enhance their skills in recruiting, retaining, and accommodating employees with disabilities.

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UNT engineering professor advancing nuclear fuel recycling tech

UNT engineering professor advancing nuclear fuel recycling tech

A University of North Texas mechanical engineering professor is helping to advance technologies for recycling used nuclear fuel (UNF).

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UNT Libraries to become Association of Research Libraries member

UNT Libraries to become Association of Research Libraries member

The ARL Membership Committee noted UNT’s designation as a Tier One research university and Hispanic-Serving Institution as well as its commitment to multiple initiatives supporting system-wide expansion of diversity, equity, inclusion and access.

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UNT faculty named among the world’s most cited researchers

UNT faculty named among the world’s most cited researchers

More than 60 researchers at UNT were among the top 2% of more than six million scientists worldwide within their specialty areas throughout their careers.

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UNT researcher engineers bacteria to convert greenhouse gases into sustainable products

UNT researcher engineers bacteria to convert greenhouse gases into sustainable products

Calvin Henard’s work is backed by a $1 million grant from the National Science Foundation and the Agile BioFoundry.

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UNT audiology research provides evidence that led to expanded Medicare coverage for cochlear implants

UNT audiology research provides evidence that led to expanded Medicare coverage for cochlear implants

UNT's Sharon Miller was part of a team of researchers whose work led to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services updating their cochlear implant candidacy criteria.

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