Student Research Impact

At UNT, research is more than academic work — it’s a force for innovation, discovery, and community transformation.

Innovation in Action

Fueling Discovery Across Disciplines

From undergraduate projects to doctoral dissertations, UNT students push the boundaries of knowledge. With hands-on experience, they develop the skills and insights needed to solve complex problems and become tomorrow’s leaders.

Mentorship & Collaboration
Partnerships That Elevate Research

Research at UNT thrives through collaboration between students and faculty mentors. Students bring new ideas and energy, while faculty provide guidance and expertise, together creating a vibrant, discovery-driven research community.

Real-World Impact

Beyond the Classroom, Into the World

UNT students conduct research that tackles real-world challenges with a global impact. Projects in environmental studies, public health, arts, and technology contribute solutions that shape policy, support communities, and improve lives across North Texas and beyond.

Accessing Nature

Krystal Toney, an environmental science doctoral student, has gained a deeper knowledge of nature’s interconnectedness while also discovering that access to nature isn’t always equitable. She is researching the disparities in access to conservation education and nature among Black and low socioeconomic students.

Improving Food Safety

Sydney Schoellhorn, a chemistry doctoral student, is investigating a fungal endophyte known as Sarocladium zeae that grows naturally on corn. It appears to shield corn from other fungal pathogens that secrete mycotoxins. Schoellhorn is studying the behavior of the fungus independent of its corn host to get a better understanding of its genetic blueprint, which could have huge implications for food safety and preventing food spoilage.

Affordable Health Care

Chandler Cook (’21), a dual master’s student in biomedical engineering and management, is passionate about helping people. Her research focuses on developing affordable biomedical implants, prosthetics and medical devices for low-income communities. Cook’s 3D bioprinting work with associate professor of biomedical engineering Moo-Yeal Lee helped solidify her passion, allowing her the perfect blend of in-class learning and hands-on lab experience.

Shaping the Future

Lasting Impact for Students & Communities

Student researchers at UNT leave a lasting impact on their own academic and career journeys, on the faculty who mentor them, and on the communities they serve. Their work advances discovery, fosters innovation, and strengthens UNT’s role as a research leader.

Meet Our Student Innovators

In every discipline, student researchers are pushing boundaries and leaving a lasting impact, not only on their own academic and professional trajectories, but also on the faculty who mentor them, the communities they serve, and the evolving body of knowledge in their fields.