Research & Impact
From cutting-edge labs on campus to the Rocky Mountain landscape, our students and faculty members ask big questions and make big discoveries.
Research and Impact at UNC
Faculty Research
The UNC faculty is passionate about research and discovery. They seek innovative solutions to pressing issues in their fields—working together with students.
Undergraduate Research
At UNC, students dive deeply into topics that matter through independent research. They get to share their scholarly and creative work at special research events throughout the year.
Dechant, accompanied by other students studying in Norway and Finland, presents a portion of her group's project on strategies to promote the active conservation management of kelp forests.
Graduate Research
Our master’s and doctoral students push boundaries and produce incredible research at UNC. They publish and present their work, often alongside faculty mentors.
Patrick Burns observes Grace Kochman, a senior who is majoring in Biological Sciences at UNC, as she adds antibody to cells for visualization.
Centers & Institutes
UNC’s centers and institutes drive change in Colorado and around the world through research, community engagement and professional development.
Research Resources & Support
This office supports and promotes scholarship, innovation and creative work across campus to a transform our world for the better.
The expert librarians at UNC whose priority is to provide personalized research assistance to help students and faculty find what they need.
This accessible digital repository stores scholarly, educational and creative work produced by UNC faculty, staff and students.
FACULTY RESEARCH
From Poison to Panacea
DRUG DISCOVERY
World-renowned biologist Steve Mackessy and his research team are analyzing the biochemistry of snake venom to help improve human health.
GRADUATE RESEARCH
Leveling the Playing Field
SPORT AND EXERCISE SCIENCE
Betsey Hubbard Ph.D. ’25 examined how schools and cities can improve facilities so participants of all abilities can enjoy and benefit from recreational programs.
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
Accessibility in National Parks
COMMUNICATION SCIENCES
Madeline Dannewitz ’24 researched the deaf experience in national parks. This faculty-mentored project won her first place at the 2023 Fall Symposium.
