Research & Academics

Brendan Rood directs a theatre student, who is wearing a full body motion capture suit, in the MMAD lab

Improving reality

Computer science student uses motion capture to augment reality

Craig Hill Stands on a boat near the Duluth Lift Bridge, looking out toward Lake Superior

Early Innovations at UMD

Duluth researchers earn Early Innovation Funds (EIF) 

Castle situated on an island in Bled, Slovenia. Photo by Molly Hughes

A global perspective

UMD student teachers immersed in international life

Jodie Riek smiling in her classroom

Bringing joy to learning

UMD professor stresses the importance of play in education

Abby, Eric, Yohanis, Dominic, Cody, Julius, Chad, Peter, Allicia, Vincent (Alison and Emily not pictured)

Engineers Without Borders in Kenya

UMD students volunteer for a water access project

An aerial image looking north along I35 above Lot D and the Duluth waterfront/

Downtown I-35 Redesign: Significant Boost to Duluth’s Economy Possible

BBER study shows rightsizing I-35 could pay big dividends.

Two MBA students wearing students stand in front of a presentation screen

MBA students help care home with business initiatives

MBA students develop a marketing plan for a real-life client in Duluth

Manik Barman, Ph.D, conducts pothole and road infrastructure field research near UMD while wearing a furry hat, reflective vest and measuring tape.

Talking potholes with Manik Barman

While the end of winter brings warmer temperatures and green grass, it also heralds the beginning of one of the most difficult times of year for drivers: pothole season.

UMD Study: Growth of the film industry could be major boon to St. Louis County

BBER study reveals increased potential.

Dr. Lacey Loomer is an expert on long-term care, rural health care, and Medicare payment policy

Expert Alert: Nursing home staffing, reimbursement, and quality in rural communities

Dr. Lacey Loomer looks at the challenges facing the rural healthcare landscape.