Explore Research. Get Involved.

UNT's Academic Analytics helps you explore faculty expertise, research projects, publications, and academic departments to find opportunities that match your interests. Whether you're looking for your first research experience or preparing for graduate school, this tool makes it easier to connect with the people and research shaping discovery across the university. The platform combines comprehensive faculty and research data into searchable public profiles that help students identify expertise, collaborations, and research strengths across UNT.

Why Use Academic Analytics?

Research begins by learning what's happening across campus.

Research Discovery helps you:

  • Find faculty researching topics you're passionate about
  • Explore active research across colleges and departments
  • Learn about faculty publications and scholarly work
  • Identify potential faculty mentors
  • Discover interdisciplinary research opportunities
  • Prepare for undergraduate research, graduate school, or future careers

How Students Can Use Academic Analytics

Explore Research Topics

Search keywords such as:

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Public Health
  • Climate Change
  • Cybersecurity
  • Education
  • Materials Science
  • Psychology

Discover faculty working on research that aligns with your interests.

Find Faculty Mentors

Faculty profiles include:

  • Research interests
  • Publications
  • Department affiliation
  • Areas of expertise

These profiles can help you identify faculty members whose work aligns with your academic goals.

Learn Before You Reach Out

Reading a faculty member's profile gives you a better understanding of:

  • Their current research
  • Recent publications
  • Collaborative projects
  • Research focus areas

When you contact a faculty member, you'll be able to explain why you're interested in their work and how your interests align.

Discover Research Across UNT

Research happens in every college at UNT.

Use Research Discovery to explore:

  • Engineering
  • Science
  • Health
  • Education
  • Business
  • Information Science
  • Arts & Humanities
  • Social Sciences

You may discover opportunities you didn't know existed.

Your Research Journey

Step 1: Explore!

Search research topics that interest you.

Step 2: Discover

Review faculty profiles and publications.

Step 3: Connect

Identify researchers whose work aligns with your goals.

Step 4: Engage

Reach out to faculty and explore research opportunities through the DRI Student Research Development team.

Research Doesn't End with Discovery

Once you've identified faculty and research areas, take the next step by connecting with UNT's Student Research Development resources.

Undergraduate Students
  • Discover research areas early
  • Identify professors to contact
  • Prepare for research programs or REUs
Graduate Students
  • Find dissertation advisors or committee members
  • Explore collaboration across departments
  • Identify funding-aligned research areas

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need research experience before contacting faculty?

No. Many faculty welcome students who are eager to learn and contribute to research.

Can undergraduate students participate in research?

Yes. Students across all majors and experience levels can engage in research opportunities throughout their academic careers.

What should I do before contacting a faculty member?
Review their profile, read about their research interests, and identify why their work connects with your academic or career goals.
Can I find interdisciplinary research opportunities?
Absolutely. Research Discovery allows you to explore expertise across colleges and departments, making it easier to identify interdisciplinary collaborations and areas of interest.