Red River Valley Corridor Key Research Areas

The Red River Valley Research Corridor is anchored by two major research institutions – the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks and the North Dakota State University in Fargo. They are involved in innovative research across a wide range of disciplines.

Our researchers are at the forefront of their fields and actively engage with industry and other research institutions in cooperative ventures. We have a strong reputation and are national and international research leaders in several multi-disciplinary areas. For more information about the Corridor’s university research centers, institutes and programs follow the respective links.

North Dakota State University

NDSU Research Office

• Nanoscale science and engineering
• Wireless networks
• Microsensors – including RFID (radio frequency identification)
• Polymers and Coatings
• Agriculture
• Combinatorial Science
• Spintronics

University of North Dakota

UND Division of Research Office

• Biosciences – including medicine
• Energy and the Environment
• Aerospace Sciences and Engineering
• Healthy Foods and Human Health