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Big challenges call for bold ideas. University of North Dakota's Grand Challenges have been reimagined to keep pace with the ever changing needs of industry and society—bringing people together through research, innovation, and partnership to create real-world impact.
#UNDLEADS

Learn more by visiting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oustDvKmH8w&t=2s by @exploreundresearch

Trick or treat? We're hoping for a treat! 🍬

Happy Halloween! 🎃 by @exploreundresearch

Meet Dr. Shawna Pandya, one of the speakers at SoS 2026!

A physician, aquanaut, astronaut candidate, and space medicine leader, Dr. Pandya has experienced exploration above and below Earth, from underwater missions to zero-gravity research.

🚀 Don't miss the opportunity to hear from Dr. Pandya and learn more about the future of human spaceflight and space medicine.

Reserve your spot at SoS 2026 by visiting und.edu/sos

#SoS2026 #SpaceOperationsSummit #Innovation #UNDproud by @exploreundresearch

Students, have you ever wanted to meet an astronaut? Now is your chance!

On November 4th, UND will host a former NASA astronaut in the Memorial Union. From 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm students can come enjoy free pizza and an engaging conversation with Rex Walheim. 👨‍🚀

Don't miss out on this unique experience! 🚀

Learn more about the event at
https://calendar.und.edu/event/pizza-with-former-nasa-astronaut-rex-walheim

#UND #UNDResearch #SpaceOperations by @exploreundresearch

🛩️ From the cockpit to the forefront of space and defense.

Meet a 2026 SoS speaker, John Vargas, Executive Vice President of Growth-Business Development at Voyager Technologies. Vargas brings extensive experience across the space, defense, and national security sectors, along with more than 20 years of leadership in the U.S. Air Force.

Today, Vargas leads strategic growth initiatives at Voyager Technologies, helping expand opportunities across the rapidly evolving space and defense landscape. 🛰️

Don't miss your chance to hear from Vargas at the 2026 Space Operations Summit! Register by visiting UND.edu/sos

#SoS2026 #SpaceOperationsSummit #Innovation #UNDResearch by @exploreundresearch

Thank you to Q Station and Voyager, our two sponsors for UND's 2026 Space Operations Summit! 🚀

Without their support, this event would not look the same. It is their generosity that helps fuel us. Join us November 4th & 5th to see what their sponsorship has allowed us to do!

Learn more about the Space Operations Summit at UND.edu/SoS

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#UND #UNDResearch #SpaceOperations by @exploreundresearch

Interested in learning more about the direction of UND? Join us at the Grand Challenges Relaunch!

💡 The event will cover UND's strategies for future research, partnership, and innovation. Located at the Gorecki Alumni Center from 4:30pm - 6:30pm on Oct 27th, we would love to see you there!

Register and learn more at https://grandchallengerelaunch.vfairs.com/ by @exploreundresearch

🛰️ Get to know Nestor Figueroa, a speaker joining us at SoS 2026!

An aerospace engineer turned program manager, Nestor brings experience in satellite communications, ground station systems, system development and testing, and leading engineering teams.

Learn from his experience in the space systems field at SoS 2026!

🎟️ Register at UND.edu/sos today!

#SoS2026 #SpaceOperationsSummit #Innovation #UNDproud by @exploreundresearch

🚀 Meet one of the speakers that will be at SoS 2026!

We're excited to welcome Branelle Rodriguez, Vehicle Integration Office Deputy Manager & Artemis II Vehicle Manager at NASA, as a session speaker at this year's Space Operations Summit.

Rodriguez brings more than two decades of human spaceflight experience to the summit. Her career also includes extensive experience with the International Space Station, flight hardware development, and complex integration efforts across NASA and its international partners.

Don't miss the opportunity to gain insight into the work behind NASA's human spaceflight missions! 🛰️

Visit UND.edu/sos today to reserve your spot!

#SoS2026 #SpaceOperationsSummit #Innovation #UNDResearch by @exploreundresearch

Partnerships drive innovation.

Badland Batteries is an innovative powerhouse.

Literally!

UND Research & Economic Development's Cortnee Jensen proudly attended the dedication of Badland Batteries' new Fargo battery cell manufacturing facility; a one-of-a-kind milestone for North Dakota's growing autonomous systems and defense technology ecosystem.

The new facility expands domestic battery production for unmanned systems, aerospace, robotics, and national defense applications while revitalizing American supply chains.

It is a start-to-finish domestic production line, and it is a first for the US!

Congratulations to Terri Zimmerman and the entire Badland Batteries team. And thank you for your leadership and innovation, ensuring our nation's future, right here in North Dakota.

#ExploreUNDResearch #ResearchPartnerships #NorthDakotaInnovation #DefenseInnovation #UAS #EconomicDevelopment by @exploreundresearch

Thank you to everyone who came to our student forum last week!

Introduced by UND President Andrew Armacost, North Dakota Senator John Hoeven, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, and Director of Golden Dome General Mike Guetlein hosted a panel discussion for UND students on their path to leadership. Panelists gave a brief summary of their experience and then students had the chance to ask questions.

It was a great event for students to participate in stimulating conversation.

#UND #UNDProud #Leadership #NASA by @exploreundresearch

We had the incredible opportunity last week to host North Dakota Senator John Hoeven, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, and Director of Golden Dome General Mike Guetlein.

They were given a tour of UND's campus to see active research initiatives, spoke at the 2026 UAS Summit, and hosted a panel for a student event on leadership. 👏

A massive thank you to all three of you for visiting UND! 💚🤍

#UND #UNDResearch #NASA #Innovation by @exploreundresearch