Student Research At University of North Texas
Streamline the application process for better explore the research journey
Simplifying and organizing information to create a streamlined, cohesive resource hub. As a key component of the University of North Texas’s Research and Innovation division, our goal is to eliminate clutter and consolidate fragmented information, making it easier for students to navigate and access essential resources.
Year
2022-2023
Disciplines
Website Design
Human Interaction Design
Interface Design
Research
Information Archiecture
Impact
Total
$45 Millions
increased in awards for research from 2022
Website traffic increased
20%
compare to an old version
Students only spend
22 minutes
to explore & complete their research interest application
Preview
What prompted us to reimagine the page?
From FY 2021 to FY 2022, the demand for research funding at the University of North Texas grew rapidly, increasing from $250 million to $360 million. Despite this growth, students face significant challenges in finding relevant information, leading to mistakes and delays in applications. In 2021, only $50 million was awarded, and even with higher demand in 2022, only $42 million was awarded. These issues highlight the need for a streamlined, efficient research page to support students in navigating the research landscape and securing necessary funding.
The process
Research
Existing problems
Existing problems with the site include fragmented information spread across 40+ different pages, making it difficult for students to find relevant resources efficiently, leading to confusion, mistakes, and delays in the research application process.
Analysis
Existing problems with the site include fragmented information spread across 40+ different pages, making it difficult for students to find relevant resources efficiently, leading to confusion, mistakes, and delays in the research application process.
