Martin Media Center takes recycling seriously
Author: Brittany Kaufman
It’s not easy to find a paper cup at Martin Media Center, home to ND Studios. That’s by design.
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Researchers develop drug-targeting molecules to improve cancer treatment
Author: Brandi Klingerman
A compound was developed from a new material, described as an easily injected hydrogel, which acts as a “homing” cue to attract drug molecules to sites bearing a tumor.
Can we feed 11 billion people while preventing the spread of infectious disease?
Author: Deanna Csomo McCool
Within the next 80 years, global food demand is expected to increase sharply to meet the needs of a projected world population topping 11 billion. The increase in agriculture will likely influence human infectious diseases, which in turn may affect food production and distribution, according to a review paper by University of Notre Dame biologist Jason Rohr and collaborators.
How two very different majors — Africana studies and biology — help Shelene Baiyee understand the world
Author: Hailey Oppenlander
Shelene Baiyee’s time at Notre Dame has been characterized by connection – whether it’s with faculty, other students, or seemingly unrelated subject matters. The rising senior may be busy with clubs, service, research, and more, but never loses sight of what drives her forward — the connection between it all.
'Science at Sunset' series to discuss use of weather radar to track migration flights of birds, bats and bugs
Author: Brandi Klingerman
The University of Notre Dame’s Linked Experimental Ecosystem Facility will host an event in its “Science at Sunset” series from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. June 13.
Doctoral students receive fellowships to study waterways, clean energy, and more
Author: Brandi Klingerman
Nine students from the University of Notre Dame have received Center for Environmental Science and Technology (CEST) Predoctoral Research Fellowships. The CEST program provides students with a semester-long fellowship in any area of environmental science or engineering.
China's 2014 unprecedented dengue outbreak caused by a "perfect storm" of factors, study shows
Author: Deanna Csomo McCool
A major outbreak of dengue fever in southern China in 2014 may have been caused by more than just high temperatures, numbers of mosquitoes, or imported cases from Southeast Asia. Despite previous studies that point to these specific reasons for the outbreak that affected almost 40,000 people, a new study from the University of Notre Dame shows there likely were other factors involved as well.
Melander lab specializes in exploring ways to prevent antibiotic resistance
Author: Deanna Csomo McCool
Christian Melander, the George & Winifred Clark Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, believes there may not be a university more invested in antibiotic research within the chemistry field than Notre Dame is.
Hildreth appointed to national high energy physics advisory panel
Author: Tammi Freehling
Michael Hildreth, professor of physics and associate dean for research and graduate studies, has been appointed to the national High Energy Physics Advisory Panel (HEPAP). HEPAP advises the Department of Energy (DOE) and the National Science Foundation (NSF) on policies for the support of High Energy Physics. Hildreth will serve a 3-year term.
Annual Old2Gold sale to be held June 8
Author: Marissa Gebhard
The University of Notre Dame’s annual Old2Gold year-end campus yard sale will take place from 7 to 10 a.m. June 8 (Saturday) at the St. Joseph County 4-H Fairgrounds.