Lecture Series

The College of Science hosts several lecture series that bring scholars, researchers, and industry leaders to Notre Dame to share new ideas, emerging research, and perspectives across the sciences.

  • Charles Edison Lecture Series

    The Charles Edison Fund is an endowed philanthropic institution dedicated to the support of worthwhile endeavors generally within the areas of medical research, science education, and historic preservation. The Fund is an extension of the benefactions and aspirations of its Founder, a man of discerning foresight, rare achievement, and background.

  • Delahanty Family Endowment for Excellence in Mathematics

    The Delahanty Family Endowment for Excellence in Mathematics was created in 2010 to catalyze new endeavors in the realm of actuarial science and statistical analysis. The endowment will bring to campus distinguished guests who are experts both from the academic and business worlds who work at the quantitative frontiers of business, the social sciences, biology and medicine.

  • John A. Lynch Lecture Series

    The John A. Lynch Lecture Series brings distinguished scholars and researchers to Notre Dame to share their work and perspectives across a broad range of scientific fields. Established by John A. Lynch, M.D., a 1951 Notre Dame graduate, the series highlights significant research, emerging ideas, and advances in science.

  • Nieuwland Lecture Series

    Established in 1943, the Nieuwland Lecture Series supports lectures, conferences, and symposia that bring leading scholars to Notre Dame to explore research and developments across the sciences. The series serves as a permanent memorial to Rev. Julius A. Nieuwland, C.S.C., a Notre Dame scientist and faculty member.

  • IBM Corporate Lecture Series

    The IBM Corporate Lecture Series was created to foster inclusion and increase awareness of women's achievements in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields. IBM has developed several programs through the years that focus on inclusion and retention of women and other minorities in technology-based fields.