In memoriam: Subhash Basu, professor emeritus of chemistry and biochemistry
Subhash Chandra Basu, professor emeritus in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Notre Dame, died Nov. 15 in his Granger, Indiana, home.
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Neuroscientist unwraps the magic of science during inaugural Christmas Lecture
The inaugural Christmas Lecture hosted by the College of Science was an interactive celebration of brains and neurons, as demonstrated by Greg Gage, co-founder and CEO of Backyard Brains.
Statistics professor enjoys range of applications within the field
Statistics drew Xiufan Yu in originally because of the wide range of applications from public health to policy to genetics.
Pedagogy is a passion for new chemistry professor
Julie Kessler, new assistant teaching professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, is passionate about teaching students chemistry – a subject some may view with dread and trepidation.
Topologist Nick Salter joins Notre Dame faculty
Topologist Nick Salter joined the Department of Mathematics as an assistant professor in fall 2021
Marie Lynn Miranda stepping aside as provost
Marie Lynn Miranda, the Charles and Jill Fischer Provost of the University of Notre Dame, has announced her intention to step aside as provost, effective Dec. 31. She will remain a tenured member of the faculty.
Two Notre Dame College of Science professors named as Highly Cited Researchers
Prashant Kamat, the Rev. John A. Zahm Professor of Science in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, and Stuart Jones, associate professor in the Department of Biological Sciences, have been named as Highly Cited Researchers by Clarivate Web of Science for 2021.
Routine of a Cancer Cell Biologist: Zachary Schafer
Zachary Schafer is a family man whose job it is to fight cancer for a living. Learn about the daily life of a cancer biologist.
Aprahamian serves as keynote speaker at the Armenian American Medical Society's 35th Anniversary Gala
Frank M. Freimann Professor of Physics Ani Aprahamian was the keynote speaker at the Armenian American Medical Society's 35th Anniversary Gala held at Universal City, in California on November 20, 2021.
ACMS professor Jonathan Hauenstein named Fellow of the American Mathematical Society
Professor Jonathan Hauenstein, chair of the Department of Applied and Computational Mathematics and Statistics, develops software to solve previously intractable nonlinear polynomial equations with modern, high-performance computers. His work has earned him the designation of Fellow of the American Mathematical Society (AMS).
New cell, shown to regulate heart rate, discovered at University of Notre Dame
Researchers at the University of Notre Dame discovered a new type of cell in the heart that may help regulate heart rate, and could be an important key in understanding certain types of congenital heart defects and other diseases that involve the heart.
Undergraduate ACMS team wins second in national statistics competition
A team of three students who are pursuing majors in Applied and Computational Mathematics and Statistics at Notre Dame won second place in a national statistics competition with a project they hope will improve responses to earthquakes.
Math department implements mastery-based grading system
The Department of Mathematics has implemented a mastery-based grading system in Calculus III courses, which allows students to retake assessments and solidify their understanding of topics.
Students, patients and biotech gather to discuss advocacy for rare diseases
Inaugural summit in rare disease advocacy demonstrates how students, faculty, and biopharmaceutical companies can work together to bring about new treatments.
ND-LEEF debuts new eagle cam with live weather info, better low-light capability
Financed with donations from Notre Dame Day 2021, the new camera replaces an older one, installed in 2017, that stopped working.
Notre Dame to establish new diversity and inclusion center
The University of Notre Dame will soon create a campus center devoted to current and new diversity and inclusion programs, resources and initiatives for students.
Notre Dame recognized as top producer of Gilman Scholars
The University of Notre Dame has been recognized by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs as a top producer of Gilman Scholars over the past 20 years among “medium” institutions based on enrollment.
Statement from Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., president, on Native American Heritage Month
“Here at Notre Dame, let us use this month to honor the culture and many invaluable contributions of Native Americans. We are particularly grateful for the long relationship Notre Dame has enjoyed with the Pokagon Band of the Potawatomi, which remains today a cherished community partner.”
Soul of a Scientist: New science dean boldly asks the big questions
In 1841, Blessed Basil Anthony Moreau, a French priest and the founder of the Congregation of Holy Cross, sent Rev. Edward Sorin, C.S.C., to the northern end of the Diocese of Vincennes to set up a new school for boys. Moreau’s educational philosophies, outlined in his 1856 work, “Christian Education,”...
Honouring healthcare workers: Heroism & healing
In August, Irish humanitarian, sportsman, and business leader Alan Kerins launched "Healthcare Heroes' Retreats" with support from the Kirby Group. These retreats offer frontline workers and their partners a free three-day retreat at The University of Notre Dame's Global Centre at Kylemore in Connemara, County Galway.
2021 Notre Dame valedictorian and salutatorian share advice for success
Madeline Owen and Alexis Waldschmidt, University of Notre Dame 2021 valedictorian and salutatorian, share about their journeys during their time at the University and describe several reasons why a sense of discovery, rather than a specific goal for high grades, helped them rank at the top of their class.
Aging breast tissue could set the stage for invasive breast cancer
A woman’s risk of being diagnosed with breast cancer increases with age, but while scientists have long studied cellular changes that take place in the body over time, a new study led by researchers at the University of Notre Dame examines how the extracellular matrix (ECM) — an underlying network...
Lieberman Lab partners with blockchain-based platform to track real-time chain-of-custody throughout pharmaceutical supply chain
Professor Marya Lieberman and the Distributed Pharmaceutical Analysis Lab (DPAL) at the University of Notre Dame today announced a partnership with ARTiFACTS, creator of the world’s first blockchain-based platform for scientific and academic research, to develop a prototype solution for tracking pharmaceutical chain-of-custody information in real-time using distributed ledger technology....
LoSecco wraps up year as a Jefferson Science Fellow
Physics Professor John LoSecco recently finished his term as one of 15 Jefferson Fellows for 2020-2021.
Chemist Adam Jaffe joins Notre Dame faculty
Adam Jaffe, who studies the relationship between atomic structure and properties of hybrid organic-inorganic compounds, joined the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry as an assistant professor this fall.
The Routine of a Hydrologist: Diogo Bolster
Diogo Bolster is a self-described “extroverted geek with attention deficit disorder, who gets excited about everything and anything that has to do with science.” Learn more about him and how he manages his day-to-day.
Disease Detectives: Student researchers partner with the county health department to track down mosquitoes
The University’s Department of Biological Sciences began working with the St. Joseph County Health Department this summer to boost vector surveillance efforts.
University librarian named Association of Research Libraries president
K. Matthew Dames, the Edward H. Arnold University Librarian at the University of Notre Dame, launched his term as the 61st president of the Association of Research Libraries on Thursday (Oct. 7).
Low-cost, portable device could diagnose heart attacks in minutes
Researchers from the University of Notre Dame and the University of Florida have developed a sensor that could diagnose a heart attack in less than 30 minutes, according to a study published in Lab on a Chip.
Holmbeck ‘20 Ph.D. wins dissertation award for nuclear physics
Erika Holmbeck ‘20 Ph.D. was awarded the 2022 Dissertation Award in Nuclear Physics from the American Physical Society (APS) for her thesis about the rapid neutron-capture process (r-process), including actinide production in the early universe.