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notredamescience.bsky.social @notredamescience.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Announcing the 2026 Christmas Lecture, featuring @marcusdusautoy.bsky.social, Simonyi Professor for the Public Understanding of Science at the @ox.ac.uk ⭐️ bit.ly/4hmljs6

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notredamescience.bsky.social @notredamescience.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

The Patient Advocacy Initiative will host its annual Brumm Patient Advocacy Summit on October 8, 2026. The 2026 summit will focus on the rare disease family journey, exploring the experiences, challenges, and support systems that shape life with rare disease. bit.ly/4iJQwYL

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notredamescience.bsky.social @notredamescience.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Nobel laureate Frances Arnold accepted the Rev. Joseph Carrier, C.S.C., Science Medal from University President Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C., at the University of Notre Dame on Monday, Sept. 14, in the Jordan Hall of Science.

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notredamescience.bsky.social @notredamescience.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Nobel Laureate Frances Arnold will accept the Carrier Medal this evening, Sept. 14, at 5:30 pm and will give a lecture titled "Innovation by Evolution." bit.ly/45EVkXy

Photo credit: Christopher Michel, current artist in residence at the National Academies

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notredamescience.bsky.social @notredamescience.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

The Notre Dame College of Science will present a three-part series of symposia and lectures in London, England, throughout the month of October. Each event brings together researchers from the United Kingdom, Europe, and the United States. bit.ly/4dpusPt

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notredamescience.bsky.social @notredamescience.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Nobel Laureate Frances H. Arnold has been named the 2026 recipient of the Carrier Medal, honoring her pioneering contributions to science and engineering. Arnold received the 2018 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for her groundbreaking work in directed evolution: bit.ly/45EVkXy

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notredamescience.bsky.social @notredamescience.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Five Notre Dame researchers have received NSF CAREER awards this year. This prestigious honor recognizes early-career faculty with the potential to serve as academic role models in research and education. bit.ly/4pZ4vvq

Notre Dame faculty win prestigious National Science Foundation early career awards:

Hsing-Ta (Theta) Chen, Saurja DasGupta, Meenal Datta, Kaiyu Fu, and Petr Stepanov

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notredamescience.bsky.social @notredamescience.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Help take science beyond the lab with the ND Science Tour—bringing hands-on experiments, live demonstrations, and moments of discovery to communities across the country. The more gifts we receive, the higher we climb in the ND Day Challenge rankings! ☘️ bit.ly/4bCR4fd

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notredamescience.bsky.social @notredamescience.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Steven A. Corcelli, professor of chemistry and biochemistry at the University of Notre Dame, has been appointed the William K. Warren Foundation Dean of the College of Science by University President Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C., effective April 1. bit.ly/4m8gl4B

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notredamescience.bsky.social @notredamescience.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Congratulations to Notre Dame senior Jacob Finley, who has been named a 2026 Churchill Scholar! Finley is Notre Dame’s fifth Churchill Scholar overall and second in the past three years. bit.ly/4a0Agg5

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notredamescience.bsky.social @notredamescience.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

New research led by Notre Dame biologist Jason Rohr reveals that long-term exposure to low levels of a common agricultural pesticide can accelerate biological aging and shorten lifespan in fish. bit.ly/49Vgx2h

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notredamescience.bsky.social @notredamescience.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

Barbara Calhoun has been appointed to Indiana’s Rare Disease Advisory Council, where she will help shape statewide policy and resource recommendations for individuals and families affected by rare diseases. bit.ly/49MydgB

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notredamescience.bsky.social @notredamescience.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

Dan Gezelter, senior associate dean for education and undergraduate programs in the College of Science, has been named chair of the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry. bit.ly/3FX2i0Z

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notredamescience.bsky.social @notredamescience.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

Steven Corcelli will serve as interim William K. Warren Foundation Dean of the College of Science beginning July 1, 2025. Corcelli is a professor and chair of the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry at @notredame.bsky.social bit.ly/45cr4V8

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notredamescience.bsky.social @notredamescience.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

This year, a second Math Duck family made its temporary home inside the math courtyard between Hayes-Healy and Hurley hall. The ducklings were escorted by Mama Duck and Notre Dame Mathematics across campus to their new home at The Lakes. 🦆

Mama duck and ducklings sit in their water bowl in the math courtyard. Photo by Samantha Keller

Several math ducklings. Photo by Matt Cashore.

Mama Duck leads her ducklings as they waddle to the lake on a campus sidewalk. Photo by Samantha Keller.

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notredamescience.bsky.social @notredamescience.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

Announcing the 2024-25 College of Science Faculty Awards ✨ Congratulations to Nancy Michael, Claudiu Raicu, Xinyu Liu, and Alan Huebner: bit.ly/438jOrR

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notredamescience.bsky.social @notredamescience.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

Santiago Schnell, the William K. Warren Foundation Dean of the College of Science, has accepted an appointment as provost at Dartmouth. bit.ly/44H1IhR

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notredamescience.bsky.social @notredamescience.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

Congratulations to the 6 College of Science faculty members recognized as 2025 Faculty Award winners by the Office of the Provost! bit.ly/44EEGbl

[Left to right] Michelle Whaley, Jason Rohr, Olaf Wiest
[Second row] Holly Goodson, Rachel Branco, Rebecca Surman

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notredamescience.bsky.social @notredamescience.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

Jason R. Rohr has been named a 2025 Fellow of the Ecological Society of America (ESA). This recognition honors his outstanding contributions to ecological science, particularly at the intersection of ecology and public health. bit.ly/3GIosnF

Jason Rohr, the Ludmilla F., Stephen J., and Robert T. Galla College Professor of Biological Sciences and department chair, uses indoor and outdoor laboratories to study the intersection of wildlife and human health. The 200- and 300-gallon tanks in his outdoor laboratory simulate freshwater environments. In this photo, Rohr stands behind a large black tank filled with water. Behind him are other tanks with blue covers.

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notredamescience.bsky.social @notredamescience.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

This Thursday is the College of Science Joint Annual Meeting! Join us from 1 to 4:30 at Jordan Hall where our undergraduate students will present their original research with faculty and fellow students in poster and oral format. Let's JAM! science.nd.edu/events/2025/...

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notredamescience.bsky.social @notredamescience.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

🎉 Kudos to Stefano Castruccio, named Fellow of the American Statistical Association! 🌟 His work in high-resolution climate simulations is shaping the future of environmental stats. Learn more: science.nd.edu/news-and-med...

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notredamescience.bsky.social @notredamescience.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

🌌 Tonight! Explore the universe’s secrets with Dr. Raman Sundrum in Cosmology and Unification at the St. Joseph Public Library in Downtown South Bend. Dive into the past and future of universe theories! 🌠🔭 science.nd.edu/events/2025/...

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notredamescience.bsky.social @notredamescience.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

🌌 Tonight at Culture Café, South Bend: Dr. Dan Hooper & Dr. Seth Koren unravel the mysteries of the cosmos, dive into cosmic art & culture, and more at this special CHATS edition! Don’t miss out! 🎶🔭 science.nd.edu/events/2025/...

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notredamescience.bsky.social @notredamescience.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

🔬✨ Ell Handy is redefining #Endometriosis Research at Notre Dame, paving the way for improved women's health care. Discover their groundbreaking work! #WomensHealth 👩‍🔬 Read more: science.nd.edu/news-and-med...

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notredamescience.bsky.social @notredamescience.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

🌌 Unveil the universe's secrets with Dr. Raman Sundrum at our #CosmologyAndUnification talk! Explore the unity of fundamental forces since the universe's birth. 🚀 📅 April 25, 2025 🔗 Learn more here: science.nd.edu/events/2025/...

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notredamescience.bsky.social @notredamescience.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

🌌 Explore the cosmos with us! Join Dan Hooper and Seth Koren at the Culture Café for a CHATS special edition next Thursday. Dive into cosmology, astrophysics, and their influence on art. Don't miss a stellar jazz session after the talk. #TheUniverseAndUs 🎶 Learn more: science.nd.edu/events/2025/...

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notredamescience.bsky.social @notredamescience.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

🔭✨ Notre Dame's "Lili" mini spectrograph is revolutionizing space research! Confirming stars & eyeing black holes, the future looks bright as we gear up for the full spectrograph's debut. 🌌 science.nd.edu/news-and-med...

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notredamescience.bsky.social @notredamescience.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

🏆 We're thrilled to announce Notre Dame researchers have been named co-recipients of the prestigious 2025 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics! This award is a testament to their dedication to unraveling the mysteries of the universe. Congrats to all involved! 🎉 science.nd.edu/news-and-med...

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notredamescience.bsky.social @notredamescience.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

Notre Dame research is hitting the global stage! Join us in celebrating the impact our scientists are making worldwide. Learn more about their groundbreaking work: science.nd.edu/news-and-med... 🌐🔬

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notredamescience.bsky.social @notredamescience.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

🎉 Big congrats to Isaac Angera, Hirudini Fernando, and Yunyan Zhao for their achievements in the Notre Dame and regional Three-Minute Thesis (3MT) contests! 🏆 Isaac is advancing to the national competition in December. science.nd.edu/news-and-med...

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notredamescience.bsky.social @notredamescience.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

Four of our students have been named 2025 Goldwater Scholars, showcasing our leadership in STEM. 🎉 Congrats to Jacob Finley, John Howe, Thomas Reimer, and Connor Smith on their outstanding achievements! 📚 science.nd.edu/news-and-med...

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notredamescience.bsky.social @notredamescience.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

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notredamescience.bsky.social @notredamescience.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

🔬💡 Notre Dame grad students made a splash at the 6th Annual Indiana Science Communication Day! Engaging with lawmakers, they bridged the gap between science and policy. Shoutout to our stars and Prof. Kate Biberdorf for their inspiring work! 🌟 science.nd.edu/news-and-med...

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notredamescience.bsky.social @notredamescience.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

🌿💼 Dive into sustainability this summer with Notre Dame's Just Transformations Initiative Internship 2025! Earn some money and make a real-world impact. 🌍 Flexible schedule, hands-on experience. Applications open until April 30! Don't wait, apply now: science.nd.edu/news-and-med...

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notredamescience.bsky.social @notredamescience.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

🌟 Tonight! Explore the power of the simple bed net with Dr. Hilary Ranson in the Centenary Lecture Series at Notre Dame. A century of Biology celebrated with insight and innovation. 🌐 Details: science.nd.edu/events/2025/...

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notredamescience.bsky.social @notredamescience.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

🔬Join us tonight for “The Color of North: The Molecular Language of Proteins & the Future of Life” in April’s Our Universe Revealed series! Explore the world of science with Notre Dame. Details here: universerevealed.nd.edu/events/the-c...

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notredamescience.bsky.social @notredamescience.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

🦟💊 Notre Dame study shows a rare disease drug could turn human blood into a mosquito-killing agent! Could this be the next big break in malaria prevention? 🔗 Learn more: science.nd.edu/news-and-med...

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notredamescience.bsky.social @notredamescience.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

🦟 How does a bed net save millions? Find out from Dr. Hilary Ranson at Notre Dame on April 2, 2025. A leader in medical entomology uncovers the power of simplicity in fighting malaria. Don't miss it! science.nd.edu/events/2025/...

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notredamescience.bsky.social @notredamescience.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

🌍 Making a difference! Meet Daniel Onyeanuna, a Notre Dame grad driving change in corporate sustainability at Deloitte. See how he’s guiding Fortune 500 companies towards greener futures. 🌱 science.nd.edu/news-and-med...

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notredamescience.bsky.social @notredamescience.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

Meet Jennifer Robichaud, a beacon in public health & education. From the CDC to Notre Dame, her journey is one of impact and inspiration. Discover how 'JRo' is shaping future STEM leaders! science.nd.edu/news-and-med...

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notredamescience.bsky.social @notredamescience.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

🌌 Take a journey in the April edition of "Our Universe Revealed" series as we explore The Color of North: The Molecular Language of Proteins and the Future of Life. 🧬✨ Discover the world inside every cell, where millions of proteins hold keys to life itself.

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notredamescience.bsky.social @notredamescience.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

🌟 Learn about the interplay of nature and art at McGrath Institute for Church Life 2024 - 2025 Organs & Origins Conference Series. Inspired by St. Thomas Aquinas, this series explores the intricate designs imprinted in our world. 🍃🔬 Learn more and register today: mcgrath.nd.edu/conferences/...

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notredamescience.bsky.social @notredamescience.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

Voting is close! Will you help Shahriar Mobashery and his @notredame.bsky.social Research team advance to the Sweet 16 of #STATMadness? Create an account and cast your vote (you can vote up to 5 times) and help us bring this message of hope for #MRSA treatment. www.statnews.com/feature/stat...

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notredamescience.bsky.social @notredamescience.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

VOTE IRISH! Shahriar Mobashery and his team have found a compound to combat #MRSA. Their research is competing in STAT Magazine's STAT Madness and we need your help to showcase this achievement to more people. Vote early; vote often! www.statnews.com/feature/stat...

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notredamescience.bsky.social @notredamescience.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

📘✨ Dive into Notre Dame's Catalyst Magazine before the next edition drops! Uncover groundbreaking research, global ambitions, and the transformative spirit of discovery at the College of Science. 🚀🔬 science.nd.edu/about/cataly...

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notredamescience.bsky.social @notredamescience.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

🧬 Navari Family Professor of Chemistry & Biochemistry Shahriar Mobashery and his team are competing in STAT Madness 2025, and every vote helps them get closer to showcasing their research to the world. Let’s make their breakthrough the top discovery of the year! 🏆 www.statnews.com/feature/stat...

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notredamescience.bsky.social @notredamescience.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Meet Pilar Pérez Romero, a Notre Dame researcher pioneering the fight against CMV by developing groundbreaking immunotherapy-based antivirals. Her work is not just science; it's hope for those with weakened immune systems. 🦠➡️💉 science.nd.edu/news-and-med...

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notredamescience.bsky.social @notredamescience.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

March: it's a special time of year! Brackets, upsets, and Cinderella stories. Vote for Notre Dame College of Science and help us win STAT's #STATMadness! Sign-up or login, find us in the bottom left, and cast your vote as we seek the title! www.statnews.com/feature/stat...

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notredamescience.bsky.social @notredamescience.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

🩷💚🩵 Today is #RareDiseaseDay 🩷💚🩵 We won't stop until we find the cures! We are committed to our fight for those with rare diseases. Join us tonight at 7 PM as we light up Hesburgh Library at @notredame.bsky.social in pink, green, and blue: a symbol of this critical initiative.

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