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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.
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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.
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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.
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Congratulations to senior Emmanuel “Manny” Uzobuife, who has been named a 2026 Marshall Scholar.
Manny is Notre Dame’s 12th Marshall Scholar overall.
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James Maynard, a research professor at the University of Oxford, is the 2025 Carrier Medal recipient, an award given in recognition of sustained, outstanding achievements in the sciences.
He will accept the medal and give a public presentation on Monday, Sept. 15.
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Serious quality defects were found in a significant number of cancer medications from sub-Saharan Africa, according to new research led by Marya Lieberman, professor of chemistry and biochemistry at Notre Dame.
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Holly Goodson, professor and associate chair in the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry and Science Director of the Glynn Family Honors Program, will replace Gezelter, serving as interim associate dean for education and undergraduate programs.
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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.
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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
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Had a great time last month at the MWFolding Conference at Notre Dame: presented my research, met brilliant scientists, had some energizing conversations, and saw a giraffe.
One of the coolest parts? Getting interviewed by rustbeltscience.com (podcast coming soon)!
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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.
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. 🦆
Announcing the 2024-25 College of Science Faculty Awards ✨
Congratulations to Nancy Michael, Claudiu Raicu, Xinyu Liu, and Alan Huebner: bit.ly/438jOrR
Santiago Schnell, the William K. Warren Foundation Dean of the College of Science, has accepted an appointment as provost at Dartmouth.
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![[Left to right] Michelle Whaley, Jason Rohr, Olaf Wiest
[Second row] Holly Goodson, Rachel Branco, Rebecca Surman](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:wdhgjnr5zqqmwecsrtbcotou/bafkreih5vctte26xaamnxp5uja2qwtpyks4xtzyh7iyv2cnv6dnpp6rapy@jpeg)
[Left to right] Michelle Whaley, Jason Rohr, Olaf Wiest [Second row] Holly Goodson, Rachel Branco, Rebecca Surman
Congratulations to the 6 College of Science faculty members recognized as 2025 Faculty Award winners by the Office of the Provost!
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Congratulations to College of Science faculty who have earned promotions in 2025 as a result of their outstanding teaching, research, and service and to those who have earned emeritus status:
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Pint of Science starts Monday! Grab your tickets before it’s too late so you can be sure to see our awesome line-up of speakers. It is always a good time to engage science communication in your local communities! pintofscience.us/events/south... @notredamescience.bsky.social @notredame.bsky.social
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Scientists at Notre Dame synthesized a material that exhibits a rare and promising form of magnetism known as altermagnetism, which could reshape how computers store and process information in the future, a new study in Nature Communications shows:
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Two students smiling in front of a stone archway, one wearing a green jacket and the other in a blue suit with a lapel pin.
Congratulations to Clare Cullinan and Bennett Schmitt, our Class of 2025 Valedictorian and Salutatorian!
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As the weather warms and people begin to spend more time outside, ticks and mosquitoes will do the same.
In 5 questions, Associate Research Professor Lee R. Haines explains the risks mosquitoes and ticks pose to the Midwest 🦟
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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.
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.
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Don't miss Kate the Chemist on ND Day live between 10:30 am and 11 am today! www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIWC...
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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!
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🎉 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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🌌 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! 🌠🔭
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🌌 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! 🎶🔭
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🔬✨ Ell Handy is redefining #Endometriosis Research at Notre Dame, paving the way for improved women's health care. Discover their groundbreaking work! #WomensHealth 👩🔬
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🧠 Dive into the world of conspiracy theories with Rust Belt Science! Join Maggie and Shahir as they explore what drives these beliefs and the impacts they have on society – especially in science communication. Keep an eye open for part 2!
🎧 Listen Now: youtu.be/AOWLYFKarKk
🌌 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
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🌌 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
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🔭✨ 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. 🌌
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