Notre Dame Science

From groundbreaking research to service, sustainability, advocacy and discovery, these members of the Class of 2026 made the most of their time at Notre Dame ☘️ Meet a few of the graduates whose experiences reflect the power of a Notre Dame education: go.nd.edu/65f470

Pint of Science is a global festival that brings cutting-edge research out of the lab and into local bars and cafes. Join Notre Dame faculty, postdoctoral scholars, and graduate students at Counterspell Cafe, May 18 – 20: bit.ly/3R2PnQe

Now, after stepping onto the field for the Fighting Irish as # 46 and earning a near-perfect MCAT score (a 524!), Jerry is headed to Harvard Medical School.

Jerry Rullo ’26 didn’t plan to play football at Notre Dame. Focused on academics and his dream of becoming a physician, the neuroscience major joined Army ROTC, won a Bengal Bouts heavyweight title, and took a chance trying out as a football walk-on. bit.ly/48T0YYm

Frog Fest was hoppin 🐸

Did you know that tree frogs like to call the reflecting pool in front of Touchdown Jesus home? 🐸 Join us for Frog Fest this Saturday! bit.ly/4n9ZIFQ

We hosted the first #NDRNA Mini-Symposium at @NotreDame, which showcased four outstanding trainee talks and a keynote by Dr. Daniel Duzdevich (@UChiChemistry). Thanks to the @RNASociety, @lexogen, and @NDscience for support. So much excitement around RNA - let's do this again!

Congratulations to Valeria Bautista Misakova, who won an Emerging Scholar Award for her capstone project, “The World’s Toughest Rodeo: From Honky-Tonk to The Big City, How rodeos found a way to round up the community during the HIV/AIDS crisis.” See more: library.nd.edu/news/hesburgh-…

Congratulations to Maggie Sheehan, who won second place in the First Year Research Award for her project, “Translating a Memory: Cultural Loss and Landscape in Ó Direáin’s ‘Cuimhne an Domhnaigh.’” Read more: library.nd.edu/news/hesburgh-…

Professor Nathan Swenson has been named a 2026 Fellow of the Ecological Society of America. bit.ly/4n5exd4

Jordan Hall event Wednesday, then a few hours at #NDDay. The 5-year-old was in his element with the animals, picked his favorite bird (Green jay) and played “name that skeleton.” 🙂 @NDscience

If you’re a strong writer with an interest in storytelling, digital content, and social media, this is a great opportunity to build hands-on experience across multiple platforms. We'd love to hear from you! ➡️ bit.ly/4ctTZat

💡 Summer Intern Opportunity The College of Science is seeking a part-time student intern to support our marketing communications team this summer. ➡️ Apply: bit.ly/4ctTZat

As a pediatric neurologist focusing on fragile X syndrome, Dr. Elizabeth Berry-Kravis ’79 has built a career studying rare diseases & supporting the families they affect. “We have kids who are alive today because of our work and that’s the ultimate fulfillment.”

Congratulations to the 11 teams competing in the 2026 Hesburgh Libraries Hackathon! Students spent the weekend designing, creating and innovating. On Sunday, they presented in front of judges. Read more: library.nd.edu/news/hesburgh-…

What does a sustainable university actually look like? 🌎 At Notre Dame, it means rethinking energy, buildings, food, waste, and how research and faith guide care for creation. See the strategy shaping a more sustainable campus: go.nd.edu/c6f56a #EarthDay

Catch @K8theChemist on the #NDDay broadcast at 12 pm today! ☘️ 📺 Watch: notredameday.nd.edu 🧪 Learn more about the Global Science Engagement initiative: bit.ly/4bCR4fd

Hear more from Kate Biberdorf, professor for the public understanding of science 🔥 youtu.be/PUS_g3iBl04?si…

Led by Kate Biberdorf, the ND Science Tour will bring hands-on experiments, live demos, and moments of discovery to communities beyond campus! Your #NDday gift fuels travel, materials, and the tools that make these experiences possible. ☘️ bit.ly/4bCR4fd