Last week the undergraduate journal for scientific research, Scientia, kicked off its Talk Science series. Each month, the series invites one undergraduate and one faculty member to speak about their research, and science in general. This month featured undergraduate chemistry major Toby Turney and Prof. Nancy Michael, who is the director of undergraduate studies for neuroscience and behavior.
Junior Thomas Parsons has been named the 2015 recipient of the Wiech Award. Presented annually to an outstanding junior, the award recognizes excellence in academics and undergraduate research in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry.
The immune system plays an important part in the formation and progression of cancer cells. Orrin Belden, a senior science preprofessional major, has spent his past two years better understanding and contributing to the field of immunology. Orrin works for Brian Baker, professor of chemistry and biochemistry, whose lab focuses on developing immunological therapies for cancer based on cellular immunity.
The students from Scientia, the undergraduate journal of scientific research, host a monthly seminar series called Talk Science that highlights the work of undergraduate and faculty researchers at the University. This semester, Talk Science will focus on research that can be applied in innovative ways. This month’s presenters were junior biological sciences major Vincent Riccelli and Hsueh-Chia Chang, professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering.
Ten University of Notre Dame students have been awarded Fulbright grants in the 2014-15 program, placing the University among the top-producing universities in the nation.
The U.S. government’s flagship international educational exchange program, Fulbright recently announced the complete list of colleges and universities that produced the most 2014-15 U.S. Fulbright students. The success of the top-producing institutions is highlighted in Thursday’s edition (Feb. 12) of The Chronicle of Higher Education.
It is hard for cancer research to advance without using quantitative methods to learn more about certain diseases. Statistics are especially important not only in better understanding cancer but the treatments that are often offered. This is an area in which Stephanie Wachs, a current senior at Notre Dame, has a lot to offer. Read more...
Call for abstracts for all cancer-related research in all departments. The Harper Cancer Research Institute Research Day 2015 will be held Monday, April 13, 2015.
Abstracts must be submitted no later than 5:00pm on Friday, March 6th. Read more...
After standing by his side throughout his father’s battle with pancreatic cancer, Joe Boyle continues to fight back for him. When his father passed in October of 2014, Boyle knew he wanted to take a stand against the cancer that had taken a loved one from him.
The College of Science at the University of Notre Dame welcomes Big Picture Science to campus this for three public events as part of the college’s celebration of 150 years of science at Notre Dame. Read More...
The 9th annual College of Science Joint Annual Meeting (COS-JAM) will take place in Jordan Hall of Science on Friday, May 1, 2015, as part of the 8th annual Undergraduate Scholars Conference. The intent of COS-JAM is to highlight the achievements of undergraduate students conducting scientific research.
Vaccine development is incredibly important in the field of cancer research. These innovative new treatments hold great potential for preventing and slowing cancer. This field is especially interesting for David Reed, an undergraduate student working in Dr. Suckow’s lab this semester.
Undergraduate and graduate students in all colleges across the University are invite to submit a proposal for the 2015 Research Like a Champion Cancer Research Competition.
The three best proposals will receive a $12,500 research award that will provide support throughout the academic year and summer. Funding can be used to support summer student stipends, research supplies, and travel.
On January 26, the University of Notre Dame will host its inaugural Sustainability Research Expo. This event will showcase opportunities from across the campus and around the community for students to get involved in sustainability research, educational programs, and internships. The expo will take place from 7:00-8:00 p.m. in the Hesburgh Library concourse.
The Notre Dame Center for Nano Science and Technology (NDnano) has several undergraduate research fellowships available for summer 2015. The NURF program offers motivated undergraduates the opportunity to learn more about a specific area of research in nanoscience or nanoengineering, gain valuable skills inside and outside the lab as part of a faculty-led team, and interact with the other students in Notre Dame's summer research community. Nearly 30 projects are available to choose from.
What do you get when you combine cutting-edge research, cultural excursions and surprisingly competitive volleyball matches?
An internship at one of the most highly respected laboratories in the country.
