Ivy Tech to offer summer nanotechnology courses

SOUTH BEND — Ivy Tech Community College in South Bend will offer a special summer session of nanotechnology courses from May 20 through Aug. 10. The courses will be taught at Ivy Tech, in collaboration with Penn State University’s Center for Nanotochnology Education & Utilization and the University of Notre Dame Continue reading

Notre Dame study explores the potential benefits and threats of nanotechnology research

Public release date: 25-Jan-2013 [ | E-mail | Share ] Contact: Kathleen Eggleson keggleso@nd.edu 574-631-1229 University of Notre Dame Every day scientists learn more about how the world works at the smallest scales. While this knowledge has the potential to help others, it’s possible that the same discoveries can also be used in ways that cause widespread harm. A new article in the journal Nanomedicine, born out of a Federal Bureau of Investigation workshop held at the University of Notre Dame in September 2012, tackles this complex “dual-use” aspect of nanotechnology research. Continue reading

Notre Dame, Indiana University School of Medicine to offer dual degree health program

SOUTH BEND — Indiana University School of Medicine students soon will have the opportunity to earn a joint M.D./master’s of science in global health degree in collaboration with the University of Notre Dame’s Eck Institute for Global Health. Continue reading

Ford Fighting for Irish Football From Space! – Video




Ford Fighting for Irish Football From Space! Aboard the International Space Station, Expedition 34 Commander Kevin Ford, an Indiana native and 1982 graduate of the University of Notre Dame, discussed the upcoming BCS college football championship game between the Irish and the University of Alabama Jan. 7 and life and work aboard the orbital laboratory with the University of Notre Dame's Office of Communications during an in-flight interview Dec. 26, 2012.From:NASAtelevisionViews:301 25ratingsTime:10:30More inScience Technology Continue reading

Watch – Winthrop v Gonzaga – streaming Women’s Thanksgiving Basketball live – - Video




Watch – Winthrop v Gonzaga – streaming Women's Thanksgiving Basketball live – mac or pc users click here – wnba.trueonlinetv.com Visit us on FaceBOOK – tinyurl.com – T rueonlinetv's SPORTS TV broadcasts have been powered by Satellite Direct's software technology. This software taps into more than 3500 TV channels worldwide right over the Internet. Continue reading

Joan Chittister – The New Violence and Its Unexpected Victims – Video




Joan Chittister – The New Violence and Its Unexpected Victims Westminster Town Hall Forum – November 1, 2012 Joan Chittister is a member of the Benedictine Sisters of Erie, PA, and founder of Benetvision, a resource and research center for contemporary spirituality. Continue reading

2012 Manitoba Family Physicians of the Year – Frances Berard, MD, CCFP, FCFP – Video




2012 Manitoba Family Physicians of the Year – Frances Berard, MD, CCFP, FCFP Dr Frances Berard is honoured for her commitment to the provision of rural family medicine in the francophone community of Notre Dame de Lourdes, Manitoba. After receiving her medical degree from the University of Manitoba, Dr Berard completed her residency training at the Family Medical Centre of St. Boniface General Hospital in 1991. Continue reading

Notre Dame establishes professorships in adult stem cell research

Public release date: 22-Jun-2012 [ | E-mail | Share ] Contact: William Gilroy gilroy.6@nd.edu 574-631-4127 University of Notre Dame Alumnus Michael Gallagher and his wife, Elizabeth, have made a $5 million gift to establish the Elizabeth and Michael Gallagher Family Professorships in Adult Stem Cell Research at the University of Notre Dame. Their gift, which will fund three new endowed professorships in adult and all forms of non-embryonic stem cell research, will strengthen Notre Dame’s leadership in the field of stem cell research and enhance the University’s effective dialogue between the biomedical research community and the Catholic Church on matters related to the use and application of stem cells and regenerative medicine Continue reading