What would you fight for?

Fighting for nonverbal communication

New technology could help caregivers interpret nonverbal communication of people with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities.

A older man in a blue polo leans down to gently kiss the forehead of a young girl in a wheelchair wearing a pink shirt and sunglasses outside.

Fighting for robotic search and rescue

A new soft robot could help first responders search rubble, locate survivors, and reduce risk in disaster response.

Two researchers wearing red hard hats operate equipment and a monitor amidst concrete rubble at a disaster response testing site.

Fighting for universal access to clean water

More than 700 million people lack access to clean water. Researchers are helping build more efficient systems to reduce water scarcity in rural communities.

A young child wearing a bright pink shirt drinks directly from a metal water pump pipe outdoors, surrounded by other children gathered around with cups under a clear sky.

Fighting to prevent infections

Notre Dame researchers have created a novel catheter adaptation that prevents infections before they begin.

A researcher wearing safety goggles, a lab coat, and blue nitrile gloves uses tweezers to lower tubing into a glass flask filled with clear liquid.

Fighting online abuse using AI

With athletes noting increases in cyberstalking and harassment, Notre Dame is leveraging the power of AI to identify and stop abuse.

Coming
11/6

Nitesh Chawla, a man wearing glasses and a blue blazer over a button-up shirt, stands in front of a digital display board and speaks to a classroom of attentive students.

Fighting for second chances

Through Notre Dame’s Inspired Leadership Initiative, Marty Whalen turned a second act into second chances for formerly incarcerated people.

Coming
11/13

A man in a suit jacket and glasses stands speaking at the head of a conference table, addressing a group of seated people viewed from behind in a room with wood paneling and arched doorways.

Celebrating 20 years

Reflecting on Notre Dame scholars and researchers pursuing breakthroughs for a world in need.

Coming
11/20

The Golden Dome and golden statue of the Virgin Mary atop the Main Building at the University of Notre Dame, set against a sunset sky with warm orange and pastel clouds.

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