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Released: 13-Oct-2021 12:35 PM EDT
Keough School partners with Truman Foundation to provide annual global affairs scholarship
University of Notre Dame

The Keough School of Global Affairs at the University of Notre Dame is partnering with the Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation to offer a full scholarship to a Truman Scholar.

Released: 1-Oct-2021 9:55 AM EDT
Low-cost, portable device could diagnose heart attacks in minutes
University of Notre Dame

Researchers from the University of Notre Dame and the University of Florida have developed a sensor that could diagnose a heart attack in less than 30 minutes, according to a study published in Lab on a Chip.

Released: 21-Sep-2021 2:55 PM EDT
For hurricane victims, prolonged disruption of utilities, limited preparation lead to longer recovery times
University of Notre Dame

Studying major hurricanes Notre Dame researcher, Sisi Meng, found that the fate of hurricane victims depends on a number of factors including how well-prepared they are, whether they have weathered a hurricane before and how quickly their utility services are restored.

Released: 21-Sep-2021 10:45 AM EDT
Consumers blame both manufacturer and retailer when products fail, study shows
University of Notre Dame

New research from the University of Notre Dame shows consumers often point the finger at more than one external party for product failures, at times bringing retailers under scrutiny rather than just the manufacturers. It warns retailers to be cautious about which brands they carry.

Released: 14-Sep-2021 4:45 PM EDT
Notre Dame to lead $25 million SpectrumX project; first NSF Spectrum Innovation Initiative Center
University of Notre Dame

The University of Notre Dame-led SpectrumX project is bringing together experts from 29 organizations to transform the landscape of spectrum research, education, collaboration and management.

Released: 8-Sep-2021 3:10 PM EDT
Does accountability always work? Workplace bias suppression can be difficult to sustain, study shows
University of Notre Dame

New research from the University of Notre Dame shows when and why bias suppression is so challenging to sustain from one decision to the next.

Released: 2-Sep-2021 1:40 PM EDT
Engineers Develop Prototype of Electronic Nose
University of Notre Dame

Notre Dame researchers have developed a prototype of an electronic nose, using nanoengineered materials to tune the sensitivity and selectivity to mimic the performance and capabilities of a human nose.

Released: 25-Aug-2021 1:45 PM EDT
Japanese far-right hate group helped popularize anti-Korean sentiment
University of Notre Dame

A University of Notre Dame researcher conducted two years of ethnographic fieldwork in a historic Korean ghetto in Osaka, Japan, to shed light on the legacy of discrimination that third- and fourth-generation Korean minorities have faced.

Released: 25-Aug-2021 9:40 AM EDT
Clemens Sedmak named director of Nanovic Institute
University of Notre Dame

Sedmak, who has served as the institute’s interim director since January 2020, also serves as a concurrent professor of theology.

Released: 17-Aug-2021 2:00 PM EDT
Humans vs. automation: Service center agents can outperform technology, study shows
University of Notre Dame

High-touch customer service that requires human interaction is expensive and high maintenance, making automation an attractive option for companies. Surprisingly, the solution may not be human versus machine, according to new research from the University of Notre Dame, but an approach that combines the two.

Released: 9-Aug-2021 9:50 AM EDT
The Downside of Loyalty: Study Reveals Why Some Organizational Cover-Ups Go Unchecked
University of Notre Dame

New research from the University of Notre Dame identifies two common types of cover-ups and reveals why some are allowed to continue unchecked.

Released: 3-Aug-2021 1:35 PM EDT
Researchers Use AI to Unlock the Secrets of Ancient Texts
University of Notre Dame

Researchers at University of Notre Dame are developing an artificial neural network to read complex ancient handwriting based on human perception to improve capabilities of deep learning transcription.

Released: 29-Jul-2021 3:55 PM EDT
Federal Government Commitment Necessary to Protect Voting Rights for Historically Marginalized People, Fraga Testifies
University of Notre Dame

On July 27, Luis Fraga, the Rev. Donald P. McNeill, C.S.C., Professor of Transformative Latino Leadership at the University of Notre Dame, testified via Zoom at the House of Representatives Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Civil Liberties hearing on “The Need to Enhance the Voting Rights Act: Practice-Based Coverage.”

Released: 29-Jul-2021 10:05 AM EDT
New Economic Dashboard Could Serve as Early Warning System for State-Level Recessions, Other Economic Shocks
University of Notre Dame

University of Notre Dame researchers developed the first near-real-time dashboard that tracks weekly state-level economic conditions.

Released: 26-Jul-2021 4:10 PM EDT
Director Retention Does Not Necessarily Facilitate Post-Acquisition Firm Performance, Study Shows
University of Notre Dame

John Busenbark, assistant professor of management at Notre Dame’s Mendoza College of Business, examined how well firms fare in the period after they acquire a target firm, by empirically studying a factor that might impact post-acquisition value creation for the acquirer’s shareholders.

Released: 21-Jul-2021 2:35 PM EDT
New Study Confirms Relationship Between Toxic Pollution, Climate Risks to Human Health
University of Notre Dame

In a first-of-its-kind study that combines assessments of the risks of toxic emissions, nontoxic emissions and people’s vulnerability to them, Notre Dame researchers found a strong and statistically significant relationship between the spatial distribution of global climate risk and toxic pollution.

   
Released: 20-Jul-2021 3:10 PM EDT
Researchers Develop Novel Method for Glucagon Delivery
University of Notre Dame

In a new study, published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society, Matthew Webber, associate professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering, is rethinking the traditional use of glucagon as an emergency response by administering it as a preventive measure.

Released: 19-Jul-2021 4:45 PM EDT
‘Service with a Smile’ Plus Tipping Leads to Sexual Harassment for Majority of Service Employees, Study Shows
University of Notre Dame

Two common practices in the U.S. restaurant industry — service with a smile and tipping — contribute to a culture of sexual harassment, according to new research from the University of Notre Dame.

   
Released: 14-Jul-2021 2:30 PM EDT
Historian offers first deep dive into secret German-Soviet alliance that laid groundwork for WWII
University of Notre Dame

In new research, Ian Johnson, the P. J. Moran Family Assistant Professor of Military History at the University of Notre Dame, details the inner workings of the German-Soviet alliance that laid the foundation for Germany’s rise and ultimate downfall in World War II.

Released: 8-Jul-2021 5:55 PM EDT
Our genes shape our gut bacteria, new research shows
University of Notre Dame

In the study, published recently in Science, researchers discovered that most bacteria in the gut microbiome are heritable after looking at more than 16,000 gut microbiome profiles collected over 14 years from a long-studied population of baboons in Kenya’s Amboseli National Park.

10-Jun-2021 11:10 AM EDT
Use of PFAS in cosmetics ‘widespread,’ new study finds
University of Notre Dame

Many cosmetics sold in the United States and Canada likely contain high levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a potentially toxic class of chemicals linked to a number of serious health conditions, according to new research from the University of Notre Dame.

Released: 10-Jun-2021 3:50 PM EDT
‘Disagreeable’ married men who shirk domestic responsibilities earn more at work, study shows
University of Notre Dame

New research from the University of Notre Dame shows that “disagreeable” men in opposite-sex marriages are less helpful with domestic work, allowing them to devote greater resources to their jobs, which results in higher pay.

   
Released: 8-Jun-2021 12:10 PM EDT
Political science professors sign statement warning of threats to US democracy
University of Notre Dame

Five University of Notre Dame professors who specialize in different areas of democracy studies recently signed a strong statement of concern issued by the think tank New America warning of the serious threats to democracy in the U.S.

Released: 7-Jun-2021 4:00 PM EDT
Scientists identify a rare magnetic propeller in a binary star system
University of Notre Dame

Researchers at the University of Notre Dame have identified the first eclipsing magnetic propeller in a cataclysmic variable star system, according to research forthcoming in the Astrophysical Journal.

Released: 3-Jun-2021 3:55 PM EDT
Notre Dame experiment is en route to the space station; could lead to more effective early cancer screenings
University of Notre Dame

The study, led by Tengfei Luo, a professor in the Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering at the University of Notre Dame, will be initiated by astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS).

Released: 25-May-2021 4:30 PM EDT
Fifth Kroc Institute report on Colombian peace agreement shows continued progress despite adversity
University of Notre Dame

During the reporting period, the percentage of stipulations that reached full implementation climbed two percentage points from 26 percent in November 2019 to 28 percent in November 2020.

Released: 17-May-2021 2:55 PM EDT
Study reveals new options to help firms improve the food recall process
University of Notre Dame

There are two key drivers of recall uncertainty — upstream and downstream complexity, according to research from Kaitlin Wowak, associate professor of information technology, analytics and operations in Notre Dame’s Mendoza College of Business.

Released: 5-May-2021 2:05 PM EDT
Peers Who Boost Marginalized Voices Help Others, and Themselves, Study Shows
University of Notre Dame

For organizations to reach their potential, they must leverage the expertise of their employees. However, research demonstrates that lower-status employees may not be heard because their “voices” are more likely to be ignored. New research from the University of Notre Dame is the first to show that peers can help boost marginalized voices, and at the same time benefit their own status, all while helping their organization realize the potential of its employees’ diverse perspectives.

   
Released: 26-Apr-2021 10:05 AM EDT
Justice vs. fairness: Supervisors focused on others’ needs get ‘benefit of the doubt’ from employees, study shows
University of Notre Dame

In the workplace, whether or not we believe that a supervisor has treated us fairly depends on a number of factors, including motive, according to new research from the University of Notre Dame.

Released: 12-Apr-2021 3:05 PM EDT
Inaugural Women Inspired to Serve event empowers female students, young professionals seeking defense and security careers
University of Notre Dame

In the upper echelons of U.S. government security and defense, women still struggle to find seats at the table. Researchers have noted that in the State Department women have never exceeded 40 percent of senior positions, and in the Department of Defense only 20 percent.

Released: 12-Apr-2021 5:05 AM EDT
Liquor during lockdown: 1 in 6 parents allowed teens to drink during quarantine
University of Notre Dame

The overwhelmed pandemic parent has become a ubiquitous symbol of the stress and despair many have felt since COVID-19 spread widely.

   
Released: 1-Apr-2021 2:30 PM EDT
Pandemic is pushing women in STEM ‘past the point of no return’
University of Notre Dame

During a virtual briefing held by the Women in STEM Caucus and The Science Coalition, Notre Dame's Patricia Clark said that women in science are being pushed past the point of no return due to the pandemic and longstanding structural barriers — threatening permanent damage to their careers.

   
Released: 1-Apr-2021 9:55 AM EDT
Putting up a good fight: Regenerating the body’s natural defenses by restoring lymphatic networks
University of Notre Dame

A research team led by Donny Hanjaya-Putra is building new lymphatic cord-like structures, which help restore normal behavior to dysfunctional lymphatic systems and allow the body to fight the disease.

Released: 30-Mar-2021 9:35 AM EDT
Degrees of happiness? Formal education does not lead to greater job satisfaction, study shows
University of Notre Dame

There is almost no relationship between formal educational attainment and job satisfaction, according to new Notre Dame research.

   
Released: 29-Mar-2021 4:05 PM EDT
The truth about Christ lies in contradiction, philosopher finds
University of Notre Dame

In his newest research, “The Contradictory Christ,” Jc Beall argues that instead of trying to get around the apparent contradiction of the incarnation, Christian thinkers should accept what many thinkers have long charged: at the very crux of the Christian theory lies a contradiction.

Released: 29-Mar-2021 3:20 PM EDT
Protein rewires metabolism to block cancer cell death, may allow cancer spread
University of Notre Dame

One specific protein may be a master regulator for changing how cancer cells consume nutrients from their environments, preventing cell death and increasing the likelihood the cancer could spread, a study from the University of Notre Dame has shown.

Released: 19-Feb-2021 2:15 PM EST
Researchers find evidence of protein folding at site of intracellular droplets
University of Notre Dame

Researchers at Notre Dame found that elevated concentrations of proteins within the droplets triggered a folding event, increasing the potential for protein aggregation — or misfolding — which has been linked to neurological diseases including Alzheimer’s disease and ALS.

   
Released: 16-Feb-2021 10:35 AM EST
Internet access spending in public school districts increases test scores, but also disciplinary problems, study shows
University of Notre Dame

In a new study from the University of Notre Dame, researchers quantify how school district connectivity increases test scores, but underscore the dark side of technology — increased behavior problems.

Released: 27-Jan-2021 4:05 PM EST
Implementation of ethnic provisions lags in 2016 Colombian Peace Agreement, report finds
University of Notre Dame

The Peace Accords Matrix program (PAM), part of the University of Notre Dame’s Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies, has released its first report monitoring the implementation of 80 stipulations within the 2016 Colombian Peace Agreement related to ethnic communities across the country.

Released: 26-Jan-2021 1:30 PM EST
A new secular left is emerging and could present challenges for Biden administration
University of Notre Dame

The challenge for President Joe Biden’s administration is finding ways to emphasize the common values of religious and secular voters, Notre Dame researchers said. 

Released: 26-Jan-2021 11:20 AM EST
Marketing has major benefits for entrepreneurs in emerging markets, study shows
University of Notre Dame

New research from Notre Dame shows marketers can help entrepreneurs in emerging markets grow their businesses, which in turn helps them to improve lives, sustain livelihoods, enhance overall living standards and strengthen societies.

Released: 21-Jan-2021 4:25 PM EST
Presidential Transition Index uncovers institutional vulnerabilities, unmet legal provisions
University of Notre Dame

The Presidential Transition Index (PTI) team at the University of Notre Dame’s Keough School of Global Affairs closely analyzed the completion of each legal requirement and ultimately rated the transition efforts at 76 percent.



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