Notre Dame Stories

Notre Dame Stories
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Notre Dame Stories highlights the work and knowledge of the University's faculty and students. This podcast features interviews with Notre Dame faculty members who can lend insight into some of the major national and international stories of the day, as well as pieces that show the breadth of the life and research at the University. Notre Dame Stories is the official podcast of the University of Notre Dame.

  1. A human-centered framework for AI Ethics

    12/04/2025

    A human-centered framework for AI Ethics

    Questions about artificial intelligence are everywhere—shaping public debate, influencing industry, and surfacing deep uncertainties about what it means to be human. At Notre Dame, philosopher Meghan Sullivan is helping lead that conversation. In this episode, she explains the DELTA framework, a human-centered approach to AI ethics—and why the choices we make today will define how this powerful technology shapes our future. --- Show links: Episode page (https://fightingfor.nd.edu/podcast/a-human-centered-framework-for-ai-ethics/) DELTA framework (https://ethics.nd.edu/programs/faith-based-frameworks-for-ai-ethics/delta/) Listen and Subscribe (https://link.chtbl.com/notre-dame-stories?sid=megaphone)

    13 min
  2. New tech to help stop the spread of bird flu

    11/05/2025

    New tech to help stop the spread of bird flu

    On a family farm in Ohio, more than a million hens produce eggs that fill grocery shelves across the Midwest. Behind the scenes, farmers like Jordan and Thomas Hertzfeld are working tirelessly to keep their flocks healthy and thriving. Now, researchers at Notre Dame are helping them do just that—developing an “electronic nose” that can detect disease before it spreads, turning science into a lifeline for farms, food systems, and families. --- Show links: Episode Page (https://go.nd.edu/04040c) Fighting for faster virus detection (https://fightingfor.nd.edu/stories/fighting-for-faster-virus-detection/) Listen and subscribe⁠ (https://go.nd.edu/nd-stories-podcast) --- Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:19 A brief history of the Hertzfeld Family Farm 02:02 How bird flu affects poultry farms 02:56 Biosecurity measures used to reduce the risk of avian flu outbreak 03:42 Why early detection of bird flu is so important 04:44 A new device from Notre Dame researchers can sniff out bird flu 05:55 How new technology helps farmers detect bird flu 07:37 How farms test for bird flu 08:57 The future of disease detection 11:24 Leveraging technology to solve big, meaningful problems 12:16 Potential uses for sensing technology

    15 min
  3. Improving Hurricane Forecasts

    10/01/2025

    Improving Hurricane Forecasts

    How do you improve hurricane forecasts? By studying one of the most powerful and destructive forces on Earth up close—where the ocean meets the atmosphere. In this episode of Notre Dame Stories, Professor David Richter explains how new drone technology is helping scientists better understand what happens inside a hurricane close to the ocean’s surface—and why this research is vital for improving forecasts. Richter also reflects on how his work connects to a deeper calling, and how he challenges students to see engineering as both a technical pursuit and a human vocation. --- Show links: • ⁠Episode Page⁠ • ⁠Fighting to improve hurricane forecasts⁠ • ⁠Subscribe⁠ --- Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:32 Why hurricanes are difficult to forecast 03:13 How drones are advancing hurricane research 04:57 How aerial drones are deployed over hurricanes 07:00 How aerial drones capture hurricane data 09:04 Fluid Dynamics Professor David Richter shares how his faith guides his research 10:38 Engineering and the Human Vocation

    14 min
  4. A better start for NICU families

    05/29/2025

    A better start for NICU families

    In this episode, Kathleen Kolberg, Ph.D., Associate Dean, College of Science, Office of the Dean, Assistant Director of the Center for Health Sciences Advising, shares how Notre Dame helped set the standard for NICU design and care. We also hear from Ainee Martin '25, a recently graduated chemical engineering and pre-med student whose passion for helping others was born of her past experience with medical professionals following the devastating 2010 earthquake in Haiti. Their stories reflect the University of Notre Dame’s interdisciplinary approach to healthcare—one that’s preparing the next generation of doctors to be a force for good in the world. ------ Show links: Watch on YouTube Episode page Fighting For website⁠ Fighting for NICU babies and their families

    33 min
  5. Faith and freedom: Dean Marcus Cole on religious liberty

    04/22/2025

    Faith and freedom: Dean Marcus Cole on religious liberty

    Notre Dame is committed to educating a different kind of lawyer—one rooted in Catholic social teaching. From real-world clinics to high-stakes cases like protecting the sacred Apache Oak Flat, students are prepared to serve with both skill and conscience. In this episode of Notre Dame Stories, G. Marcus Cole, the Joseph A. Matson Dean and Professor of Law at Notre Dame Law School, shares why protecting religious freedom—especially for minority and land-based faiths—is essential to safeguarding all human rights. He reflects on the broader impact of the Law School’s work with the Apache people and other global efforts. Learn how Notre Dame is fighting for religious freedom in all its forms—and how future lawyers are learning to do the same. ------ Show links: Episode page Fighting For website Fighting for Religious Liberty

    21 min
  6. Fighting poverty: research helping our communities

    03/24/2025

    Fighting poverty: research helping our communities

    This podcast episode features Heather Reynolds, Managing Director of the Notre Dame Poverty Initiative and the Michael L. Smith Managing Director, Wilson Sheehan Lab for Economic Opportunities (LEO), who shares how Notre Dame’s research has shaped policy changes—such as expanding access to high school diplomas for adults—and helped nonprofits implement programs that truly work. With more than 100 projects in 30 states, LEO’s evidence-based approach is cutting through political divides to create solutions that lift people out of poverty. We’re also joined by Tracy Kijewski-Correa, the William J. Pulte Director of the Keough School’s Pulte Institute for Global Development. She discusses how her experiences—from being a first-generation student at Notre Dame to leading post-disaster rebuilding efforts—have shaped her work in helping communities build resilience. She also explains how the Keough School’s approach to poverty extends beyond economic hardship, addressing social, psychological, and environmental challenges to foster true human flourishing. By collaborating with policymakers, local leaders, and global networks, Notre Dame is bridging the gap between poverty research and real-world impact. Listen to the full episode of Notre Dame Stories to learn how Notre Dame is driving change—and why this work matters. Show links: Watch on YouTube Episode page Fighting For website Fighting to improve education policies Notre Dame Poverty Initiative ----- Notre Dame Stories is the official podcast of the University of Notre Dame. It was created by the Office of Public Affairs and Communications and hosted by Jenna Liberto with Executive Producer Andy Fuller. It was produced by Jenna Liberto, Josh Long, and Staci Stickovich. Videography was done by Zach Dudka, Josh Long, Tony Fuller, and Michael Wiens. Original music was provided by Alex Mansour. Listen and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

    41 min
  7. Advancing Rare Disease Research and Patient Advocacy

    02/17/2025

    Advancing Rare Disease Research and Patient Advocacy

    In the United States, a disease must affect fewer than 200,000 people to be considered rare, but there are over 8,000 known rare diseases. That leaves the chances of being diagnosed with a rare disease in the U.S. at around 1 in 10, yet research and funding remain scarce. Rare diseases, commonly referred to as "orphan diseases," are often overlooked. As a result, effective treatments exist for less than 5% of all rare diseases, leaving millions of people without viable options. Notre Dame is committed to understanding, treating, and advocating for those affected by rare diseases. This episode of Notre Dame Stories explores how researchers at the Boler-Parseghian Center for Rare Diseases are driving groundbreaking research to uncover new treatments and bring hope to patients and families. Guests: Barb Calhoun, Reisenauer Family Director for Patient Advocacy Education and Outreach; Director of Minor in Science and Patient Advocacy Sean Kassen, Director of the Ara Parseghian Medical Research Fund at the University of Notre Dame Show links: Watch on YouTube Episode page Fighting For website Fighting for those with Rare Diseases Patient Advocacy Initiative ----- Notre Dame Stories is the official podcast of the University of Notre Dame. It was created by the Office of Public Affairs and Communications and hosted by Jenna Liberto with Executive Producer Andy Fuller. It was produced by Jenna Liberto, Josh Long, and Staci Stickovich. Videography was done by Zach Dudka, Josh Long, Tony Fuller, and Michael Wiens. Original music was provided by Alex Mansour. Listen and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

    39 min
  8. Building bridges to a Beloved Community at Notre Dame

    01/23/2025

    Building bridges to a Beloved Community at Notre Dame

    In this episode of Notre Dame Stories, University President Reverend Fr. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C. and Reverend Dr. Hugh R. Page, Jr., vice president of institutional transformation and advisor to the president, join host Jenna Liberto to discuss their shared commitment to creating a welcoming environment for all. Together, they explore the University's mission, the importance of bridging differences, and how faith informs their work in fostering a beloved community on campus and in the world. Show links: Watch on YouTube Episode page We are all Notre Dame ----- Notre Dame Stories is the official podcast of the University of Notre Dame. It was created by the Office of Public Affairs and Communications and hosted by Jenna Liberto with Executive Producer Andy Fuller. It was produced by Jenna Liberto, Josh Long, and Staci Stickovich. Videography was done by Zach Dudka, Josh Long, Tony Fuller, and Michael Wiens. Original music was provided by Alex Mansour. Listen and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

    23 min
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Notre Dame Stories highlights the work and knowledge of the University's faculty and students. This podcast features interviews with Notre Dame faculty members who can lend insight into some of the major national and international stories of the day, as well as pieces that show the breadth of the life and research at the University. Notre Dame Stories is the official podcast of the University of Notre Dame.

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    2018 - 2025
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