The College of Science connects with community members and organizations in many ways. The programs outlined below exemplify the engagement of students, staff, faculty, and community partners collaborating to benefit society through educational outreach and professional development.
Association for Women in Science | The AWIS mission is to initiate, encourage, and engage women in STEM in a welcoming and supportive environment, creating a sense of belonging and providing opportunities for success. AWIS Website
Institute for Social Concerns | The Institute for Social Concerns is an interdisciplinary institute responding to the complex demands of justice through a combination of justice education and research for the common good. Social Concerns Website
CHEM Demo Team | The Chem Demo Team consists of a group of Notre Dame students who demonstrate hands-on activities for Indiana school-children to encourage and develop their interest in science. CHEM Demo Website
DNA Learning Center | An advanced science education center is the ideal teaching tool to inspire young students to pursue careers in science and to build a knowledge base that will extend into their educational and post-educational careers. DNA Center Website
DNA Learning Center Summer Camps | The DNA Learning Center offers a hands-on environment in which children can explore and enhance their interest, knowledge and scientific skills in the area of genetics and Physics of Atomic Nucleibiology. Website for Summer Camps
Expanding Your Horizons | A day-long conference for middle school girls that includes hands-on activities in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Expanding Horizons Website
Fighting Irish Science Olympiad | With over 300 competitions held nationwide every year, Science Olympiad encourages the spread of STEM education and critical thinking to students all across the United States. Science Olympiad Website
Notre Dame QuarkNet Center | An educational program sponsored by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Department of Energy (DOE) whose aim is to support science education in schools by establishing a nationwide network of science teachers.More About QuarkNet
Our Universe Revealed | Our Universe Revealed aims to give you an insight into the world and universe around us, demystifying phenomena and explaining the concepts which govern everything we see.Universe Revealed Website
Riverbend Math Circles at Notre Dame | Math Circles are for students with long attention spans who enjoy engaging in mathematical conversation. Students will learn to collaborate with others while developing and defending their mathematical ideas.Math Circles Website
Science Policy Initiative | The Science Policy Initiative at Notre Dame (SPI@ND) seeks to engage students at the University of Notre Dame in issues at the intersection of science and public policy.