The Christmas Lecture presented by the College of Science aims to inspire general audiences from age 5 to 105 with the curiosity and wonder of scientific inquiry. Modeled after the Royal Institution’s Christmas Lecture series, the College of Science invites a world-renowned scientist to Notre Dame to present a talk using the Faraday method of showing or demonstrating science, making complex scientific concepts accessible for all audiences.
Save the date: November 18, 2025 | Dr. Tatiana Erukhimova, Texas A&M University
More information will be released at a later date.
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View past Christmas Lectures on YouTube:
2024 | Dr. Michelle Thaller, NASA
2023 | Dr. Kate Biberdorf, University of Texas at Austin
2022 | Dr. Jordan Ellenberg, University of Wisconsin at Madison
2021 | Dr. Greg Gage, Backyard Brains and the University of Michigan