Notre Dame in DC

The University of Notre Dame (ND) Washington Office serves as the principal liaison between ND and our nation's capital, ensuring University thought leaders and research effectively inform national policymaking, innovation and debate.? The office also serves as a resource, convener, and connection point for members of the ND and DC communities. Follow us here, on Twitter, and via our newsletter the “Dome to Dome Digest'' for all things connecting the Golden Dome to the Capitol Dome.

Notre Dame women's basketball is headed to the Sweet 16! Congratulations to Coach Niele Ivey and the team–DC is cheering you on! #GoIrish ????

“At the University of Notre Dame, our researchers work to serve our nation in countless ways. They are developing innovations like semiconductor chips that are the backbone of our economy. They’re protecting us from emerging infectious diseases and formulating the next generation of wireless technology. They’re ensuring we have artificial intelligence that is safe and trustworthy. They are bringing people together and informing public debates. In these and other ways, they live out our mission to be a ‘powerful means for doing good in this country.’ And the strong partnership we’ve always had with the federal government has been key to this.” —Jeff Rhoads, Vice President for Research

Funding for R&D isn't a gift to academia. It's vital to U.S. security. In a bipartisan op-ed in The Washington Post, Sen. Todd Young (R-IN) and Matt Pottinger, chair of the China program at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) and former deputy national security advisor, argue that for the U.S. to maintain its technological edge over China, policymakers must sufficiently fund federal investment in basic and applied science research. "The United States' biotechnology innovators, our electronics wizards and our military leaders uniformly point to the importance of a strong science-and-technology ecosystem that starts with the university." Public funding through agencies like the National Science Foundation and the Defense Department leads to research driven by curiosity, not profit. Funding research isn't a federal handout to help sustain academia, but a "vital ingredient in our innovation future, economic and global competitiveness, and national security." Read more: https://lnkd.in/eDnzVX2U

With more than 100 projects in 30 states, the Lab for Economic Opportunities' evidence-based approach is cutting through political divides to create solutions that lift people out of poverty. Listen to find out how ND is bridging the gap between poverty research and real-world impact: https://go.nd.edu/b16ab6 Wilson Sheehan Lab for Economic Opportunities at Notre Dame

Champions once again! ???? Congratulations to Notre Dame Fencing on winning the 2025 NCAA National Championship–their 14th title in program history and an incredible testament to their dedication, skill, and Fighting Irish spirit! From South Bend to DC and beyond, the University of Notre Dame family is proud to celebrate this remarkable achievement! #GoIrish??

Poverty reduction programs have lifted millions out of extreme poverty, cutting global poverty by over 65% since 1990. However, these efforts often come at an environmental cost–contributing to deforestation, pollution, and deeper economic inequalities for communities near forestes. Researchers at the University of Notre Dame - Keough School of Global Affairs are addressing this challenge head-on. Focused on rural areas of the Global South–where 90% of the 600 million people in extreme poverty live–they are testing innovative solutions to reduce poverty while protecting natural resources, including: ?? Supporting community forestry businesses ?? Providing entrepreneurship training ?? Incentivising carbon storage ?? Developing new enforcement tools This interdisciplinary team will translate their findings into actionable policy recommendations, equipping governments and organizations with tools to enact lasting poverty alleviation without compromising the environment. Meet the experts: ?? Daniel Miller, environmental policy expert ?? Ellis Adjei Adams, geographer ?? Krister Andersson, political scientist ?? Lakshmi Iyer, economist Pulte Institute for Global Development, University of Notre Dame Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eiyRKQUm

What does the rise of artificial intelligence mean for workers, and how can policymakers help them adapt? The University of Notre Dame recently held an AI and labor policy workshop in Washington, D.C., convening experts from government, civil society and the private sector to share insights that will inform policy. The goal is to prioritize the human dignity of workers and address inequality. Read more & watch video: https://go.nd.edu/916ae6 Yong Suk Lee Notre Dame Institute for Ethics and the Common Good Notre Dame in DC McKenna Center for Human Development and Global Business Notre Dame Research University of Notre Dame

On #WorldWaterDay, we highlight the vital role of clean water in protecting public health. ???? At the University of Notre Dame, Jennifer Tank is leading research to understand how antimicrobial resistance (AMR) spreads through streams and rivers–an urgent environmental and public health challenge. AMR infections are a growing global threat, fueled by the overuse of antibiotics, particularly in agriculture. When livestock manure, rich in antimicrobial resistance genes, enters waterways, these genes can spread in ways we don't yet fully understand. Notre Dame researchers are studying how environmental factors–like light, leaf litter, pharmaceuticals, and land use–influence the movement of these genes in streams and rivers, helping to inform strategies to mitigate their impact. By advancing research on AMR in aquatic ecosystems, Notre Dame is working to safeguard both environmental and human health–one stream at a time. ?? Learn more about water research at Notre Dame: https://lnkd.in/gfeH6WhX University of Notre Dame - College of Science Notre Dame Research #AMR #AMResistanceFighters

Notre Dame Head Football Coach Marcus Freeman and Athletic Director Peter Bevacqua brought the Fighting Irish spirit to Capitol Hill this month, connecting with Members of Congress from both sides of the aisle and across the Notre Dame family. ??????? Their visit highlighted the University of Notre Dame's commitment to leadership, service, and community—values that shape all students, including student-athletes, for lives of impact. Pictured with Senators Todd Young (R-IN) and Alex Padilla (D-CA)