Media Mentions
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New research reveals human tendency to hit the snooze button
October 22, 2022
If you were late getting out of bed this morning, you’re not alone, according to a study conducted by academics at the University of Notre Dame which has drawn a clearer picture of the human proclivity to click the snooze button.
Originally published at news.nd.edu.
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Hitting the snooze button? You’re far from alone, study shows
October 17, 2022
A study by researchers at the University of Notre Dame is painting a clearer picture of our tendency to hit the snooze button — and if you delayed getting out of bed this morning, you’re certainly not alone.
Originally published at news.nd.edu.
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WSBT TV
Habitat for Humanity, University of Notre Dame partner for 25th year
October 17, 2022
Habitat for Humanity is teaming up with the University of Notre Dame to help create more housing in Mishawka.
Originally published at news.nd.edu.
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National Catholic Reporter
John McGreevy masterfully traces church history from the French Revolution to Pope Francis
October 17, 2022
John McGreevy's new book Catholicism: A Global History from the French Revolution to Pope Francis is, as the title suggests, ambitious.
Originally published at news.nd.edu.
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USA Today
The US isn’t ready for stronger hurricanes, experts say. How structures are built could help.
October 16, 2022
Hurricane recovery can last at least a decade and sometimes longer, said Tracy Kijewski-Correa, an engineering and global affairs professor at the University of Notre Dame who has worked on several major disasters, including 2017's Hurricane Harvey in Texas.
Originally published at news.nd.edu.
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Notre Dame launches new fellowship for students studying law, religion
October 10, 2022
Four students who are interested in studying the law and religion have been selected to participate in a new Notre Dame Law School fellowship addressing both areas of study.
Originally published at news.nd.edu.
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WSBT TV
$4 million grant awarded to Notre Dame psychologists researching youth suicide prevention
October 06, 2022
A new University of Notre Dame project could potentially save lives.
Originally published at news.nd.edu.
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How the Wilson Sheehan Lab for Economic Opportunities is “Working Smarter” to Take on Poverty
October 06, 2022
Philanthropy Roundtable recently spoke with James Sullivan, co-founder of the Wilson Sheehan Lab for Economic Opportunities (LEO) and professor of economics at the University of Notre Dame, and Heather Reynolds, managing director at LEO.
Originally published at news.nd.edu.
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The New York Times
11 New Books We Recommend This Week
October 06, 2022
CATHOLICISM: A Global History From the French Revolution to Pope Francis, John T. McGreevy.
Originally published at news.nd.edu.
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WNDU
Notre Dame receives $4M grant for children’s suicide prevention research
October 04, 2022
The money will go towards work done by Theodore Beauchaine and Kristin Valentino, psychologists at the university. Both Beauchaine and Valentino study in the field of suicide prevention.
Originally published at news.nd.edu.
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Study finds school uniforms are toxic
October 01, 2022
Runaway autism, high rates of obesity, the asthma epidemic and other unknown health effects in children are being helped along by the chemistry that goes into modern school uniforms, a new study from University of Toronto and University of Notre Dame scientists has found.
Originally published at news.nd.edu.
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For scientists, Hurricane Ian is posing threats—and opportunities
September 30, 2022
Events like Ian offer a “very good stress test” for buildings, says Tracy Kijewski-Correa, director of the program and a civil engineer at the University of Notre Dame.
Originally published at news.nd.edu.
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Children Being Exposed to PFAS Chemicals Through Stain-resistant and Waterproof School Uniforms
September 28, 2022
Researchers from Indiana University, University of Notre Dame, University of Toronto and Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology studied 72 stain-resistant textile products available for children, including school uniforms, outdoor wear and other items, and found all of the products contained PFAS chemicals.
Originally published at news.nd.edu.
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The Hill
Scientists find high levels of ‘forever chemicals’ in school uniforms
September 21, 2022
“What was surprising about this group of samples was the high detection frequency of PFAS in the garments required for children to wear,” study co-author Graham Peaslee, a professor of physics at Notre Dame, said in a statement.
Originally published at news.nd.edu.
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U.S. News & World Report
High Levels of PFAS 'Forever' Chemicals in Kids' School Uniforms
September 21, 2022
“What was surprising about this group of samples was the high detection frequency of PFAS in the garments required for children to wear,” said study co-author Graham Peaslee, a professor of physics at the University of Notre Dame.
Originally published at news.nd.edu.
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phys.org
Study finds high levels of PFAS in school uniforms
September 21, 2022
In a study published in Environmental Science and Technology, scientists at the University of Notre Dame, Indiana University, the University of Toronto and the Green Science Policy Institute analyzed a variety of children's textiles.
Originally published at news.nd.edu.
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The Guardian
‘What are they thinking?’: toxic ‘forever chemicals’ found in school uniforms
September 21, 2022
“It’s one of those things where you hang your head and say ‘What are they thinking?’” said co-author and University of Notre Dame researcher Graham Peaslee.
Originally published at news.nd.edu.
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Inside Indiana Business
Notre Dame dedicates hydropower plant
September 12, 2022
The University of Notre Dame on Monday dedicated a new hydroelectric facility on the St. Joseph River in downtown South Bend.
Originally published at news.nd.edu.
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Gender-diverse research teams do better science – Study
September 10, 2022
“There are numerous studies demonstrating the benefits of gender diversity in the workplace and in other business contexts,” says co-author Professor Yang Yang, who teaches at the Mendoza College of Business at the University of Notre Dame, Indiana.
Originally published at news.nd.edu.
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Gender-Diverse Teams Produce More Trailblazing Research but Remain Underrepresented
September 08, 2022
Mixed-gender research teams produce more high-impact scientific studies than teams made up of just one gender, according to new research from the University of Notre Dame.
Originally published at news.nd.edu.