Research Engagement

The goal of Research Engagement (RE) is to collaborate with campus and community stakeholders to amplify research impact through strategic, mutually beneficial partnerships. The RE team works closely with researchers, campus partners, and community partners to identify and align their needs, expertise, and interests. RE advances Notre Dame’s research partnership ecosystem in specific, strategic, and complementary ways. Through programs and projects that foster early-stage relationship building and sustained collaboration management with strategic partners, we support researchers and partners in their joint pursuit of beneficial societal outcomes.

The University of Notre Dame is home to a strong and growing community of faculty, students, and staff who are advancing health-related research, scholarship, and policy. 

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At Notre Dame Research, programs foster innovation, support research, and encourage collaborative efforts across various disciplines.

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Meet the Team

  1. Jessica Brookshire

    Director, Community Health and Clinical Partnerships

  2. Brendan Daly

    Research Engagement Specialist

  3. Scott Pattison

    Assistant Director, Research Engagement Science

  4. Gina Svarovsky

    Senior Executive Director for Research Engagement

  5. Catherine Wagner

    Assistant Director of Educational Engagement

  6. Alisa Zornig Gura

    Director, Research Engagement Strategy and Implementation

Our Mission

The Research Engagement (RE) team collaborates with researchers and partners across our regional community to expand the public reach and societal contributions of research at the University of Notre Dame. Through connecting with community expertise and the development of novel and scalable models for amplifying the impact of the University’s research endeavors, collaborators in Research Engagement advance the University’s commitment to scholarly excellence and its role as a “force for good” in the world.

Our Approach

The RE team works closely with researchers, campus partners, and community partners to identify and align their needs, expertise, and interests. Our approach nurtures sustainable relationships that lead to measurable outcomes to broaden the impact of research at Notre Dame.

Schedule a Consultation

If you would like to schedule a consultation, please email researchengagement@nd.edu. We look forward to hearing from you!

Engage with Our Team

Research Engagement is committed to high-quality broader impacts efforts that meaningfully engage a wide range of audiences and stakeholders. Faculty and researchers applying for grants are encouraged to connect with Research Engagement. Please view the engagement opportunities page to learn what is available at each stage of the research lifecycle.

Explore Research Engagement Programs

At Research Engagement, we are committed to sustaining programs that significantly impact our communities. Our programs are designed to foster innovation, support research, and encourage collaborative efforts across various disciplines.

Research Experiences for Teachers

High School Research Internships

STEM Teacher Residency

Workshops

Contact

Phone: +1-574-631-8175
Email: researchengagement@nd.edu