Summer Workshops and Social Events
Summer Research Programs at Notre Dame provide joint social and professional development events for undergraduate students to enhance their summer research experience, gain new skills, and create a vibrant community of young scholars. Some events are designed to help students prepare for the Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium and to participate in the optional Summer 3MT Competition, while others are focused on having fun, building professional networks, and meeting new friends!
2024 Summer Lab Olympic Events
In honor of the Summer Olympics (July 26-August 11), students will also participate in the Olympic Games by competing in a weekly Lab Olympic Events Challenge! Students will earn points for every Olympic Event attended and, depending on their final score at the end of summer, will win Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medals, along with Lab Olympic Grand Prizes. All undergraduate researchers are invited to take the Lab Olympic Events Challenge!! Invitations will be sent before every Olympic Event with a request to RSVP.
View the Game Rules and download your Game Card today!
The Olympic Events are listed below. Mark your calendars and check back often for updates to the schedule. If you have any questions, please contact your program administrator or Barbara Villarosa at villarosa.2@nd.edu.
Date/Time |
Olympic Event |
Location |
| Week of May 27 | ||
| Wednesday, May 29 2:00-4:00 p.m. RSVP by May 22 |
Inaugural Welcome Convocation Kick off your summer research experience at Notre Dame by meeting University leadership, summer program administrators, and other student researchers! Enjoy refreshments and get the details on joint social and professional development events, ask questions, and win prizes!! |
Jordan Hall of Science, Galleria |
| Week of June 3 | ||
| Tuesday, June 4 12:00-1:00 p.m. RSVP by May 31 |
Museum of Biodiversity Take a guided tour of "nature on display" and learn about the extensive collections of amphibians, fish, birds, mammals, insects, parasites, and fossils that have been collected over the last 150 years. |
Jordan Hall of Science |
| Tuesday, June 4 6:00-8:30 p.m. RSVP by June 4 |
GRE Training Session #1 (presented by Tim Ricchuiti; hosted by The Graduate School) Prepare for the GRE with this initial training session that includes practice materials. Students interested in attending must attend both sessions on June 4 and June 11. |
G09 Bond Hall |
| Thursday, June 6 12:00-1:00 p.m. RSVP by May 31 |
Raclin Murphy Museum of Art Take a guided tour of this amazing new museum and explore the wonderful works of art, including the "Earth Kid" where the artist explores the themes of climate change, fragile global environments, and the role of youth in attempting to save the planet. |
St. André Way (corner of Eddy Street and Angela Blvd) |
| Week of June 10 | ||
| Tuesday, June 11 6:00-8:30 p.m. RSVP by June 4 |
GRE Training Session #2 (Tim Ricchuiti; hosted by The Graduate School) Prepare for the GRE with this initial training session that includes practice materials. Students interested in attending must attend both sessions on June 4 and June 11. |
G09 Bond Hall |
| Wednesday, June 12 12:00-1:00 p.m. RSVP by June 7 |
Creating an Effective Research Poster by Prof. Alexander Dowling, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Prepare to present your research at the Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium! You will learn how to put together an excellent poster and presentation, including how to: (1) gather relevant data and other resources; (2) develop a compelling story about your research; and (3) design a scientific poster that conveys your research project and results clearly and without hyperbole. |
123 Nieuwland Science Hall |
| Week of June 17 | ||
| Tuesday, June 18 5:30-7:00 p.m. RSBP by June 11 |
Trivia Night! Join friends for a quizzical evening of brain-stretching fun and camaraderie! Teams will be formed at the event. |
B01 McCourtney Hall |
| Week of June 24 | ||
| Tuesday, June 25 6:00-8:00 p.m. RSVP by June 20 |
Movie and Dinner Night! Join us for the Notre Dame classic, Rudy, the heartwarming true story of Rudy Ruettiger, whose relentless determination and passion led him to overcome all odds and fulfill his dream of playing football for Notre Dame. Whether you're a die-hard Notre Dame football fan, sports enthusiast, or simply love a tale of perseverance and triumph, "Rudy" is sure to uplift your spirits and leave you cheering. |
104 Bond Hall |
| Wednesday, June 26 12:00-1:00 p.m. RSVP by June 20 |
Summer 3MT Competition Information Session by Meruelo Family Center for Career Development Learn details about participating in the 2nd annual Summer 3MT Competition and get tips on preparing an effective 3-minute pitch about your research in terms appropriate for a non-specialist audience. |
512 Duncan Student Center |
| Thursday, June 27 12:00-1:00 p.m. RSVP by June 20 |
Graduate School Application Tips and Q&A Invest in your future and gain insight into the advantages of having an advanced degree to improve your career opportunities! Get tips on applying to graduate school, schools you might want to consider, and how to make your application stand out. |
129 DeBartolo Hall |
| Week of July 1 | ||
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Tuesday, July 2 |
Latin Dance Night! with Prof. Ramzi Bualuan, Computer Science and Engineering Get your dancin' shoes on for an evening of whirling to the sounds of Latin music with Prof. Ramzi Bualuan instructing your every move and step! No experience necessary!! |
Stinson-Remick Hall Atrium |
| Wednesday, July 3 4:00-5:00 p.m. RSVP by June 19 |
High Performance Computing (HPC) Facility Tour Take a guided tour of the Center for Research Computing's HPC facility and learn how engineers provide scientific workflow, comprehensive support and optimization expertise to advance research. Space is limited to the first 32 registrants. Transportation is at your discretion. |
Union Station, 506 W. South St. |
| Wednesday, July 3 5:45-9:00 p.m. RSVP by June 19 |
South Bend Cubs vs. Peoria Baseball Game and Post-game Fireworks! Enjoy an evening of baseball, food, and post-game fireworks at Four Winds Field. Tickets available to the first 100 registrants. Transportation is at your discretion. |
Coveleski Stadium, 501 W. South St. |
| Week of July 8 | ||
| Monday, July 8 - Monday, July 22 Sign-up by July 1 |
Research Presentation Coaching, Fanning Center for Business Communications, Mendoza College of Business (MCOB) Get one-on-one coaching from faculty experts in MCOB and develop a clear, concise and well executed research presentation for the Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium, Summer 3MT Competition, and other future presentation opportunities. |
In person or via Zoom |
| Tuesday, July 9 5:30-7:00 p.m. RSVP by June 27 |
Ice Skating at Compton Family Ice Arena Get your skates on for an evening of fun on-the-ice at the Compton Family Ice Arena where the Fighting Irish play! Beginners welcome!! |
Compton Family Ice Arena |
| Wednesday, July 10 12:00-1:00 p.m. RSVP by July 8 |
Effective Research Communications by Prof. Patrick Gibbons, Mendoza College of Business Students will understand the creative process of presenting their research projects from beginning a speech outline to putting the final touches on their presentations and receive helpful tools and methods to develop and present compelling stories about their work and its impact. |
B01 McCourtney Hall |
| Thursday, July 11 12:00-1:00 p.m. RSVP by July 8 |
Career Services Workshop: Improving Your CV/Resume, Meruelo Family Center for Career Development Meet experts from Career Services and get advice on improving your resume/CV so it stands out from the rest and you get the job you want! |
512 Duncan Student Center |
| Saturday, July 13 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. RSVP by July 3 |
Cornhole Tournament and Picnic Grab a partner and take to the lawn for a fun-filled afternoon of competitive cornhole! Enjoy picnic-style food, fun, and fellowship!! |
McCourtney Hall Lawn |
| Week of July 15 | ||
| Wednesday, July 17 12:00-1:00 p.m. |
Pathways to Successful Science Careers, Prof. Lynn Roy, Indiana University School of Medicine-South Bend Get insight on pathways to successful science careers and the importance of translating science into meaningful explanations. |
B01 McCourtney Hall |
| Week of July 22 | ||
| Wednesday, July 24 10:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m. RSVP by July 8 Abstracts Due July 15 |
Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium (Notre Dame and Saint Mary's College) Present your summer research project to a broader audience during one of two hour-long poster sessions and learn about other interdisciplinary research projects at Notre Dame and Saint Mary's College. |
Dahnke Ballroom, Duncan Student Center |
| Wednesday, July 24 12:30-2:00 p.m. RSVP by July 1 |
Summer 3MT Competition, Graduate Career Services, Meruelo Family Center for Career Development Participate in the 2nd annual Summer 3MT Competition to explain your summer research in terms appropriate for all audiences and within 3 minutes! Sharpen your communications skills, reignite your passion for discovery, and promote preeminent research, while fostering a community of young scholars!! |
Dahnke Ballroom, Duncan Student Center |
Programs include:
Biological Sciences REU
Center for Computer Assisted Synthesis REU
Center for Research Computing Internship
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering SMASH REU
College of Engineering ESURE
College of Science SURF
Fanning Center for Business Communications, MCOB
Graduate School SROP
Harper Cancer Research Institute Pre-college
Institute for Scholarship in the Liberal Arts RAMP
Lucy Institute for Data and Society SEEDS
Naughton Fellowship
ND Energy Slatt Fellowship
ND Global iSURE
ND Turbomachinery Laboratory Internship
NDnano Fellowship
Physics and Astronomy REU
Shaw Center for Children and Families Internship
Warren Center for Drug Discovery/CBBI
Wireless Institute AWaRE REU