The ThinkND Podcast
The ThinkND Podcast brings Notre Dame to you and will inspire you to continue learning, thinking, and inquiring. Whether you missed a live event or want to learn on the go, the ThinkND Podcast has you covered, from Art and Science to Health and Religion.
Episodes
395 episodes
Forging a Future for Haiti, Part 3: Sustainability Through Action
Episode Topic: Sustainability Through Action Join Kate Schuenke-Lucien, Director for Haiti and Senior Associate Director for Strategic Planning, Fr. Herald Jean from University of Notre Dame Ha...
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Aquinas at 800, Part 4: Applied Ethics
Episode Topic: Applied EthicsCan we make a case for Aquinas as a model of reform when it comes to ecological virtues, bioenhancement, or even death with dignity? Contemplate Aquinas’ thoughts on sou...
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True Genius: The Mission of Women in Church and Culture, Part 2: The Feminine Genius and Catholic History
Episode Topic: The Feminine Genius and Catholic History“The Feminine Genius & Catholic History,” presented by Bronwen McShea, took place at the McGrath Institute for Church Life conference True ...
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Minding Scripture, Part 1: Adam
Episode Topic: AdamIn Jewish tradition, Adam is the archetypal human being; in Christianity he is the forerunner to Christ, and in Islam he is the precursor of the Prophet Muhammad.Featured S...
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Ten Years Hence: Innovation, Part 4: A Brief History of the Future
What will the process of creation and renewal look like by 2035? How will we leverage innovation to meet the challenges of the future in areas from our power grid and collaborative intelligence to community health and resilience building? Explo...
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Restoring Reason, Beauty, and Trust in Architecture, Part 12: Words and Images
Arduino Cantàfora, born in Milan in 1945, is a renowned painter and architect whose work bridges the realms of art and architecture. Initially trained as a copyist of Caravaggio, Cantàfora mastered the technical aspects of oil painting, ...
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Soc(AI)ety Seminars, Part 7: AI at the Molecular Level
Explore the expanding role of artificial intelligence (AI) in scientific discovery, with a focus on early-stage molecular design and synthesis. Uncover an overview of recent advancements in AI applications that are shaping how we approach molec...
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Shakespeare & Possibility, Part 10: Pioneering the Shakespeare in Prisons Movement
Episode Topic: Pioneering the Shakespeare in Prisons MovementListen in to a conversation between prison theatre practitioner and activist Jean Trounstine and Mary Irene Ryan Family Executive Artisti...
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FiresideND, Part 12: Adm. Christopher Grady '84 Commencement Address 2025
Notre Dame celebrated its 180th Commencement Ceremony on Sunday, May 18, at Notre Dame Stadium.
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True Genius: The Mission of Women in Church and Culture, Part 1: The Church's Vision for Women
Episode Topic: The Church's Vision for WomenThirty years ago, in both Evangelium Vitae and his Letter to Women, Pope John Paul II issued a clear call for the genius of women to be ...
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Aquinas at 800, Part 3: Self Knowledge and Consciousness
What is the role of psychology and anthropology in the writings of Thomas Aquinas? Contemplate Aquinas’ thoughts on the soul’s habitual knowledge, psychological continuity without personhood, and how we encounter the world through concrete part...
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Letra Latinas, Part 12: A Conversation with Aleida Rodríguez
Episode Topic: A Conversation with Aleida Rodríguez Listen in to an oral history conversation with award-winning poet Aleida Rodríguez, interviewed by Karla Yaritza Maravilla Zaragoza, English ...
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Ten Years Hence: Innovation, Part 3: A (different) Innovation Journey
Episode Topic: A (different) Innovation Journey Join John chroeder, Executive Vice President of Retail, Foodservice and Water Groups at Marmon Holdings, for a discussion about how companies wit...
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Women's Work, Part 5: Lessons in Chemistry
Episode Topic: Lessons in Chemistry Have you read Bonnie Garmus’s bestselling novel Lessons in Chemistry (2022)? Are there elements of the novel – say, Elizabeth Zott’s headstrong char...
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Restoring Reason, Beauty, and Trust in Architecture, Part 11: The Elusive Genius of Borromini
One of the most imaginative architects in history, Francesco Borromini (1599-1667), came out of the quarries of Switzerland to transform the face of Baroque Rome. Masterpieces like San Carlo alle Quattro Fontana and Sant’Ivo alla Sapienza have ...
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The New AI, Part 8: Trust, Talent, and the AI Colleague
Episode Topic: Trust, Talent, and the AI Colleague (https://go.nd.edu/7d5af7)In this episode of The New AI, Accenture Managing Director and Notre Dame alum Jen Hall '98 joins student hosts for a conversation abput how gen...
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Indigenous Voices, Part 4: Personal Narratives in a Public Space
Episode Topic: Personal Narratives in a Public Space Join the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art to experience recordings from Indigenizing Museums, a two-day symposium amplifying the voices of Indige...
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Forging a Future for Haiti, Part 2: Empowering Families, Transforming Futures
Episode Topic: Empowering Families, Transforming Futures The University of Notre Dame’s Global Center for the Development of the Whole Child works to create pathways out of adversity for the ...
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Powerful Conversations, Part 3: From Champions to Leaders
Episode Topic: From Champions to Leaders What does it look like when the champions of years past become the leaders of today? Angela Logan, Ph.D., St. Andre Bessette Academic Director of the...
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Women's Work, Part 4: What Makes Work Meaningful (A Feminist Intervention)
Episode Topic: What Makes Work Meaningful (A Feminist Intervention) Why does care work feel fulfilling on some days, and infuriating on others? What could success look like if we divorce it from in...
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Shakespeare & Possibility, Part 9: Utopia and Sustainability
Episode Topic: Utopia and SustainabilityUncover the connection between Shakespeare and the messy realities of building sustainable communities, utopias, and environmental futures. Listen in to a pr...
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Ten Years Hence: Innovation, Part 2: Resilience
Episode Topic: Resilience (https://go.nd.edu/c558d4)What will the process of creation and renewal look like by 2035? How will we leverage innovation to meet the challenges of the future in areas from our power grid and collaborative int...
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Caregiving with Dignity, Part 2: Perspectives on Caregiver Mental Heath & Wellbeing
Episode Topic: Perspectives on Caregiver Mental Heath & WellbeingListen in to a conversation with Kendra Washington-Bass '94, chair of the Black Alumni of Notre Dame, and Danielle Duc...
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