The University of Notre Dame is no stranger to innovative, groundbreaking research. Synthetic rubber, wind tunnels, and wireless transmissions—each of these novel inventions, alongside many others, were developed within the University’s walls. Now, Notre Dame is taking its research enterprise to the next level.

In the 13th episode of For Good, Jeffrey Rhoads, Vice President for Research, discusses how research is an essential component of the Notre Dame experience and how Notre Dame can become a global leader in generation-defining research.

00:00 - Meet Jeff Rhoads

05:49 - The Significance of Notre Dame at the AAU

08:01 - Research as a Force for Good

12:33 - Importance of Clean Room and Research Facilities

14:01 - Research Drive and Multidisciplinary Approach

20:51 - Undergraduates Involvement in Research

22:16 - Notre Dame's Role in Regional Economic Development

25:34 - The IDEA Center and the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

27:34 - 10-Year Research Vision