Critical Languages and the Nonprofit Defense Space with Eric Connelly | Students Talk Security

Notre Dame International Security Center

In this episode of "Students Talk Security," NDISC Fellow Jack Lennon '25 welcomes Eric Connolly, a foreign language-enabled research analyst and project lead at Riverside Research, a notable nonprofit dedicated to advancing scientific research in areas including machine learning, biomedical engineering, and more, for the benefit of the US government and public interest. With a background as an educator and recipient of multiple accolades such as the Fulbright Scholarship and the Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowship, Eric brings a wealth of knowledge and personal experiences to the table. As both Jack and Eric share their journeys into the Russian language, history, and culture, this episode discusses their personal motivations and discoveries and explores the significance of foreign languages and cultures in an interconnected world. Visit NDISC: https://ndisc.nd.edu/ Visit Riverside Research: https://www.riversideresearch.org/