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To Attract Younger Shoppers, Edutain, Marketing Expert Says
Main Street businesses may not compete with national and online retailers on price, but they can win by serving customers in ways these giants can’t, says Pitt Business professor and consumer behavior expert Nicole Coleman.
More on the advantages of small business
Trauma Care in a Rucksack
A multidisciplinary team led by Ron Poropatich is working on a specialized medical backpack for the U.S. Army that could help injured patients in the field survive until they reach a fully staffed hospital.
learn about the tech
Religious Studies Researcher Offers Tips on Self-reflection
Clark Chilson, an associate professor who studies Buddhism and self-reflection, is one of a handful of scholars outside Japan studying Naikan—a form of structured meditation for thinking about relationships.
Read more about Naikan
Hydroponics Club Grows Food For Those In Need, Teaches Methods to Local Kids
Students across the University are coming together at a hydroponics club to grow and share produce and gain hands-on experience with sustainable agriculture.
Learn how the systems work
Video: What Are You Thankful For?
See what Pitt students had to say, and share your answer with the University community on Facebook or Twitter.
Watch the video
Mister Rogers’ Legacy Beyond the TV Screen
It may not come as a surprise that Pitt neighbor Mister Rogers left an imprint on the School of Education and related programs, but the Department of English, too? His approach to children’s problems is alive on campus and beyond even today.
Read about his Pitt legacy
Survivorship Clinic Helps Patients With What Comes After Head and Neck Cancer
The human papillomavirus (HPV) epidemic has led to a sharp increase in HPV-related head and neck cancer. Many patients survive, but then face new obstacles related to the treatment of their condition. Marci Lee Nilsen and Jonas Johnson are working to help them overcome those obstacles.
Read about the clinic
Financial Worries Linked to Workplace Performance
In a series of studies of workers ranging from nursing aides to truck drivers, business professor Carrie Leana found that the more employees worried about money, the worse their work performance—even if they earned middle-class salaries.
Learn about the connection
Experts Weigh in On Instagram Hiding Likes
Psychologist Sophia Choukas-Bradley and brand strategist Vanitha Swaminathan say Instagram’s move this week to hide the number of likes on some posts in the U.S. could change how young adults feel about themselves and their peers.
Read their take on the change
Program Allows Personalized Approach to Medical Records
It can take 100 clicks for a doctor to order the right test and check a patient’s health history using a typical electronic health record. Yalini Senathirajah has designed a program that could reduce that digital burden and improve patient care.
See how the program works
