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Nick Pace and Connor Johnson win first place in Virginia Datathon
This year’s theme was addressing hunger with bits and bytes.
Pitt ophthalmologists provided free vision care at an October clinic
Almost 300 pairs of glasses were ordered, and serious vision issues were identified in 100 patients.
Valerie Fulmer earns Educator of the Year Award
Fulmer is director of the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine's Standardized Patient Program.
COVID-19 Fund to Retain Clinical Scientists will support researchers with family caregiving responsibilities
The gift will support at least 250 biomedical early-career faculty at medical schools and their affiliated hospitals in 17 states.
Robert K. Cunningham appointed interim executive director of the Center for the Neural Basis of Cognition
The CNBC is a collaboration between Pitt and Carnegie Mellon University that advances research into the cognitive and neural mechanisms that give rise to behavior.
Pitt researchers are part of an international team awarded $1 million Magee Prize
The team, led by Pamela Moalli, is working to develop materials to repair tissue loss in people with compromised vaginal structure and function.
Mascaro Center for Sustainable Innovation announces new program
The Covestro Circular Economy Program will enable graduate students at Pitt to address the challenge of global waste and material use.
Todd Reeser will be a fellow at the University of Strasbourg Institute for Advanced Study
Reeser will spend next spring in residence at the university to work on a book project exploring trans representation and conceptions of French citizenship.
Michael Meyer named Visiting Scholar at Oxford's Centre for Life-Writing
While in residence, Meyer is finishing research on a book recounting a scandalous 1877 trial in London.
Iris Marion Young Awards for Political Engagement winners announced
The winners of the award, which recognizes those who promote justice, will be honored at a Nov. 11 event.
Jessica R. Thompson wins doctoral award for community health planning and policy development
The American Public Health Association recognized Thompson for ground-breaking work that benefits under-studied population.
Tracey Conti elected as new chair of Department of Family Medicine
Conti will foster collaborative relationships across and beyond Pitt and UPMC, focusing on developing a community-based strategy for primary care in the region.
Sierra Club recognizes Jeremy Weber’s research
Weber’s research was cited in a petition recommending the state increase bonding requirements for oil and gas wells.
412Connect project transforms grief to action
A Graduate School of Public and International Affairs project won an award for bridging research and practice.
Science paper shows how to make a key chemical reaction safer and faster
By avoiding a toxic and explosive chemical, Kazunori Koide’s lab could open the Birch reduction up to be used in chemical and pharmaceutical industries.
Retired instructional designer Barbara Frey receives award for contributions to online learning
Online education organization Quality Matters gave her its Directors' Award for Exceptional Service.
Jill Sarada named director of the Falk Laboratory School
Sarada will be responsible for leading with strategic vision, fostering academic excellence, strengthening Falk’s overall community and ensuring Falk’s financial future.
Pitt Challenge winners announced
The teams tackled issues such as burnout, virtual learning and simulation.
Brad Nindl assumes command of 139th Medical Brigade
In this role, Nindl continues his 25-plus years' work in the U.S. Army that focuses on human performance optimization and injury prevention.
Richard Garland receives $1.5 million grant for Reimagine Reentry project
The program aims to reduce recidivism in Allegheny County.
