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Valerie Kinloch will chair the National Council of Teachers of English's annual convention this November
Kinloch selected “Equity, Justice and Antiracist Teaching” as the conference’s theme.
Say ‘HI’ to the updated Bachelor of Science in Health Informatics
While the curricula in the HIM Department is under constant evaluation and evolution to best prepare students to enter the field, it is now time for the name of the program to reflect industry changes
A little-studied brain circuit could have big effects on learning
New research led by a Pitt undergrad and psychology’s Jamie Hanson could inform interventions to help children who experience high levels of stress.
Ruth Mostern publishes new book
Mostern traces China’s history from the Neolithic times to the present day, illustrating the long-term effects of interactions between humans and the natural landscape.
Pitt team finishes third in NASA challenge
Pitt's VULCAN prototype received recognition for the Most Innovative Concept and Lightest System Mass.
Relationship Violence Awareness Month offers ways to support survivors
Speak with advocates, break through the bystander effect, and talk about healthy relationships.
Extremism prevention experts gather in Pittsburgh to ‘Eradicate Hate’
The inaugural summit features Pitt notables including Bailey Dean of the Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences Kathleen Blee and Chancellor Emeritus Pittsburgh Mark Nordenberg.
P.R.I.D.E reaches Philadelphia region
The program is designed to help Black children develop a positive racial identity.
Pitt researchers receive National Institutes of Health grants to support 'trailblazing' ideas in biomedical science
“The science put forward by this cohort is exceptionally novel and creative and is sure to push at the boundaries of what is known,” the NIH director said.
Pitt undergrads take on the world for a $1 million prize at the Indianapolis Autonomous Challenge
“The whole global autonomous community will be watching.”
Adam Alvarez (EDUC ’18G) receives research award
He received the 2021 Review of Research Award for his article, “Seeing Race in the Research on Youth Trauma and Education.”
A laser concept developed by Pitt physicists could surpass a 60-year-old limitation
The proposed design, which uses tech borrowed from quantum computers, is so radical that it doesn’t even qualify as a laser.
4 scary stories from Pitt’s Nationality Rooms
Quo Vadis is giving Halloween tours. Go — if you dare.
Mathematician Piotr Hajłasz wins Poland’s Sierpiński Medal
The international award recognizes the research of outstanding contributors to the field.
Check out 60+ programs at Latinx Connect 2021
Several panel moderators described the virtual conference’s first day as moving. The events are free and open to all.
This play about climate collapse and butterflies was sustainably produced
You can see the Department of Theatre Arts’ play ‘Somewhere’ through Oct. 22.
Award-winning virologist Paul Duprex wants the best and brightest working on vaccines
The place to start? Kids in Pittsburgh.
Computer science alum wins Sheth award for making internet access more equitable
Ihsan Qazi is working to make cheap smartphones as efficient as more expensive models and re-engineer websites to render on affordable devices.
How Lina Dostilio and the new Office of Engagement and Community Affairs connect Pitt to the larger world
In this Q&A, the new vice chancellor explains what “community engagement” is and how her created office continues to foster Pitt’s long legacy of community partnerships.
Register today for Faculty and Staff Development Program fall workshops
A new sustainability certificate and supervisor support programming are among the more than 60 offerings.
