Innovation and Research
A new study lays the groundwork for detecting volcanic activity on Venus
Future space probes will travel to the nearby planet to look for signs of flowing lava. Pitt’s Ian Flynn is making sure they’ll be able to find the evidence if it’s there.
What mountains in Portugal can tell us about Pennsylvania’s geologic past
Understanding how mountains formed could help us predict future tectonic events and find minerals for electronics, says Fulbright Fellow and Pitt-Johnstown Associate Professor Ryan Kerrigan.
Pitt’s 4-day film bootcamp helped researchers expand their audience
Faculty, staff and graduate students learned the ins and outs of video production to publicize their work — and you can, too.
Pitt is a top 20 leader in patents in the U.S.
Innovators at the University earned 105 utility patents in 2022, ranking Pitt at No. 16 in the nation among universities.
Pitt ranks No. 3 in NIH funding for fiscal year 2022
The University landed $675 million in National Institutes of Health awards, a 13% increase from the previous year.
5 projects received Pitt Seed pilot funding
Winners across three campuses will strengthen the teacher pipeline, boost interdisciplinary graduate studies work and more.
As the Center for Creativity has expanded, so have opportunities for experimental research
Three locations across the Pittsburgh campus offer a low-pressure space for multidisciplinary scholars to gather, make and perform.
Get to know research at Pitt-Johnstown
From turning biomass into a heating source to leading COVID-19 vaccination efforts, these researchers are at the frontlines of change.
This Pitt MD/PhD student invented a new kind of DJing in his spare time
Joe Maggiore is studying how to make more realistic kidney analogs in the lab. He’s also trying to create unique nightlife experiences. See his performance Aug. 19.
Pitt’s Water Collaboratory issued report cards for Allegheny County water systems
The researchers hope their grades will help break down lack of transparency, fragmentation and other barriers to clean water.