Pitt physicists investigate light vortices in a new paper
Led by graduate student Atreyie Ghosh, the publication in ACS Photonics explores ways to structure optical fields as elements understanding of fundamental physics.
Nicholas Johnbosco
A guide to campus buildings and uncomfortable conversations.
8 empowering events to check out in February
Celebrate Black history and diverse voices throughout the month with works by August Wilson, a dance ensemble, a women's hackathon and more.
Pitt’s Humanities Center announced its 2023-24 undergraduate research fellows
The students receive $5,000 in funding for a summer program, which they will shape in spring and fall seminars.
Alcohol may make you more sociable in person, but not online, this Pitt study suggests
Psychology’s Michael Sayette found evidence for what many of us already suspected: Zoom calls don’t quite cut it when it comes to certain social interactions.
Alumna Samantha Shipeck received a teaching award from the German Embassy
As one of three educators in the US to win the prize, Shipeck will attend a two-week professional development course in Germany.
Armin Schikorra earned a Humboldt Research Fellowship
The Department of Mathematics associate professor will study in Germany over the next three years.
4 Pitt faculty members won grants from the Charles E. Kaufman Foundation
Andrea Berman, Judith Yanowitz, Alex Jones and Michael Hatridge won support for their innovative, interdisciplinary projects.
Pitt professor and students collaborate on published linguistics book
Shelome Gooden mentored students and included their work in the collection that examines languages, dialects and their surrounding cultures.

