In a perennial favorite lecture, G. Bard Ermentrout teaches students to end a theoretical zombie or vampire apocalypse with mathematical equations.

Papers from B.J. Johnson and Kuntu Theatre founder Vernell Lillie shed light on the city’s performing arts community.

Some people love "scary-fun" experiences like haunted houses. Pitt researchers Margee Kerr and Greg Siegle are finding out why — and using their research to make local attractions even scarier.

Researchers found that trace bits of potentially hazardous metal from long-ago industries could be reintroduced into neighboring areas after severe storms and flooding.

After besting all the other teams in the 2017 International Aerial Robotics Competition Mission 7, these students set about refining their approach in hopes of completing the full challenge next year.

Assistant professor of psychology Melissa Libertus has always loved math — and she's working to help more children and adults love it, too.

The film by alumna Julie Sokolow paints a portrait of change in the American family and workplace with the story of Brooke Guinan, the first openly trans woman in the New York City Fire Department.

Erikah Abdu (BUS ’10) and Richard Dodge (A&S ’95) found ways to personally lend their support to friends, neighbors and strangers affected by the massive storm.

Jesse Irwin (A&S ’17) wanted to start a late-night talk show at Pitt. With a student crew and Robert Clift’s support, he made it happen in three months — and snagged an Emmy nod.

Forget grammar drills: High schoolers bargained for wares, ordered lunch in Chinese and painted Russian icons during National Security Agency programs on campus this summer.