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Study of How Brain Interprets Visual Cues Could Aid Treatment of Psychiatric Disorders
Matt Smith, an associate professor of ophthalmology, is studying how the brain and visual stimuli interact in an effort to help people with conditions such as attention deficit disorder.
University of Pittsburgh Press book receives a flutter of praise
“Butterflies of Pennsylvania: A Field Guide” was recognized with a 2017 National Outdoor Book Award.
Pitt computer engineers won the Best Paper Award at an international big data conference
The paper describes how automated machine reading can be used to pore over volumes of research and use that information to create models for understanding biological processes.
Photos and personal stories are featured in an undergraduate student's project on transgender young adults
Undergraduate student Kate Koenig created the "I Am __" Project to chronicle the lives of transgender young people through in-depth Q&A interviews and photos. Her work was awarded the Iris Marion
Gerald Holder will receive a Distinguished Service Award
Pitt's U.S. Steel Dean of Engineering and Distinguished Service Professor of Engineering is being honored by the Pittsburgh chapter of the Pennsylvania Society of Professional Engineers.
Students Help Patients With Swallowing Disorders, One Drop of Water at a Time
Strokes, Parkinson’s disease and other issues can cause the ability to swallow to be lost. Graduate students studying speech-language pathology are learning to treat this debilitating condition at the
Diane Litman was named an Association for Computational Linguistics Fellow
The director of Pitt's Intelligent Systems Program is one of six recognized for contributions to the field.
The McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine was honored for 25 years of accomplishments
The Pitt institute received a citation from the commonwealth and an Innovation Award from the Pittsburgh Business Times.
Philosophy Professor Searches for Meaning of Knowledge and Wisdom Around the World
The concepts of "wisdom" and "knowledge" aren't as universal as one might think. Edouard Machery of the Department of History and Philosophy of Science is co-leading a study that received a $2.6
Plans Unveiled for Pitt Athletics Hall of Fame
Over a nearly 150-year period, the Panthers have built an athletics legacy that includes Olympians, All-Americans, world-record performances, national championships and numerous legendary moments. The
Wearable Artificial Lung Designed to Help Sick Children Remain Mobile While Hospitalized
Researchers hope the device will be a bridge to transplant or recovery in children with acute and chronic lung failure, allowing the children to move around and avoid being bedridden.
Researchers Analyze Big Data, Aim for Lung Disease Precision Treatment Improvement
Scientists at the University of Pittsburgh are investigating the causes and progression of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease — the third-leading cause of death in the United States — through the
2 Pitt Engineering faculty members were honored for early career research
James McKone and Christopher Wilmer are among 58 recognized for their nascent research in energy storage.
Here's who won the student pitch competitions at Blast Furnace Demo Day
Seventeen teams of student entrepreneurs vied for $4,000 in cash awards at the December competition.
Pitt Among 'Colleges That Pay You Back'
The University of Pittsburgh is profiled in The Princeton Review's "Colleges That Pay You Back: The 200 Schools That Give You the Best Bang for Your Tuition Buck."
H. Richard Milner IV was named to Education Week's annual scholar ranking
The Helen Faison Endowed Chair of Urban Education was included in the 2018 RHSU Edu-Scholar Public Influence Rankings.
2 Pitt physical therapy professors won state association awards
David Wert received the Neurological Special Interest Group’s Award of Excellence, and Debora Miller earned the Carlin-Michels Achievement Award.
Young Students Learn Leadership, Conflict Management Skills in Social Work Program
The Just Discipline Project, created by social work assistant professor James Huguley, teaches fifth- and sixth-graders strategies for defusing peer conflicts.
Using Novel Stent, Pitt Researchers Aim to Double Number of Successful Organ Donations
Each year, the United States experiences an extreme shortage of organ donations. Pitt researchers aim to change that.
