Nanotubes, Nanoparticles and Antibodies Detect Fentanyl
A research team led by Alexander Star, Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences, developed a sensor that detects fentanyl at a magnitude six times more sensitive than previous sensors.
Graham Hatfull Elected to National Academy of Sciences
Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences professor Graham Hatfull has been elected to the membership of the National Academy of Sciences in recognition of his distinguished achievements.
Developing Novel Materials to Combat Global Water Pollution
One third of people around the world lack access to safe drinking water, making the growing presence of arsenic in groundwater a pressing threat.
Celebrating Small Business in Pittsburgh
Bob Stein is the Associate Vice Chancellor for Innovation and Entrepreneurship and Executive Director of the Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence.
Emily Elliott Named Fellow of the Ecological Society of America
Professor of geology and environmental science in the Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences, Emily Elliott has been recognized for her outstanding contributions in advancing the use of stable isotopes to unravel nutrient dynamics in ecosystems with a particular focus on feedback mechanisms.
Pitt Establishes Paralysis Care Tech Hub
Led by Dan Ding, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, and Lynn Worobey, School of Medicine, the SmartTech Implementation Hub for Paralysis Care will focus on the use of smart technologies to improve quality of life and increase the independence of individuals with paralysis.
Shaping a Sustainable Future Through University-Based Solar Projects
EnergyTech published a case study on the University’s journey to sustainability through the installation of the largest solar project in western Pennsylvania.
Pittsburgh Quantum Institute Names New Co-Director
Distinguished Professor David Snoke (left) of the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences Department of Physics and Astronomy has been named the new co-director of the Pittsburgh Quantum Institute.
Pitt Hosts Inaugural Data Science Day
Representatives from Dick’s Sporting Goods, Sheetz and the City of Pittsburgh joined the University to discuss ethical questions about how data is used in business and government operations.
Bedside Blood Concussion Test Receives FDA Approval with Pitt Research
David Okonkwo, School of Medicine Department of Neurological Surgery, and his team helped deliver the first clinical blood test capable of detecting concussions directly at a patient’s bedside.
Polk and Van Houten Named Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
Two Schools of the Health Sciences faculty members have been elected fellows of the world’s largest scientific society – the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
Three Humanities Researchers Receive National Funding
The National Endowment for the Humanities announced more than $26M in funding for humanities projects nationwide. Three Pitt faculty — two of which being previous Pitt Research Arts & Humanities Microgrant winners — each received a summer stipend grant to fund the following projects:
Parenting for Racial Equity Project
Pitt researchers have launched a new training program to help guide white parents through conversations with their children about race and racism.