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Dietrich School Science Revealed June 2 Event Explores Inequities in Health Care
Two Dietrich School faculty members will discuss how our physical and psychological well-being can compromise our immune systems, make us more susceptible to viruses — and make vaccines less effective — during the next Science Revealed presentation. Science Revealed — an online series of free public conversations from the Dietrich School— continues with faculty members Anna Marsland from the Department of Psychology and Abimbola Fapohunda from the Department of Africana Studies offering “Perspectives on Health: (In)Equity Across Communities” from noon to 1 p.m. June 2.
Help Make Pitt More Accessible for Everyone
The U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention reports that one in four adults in America has a disability, which could include low vision, mobility difficulties, cognitive or age-related issues and hearing loss, among many others. But accessibility isn’t just for addressing disabilities: Features such as curb cuts in sidewalks help people pushing strollers or carts, and alt-text can help anyone understand an image if it isn’t displaying properly.
May 20 is Global Accessibility Awareness Day
Thursday, May 20 is the 10th anniversary of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD). Web sites and web applications are crucial to our academic, administrative, and research work, and the University of Pittsburgh is committed to ensuring equal access by making its web sites and all other electronic and information technology accessible to all users.
Dietrich School, CGS Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony, May 4, 2021
This ceremony, recorded on Tuesday, May 4, 2021, recognizes undergraduate students from the Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences and the College of General Studies.
Dietrich School, CGS Seniors Win the University's Top Leadership Awards
Rhiannon Bonnabell Stangl, a senior in the College of General Studies, is the 2021 recipient of the Emma W. Locke Award and Morgan Ottley, a senior in the Dietrich School, has been named the winner of the 2021 Omicron Delta Kappa Senior of the Year Award.
Dietrich School Professor Elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Kirk Savage, professor in the Dietrich School's Department of History of Art and Architecture, has been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. With this selection, Savage joins an exclusive group of world leaders who promote nonpartisan recommendations that aim to advance the public good. Other 2021 members include media entrepreneur Oprah Winfrey, linguist Deborah Tannen, writer and photographer Teju Cole and theater critic Hilton Als, among other important scholars.
Dietrich School Undergraduate Wins Goldwater Scholarship
Dietrich School undergraduate Mark Farino is one of two University of Pittsburgh students who have been named recipients of the 2021 Barry M. Goldwater Scholarships, which support outstanding students who are pursuing careers in the fields of engineering, mathematics and the natural sciences. Farino, who is majoring in physics and mathematics and minoring in French, plans to continue with graduate study in physics and aspires to academic career in teaching and researching particle physics.
Mathematics Department Chair Elected to 2021 Class of SIAM Fellows
Jonathan Rubin, professor and chair of the Dietrich School's Department of Mathematics, was recently elected to the Class of 2021 Fellows of the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics. Rubin, one of 28 new fellows, was recognized for his contributions to mathematical neuroscience, mathematical biology, and dynamical systems theory.
Associate Dean and Chemistry Professor Recognized by ACS
Kay Brummond, associate dean for faculty in the Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences, and professor in the school’s Department of Chemistry, is the recipient of the 2021 American Chemical Society Award for Encouraging Women into Careers in the Chemical Sciences.
In particular, ACS recognized Brummond, “for serving as a pathfinder, an agent of change, and mentor to women at all stages of their careers in the chemical sciences.”
Pittsburgh Campus Moves to Elevated Risk Effective March 31 at 9pm
As a result of rising COVID-19 cases, at 9 p.m. the Pittsburgh campus will move to the Elevated Risk Posture and begin a shelter-in-place period. Students should only go out for classes, work if needed, safe exercise, takeout food and essentials.
Chancellor Gallagher's Statement on Anti-Asian Racism
Throughout the past year in our COVID-19 pandemic state, and notably in the past few weeks, our country continues to witness and experience a rise in anti-Asian racism and violence, spurred on by baseless, irrational assumptions and biased leaps of logic that cannot and should not be validated. We condemn these acts of hate and stand in solidarity with our Asian and Asian American communities against racism in all its forms, and we are committed to advancing antiracism to actively address racial inequities and injustices with an expansive coalition of institutional and community partners.
Dietrich School Faculty Members Recognized by Provost for Mentoring
Dietrich School faculty members Tia-Lynn Ashman, Distinguished Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences and Robert Batterman, Distinguished Professor in Department of Philosophy, have been awarded the 2021 Provost's Award for Excellence in Doctoral Mentoring.
Dietrich School Faculty Among 2021 Chancellor's Award Winners
Four Dietrich School faculty members are among the honorees for the 2021 Chancellor's Awards for Teaching, Research, and Public Service.
Dietrich School Professor Named Fellow of the Swedish Collegium for Advanced Study
Michael Goodhart, professor of political science in the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences and director of Pitt’s Global Studies Center, has been named a fellow of the Swedish Collegium for Advanced Study for 2021-22.
Dietrich School Faculty Member Named 2021 Cottrell Scholar
Rachel Bezanson, an assistant professor in the Dietrich School's Department of Physics and Astronomy, has been named a 2021 Cottrell Scholar by the Research Corporation for Science Advancement. Bezanson is among a class of 25 honorees recognized as outstanding teacher-scholars in chemistry, physics, and astronomy.