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2024 Goldwater Scholars Include Two Dietrich School Students
The Dietrich School congratulates Pitt’s two 2024 Goldwater Scholars: Oluwatofunmi Abiola and Richard Fang.
Celebrate the Launch of Aster(ix) Journal’s Spring 2024 Issue
University of Pittsburgh Dietrich School Professors Angie Cruz and Diana Khoi Nguyen, and Williams College professor Laylah Ali are hosting an event on April 10 for the upcoming issue of Aster(ix) Journal.
Women's History Month in the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences Celebrates: Yvonne B. Miller
Yvonne B. Miller (A&S ’73G) was the first black woman to serve in both houses of the Virginia General Assembly. Miller was the eldest of 13 children and when she was young, her family relocated to Norfolk, Virginia where she attended the then-segregated public schools.
Women's History Month in the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences Celebrates: Rebecca Skloot
Pitt Alumnae, Rebecca Skloot (A&S ‘07G), became a best-selling author in 2010 when she published her first book, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks. Skloot is a science writer and attended Portland Community College to become a Veterinary Technician. She received her Bachelor's in biological sciences from Colorado State University, and her MFA in creative nonfiction from the University of Pittsburgh.
Women's History Month in the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences Celebrates: Zelda Rubinstein
Pittsburgh native, Zelda Rubinstein, was an actress best known for her roles in the Poltergeist films, Teen Witch, and Sixteen Candles. She was also an outspoken activist for people with dwarfism and the fight against HIV/AIDS.
Women's History Month in the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences Celebrates: Becky Gonda
Alumna, Becky Gonda (A&S ‘11G), is also a current Teaching Associate Professor and Director of Outreach in the Dietrich School’s Department of Biological Sciences. Her outreach efforts include the Biology Department’s PittBio Outreach Program.
Women's History Month in the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences Celebrates: Dr. Rachel Bezanson
Observational astronomer, Dr. Rachel Bezanson is an Associate Professor of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Pittsburgh and member of the UNCOVER program.
The McKay Lecture Series Is Back!
Join the Dietrich School's Department of Economics for the next part of their McKay Lecture series sponsored by the McKay Fund.
Women's History Month in the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences Celebrates: Delanie Jenkins
Delanie Jenkins is an Associate Professor in the Department of Studio Arts in the Dietrich School and a member of the Pittsburgh Water Collaboratory. She earned her BA in Art and Performance from the University of Texas at Dallas and her MFA in Sculpture from the University of Colorado at Boulder.
Dr. Anthony Novosel Voted Best Professor in the Pitt News
Part-time instructor in the Dietrich School’s History Department, Anthony “Tony” Novosel was just voted best professor by Pitt students.
Women's History Month in the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences Celebrates: Julie Sokolow
Julie Sokolow (A&S ’10) is an award-winning documentary film director, writer, and musician. Sokolow completed her bachelor’s in psychology, English writing, and film studies at the University of Pittsburgh in 2010, graduating with summa cum laude honors.
Women's History Month in the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences Celebrates: Dr. Jennifer Laaser
The University of Pittsburgh welcomed Dr. Jennifer Laaser in 2016 as an assistant professor in the Chemistry Department. Dr. Laaser runs the Laaser Lab at Pitt which studies the intersections between physical chemistry, polymer physics, and polymeric materials.
Daniel Williams Featured in ESRI's ArcUser Magazine
Daniel Williams, Ph.D., an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Dietrich School’s Department of Geology and Environmental Science was featured in ESRI's ArcUser magazine’s Fall 2023 issue.