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Justin Kitzes received funding from Google for his high-tech approach to ecology and conservation
Justin Kitzes, an associate professor of biological sciences in the Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences, received $29,000 from Google as part of an effort by the company to support academic research.
Native American Heritage Month: Join the Department of English on the Lakota Perspectives Program
Summer might feel far away, but it's never too soon to plan some fun and educational trips. The Office of Global Experiences offers a two-week Lakota Perspectives Program, from the end of June into July.
Peng Liu is unraveling new reactions — and new ways of working together
Publishing in Nature is a crowning achievement for any researcher, marking the kind of work that can make a career. Peng Liu and his students managed it twice earlier this year — in the same month.
Sam Woolley Featured in Several International Publications Focusing on the Election
Sam Woolley, the William S. Dietrich II Endowed Chair in Disinformation Studies and associate professor in the Department of Communication in the Dietrich School has been featured in several international publications recently.
Two Dietrich School Researchers Made Clarivate’s Annual Highly Cited List
Twenty-four University of Pittsburgh researchers have been named to this year’s Highly Cited Researchers list, an annual compilation of researchers whose work has made a significant impact across a broad range of disciplines.
Sam Woolley Interviewed by SkyNews
Sam Woolley, the William S. Dietrich II Endowed Chair in Disinformation Studies and associate professor in the Department of Communication in the Dietrich School was interviewed by SkyNews.
Lauren Bylsma Talked to The New York Times About Crying
Lauren Bylsma, an associate professor in the Department of Psychology in the Dietrich school was recently interviewed for an article in the New York Times on crying.
Adriana Helbig Wins SEM Alan Merriam Prize
Adriana Helbig, Professor of Music and Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies and College of General Studies in the Dietrich School, has won the Alan Merriam Prize from the Society for Ethnomusicology for her book “ReSounding Poverty: Romani Music and Development Aid” (Oxford University Press, 2023).
Dela Kuma Interviewed for Sapiens
Dela Kuma, an assistant professor in the Dietrich School’s Department of Anthology was interviewed for an article in Sapiens about her research into 19th-century Afro-European trade.
Transgender Awareness Week
Transgender Awareness Week is a time to foster understanding, promote inclusivity, and celebrate the lives and contributions of transgender and gender-nonconforming individuals.
Join the Jewish Studies Program and Dr. Shayna Weiss for Some Upcoming Events
The Jewish Studies Program and the Panim Collective are proud to present a series of events with Dr. Shayna Weiss:
Chad Taylor Interviewed in the Post-Gazette About His Move to Pitt
William S. Dietrich II Endowed Chair in Jazz Studies and artistic director of the Jazz Studies Program, Chad Taylor, was recently interviewed by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
Paula Kane Awarded ACHA Award
Paula Kane, a professor in the Department of Religious studies and a John and Lucine O'Brien Marous Chair of Contemporary Catholic Studies, has been awarded this year’s American Catholic Historical Association Lifetime of Distinguished Scholarship Award.
Delanie Jenkins Hosts First Solo Exhibit in 10 Years
Delanie Jenkins, an associate professor and advisor in Studio Arts has an ongoing art exhibition at Kipp Gallery.
Daniel Williams Cited in Article For Volcanic Research
Daniel Williams, an assistant teaching professor in the Department of Geology and Science at the Dietrich School, was cited in a recent article for his research into using infrared technology to study volcanic activity.