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Ecosystem Research at Pitt's Pymatuning Laboratory of Ecology

Pitt’s Pymatuning Laboratory of Ecology is only one hundred miles north of the University’s bustling Oakland campus, but for some it seems like a different world. Surrounded by quiet forest on the shore of a fishing lake that straddles the Pennsylvania-Ohio state line, Pitt students and researchers have enjoyed field and laboratory experiences here for generations. Known informally as PLE, the facility has space for large-scale research and ecosystems studies where students and researchers can get their hands on plants and animals in their natural environments.

Fighting for Darker Skies: Diane Turnshek Brings Pittsburgh’s Night Back into Focus

On a clear night in Pittsburgh, it can be hard to find more than a dozen stars. But Diane Turnshek, adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, has dedicated her career to changing that. A longtime advocate for reducing light pollution, Turnshek is working to restore the brilliance of the night sky: one community, one policy, and one story at a time.

Sophia Choukas-Bradley announces new book deal

Physics and Astronomy professor talks to Science News about exploding stars

Carles Badenes, a professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, was interviewed for a Science News article about how a dying star imploded twice before becoming a supernova. Badenes was not part of the research team that captured the image, but he discussed the theories surrounding this phenomenon.

Craig Kaplan interviewed in Quanta Magazine

Craig Kaplan, a professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the Dietrich School, was featured in a recent article in Quanta Magazine. The article discusses researchers who have discovered that RNA serves as the “alarm system” of our cells.

Literacy and Work in the Digital World

Annette Vee, associate professor and director of Pitt’s Composition Program in the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences’ Department of English, works to develop awareness of the technology we engage. Her 2017 book, “Coding Literacy: How Computer Code Is Changing Writing,” is a basic text in digital humanities and computer science education.

The Pittsburgh Water Collaboratory is making waves

The Pittsburgh Water Collaboratory, with Jonathan Burgess at the helm, has collaborated with the National Wildlife Federation to help kickstart the restoration of the Ohio River

Alaina Roberts mentioned in three articles about Beyonce's Buffalo Solider Imagery

Alaina E. Roberts, an associate professor of History at the Dietrich School, was cited in three recent articles in AP News, NBC News, and The Guardian about Beyoncé's use of Buffalo Soldier imagery.

Economics professor cited in research on traffic jams and fast food

Lester Lusher, an associate professor in the Department of Economics at the Dietrich School, was noted in a recent Study published on StudyFinds. The research groups involved were looking at the correlation between traffic jams and fast-food consumption.

Michael Wood-Vasey interviewed for WESA

Michael Wood-Vasey, a professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, was interviewed for a WESA story on the Rubin Observatory. Wood-Vasey created a data broker to help the observatory prepare for operations.

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Ecosystem Research at Pitt's Pymatuning Laboratory of Ecology

Fighting for Darker Skies: Diane Turnshek Brings Pittsburgh’s Night Back into Focus

Sophia Choukas-Bradley announces new book deal

Physics and Astronomy professor talks to Science News about exploding stars

Craig Kaplan interviewed in Quanta Magazine

Literacy and Work in the Digital World

The Pittsburgh Water Collaboratory is making waves

Alaina Roberts mentioned in three articles about Beyonce's Buffalo Solider Imagery

Economics professor cited in research on traffic jams and fast food

Michael Wood-Vasey interviewed for WESA

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