This year’s competition, which awarded nearly $80,000 to nine winning teams, featured a wide array of student innovations, including applying artificial intelligence to create a recruiting platform for STEM talent, to efficiently connect lost items with their owners, and to improve the efficiency and quality of cell cultures.
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Pitt researchers again lead the way toward cutting-edge concussion diagnosis with bedside blood test
The device Pitt researchers helped create is poised to push the detection of concussions forward immeasurably — and be available in some hospitals and urgent care centers as early as the summer.
Pitt-Bradford offers an affordable option for Pennsylvanians seeking a college degree, with robust financial aid packages and new grants to support students pursuing degrees in high-demand fields like engineering technology.
The Healthy Home Lab project is supported by a $1 million Department of Housing and Urban Development grant.
The University shines in the latest U.S. News & World Report 2024 Best Graduate Schools rankings. They reflect Pitt's commitment to scientific discovery and clinical innovation, preparing future leaders in healthcare for the commonwealth and beyond.
And that's not all. Pitt's schools across various disciplines earn remarkable rankings, showcasing excellence in education and research
Pitt installed its 19th chancellor, Joan Gabel, at Carnegie Music Hall during Faculty Honors Convocation, an annual event recognizing faculty members’ honors and achievements.
The National Science Foundation has named its 2024 class of Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) scholars, and several Pitt students are among the honorees. The GRFP is a prestigious program that supports outstanding graduate students pursuing research-based master’s and doctoral degrees.
Register now for the Brookings Institution’s bipartisan “Election ’24: Issues at Stake” event on April 24. Held in partnership with Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh, the program will explore how investments in advanced industries like semiconductors and biomanufacturing can create economic opportunities for workers and communities. Don’t miss this chance to engage with government officials, thought leaders, and experts as we discuss the future of industry in southwestern Pennsylvania and beyond.
In response to growing cyber threats, Pitt has been awarded $2.2 million from the U.S. Department of Energy to establish the Cyber Energy Center, which aims to enhance cybersecurity for the region's energy system and beyond. This collaborative effort integrates interdisciplinary expertise from various Pitt schools and engages industry partners to address cybersecurity challenges, offer workforce development programs, and advance research in cybersecurity technologies and practices.
Graduate students are set to lead two teams in the highly selective 2024 Rice Business Plan Competition, a prestigious event renowned for its substantial prizes. One team has developed a surgical instrument streamlining operating room procedures, while the other focuses on advancing energy storage to mitigate carbon emissions.
Pitt-Johnstown introduced two new scholarship opportunities for Greater Johnstown High School graduates, aiming to invest in the community's future. The Robert M. Smith Scholarship Fund offers 10 full tuition-paid scholarships annually, while an additional $4,000 scholarship is available for a Greater Johnstown graduate pursuing a four-year degree.
The Education and Training Hub at Pitt-Titusville has been rebranded as the Education and Training Center, showcasing a new name, logo, and signage to mark its transformative initiatives, including facility renovations and expanded program offerings to meet regional workforce needs. This unique partnership model, involving a university, community college, and technical schools, is positioned to provide affordable and accessible career-focused programs, addressing employer demands and community development goals, as local leaders and stakeholders highlighted.
Chancellor Gabel was recognized for her leadership in elevating the Plan for Pitt 2028, the University’s developing strategic plan. The publication noted Evan Facher’s leadership efforts within Pitt’s Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, which works to inspire and enable Pitt innovators to bring their ideas and discoveries to life through commercialization.
In Pennsylvania, where 48 out of 67 counties are rural, Pitt is intensifying efforts to reach rural students, including hiring dedicated recruiters for rural areas and expanding outreach programs and scholarships. With a recent federal grant to boost rural enrollment and enhance student success resources, Pitt is prioritizing reaching rural students.