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New Book by Dietrich School Historians Highlights Lesser-Known Figures
In their new book, “Pittsburgh Rising: From Frontier Town to Steel City, 1750-1920," Dietrich School historians Edward K. Muller and Rob Ruck explore the lives of "men and women who lived and labored" in the shadows of Pittsburgh's famous and infamous.
Dietrich School Alumna Helped Launch an Early Nuclear Submarine
Doris Felman's (A&S ’50) math and science skills helped to power one of the world's first nuclear submarines. She didn't stop there. Read more of her story from our partners at Pitt Magazine.
Dietrich School Alum Is Entrepreneur and Pinball Wizard
Dietrich School alum Steve Zumoff (A&S ’88) shares a few tips on how you, too, can get your name on top of the leaderboard.
Dietrich School, CGS Undergrads Among 2023 Brackenridge Fellows
Thirty-five Pitt undergraduates--including several from the Dietrich School and CGS--will receive $4,000 each and other support for their summer research as 2023 Brackenridge fellows. The fellowship, sponsored by the David C. Frederick Honors College, supports independently led research and creative projects and includes weekly seminars to enhance learning and idea exchange.
Dietrich School Historian's Play Debuts in London
“The Return of Benjamin Lay,” a play co-written by Dietrich School Distinguished Professor Marcus Rediker, will make its debut in June at London’s Finborough Theatre. The plot finds Lay, a man with dwarfism who often referred to himself as “Little Benjamin,” returning almost 300 years after his death to confront those who suppressed his beliefs and to seek readmittance to the Quakers.
Slovak Studies Program Hosts Delegation from Slovakia
On June 1, a delegation of visitors from Slovakia, headed by Radovan Javorcik, Slovak Ambassador to the US, and Michal Fedák, State Secretary, Slovak Ministry of Education, visited Pitt to learn more about the Dietrich School's Slovak Studies Program, the only program of its kind in the United States.
Dietrich School Faculty Member Debunks Nature Paper
Craig Kaplan, an associate professor in the Dietrich School's Department of Biological Sciences, worked with colleagues--via Twitter--to debunk a controversial paper published in high-profile journal Nature.
Dietrich School Faculty Member Wins NEH Summer Stipend
Patrick McKelvey, assistant professor of theatre arts in the Dietrich School, received a summer stipend from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). The award will support his research for two consecutive months. The summer project will lead to a book about the history of social services for disabled actors in the United States since the late nineteenth century, with particular focus on The Actors’ Fund of America and allied organizations.
Dietrich School Faculty Member Awarded $5.7 Million in Research Funding from U.S. Army
The U.S. Army has awarded more than $5.7 million for two projects led by Michael Hatridge, associate professor of physics and astronomy in the Dietrich School. Both projects bring together a diverse group of researchers to overcome roadblocks in the field of quantum computing.
Dietrich School Faculty Member to Lead New Regional Quantum Initiative
Michael Hatridge, associate professor in the Dietrich School's Department of Physics and Astronomy, will serve as the inaugural director of the Western Pennsylvania Quantum Information Core (WPQIC), an initiative made possible through an $11.6 million loan from Pitt's Strategic Advancement Fund--the first loan approved by the Fund.
Dietrich School Faculty Named Humanities Center Fellows
The Humanities Center will support six Dietrich School faculty members, connecting them with multidisciplinary networks as they conduct humanities research. In turn, they will participate in the center’s intellectual life, presenting their work throughout the academic year and leading an interdisciplinary colloquium.
Dietrich School and CGS Students, Alumni Among 2023 Fulbright Winners
Ten Pitt students and alumni have joined an esteemed group of scholars who have received one of the world's most lauded and prestigious awards from the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. The University’s 2023-24 cohort of grantees includes current students and graduates from schools across campus, including the College of General Studies, the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences and the Dietrich School.
Dietrich School Professor Featured on Science Friday
Graham Hatfull, Eberly Family Professor of Biotechnology and HHMI Professor in the Dietrich School's Department of Biological Sciences, shared news of his research on a recent edition of Science Friday.
Dietrich School Alumna Wins Newman Civic Fellowship
Yunge Xiao, a 2023 Dietrich School graduate with a major in statistic, was recently named to Campus Compact’s 2023-24 cohort of Newman Civic Fellows. The fellowship recognizes standout students who are committed to creating positive change in communities locally and around the world, providing them with a year of learning and networking opportunities that emphasize personal, professional and civic growth.
Dietrich School, CGS Students Earn Boren Awards
Graduate student Joseph Patrick and undergraduates Chris Bekavac and Griffin Mekler-Culbertson received Boren Awards this year to pursue foreign language studies abroad.