Peng Liu mentioned in Chemistry World
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Africana Studies' Professor’s book celebrates rise of Formula One racer, social justice icon Lewis Hamilton
In most cases, a book tracing the life of a world champion Formula One racer would primarily attract readers drawn to fast-moving machines and the daring drivers who pilot them.
Lewis Hamilton is not like most cases.
As Pitt’s Michael Sawyer — whose latest book, “Sir Lewis,” profiles the multifaceted life-in-progress of the British racer and Black activist — explained, Hamilton has much more on his mind than the finish line.
Kamesha Spates was invited to lecture at the University of Edinburgh
Kamesha Spates, the William S. Dietrich II Chair and an associate professor in the Department of Africana Studies, was invited by the University of Edinburgh on March 25 to give a virtual lecture on her current research. The talk “The Price of Strength: Understanding Suicide Among Black Women Through a Black Feminist Lens.”
Kamesha Spates was a panelist at the 2025 Engagement in the Black Community: A Virtual NAADC Summit
On February 6, Kamesha Spates, the William S.
Jackie Smith interviewed by SFGATE
SFGATE interviewed Professor Jackie Smith with the Department of Sociology at the Dietrich School. The podcast focuses on how climate activists are now trying to appeal to international courts to have their voices heard.
Psychology Professor interviewed by The Scientist
Beatriz Luna, a professor of Psychiatry in the Dietrich School's Department of Psychology, was interviewed by The Scientist for their article "A State of Flux Leaves Teen Brains Sensitive to Experiences." Luna talked about how substance abuse has increased among adolescents over the past few years.
A Graduate Student in the Department of Biology was Interviewed by Nautilus
Tessa Alise Rhinehart, a graduate student in the Department of Biology at the Dietrich School was interviewed by Nautilus about a bird study. The study, titled “Birds of Feather Talk Together” has shown that birds of different species may be communicating to each other via nocturnal calls.
John Stoner Talks to NPR About Declassified Assassination Documents
John Stoner, a teaching professor at the Dietrich School in the Department of History was interviewed by NPR for a story published Tuesday. The story looks into whether Trump’s decision to declassify the Kennedy and MLK documents will reveal anything of note.
Scott Morgenstern Interviewed by The New York Times About US and Mexico Relations
Scott Morgenstern, a professor in the Department of Political Science in the Dietrich School, was interviewed by The New York Times. The article talked about the future of Mexico and the United States, and Morgenstern weighed on with his thoughts on our economic ties going forward.