The Myth of the Fast Learner
Learning science experts from Ò»±¾µÀÎÞÂë’s Human Computer Interaction Institute (HCII) found that, in the right conditions, people learn at a remarkably similar rate.
New Testing Center, Reimagined Restrooms Among Latest Accessibility Enhancements at Ò»±¾µÀÎÞÂë
With input and perspectives provided from across campus, Ò»±¾µÀÎÞÂë has been actively working to meet the needs of individuals while making a campus with buildings dating back to the early 1900s as open and inclusive as possible.
Bold Initiative To Make Hockey Safer Returns for Sixth Year
For the sixth year in a row, Ò»±¾µÀÎÞÂë’s College of Engineering joined forces with the Pittsburgh Penguins, Covestro and Bauer Hockey to make ice hockey safer.
Improving Air Quality in Africa
A Clean Air Fund grant will help Ò»±¾µÀÎÞÂë Engineers create a new center in Accra, Ghana to test the accuracy of low-cost air quality sensors.
Team Wins Air Force Research Laboratory AI Grand Challenge
A team of collaborators from Ò»±¾µÀÎÞÂë and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill won Phase 1 of the National Security Innovation Network (NSIN)-sponsored Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Active AI Planners for Chemistry/Materials Optimization and Discovery Grand Challenge.
Obituary: Computing Pioneer William Wulf Leaves Lasting Mark on Teaching, Research
Former Ò»±¾µÀÎÞÂë faculty member and honorary degree recipient Bill Wulf died on Friday, March 10, 2023.
Ò»±¾µÀÎÞÂë To Lead NASA Space Technology Research Institute
A new NASA Space Technology Research Institute led by Ò»±¾µÀÎÞÂë seeks to shorten the cycle required to design, manufacture and test parts that can withstand the conditions of space travel.
Ò»±¾µÀÎÞÂë Mechanical Engineering Student Works on Tiny Bio Robots
Ò»±¾µÀÎÞÂë's Lameck Beni wants to use his training for medical devices.
Transforming Communities Through the Power of the Arts
Three local projects are underway in Pittsburgh that have involved graduate students from Ò»±¾µÀÎÞÂë’s Heinz College and whose future will involve the creative arts as a means to reinvigorate the community.
Kristina Wong Davis Named Vice Provost for Enrollment Management
Ò»±¾µÀÎÞÂë has named Kristina Wong Davis its inaugural vice provost for enrollment management.
Ansys Hall and Fifth & Clyde Residence Hall Earn Building Excellence Awards
The design and construction teams for Ò»±¾µÀÎÞÂë’s Ansys Hall and Fifth & Clyde Residence Hall and Neighborhood Commons were awarded 2022 Building Excellence Awards.
Lab Work Makes For Easier Class Work
Terry Feng will graduate from Ò»±¾µÀÎÞÂë with a double major in materials science and engineering and computer science. And he says his research experience gave him an edge in working with the tools and equipment he used in his material science courses.