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Pitt Researchers Rewire the Energy Pathways of Turbulence

Pitt researchers demonstrate that the direction of turbulent energy flux can be reversed, creating a new type of turbulent flow that challenges long-standing assumptions about how energy moves through systems like oceans and the atmosphere

Translating Bamboo Across Continents and Cultures

Visiting Fulbright Scholar Luisa Molari collaborates with Pitt’s Kent Harries to advance bamboo research

Saving Lives Through Simulation

Pitt industrial engineers help develop first-of-its-kind discrete event simulation model of the blood continuum in Kenya

Building a Broader Cybersecurity Ecosystem

(Self) Determined to Inspire Students

IEEE – HKN recognizes Pitt’s Kara Bocan as the 2025 C. Holmes MacDonald Outstanding Teacher

Discovering Pitt Space and the Power of Research

STEMnetX fellowships and Pitt research experiences help two mechanical engineering students step confidently into the future

The Challenge to Define True Surface Topography

The University of Pittsburgh and University of Freiburg professors launch a challenge to improve how surface topography is measured and described

Manufacturing Innovation Across Pennsylvania

Six Pitt Engineering researchers each receive $70,000 Manufacturing PA Innovation Awards

After the Storm

As severe weather increases, Pitt Professor Alexis Kwasinski reflects on the impact of resilience and community on the power grid

A Golden Chapter

IISE recognizes Pitt’s student chapter with its highest recognition of excellence

The Swanson School of Engineering

Creating an environment of academic excellence, transdisciplinary research, community engagement, and lifelong learning.

Since 1846, engineering programs at the University of Pittsburgh have helped to transform our region, the nation, and the world. Swanson School faculty and students are at the forefront of developing solutions to create a better future. The Swanson School focuses on our health, our planet, and the ingenuity that keeps us competitive with recognized programs in sustainability, energy systems, advanced manufacturing, bioengineering, micro- and nanosystems, computational modeling and advanced materials development.

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