Events

15 Aug

Wellness Lunch and Learn: Better Sleep, Better Life

Getting enough quality sleep can benefit your health and life in endless ways. In this Lunch and Learn, your health coach will review how much sleep you need, what sleep does...

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August 15, 2025
11:00am to 12:00pm

20 Aug

Swanson School of Engineering New Graduate Student Orientation

Get to know the resources available to you as a SSOE grad student.

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August 20, 2025
9:30am to 2:00pm

20 Aug

MyHealth Get Up and Go: Stretching

This session includes a series of stretches that can be utilized to help combat the sedentary lifestyle at work. These stretches require moderate effort and are safe for most...

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August 20, 2025
12:30pm to 1:00pm

An individual practicing stress management

27 Aug

MyHealth Stress on the Go: RELAX and Sleep

Identifying and becoming more mindful of these symptoms is a way to manage stress before it builds too high. One technique is RELAX & sleep. RELAX is an acronym we use as a...

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August 27, 2025
12:30pm to 1:00pm

28 Aug

Python and R Drop-In Hour

Need help getting started with Python or R? Have questions about your code, packages, or plotting? This informal, drop-in session is designed to support researchers, students,...

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August 28, 2025
12:00pm to 1:00pm

28 Aug

IE SEMINAR: Tugce Martagan, "Advancing Biomanufacturing with OR/AI: Challenges and Opportunities", 8/28

Abstract More than 8,000 biopharmaceuticals are in the global research and development pipeline to treat cancer, diabetes, and many other diseases. These drugs are produced...

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August 28, 2025
3:30pm to 4:30pm

29 Aug

ETD Workshop Online

Learn how to format your thesis or dissertation using the University’s Microsoft Word template. We’ll also cover converting the finished Word document to PDF and submitting it...

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August 29, 2025
1:00pm to 2:00pm

29 Aug

Data Visualization Best Practices, Including Introduction to Tableau Public

Effective data visualization is vital for communicating your research and making an impact. This presentation has two parts. In Part I, we present recommended conceptual...

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August 29, 2025
2:00pm to 3:30pm

03 Sep

Solar 101: Solar Power @ Home in Allegheny County

Join the Office of Sustainability and Solar United Neighbors to learn about solar energy and its benefits for your home or small business. SUN will walk you through the...

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September 03, 2025
12:00pm to 1:30pm

03 Sep

Copyright for Graduate Students (Hybrid)

Are you interested in learning more about the copyright issues that may arise as you develop your scholarship? Would you like to understand what copyright is, how to work with...

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September 03, 2025
3:00pm to 4:00pm

04 Sep

Python and R Drop-In Hour

Need help getting started with Python or R? Have questions about your code, packages, or plotting? This informal, drop-in session is designed to support researchers, students,...

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September 04, 2025
12:00pm to 1:00pm

04 Sep

IE Seminar: Clarence Worrell, "A mathematical programming use case in quantum computing error correction", 9/4

Abstract I’ll first discuss my experience as a PhD industrial engineer working at the Carnegie Mellon University’s Software Engineering Institute, which is a federally funded...

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September 04, 2025
3:30pm to 4:30pm

04 Sep

Savio L-Y. Woo Lectureship: Research Presentation

In 2019, the University of Pittsburgh Department of Bioengineering established a Distinguished Lectureship in honor of Professor Savio Woo. The Distinguished Speaker for the...

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September 04, 2025
4:00pm

05 Sep

Introduction to Text Mining and Analysis

This workshop will introduce participants to some essential methods and techniques used for computational text analysis. We will explore the difference between "text mining"...

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September 05, 2025
12:00pm to 1:00pm

05 Sep

Introduction to ArcGIS StoryMaps

ArcGIS StoryMaps is a story authoring web-based application on the ArcGIS platform that enables you to share your maps in the context of narrative text and other multimedia...

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September 05, 2025
2:00pm to 3:30pm

09 Sep

Study Break Tuesday

Join us on the Ground floor of Hillman Library for a study break! This study break is designed to help keep you organized. Stop by to create a to-do list, bookmark, and set...

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September 09, 2025
1:00pm to 3:00pm

10 Sep

Introduction to Network Analysis (Part 1 of 2)

Network analysis is a common research method in many disciplines, used to study social or historical networks as well as the spread of disease, complex species interaction,...

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September 10, 2025
1:00pm to 2:30pm

11 Sep

MEMS Department Graduate Seminar - Dr. Oberkampf

2025-2026 NNL Distinguished Lecturer Dr. William Oberkampf Consulting Engineer Georgetown, Texas Topic: Elements of Computational Predictive Capability Abstract:...

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September 11, 2025
11:00am to 12:00pm

A group of individuals practicing stress management through mindfulness and meditation

11 Sep

Stress Management Mini Series with Wellness for Life

Pittsburgh Campus Faculty and Staff; visit Heinz Chapel for a mid-day break to reduce workday stress! Your wellness matters! If you want to better manage your stress this...

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September 11, 2025
12:15pm to 12:45pm

11 Sep

Curate Your Life: An Introduction to Digital Exhibit

Explore your curatorial instincts in this introductory workshop! In addition to covering the basic elements of digital exhibits and available platforms, this workshop invites...

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September 11, 2025
1:00pm to 2:00pm

12 Sep

Introduction to ArcGIS Online

ArcGIS Online is a secure mapping and spatial analysis software as a service (SaaS) platform that empowers you to build interactive maps that explain your data and encourage...

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September 12, 2025
2:00pm to 3:30pm

three recipe books on display, including the Wartime Canning and Cooking Book and Lebanese Mountain Cookery

12 Sep

Dig In! Gallery Talk and Make Your Own Recipe Book

Join us in the Archives & Special Collections Gallery to hear directly from the curator about the new exhibit Dig In! Exploring the Culinary World Through Rare Books and...

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September 12, 2025
2:30pm to 3:45pm

14 Sep

ETD Workshop Online

Learn how to format your thesis or dissertation using the University’s Microsoft Word template. We’ll also cover converting the finished Word document to PDF and submitting it...

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September 14, 2025
3:00pm to 4:00pm

15 Sep

Rethinking Peer Review in the AI Era: An Open Conversation

As artificial intelligence (AI) technology continues to be developed and integrated into the world around us, questions about privacy, ethics, and its place in different...

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September 15, 2025
3:00pm to 4:00pm

16 Sep

Adobe Study Group

Whether you're a researcher, student, or artist, the Adobe Study Group is your dedicated time to work on projects in a supportive environment. Join us to connect with fellow...

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September 16, 2025
4:00pm to 6:00pm

17 Sep

Introduction to ULS Digital Collections Session Webinar

Join us on a guided tour of the newly updated ULS Digital Collections sites! During this session, you’ll learn how to navigate and utilize the University of Pittsburgh Library...

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September 17, 2025
12:00pm to 1:00pm

17 Sep

Introduction to Network Analysis (Part 2 of 2)

Network analysis is a common research method in many disciplines, used to study social or historical networks as well as the spread of disease, complex species interaction,...

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September 17, 2025
1:00pm to 2:30pm

18 Sep

MEMS Department Graduate Seminar - Dr. Radaideh

Dr. Majdi Radaideh Assistant Professor University of Michigan Topic: AI for Nuclear Power: Navigating the Path from Concept to Deployment Abstract: TBA Bio: Dr....

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September 18, 2025
11:00am to 12:00pm

18 Sep

Building Digital Exhibits with Omeka (Hybrid)

Omeka ("Oh-meh-kah") is a free, open source platform for creating digital exhibits. Omeka is best for projects focusing on objects and curation, and it can be a powerful tool...

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September 18, 2025
1:00pm to 2:00pm

18 Sep

Digitization Drop-in Hour

Are you interested in how 2D or 3D scanning tools might enhance your research or publications? Do you have a personal or academic digitization project you need help...

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September 18, 2025
2:00pm to 3:00pm

18 Sep

Dr. John A. Pollock Seminar

Dr. John A. Pollock Duquesne Professor; Lambert F. Minucci Endowed Chair in Engineering and Computational Sciences; Co-Director of the Chronic Pain Research Consortium;...

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September 18, 2025
4:00pm

18 Sep

Open Mic Night

What’s an open mic? It’s a fun, relaxed event where anyone can take the stage, no auditions or experience required. Just sign up for a five-minute slot and share your...

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September 18, 2025
7:15pm to 8:30pm

19 Sep

Version Control with Git (Online)

This hands-on workshop demystifies version control and Git for Pitt students, researchers, and staff. You’ll set up Git, learn how its environments work (working directory,...

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September 19, 2025
12:00pm to 1:00pm

19 Sep

Introduction to ArcGIS Pro

This workshop will familiarize you with some of the basic concepts and features of ArcGIS and some fundamentals of GIS mapping and analysis. ArcGIS Pro is the latest...

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September 19, 2025
2:00pm to 3:30pm

23 Sep

Study Break Tuesday

Join us on the Ground floor of Hillman Library for a study break! Stop by to pick up a puzzle or create a study break puzzle book.

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September 23, 2025
1:00pm to 3:00pm

24 Sep

From Physical to Digital: An Introduction to 3D Scanning

Have you ever wanted to turn a real-world object into a detailed digital model? 3D scanning is a powerful technology that makes it possible, and it’s your first step into the...

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September 24, 2025
4:00pm to 5:30pm

25 Sep

IE SEMINAR: Jeff Shamma, "Multi-agent game-theoretic learning from a control-theoretic perspective", 9/25

Abstract The framework of multi-agent game-theoretic learning explores how individual agent strategies evolve in response to the strategies of others. A central question is...

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September 25, 2025
3:30pm to 4:30pm

26 Sep

ETD Workshop Online

Learn how to format your thesis or dissertation using the University’s Microsoft Word template. We’ll also cover converting the finished Word document to PDF and submitting it...

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September 26, 2025
10:00am to 11:00am

26 Sep

Envisioning a Just Pittsburgh Hillman Library Artist Open House

To support and inspire artists interested in submitting to the third annual Envisioning a Just Pittsburgh call for diverse art—themed this year around archives—the University...

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September 26, 2025
3:00pm to 7:00pm

hole in denim patched with rainbow fabric

30 Sep

From Tear to Flair: Visible Mending

Breathe new life into your wardrobe through the art of visible mending in this hands-on workshop. Learn creative techniques to repair and embellish your clothing, transforming...

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September 30, 2025
3:30pm to 5:00pm

01 Oct

Digital Sculpting Essentials: An Introduction to ZBrush

A 3D model is just the beginning. To truly bring it to life, you need the tools to refine, reshape, and add creative details. Welcome to ZBrush, the industry-standard software...

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October 01, 2025
4:00pm to 5:30pm

02 Oct

Dr. Jessica Zhang Seminar

Dr. Jessica Zhang Carnegie Mellon University George Tallman Ladd and Florence Barrett Ladd Professor, Mechanical Engineering Chair, Graduate Education Committee,...

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October 02, 2025
4:00pm

02 Oct

A Night of Unleashed Wonder

Join us to celebrate the work of our Unleashed Wonder grant recipients. Undergraduate makers spent the summer working on projects designed to communicate a sense of curiosity...

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October 02, 2025
7:00pm to 8:30pm

03 Oct

How to Create Effective Data Visualizations: Understanding Color and Accessible Design (Hybrid)

Data visualization is a vital part of data analysis as we conduct our research, but accurate and readable charts are also important for conveying information to our...

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October 03, 2025
12:00pm to 1:00pm

03 Oct

Let's Write a Data Management and Sharing Plan (DMSP) (Online)

Data management and sharing plans (DMSPs) are short documents that outline how a research team will organize, store, preserve, and share their research data during and after...

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October 03, 2025
1:00pm to 2:00pm

04 Oct

ETD Workshop Online

Learn how to format your thesis or dissertation using the University’s Microsoft Word template. We’ll also cover converting the finished Word document to PDF and submitting it...

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October 04, 2025
10:00am to 11:00am

08 Oct

Found Film: Creating a Collage Movie

Collage films take found footage from various sources—archives, snapshots, home movies, stock images and videos—and weave them together to make something new. From its roots...

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October 08, 2025
5:30pm to 7:00pm

10 Oct

Storytelling with Data: Infographic Design for Beginners (Hybrid)

This workshop will introduce participants to resources and strategies for creating infographics that combine visual and narrative elements with data visualizations, sometimes...

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October 10, 2025
12:00pm to 1:30pm

16 Oct

Open Mic Night

What’s an open mic? It’s a fun, relaxed event where anyone can take the stage, no auditions or experience required. Just sign up for a five-minute slot and share your...

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October 16, 2025
7:15pm to 8:30pm

17 Oct

PhD Final Defense - Matthew Andrew Borrelli

Title: Engineering Controllable Release Delivery Systems to Treat Skeletal and Cardiac Muscle Injury Abstract: Muscle tissue is a critical tissue for health and lifespan...

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October 17, 2025
12:00pm to 2:00pm

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