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13 Feb
MEMS Department Graduate Seminar - Dr. Wang
Dr. Kon-Well Wang A. Galip Ulsoy Distinguished University Professor of Engineering and Stephen P. Timoshenko Professor of Mechanical Engineering University of Michigan, Ann...

February 13, 2025
11:00am to 12:00pm

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13 Feb
Pitt Makerspace x Open Labs: Love is in the Making
Come join the Pitt Makerspaces and Open Lab for a Valentine's Day special event and make your own Valentine's day t-shirt and stickers!

February 13, 2025
11:00am to 3:00pm

3d Scanning
13 Feb
Digitization Drop-in Hour
Are you a faculty member interested in using 2D or 3D scanning in your classroom? Or a researcher considering how digitization tools might enhance your research or...

February 13, 2025
2:00pm to 3:00pm

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13 Feb
IE SEMINAR: Ollie Hinder, "A Practical First-Order Method for Large-Scale Linear Programming", 2/13
Abstract: This talk presents PDLP, a practical first-order method for large-scale linear programming (LP) problems. Built upon the primal-dual hybrid gradient (PDHG) method...

February 13, 2025
3:30pm to 4:30pm

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13 Feb
Pitt Makerspace Workshop: Arduino Lie Detector
Attendees will receive a brief introduction to the Arduino microcontroller and its many uses, and will then learn how to make a simple lie detector. This is a two-part...

February 13, 2025
7:00pm to 8:00pm

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14 Feb
CHE Graduate Seminar - Blake Dube', Aeronics, Inc.
Abstract: Engineering teaches us how to solve problems, but applying that mindset beyond the lab can lead to unexpected career paths. In this talk, Blake Dube, CEO of...

February 14, 2025
9:30am to 10:30am

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14 Feb
Blind Date with a Book
Don’t judge a book by its cover! Join us on the first floor of Hillman Library for a blind date with a book where you can select a book and check it out based on the book’s...

February 14, 2025
11:00am to 1:00pm

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17 Feb
Making Connections (C4CxUCC)
Come down to the Center for Creativity Workshop and explore, create, and connect with others, including a University Counseling Center counselor and maker. Grab your latest...

February 17, 2025
1:00pm to 2:00pm

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18 Feb
Adobe Study Group
If you are using Photoshop or Illustrator for your projects—whether it’s personal or professional—we’d love for you to join us on Tuesdays from 4 pm to 6 pm in Open Lab for...

February 18, 2025
4:00pm to 6:00pm

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19 Feb
Introduction to ULS Digital Collections
Learn how to navigate and utilize the University of Pittsburgh Library System’s (ULS) Archives & Special Collections Digital Collections for your curriculum, class project, or...

February 19, 2025
11:00am to 12:00pm

Food that contain healthy fat
19 Feb
Wellness Lunch & Learn: Healthy Fats = Healthy Heart
Learn about heart health, cholesterol’s effect on your body, healthy fats that help prevent heart disease, and unhealthy fats. Increase healthy fats in your diet and reduce...

February 19, 2025
11:00am to 12:00pm

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19 Feb
Finding Balance: Maintaining Mental Wellness
Please join us for a discussion with a representative from the University Counseling Center (UCC) on how to maintain mental wellness as we deal with day-to-day stress. The...

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

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19 Feb
MyHealth Stress on the Go: Physical Activity
Physical activity can help reduce stress by giving an outlet as well as increasing the feel good hormones (endorphins). It’s recommended to get 150 minutes of moderate...

February 19, 2025
12:30pm to 1:00pm

3d Scanning
19 Feb
Creative Exploration with 3D Scanning and Zbrush
3D scanning is an incredibly powerful tool for creating detailed 3D models, but it’s just the beginning of a creative journey. In this workshop, we’ll guide you through the...

February 19, 2025
3:00pm to 5:00pm

findley
20 Feb
MEMS Department Graduate Seminar - Dr. Findley
Dr. Kip O. Findley Professor, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering John Henry Moore Chair Colorado School of Mines Topic: Microstructural Effects on Hydrogen...

February 20, 2025
11:00am to 12:00pm

Dr. Daniel Wolpert
20 Feb
Bioengineering Seminar: Dr. Daniel Wolpert
Speaker: Dr. Daniel Wolpert, Columbia University - Professor of Neuroscience, Department of Neuroscience

February 20, 2025
4:00pm

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20 Feb
Open Mic Night: Black History Month
What's an open mic? It's a chance for anyone, from first-time performers to seasoned veterans, to take the stage and share creative work with an audience. For this special...

February 20, 2025
8:00pm to 10:00pm

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23 Feb
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...

February 23, 2025
2:00pm to 3:00pm

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24 Feb
The Trans Media Reading Group
The Gender and Science Initiative welcomes all Pitt faculty, students, and staff back to the Gender and Science Reading Group! Each semester, the Gender and Science Reading...

February 24, 2025
5:30pm to 7:00pm

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25 Feb
Using CB Insights to Research Startups and Funding Opportunities
CB Insights is a robust database that provides market intelligence on over 10 million funded and prefunded companies around the world, growing industry segments, deal...

February 25, 2025
12:00pm to 1:00pm

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25 Feb
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...

February 25, 2025
4:30pm to 6:00pm

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26 Feb
Lunch & Learn: Introduction to Pitt's Greenhouse Gas Inventory
Pitt has committed to be Carbon Neutral by 2037 – but how do we calculate the university’s carbon footprint? If you’ve ever wondered how Pitt tracks and crunches the carbon...

February 26, 2025
12:00pm to 1:00pm

Different types of carbohydrates
26 Feb
MyHealth Nutrition on the Go: Connecting Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates tend to get a bad reputation, but they are an important part of a balanced diet! In this session, we will look at the “good guys” and the “bad guys” and how to...

February 26, 2025
12:30pm to 1:00pm

petrie
27 Feb
MEMS Department Graduate Seminar - Dr. Petrie
Dr. Christian M. Petrie Group Leader, Senior R&D Staff Oak Ridge National Laboratory Topic: Fiber Optic Sensing for Nuclear Applications: Challenges and Opportunities...

February 27, 2025
11:00am to 12:00pm

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27 Feb
Bridging Benefits Series: Education Benefits for Employees, Spouses & Domestic Partners at Pitt
Are you aware of the education benefits available not just for you, but also for your spouse or domestic partner to attend the University of Pittsburgh? Join us for an...

February 27, 2025
12:00pm to 1:00pm

3d Scanning
27 Feb
Intro to 3D Scanning
This interactive workshop will cover the basics of 3D scanning and model editing. Participants will gain the necessary skills in the use of the Open Lab’s 3D scanner, as well...

February 27, 2025
3:00pm to 4:00pm

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27 Feb
Pitt Makerspace Workshop: Tote Bags
Learn to use the Makerspace's vinyl cutter and heat press and take home a customized tote bag!

February 27, 2025
7:00pm to 8:00pm

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01 Mar
March Wellness Challenge - Be a Healthy Weight PRO
This challenge encourages participants to incorporate best practice nutrition strategies for reaching or maintaining a healthy weight. To earn points: You must track your...

March 01, 2025

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02 Mar
Alternative Spring Break
Alternative Spring Break is happening March 2 - 9, 2025! During this trip a select group of up to 15 students will engage in an immersive service experience, with a particular...

March 02, 2025

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05 Mar
MyHealth Get up and Go Complete 10
This 10-minute exercise routine is great for any individual. All levels of exercise experience can join in as it incorporates a combination of cardiovascular exercises,...

March 05, 2025
12:30pm to 1:00pm

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10 Mar
Pitt Makerspace Startup Stories: TBD
Pitt Makerspace Startup Stories brings in entrepreneurs to talk about their journeys and speak with attendees about questions they might have regarding entrepreneurship.

March 10, 2025
6:45pm to 8:00pm

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11 Mar
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...

March 11, 2025
12:00pm to 1:00pm

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12 Mar
Lunch & Learn: How to Grow Your Green Office
Did you know Pitt has over 70 designated Green Offices? Green Offices are groups of Pitt employees just like you who have adopted sustainable habits in their office spaces,...

March 12, 2025
12:00pm to 1:00pm

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12 Mar
MyHealth Stress on the Go Resilience
Improve your ability to manage stress through positive coping mechanisms. Resilience is the way that we prepare ourselves for the daily challenges that are thrown our way....

March 12, 2025
12:30pm to 1:00pm

karagozian
13 Mar
MEMS Department Graduate Seminar - Dr. Karagozian
Dr. Ann Karagozian Distinguished Professor, Vice Chair Industry Relations and Outreach Dept. Of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering University of California, Los Angeles...

March 13, 2025
11:00am to 12:00pm

Dr. Jan Lammerding
13 Mar
Bioengineering Seminar: Dr. Jan Lammerding
Speaker: Dr. Jan Lammerding, Cornell University - Professor

March 13, 2025
4:00pm

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13 Mar
Open Mic Night
What's an open mic? It's a chance for anyone, from first-time performers to seasoned veterans, to take the stage for a pre-set amount of time (in our case, up to six minutes)...

March 13, 2025
8:00pm to 9:00pm

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19 Mar
MyHealth Nutrition on the Go Sugary Truth
Sugar tends to get a bad name, but it doesn’t have to! It’s important to know the different types of sugar such as natural, added, and artificial, as well as what they mean...

March 19, 2025
12:30pm to 1:00pm

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19 Mar
Beyond Blue: Toning Cyanotypes
Cyanotype is a 19th-century photographic process known for its rich blue prints. But did you know that you can take cyanotypes beyond their classic color? Experiment with the...

March 19, 2025
4:00pm to 5:30pm

Fruits and vegetables in a heart shaped bowl
20 Mar
Wellness Lunch and Learn: Nutrition and Health Made Easy
Make the connection between nutrition and better health. Learn simple steps to help you reach a healthy weight, promote longevity, and impact your overall well-being. Get...

March 20, 2025
11:00am to 12:00pm

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20 Mar
Bioengineering Seminar: BioE Day
Speaker: TBD

March 20, 2025
4:00pm

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20 Mar
Pitt Makerspace Workshop: Jewelry Making
This workshop will teach students how to utilize makerspace resources as well as external sources to create their own jewelry, starting from the design process to actually...

March 20, 2025
7:00pm to 8:00pm

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21 Mar
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...

March 21, 2025
2:00pm to 3:00pm

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26 Mar
Lunch & Learn: Green or Gimmick: How to Avoid Greenwashing
In an age when sustainability is increasingly valued, companies often promote their products as eco-friendly. However, not all claims are as green as they seem. This Lunch and...

March 26, 2025
12:00pm to 1:00pm

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26 Mar
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...

March 26, 2025
6:00pm to 7:00pm

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27 Mar
Back to Basics: A General Overview of Your Employee Benefits
Join us for an informative webinar where we'll dive into the comprehensive employee benefits available to you and how qualified life events can impact your coverage. Date:...

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

Dr. Robin Queen
27 Mar
Bioengineering Seminar: Dr. Robin Queen
Speaker: Dr. Robin Queen, L. Preston Wade Professor of Engineering - Virginia Tech

March 27, 2025
4:00pm

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27 Mar
Bookbinding Basics: Pamphlet Stitch
Want to create something beautiful and functional with your own hands? If you can thread a needle, you can bind a book! Learn how to make your own journal to record your...

March 27, 2025
4:00pm to 5:30pm

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27 Mar
Women in Economics Symposium Watch Party!
Join the University Library System, Pitt Economics Department and the Pitt Women in Economics Club for a Women in Economics Symposium watch party! The Women in Economics...

March 27, 2025
5:00pm to 9:00pm

Students in aprons, safety goggles, and purple gloves pouring silicone.
27 Mar
Pitt Makerspace Workshop: Mold Making Fossils
In this workshop, you'll learn how to utilize silicone and resin molding to replicate models.

March 27, 2025
7:00pm to 8:00pm