As a recipient of the Chancellors Undergraduate Research Fellowship, I was able to embark on a journey that taught me so much about the research process, under the supervision of my mentor, Dr. Emily Elliott. This opportunity has been incredible, as I have had the chance to work with many of my professors, researchers, and…
Author: Sarah Worthington
Becoming a Researcher
Undertaking a research project sounds intimidating, at least to me. I never thought I would be doing research of my own during my time here at Pitt, but here I am. I did not even know that I could get involved with research as an undergraduate student until last semester, after giving a presentation in…
Isotopic Analysis of CMNH Herbarium Samples
Since the late 1700s, coal mining played an important role in sustaining Pittsburgh’s economy. In 1875, steel production began in Pittsburgh and became the main driver of economic success in the area. Steel production flourished until the Great Depression when the industry began to decline. By the 1980s, more than 75 percent of steel production…