Did you know that Pittsburgh is considered to be the Paris of Appalachia? I guess that makes the Cathedral of Learning our Eiffel Tower. Maybe that’s why Pittsburghers put French fries on salads! Welcome! I am Chance Thomas, a junior majoring in Social Work, pursuing a minor in Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies, and possibly…
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Presentation reflections
The 11/17 presentation in Connellsville was a great experience. Being able to share our findings directly to the people it is impacting and receive feedback really fueled the progress with our project. Preparing for this presentation was a lot of work. The preparation needed for this presentation provided a multifaceted approach to personal and professional…
Fostering Community Engagement and Economic Development: Insights from Fayette County
Last weekend, the ACRI cohort visited Fayette County, Pennsylvania to conduct community-based research. This trip proved to be invaluable. We were able to meet with a plethora of community members, many of which were very involved with their local community. Our visit encompassed the towns of Uniontown, Connellsville, and Brownsville. Each individual group spent the…
Looking Back and Moving Forward: Reflections after Visiting Fayette County
From Thursday, October 12th to Saturday, October 14th, our research cohort with the Appalachian Collegiate Research Initiative visited Fayette County in Pennsylvania. The overarching goals amongst all sub-cohorts were to identify key assets in the county, target barriers for economic development, and provide a forum for residents to express genuine thoughts on their communities. Our…
Site Visits
While on our visit to Fayette County, we were able to meet with two high schools and their faculty. These were Uniontown high school and Laurel Highlands High School. During our Uniontown visit, we met with the principle, the gifted student teacher/librarian, and two high school students. We recorded the meeting to listen back on…
Appalachia Regional Resilience Intro Blog Post 2023
Hello! My name is Aidan Moynagh. I am a current senior marketing major here at Pitt, and pursuing a certificate in leadership and ethics. As far as something unique about myself, I can cook minute rice in 58 seconds. This year, I am honored to have the privilege of participating in the Pitt ACRI Fayette…
About me
My name is Kayla Trahey and I am a 5th year industrial engineering major. I am also receiving a certificate in sustainability and a concentration in health care systems. Something unique about me is that I was born on 1/24 at 1:24pm! I also was able to study abroad in Iceland this past summer. I…