Building My Professional Network

When I first joined Pitt, naturally I felt out of place. I was six hours away from home and the comfort of familiarity and knew close to no one on campus, but it didn’t take long for Pitt’s friendly atmosphere to promptly clear away the uneasy feeling. I became more willing to reach out to…

From Geek to Speak

When going about conveying a complex research question to a broad audience, it can be difficult to translate technical jargon into layman’s terms without letting go of the focus of the research itself. My project specifically is based in neuroscience and relies heavily on long, complicated terminology – some of which even I am not…

Strength in Diversity

My Brackenridge Cohort Upon getting to know my fellow cohort members, it’s clear that we are a hugely diverse group and that I have a lot to learn! For the bulk of my undergraduate experience, I’ve been primarily exposed to the natural sciences; immersing myself in a group of students studying history and language is…

Brackenridge Introduction – Avani Mathur

About Me Hello! My name is Avani and I’m a rising junior at Pitt with majors in biology and sociology and a minor in chemistry. I’m participating in the Brackenridge Fellowship from my home in central Jersey and am thrilled to submerge myself in an interdisciplinary atmosphere this summer. One unique fact about me is…