I came to Pitt knowing very little about majors or minors. I was the first from my family to study in the states for my undergraduate studies, so I did not exactly have any guidance like that either. However, my focus was Neuroscience and so that is what I decided to major in. It was…
Tag: Spring 2021
Clear Eyes, Full Hearts
My name is Sophie and I am a junior pursuing a double-major in the Rehabilitation Sciences and Public & Professional Writing programs. I plan on applying to medical school, so I obtained a minor in Chemistry while pursuing certificates in Transatlantic Studies and Global Studies. My overall career goals include practicing medicine, most likely focusing…
Virtual Global Internship Starter Pack
Hello, my name is Jacqueline and I am currently a junior here at Pitt. I am majoring in Sociology, minoring in French and Dance, and obtaining two certificates in Nonprofit Management and Global Studies. I currently work as a nanny and dance teacher. I am a part of the Virtual Global Internship program. I am…
Studying Neuroprotective Effects of IL-7 on Traumatic Brain Injuries
CURF Project CDC studies have shown an approximate 2.8 million new cases of Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) in the US every year. Furthermore, 5.3 million Americans (2% of the general population) live with chronic TBI-related disabilities (like epilepsy, fatigue, and cog/behavioral dysfunctions). My project investigates recombinant human (rh) – IL- 7 as a post-acute neuro-reparative…
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…
Opportunities at Pitt
Pitt offers almost a hundred different distinct undergraduate degrees! I am currently pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering in the Swanson School of Engineering. I am hoping to get a minor in architecture and/or environmental engineering. My motivation to go into engineering stems from my love of building things and understanding how they work. Interestingly…
Designing Labs in Physics 0476
My CUTF Project is developing, redesigning, and creating supplemental materials for take home labs for PHYS 0476 Introduction to Physics for Scientists and Engineers 2. This is a two part project. The first few weeks will involve developing computational labs using various softwares including Wolfram Mathematica and Microsoft Excel. Students have already received three such…
Invigoration
At Pitt I am pursuing a major in Neuroscience, a Chemistry minor and a certificate in Global Health. As a college applicant I knew I wanted to pursue a major in Neuroscience as I am incredibly fascinated by the brain. I felt as though neuroscience combined my interest of psychology and biology in a…
My name is…
Hello! My name is Lauren Charlton and I am a Neuroscience major with a Chemistry minor and certificate in Global Health. I am hoping to attend medical school after graduation. I am from Bucks County, Pennsylvania (which is a suburb outside of Philadelphia) like many other Pitt students. By attending the University of Pittsburgh, I…
Reducing Discrimination in Learning Algorithms for Social Good: My CURF Project
Motivation Did you know that higher-income neighborhoods on average have more access to smart mobility options than lower-income neighborhoods? After I evaluated the availability of Healthy Ride bikes throughout Pittsburgh using geospatial analysis, I discovered that only 5% of the bike stations were located in neighborhoods with poor housing conditions; the other 95% are located…