The Pitt Research Annual Report is out now

Between big advances, new corporate partnerships and a staggering international footprint, Pitt's research enterprise has had another banner year. The latest Office of the Senior Vice Chancellor for Research Annual Report gives a taste of that breadth, whether it's pioneering artificial intelligence (AI) in medicine, revealing the origins of agriculture in East Africa or taking leaps forward in space research.

"Our researchers and scholars have doubled down in publishing, applying for funding and advocating for research, while our leadership has remained steadfast in support of our research enterprise and continuing to build our life sciences ecosystem in Pittsburgh," Senior Vice Chancellor for Research Rob Rutenbar wrote in his introduction to the report.

The Research Annual Report is organized into sections featuring areas where Pitt researchers excel. In "The Future is Digital," readers can find stories about new advances in AI and computing, while "Understanding People and Culture " highlights varied research in the humanities and social sciences, from deep dives on business systems to examinations of the impact of social media on adolescent girls.