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University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
University of Pittsburgh Johnstown    
2017-2018 Johnstown Campus Catalog 
    
 
  Nov 27, 2024
 
2017-2018 Johnstown Campus Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Administrative Officers, Schools, and Campuses



Administrative Officers of the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown

Jem Spectar, President

Shawn E. Brooks, Vice President for Student Affairs

Amy Buxbaum, Vice President for Finance and Administration

Janet L. Grady, Vice President for Academic Affairs

Therese Grimes, Executive Director for Enrollment Services

Mellissia Zanjani, Vice President of Institutional Advancement

Tammy Barbin, Executive Director of Development and Community Relations

 

Division Chairs

Janet L. Grady, Chair, Division of Nursing and Health Sciences

Steven Stern, Chair, Division of Natural Sciences

Raymond B. Wrabley, Interim Chair, Division of Business and Enterprise

Jerry Samples, Director, Division of Engineering

Gerald Zahorchak, Interim Chair, Division of Education

Raymond B. Wrabley, Chair, Division of Social Sciences

Michael Stoneham, Chair, Division of Humanities

 

Directors

Dolores Berkey, Executive Director, Budget and Purchasing Services

Michael Bodolosky, Executive Director, Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center

Kathleen Clawson, Director, Conference Center

Bruce Colbert, Director, Allied Health

Frank Dupnock, Manager, Mailroom

Robert Eckenrod, Director, User Services

Daniel Gotwald, Manager, Printing Services

Walter Kalista, Director, Facilities and Physical Plant

Katherine Kinsinger, Director, Academic Success Center

Jennifer Kist, Director, Scholarships and High School Outreach Program

Robert W. Knipple, Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs and Executive Director of Career Services

Jeanine Lawn, Senior Administrator, Financial Aid

Kristen L. Majocha, Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs

Patrick Pecora, Director, Athletics

Laura Perry-Thompson, Senior Officer, Equity and Inclusion

Joyce Radovanic, Executive Director, Auxiliary Services

Sherry Rae, Director, Housing and Residential Living-Learning Communities

Amanda Reed, Director, Business Office

Pamela Sabol, Director, Human Resources

J. Jeffrey Sernell, Associate Vice President, Information Technology

Christian Stumpf, Registrar

Joni Trovato, Director, Financial Aid

Eve Wider, Director, Owen Library

Katrin Wolfe, Director, Wellness Center and Athletic Compliance

Eric Zangaglia, Chief, Campus Police

Faculty

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James R. Alexander, JR, Professor
Political Science (1973)
BA, MPA, PhD (1973), University of Colorado
Voice: 814-269-2983, Fax: 814-269-7255
Email: zander@pitt.edu


Jacqueline R. Baird, Instructor
Mathematics (2001)
BS, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown; MEd (1992), Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Voice: 814-269-2918, Fax: 814-269-2022
Email: jbaird@pitt.edu


Miron Bekker, Assistant Professor
Mathematics (2010)
MS, Odessa Institute of Technology, Odessa, Ukraine; PhD (1992), Institute of Mathematics, Kiev, Ukraine
Voice: 814-269-2986, Fax: 814-269-2022
Email: bekker@pitt.edu


Patrick S. Belk
English Literature, Multimedia and Digital Culture (2016)
BA, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville; MA, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville; PhD, (2012) The University of Tulsa
Voice: 814-269-7143
Email: belk@pitt.edu


Elisabeth T. Bell-Loncella, Associate Professor
Chemistry (1991)
BS, University of North Carolina; PhD (1988), University of South Carolina
Voice: 814-269-2904, Fax: 814-269-7261
Email: etbell@pitt.edu


Randall J. Bendis, Assistant Professor
Biology (2016)
BS, University of Pittsburgh; PhD (2015) University of Pittsburgh
Voice: 814-269-2912
Email:rjb94@pitt.edu


George S. Berger, Associate Professor
Economics (1989)                                                                                                                     
BA, Moravian College; MA, PhD (1987), University of California at Davis
Voice: 814-269-2982, Fax: 814-269-7255
Email: berger@pitt.edu
 

Alvaro A. Bernal, Associate Professor
Spanish (2006)
BA, Universidad Pedagogica Nacional Bogota, Colombia; MA, Governors State University; MA, University of Northern Iowa; PhD (2005), University of Iowa
Voice: 814-269-7154, Fax: 814-269-7196
Email: aab52@pitt.edu


Neelima Bhatnagar, Assistant Professor
Management (1997)
BA, University of Toledo; MBA, Indiana University of Pennsylvania; MS/MIS (1992), Duquesne University
Voice: 814-269-2971, Fax: 814-269-7255
Email: bhatnagr@pitt.edu


James A. Bilitski, Associate Professor
Computer Science (1999)
BS, California University of PA; MS, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; PhD (2006), Nova Southeastern University
Voice: 814-269-2926, Fax: 814-269-7261
Email: bilitski@pitt.edu


Ryan G. Bird, Assistant Professor
Chemistry (2013)
BS, Southampton College of Long Island University; PhD, (2011) University of Pittsburgh
Voice: 814-269-2903, Fax: 814-269-7261
Email: rbird@pitt.edu


Luis A. Bonachea, Assistant Professor
Biology (2014)
BS, University of Florida; PhD (2010) University of Texas
Voice: 814-269-2907
Email: bonachea@pitt.edu


Paul Bond
Owen Library (2011)
BFA, Rochester Institute of Technology; MLS, SUNY University at Buffalo
Voice: 814-269-7287, Fax: 814-269-7286
Email: paulbond@pitt.edu


Marissa D. Brainard, Lab Instructor
Natural Science (2012)
BS, University of Pittsburgh Johnstown; MS (2006), Pennsylvania State University
Voice: 814-269-2954, Fax: 814-269-7261
Email: brainard@pitt.edu


John J. Byrne, Assistant Professor
Business (2015)
BS, Thomas Edison State College; MBA, Wilmington College; PhD (2002), University of Sarasota
Voice: 814-269-2985
Email: jbyrne@pitt.edu


Dawn M. Cable, Instructor
Mathematics (2001)
BS, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown; MA (1997), University of Pittsburgh
Voice: 814-269-2935, Fax: 814-269-2022
Email: dcable@pitt.edu


Jennifer L. Cacciotti, Assistant Professor
Nursing (2016)
BS, Indiana University of Pennsylvania; MaEd, St. Francis University; MS, Indiana University of Pennsylvania; PhD, (2015) University of Pittsburgh
Voice: 814-269-2076
Email: jlt92@pitt.edu


Bruce J. Colbert, Clinical Associate Professor
Respiratory Care (1981)
Certificate for Certification Eligible Technician, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown; Certificate Registry Eligible Therapist, University of Chicago Hospitals and Clinics; BS, Univ Pitt at Johnstown; MS (1987), University of Pittsburgh
Voice: 814-269-2958, Fax: 814-269-2044
Email: bcolbert@pitt.edu


Jeremiah L. Coldsmith, Assistant Professor
Sociology (2013)
BA, University of Pittsburgh Johnstown; MA, PhD (2010), University of Arizona
Voice: 814-269-2975, Fax: 814-269-7255
Email: jlc222@pitt.edu


Natalie Conrad Barnyak, Associate Professor
Elementary Education (2004)
BS, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown; MEd, PhD (2004), Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Voice: 814-269-7014, Fax: 814-269-7084
Email: nconrad@pitt.edu


Elena Constantin, Associate Professor
Mathematics (2005)
MS, Al I. Cuza University, Romania; MS, PhD (2005), Ohio University
Voice: 814-269-2937, Fax: 814-269-2022
Email: constane@pitt.edu


Christopher R. Cook, Assistant Professor
Social Science Division (2011)
BS, Fitchburg State College; MA, California State University; MA, University of California; PhD, (2004) University of California
Voice: 814-269-2977, Fax: 814-269-7255
Email: ccook@pitt.edu


Christopher L. Coughenour, Assistant Professor
Natural Science (2013)
BS; PhD, (2009) Drexel University
Voice: 814-269-2954, Fax: 814-269-7261
Email: clc235@pitt.edu


Catherine S. Cox, Professor
English Literature (1993)
BA, Shippensburg University; MA, PhD (1991), University of Florida
Voice: 814-269-7163, Fax: 814-269-7196
Email: cscox@pitt.edu


Michael W. Cox, Associate Professor
Writing (2003)
BA, West Virginia University; MA, University of Chicago; MA, University of Florida; PhD (2003), Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Voice: 814-269-7159, Fax: 814-269-7196
Email: mwcox@pitt.edu


Stephen J. Curran, Professor
Mathematics (1991)
BA, Beloit College; MS, PhD (1988), University of Chicago
Voice: 814-269-2927, Fax: 814-269-2022
Email: sjcurran@pitt.edu


Victoria Czarnek, Instructor
Mathematics (2001)
BA, College of William and Mary; MS (1986), Virginia Tech
Voice: 814-269-2941, Fax: 814-269-2022
Email: vcc1@pitt.edu


Christine R. Dahlin, Assistant Professor
Biology (2011)
BS, SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY ESF); MS, Northern Arizona University; PhD, (2010) New Mexico State University
Voice: 814-269-2910, Fax: 814-269-7261
Email: cdahlin@pitt.edu


Cristina M. DeDiana, Assistant Professor
Business (2013)
BS, Duquesne University; MS (2007), St. Vincent College
Voice: 814-269-2968, Fax: 814-269-7255
Email: dediana@pitt.edu

 

Roelof deVries, Assistant Professor
Mechanical Engineering (2008)
BS, Lafayette College; MS (1987), Cornell University
Voice: 814-269-7336, Fax: 814-269-7245
Email: devries@pitt.edu


Laura J. Dietz, Assistant Professor
Psychology (2015)
PhD (2004), University of Pittsburgh
Voice: 814-269-1990
Email: ljdst12@pitt.edu


Kimberly A. Douglas, Instructor
English Literature (2014)
BA, University of Pittsburgh; MEd (2006) St. Francis University
Voice: 814-269-7281
Email:kid19@pitt.edu


Dawn Drahnak, Instructor
Nursing (2011)
BSN, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown; MS (2011), Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Voice: 814-269-2045, Fax: 814-269-2957
Email: dmd100@pitt.edu


Michael N. Ferencak, Associate Professor
Mathematics (1999)
AS, BS, California University of PA; MS, PhD (1998), West Virginia University
Voice: 814-269-2931, Fax: 814-269-2022
Email: ferencak@pitt.edu


Tracy J. Fisanick, Visiting Lab Instructor
Chemistry (2006)
BS, West Virginia University; MS (1989) University of California
Voice: 814-269-2908, Fax: 814-269-2022
Email: tfisan@pitt.edu


Christopher L. Gabany, Instructor
Electrical Engineering (2105)
BS, University of Pittsburgh; MS (2013), Michigan Technological University
Voice: 814-269-7272
Email:clg86@pitt.edu


Nina R. Girard, Ed.D, Associate Professor
Secondary Education (1987)
BS, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown; MS (1989), Indiana University of Pennsylvania; EdD (2002), University of Pittsburgh
Voice: 814-269-2934, Fax: 814-269-7084
Email: nina@pitt.edu


George Glenn, Assistant Professor
Management (2012)
BA, University of Virginia; MS (2006), Baruch College, Zicklin School of Business
Voice: 814-269-2967, Fax: 814-269-7255
Email: sglenn@pitt.edu


Janet L. Grady, Associate Professor
Nursing (2007)
BA, University of Pittsburgh; BSN, St. Francis College; MSN, University of Pittsburgh; DrPH (2000) University of Pittsburgh
Voice: 814-269-2078, Fax: 814-269-2957
Email: jgrady@pitt.edu


Valerie S. Grash, Associate Professor
Fine Arts (1999)
BA, Slippery Rock University; MA, PhD (1998), Pennsylvania State University
Voice: 814-269-7164, Fax: 814-269-7196
Email: vgrash@pitt.edu


Marsha Grimminger, Visiting Assistant Professor
Chemistry (2013)
BS, Juniata College; PhD (2011), University of Kentucky
Voice: 814-269-2905, Fax: 814-269-7261
Email: mag246@pitt.edu


Robert Grimminger, Assistant Professor
Chemistry (2104)
BS, Juniata College: PhD (2014) University of Kentucky
Voice: 814-269-2905
Email: rgrimm@pitt.edu


Patricia C. Hagerich, Associate Professor
Computer Science (1980)
BS, Pennsylvania State University; MS (1976), Carnegie-Mellon University
Voice: 814-269-2919, Fax: 814-269-7261
Email: pat@pitt.edu


Elizabeth Harkins, Assistant Professor
Special Education (2105)
BA, University of Massachusetts; MA, Lesley University; PhD (2014), American International College
Voice: 814-269-7058
Email: elh86@pitt.edu


Jill Henning, Assistant Professor
Biology (2009)
BA, Washington and Jefferson College; PhD (2008), University of Pittsburgh
Voice: 814-269-7285, Fax: 814-269-7261
Email: henning@pitt.edu


Elizabeth M. Hoffman, Instructor
Mathematics (2001)
BS, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown; MS (1996), Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Voice: 814-269-2938, Fax: 814-269-2022
Email: ehh@pitt.edu


Brian L. Houston, PE, Associate Professor
Civil Engineering (2003)
BA, Northwestern University; BS, MSCE (1999), Oklahoma State University
Voice: 814-269-7257, Fax: 814-269-7245
Email: bhouston@pitt.edu


Seung Hyun Im, Assistant Professor
Computer Science (2006)
BS, MS, PhD (2006), University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Voice: 814-269-7984, Fax: 814-269-7261
Email: sim@pitt.edu

 

Ako Inuzuka, Associate Professor
Communication (2004)
BA, Seinan Gakuin University; MA, San Jose State University; PhD, (2004), Bowling Green State University
Voice: 814-269-7142, Fax: 814-269-7196
Email: inuzuka@pitt.edu

 

Chandana Jayasooriya, Instructor
Electrical Engineering (2012)
‘Diplom’, Technical University of Berlin; MS, Wichita State University; PhD (2013), Wichita State University, Kansas
Voice: 814-269-7270, Fax: 814-269-7245
Email: jayasoor@pitt.edu


Yi Jian, Assistant Professor
Business (2016)
BS, Kunming University of Science and Technology; MA, (2004) Chongqing University
Voice: 814-269-2980
Email: yijian@pitt.edu


Stephanie T. Jimenez, Assistant Professor
Psychology (2013)
BS, MS Illinois State University; PhD (2013) Western Michigan University
Voice: 814-269-2962, Fax: 814-269-7261
Email: sts97@pitt.edu


Ola B. Johansson, Associate Professor
Geography (2002)
BS, MS, Lund University of Sweden; PhD (2005), University of Tennessee
Voice: 814-269-2922, Fax: 814-269-7255
Email: johans@pitt.edu


Jeremy C. Justus, Assistant Professor
English Literature (2012)
BS, Indiana State University; MA, University of Louisville; PhD (2012), West Virginia University
Voice: 814-269-7214, Fax: 814-269-7196
Email: jej39@pitt.edu


Mehdei Kafaeikivi, Assistant Professor
Civil Engineering (2015)
BSC, Isfahan University of Technology;  MSC, Amirkabir University of Technology; PhD (2015), University of Akron
Voice: 814-269-7251
Email: mek155@pitt.edu


Guo Kai, Assistant Professor
Economics (2008)
BA, Zhongnan University of Finance & Economics China; MA, PhD (2009) University of Mississippi
Voice: 814-269-2963, Fax: 814-269-7255
Email: gkai@PITT.EDU


Maddumage Karunaratne, Associate Professor
Electrical Engineering (2004)
BS, University of Moratuwa; MS, University of Mississippi; PhD (1989), University of Arizona
Voice: 814-269-7297, Fax: 814-269-7245
Email: maddu@pitt.edu


Elizabeth Katrancha, Instructor
Nursing (2010)
AND, Mt. Aloysius College; BSN, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown; MS, (2009) Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Voice: 814-269-2052, Fax: 814-269-2957
Email: edk21@pitt.edu


April N. Kelley
Owen Library (2016)
BA, Albright College; MLS, University of Maryland; MA (2016), George Mason University
Voice: 814-269-7290
Email: akelley@pitt.edu


Randy Kelley, Assistant Professor
Mechanical Engineering (2010)
BS NE, Texas A&M University; MS ME, Kansas State University; MBA, West Texas A&M University; PhD (2010), Texas A&M University
Voice: 814-269-7265, Fax: 814-269-7245
Email: rkelley@pitt.edu

Beta Keramati, Lab Instructor
Physics (2003)
BS, Lehigh University; MA (1991), Temple University
Voice: 814-269-2089, Fax: 814-269-2022
Email: keramati@pitt.edu


Ryan J. Kerrigan, Assistant Professor
Energy and Earth Resources (2104)
BS, BA, Bridgewater State University; MS, University of Minnesota; PhD (2011) University of Maryland
Voice: 814-269-2942
Email: kerrigan@pitt.edu


Rajendra Khanal, Assistant Professor
Physics (2016)
MS, The University of Akron; PhD, (2014) The University of Toledo
Voice: 814-269-2021
Email: rak153@pitt.edu


Stephen T. Kilpatrick, Associate Professor
Biology (1995)
BS, Eastern College, PhD (1995), Brown University
Voice: 814-269-2071, Fax: 814-269-7261
Email: kilpatri@pitt.edu


Kurt G. Klavuhn, Assistant Professor
Mechanical Engineering (2014)
BS, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown; PhD (1994) University of Virginia
Voice: 814-269-7228
Email: klavuhn@pitt.edu


Ross Kleinstuber, Assistant Professor
Sociology (2011)
BA, Rowan University; MA, University of Delaware; PhD, (2011) University of Delaware
Voice: 814-269-2989, Fax: 814-269-7255
Email: rkleins@pitt.edu


Tuangtip Klinbubpa-Neff, Visiting Assistant Professor
English Literature (2012)
BA, Silpakorn University, Thailand; MA, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand; PhD (2005), Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Voice: 814-269-7238, Fax: 814-269-7196
Email: tneff@pitt.edu


William B. Kory, Associate Professor
Geography (1971)
BA, State University of New York at Buffalo; MA, Case Western Reserve University; PhD (1977), University of Pittsburgh
Voice: 814-269-2994, Fax: 814-269-7255
Email: koryupj@pitt.edu


Donna Kowalczyk, D.Ed, Assistant Professor
Elementary Education (1996)
BS, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown; MEd, University of Pittsburgh; EdD (2003), Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Voice: 814-269-7012, Fax: 814-269-7084
Email: donnak@pitt.edu


David M. Kupas
Owen Library (2007)
BA, Indiana University of PA; MA, MLIS (2006), University of Pittsburgh
Voice: 814-269-1983, Fax: 814-269-7286
Email: dmk24@pitt.edu


Boris A. Kushner, Professor
Mathematics (1990)
MS, PhD (1967), Moscow University, Russia
Voice: 814-269-2915, Fax: 814-269-2022
Email: boris@pitt.edu


Marissa K. Landrigan, Assistant Professor
Writing (2012)
BA, Ithaca College; MFA (2011), Iowa State University
Voice: 814-269-7148, Fax: 814-269-7196
Email: mkl18@pitt.edu


James J. Langan
Owen Library (2000)
BA, Geneva College; MLS, (1992) University of Pittsburgh
Voice: 814-269-7298, Fax: 814-269-7286
Email: jlangan@pitt.edu

 

Derek Leben, Assistant Professor
Philosophy (2010)
BA, University of California Santa Cruz; MA, PhD (2012) Johns Hopkins University
Voice: 814-269-7147, Fax: 814-269-7196
Email: leben@pitt.edu


Zhen Lu, Assistant Professor
Chemistry (2015)
BS, University of Pittsburgh; PhD, (2015) Temple University
Voice: 814-269-7183
Email : luzhen@pitt.edu


Paul A. Lucas, Assistant Professor
Communication (2012)
BA, East Stroudsburg University; MA, West Chester University; PhD (2012), Duquesne University
Voice: 814-269-7150, Fax: 814-269-7196
Email: pal59@pitt.edu


Kristen L. Majocha, Assistant Professor
Communication (2006)
BA, Slippery Rock University; MA, PhD, (2009), Duquesne University
Voice: 814-269-7205, Fax: 814-269-7196
Email: klynn@pitt.edu


Thomas Malosh, Assistant Professor
Chemistry (2007)
BS, MBA, MA (1998), University of Scranton
Voice: 814-269-2902, Fax: 814-269-7261
Email: malosh@pitt.edu


Jennifer Manges, Lab Instructor
Biology (2008)
BS, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown; BS, MS, (1999), Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Voice: 814-269-7993, Fax: 814-269-7261
Email: manges@pitt.edu


Sandro Marchegiani, Instructor
Computer Science (1999)
BS, MS, St John’s College, Oxford University, UK; Certificate of Ed (1989), Nottingham University, UK
Voice: 814-269-2924, Fax: 814-269-7261
Email: marchegi@pitt.edu


Kevin R. Martin, Associate Professor
Physics (2003)
BS, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; PhD (1993), Lehigh University
Voice: 814-269-2951, Fax: 814-269-2022
Email: kmartin@pitt.edu


Simeon J. Martinus, Lab Instructor
Chemistry (1998)
BA, Concordia College; MS (1998), Montana State University
Voice: 814-269-2906, Fax: 814-269-7261
Email: martinus@pitt.edu


Ahmad Massasati, Instructor
Geography (2011)
BS, University of Aleppo, Syria; MS, University of Utah; MS, University of Missouri-Rolla; PhD, (1991) University of Utah
Voice: 814-269-2992, Fax: 814-269-7255
Email: asm93@pitt.edu


Robert W. Matson, Professor
History (1983)
BA, Fresno State College; MA, San Diego State University; PhD (1981), University of Oregon
Voice: 814-269-2973, Fax: 814-269-7255
Email: rmatson@pitt.edu


Bethany McConnell, Instructor
Education (2011)
MEd, Johns Hopkins University; BS, Saint Francis University
Voice: 814-269-7107, Fax: 814-269-7084
Email: bmm93@pitt.edu


John M. McGrath, Associate Professor
Management (1994)
BA, University of Notre Dame; MBA (1990), Northwestern University, Kellogg Grad School; PhD (2001), Pennsylvania State University
Voice: 814-269-2972, Fax: 814-269-7255
Email: mcgrath@pitt.edu


Patty J. Michael, Associate Professor
Communication (2005)
BA, University of Pittsburgh at JohnstowN; MA, (2002), Penn State University
Voice: 814-269-7983, Fax: 814-269-7196
Email: wharton@pitt.edu


Amy L. Miller, Associate Professor
Mechanical Engineering (2002)
BS, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown; MS, (2001) University of Pittsburgh
Voice: 814-269-7258, Fax: 814-269-7245
Email: almiller@pitt.edu


Brian Moyer, Assistant Professor
Mechanical Engineering (2011)
BS, Carnegie Mellon University; MS, University of Pittsburgh; PhD (2006) University of Pittsburgh
Voice: 814-269-7271, Fax: 814-269-7245
Email: bmoyer@pitt.edu


John W. Mullennix, Professor
Psychology (1996)
BS, University of Pittsburgh; PhD (1986), SUNY-Buffalo
Voice: 814-269-7293, Fax: 814-269-2022
Email: mullenni@pitt.edu


Maher Murad, Assistant Professor
Civil Engineering (2001)
BSCE, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan; MSCE, PhD (1994), University of Toledo
Voice: 814-269-7219, Fax: 814-269-7245
Email: mmurad@pitt.edu


Jacqueline Myers, Visiting Instructor
Education (2010)
BS, Slippery Rock University; MS (1997), Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Voice: 814-269-7014, Fax: 814-269-7084
Email: jmm275@pitt.edu


Paul D. Newman, Professor
History (1995)
BA, York College of Pennsylvania; MA, PhD (1996), University of Kentucky
Voice: 814-269-2077, Fax: 814-269-7255
Email: pnewman@pitt.edu


Diane M. Nicodemus, Associate Professor
Communication (1999)
BA, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown; MA, PhD (1999), Pennsylvania State University
Voice: 814-269-7162, Fax: 814-269-7196
Email: dnicodem@pitt.edu


Manisha Nigam, Assistant Professor
Chemistry (2002)
BS, Kanpur University, India; MSc, Indian Institute of Technology, India; MS, PhD (1999), The Ohio State University
Voice: 814-269-2017, Fax: 814-269-2022
Email: nigam@pitt.edu


Shannon L. Parks, Assistant Professor
Civil Engineering (2016)
BS, Pennsylvania State University; MS, Carnegie Mellon University; PhD (2008) Carnegie Mellon University
Voice: 814-269-7263
Email: shparks@pitt.edu


Laura Perry Thompson, Instructor
Sociology (2003)
BS, Med, MSW (2000), University of Pittsburgh
Voice: 814-269-7070, Fax: 814-269-1965
Email: lpt@pitt.edu


Barbara Petrosky, Associate Professor
French (2006)
Maitrise, Universite de Paris X; MA, University of Massachusetts; PhD (2006), University of Florida
Voice: 814-269-7153, Fax: 814-269-7196
Email: bap47@pitt.edu


Greg Petyak, Assistant Professor
Business (2010)
BS, MA (2004), St. Francis University
Voice: 814-269-2964, Fax: 814-269-7255
Email: petyak@pitt.edu


Kurtis G. Pierce, Instructor
Respiratory Care (2015)
AS, BS, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown; MBA (2013), Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Voice: 814-269-2956
Email: kpierce@pitt.edu


Stanley Pisarski, PE, Instructor
Electrical Engineering (1980)
BSEET, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown; MS (2000), University of Pittsburgh
Voice: 814-269-7266, Fax: 814-269-7245
Email: pisarski@pitt.edu


Mark Previte, Ed.D, Associate Professor
Secondary Education (2004)
BS, Slippery Rock State College; MEd, Indiana University of Pennsylvania; EdD (1997), Pennsylvania State University
Voice: 814-269-7016, Fax: 814-269-7084
Email: previte@pitt.edu


Terri D. Price, Clinical Instructor
Respiratory Care (1983)
Certificate of Completion, BSHRP 1987, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
Voice: 814-269-2959, Fax: 814-269-2044
Email: tdprice@pitt.edu


Ann Rea, Assistant Professor
English Literature (2008)
BA, University of Essex, England; MA, University of Ulster, Northern Ireland; MA, PhD (1996) Rutgers University
Voice: 814-269-7166, Fax: 814-269-7196
Email: anr12@pitt.edu


Katherine K. Reist, Associate Professor
History (1988)
BA, Muskingum College; MA, PhD (1983), Ohio State University
Voice: 814-269-2984, Fax: 814-269-7255
Email: kreist@pitt.edu


Martin A. Rice, Associate Professor
Philosophy (1990)
BA, Trenton State College; PhD (1987), Ohio State University
Voice: 814-269-7165, Fax: 814-269-7196
Email: rice@pitt.edu


Bruce W. Robart, Associate Professor
Biology (2000)
BS, University of Akron; MS, Ohio State University; PhD (2000), Illinois State University
Voice: 814-269-2911, Fax: 814-269-7261
Email: robart@pitt.edu


Andrew T. Rose, PE, Associate Professor
Civil Engineering (1999)
BSCE, MSCE, University of Connecticut; PhD (1995) Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Voice: 814-269-7249, Fax: 814-269-7245
Email: androse@pitt.edu


Jerry W. Samples, PE, Professor
Mechanical Engineering (1996)
BS, Clarkson College of Technology; MS, PhD (1983), Oklahoma State University
Voice: 814-269-7244, Fax: 814-269-7245
Email: samples@pitt.edu


Daniel J. Santoro, Associate Professor
Sociology (1989)
BA, Lebanon Valley College; MA, College of William and Mary; PhD (1988), University of New Hampshire
Voice: 814-269-2976, Fax: 814-269-7255
Email: santoro@pitt.edu


Stephen J. Sarma-Weierman, Instructor
Computer Science (2016)
BS, Lewis University; MS, DePaul University; Master of Divinity, (2015), Union theological Seminary
Voice: 814-269-2943
Email: sts121@pitt.edu


Diana Schroeder, Instructor
Nursing (2006)
Nursing Diploma, Franciscan School of Nursing; BSN, University of Illinois; MSN (1985), Indiana University
Voice: 814-269-2046, Fax: 814-269-2957
Email: dschroed@pitt.edu


Eric C. Schwerer, Associate Professor
Writing (2001)
BA, Allegheny College; MFA, University of Iowa; PhD (2001), Ohio University
Voice: 814-269-7138, Fax: 814-269-7196
Email: schwerer@pitt.edu


Theresa M. Shustrick, Instructor
Mathematics (1981)
BS, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown; MS (1976), Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Voice: 814-269-2932, Fax: 814-269-2022
Email: shustric@pitt.edu


Ramesh Singh, Assistant Professor
Chemical Engineering (2016)
BS, Indian Institute of Technology; MS, State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry; MS, Louisiana State University; PhD,
Voice: 814-269-7269
Email: rsingh@pitt.edu


Steven E. Stern, Professor
Psychology (1996)
BA, Clark University; MA, PhD (1995), Temple University
Voice: 814-269-2901, Fax: 814-269-2022
Email: sstern@pitt.edu


Angela M. Stiffey, Instructor
Respiratory Care (2016)
Associate, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown: BS, (2006), University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
Voice: 814-269-2960
Email: ams575@pitt.edu


Michael P. Stoneham, Associate Professor
Humanities (2015)
BS, United States Military Academy; MA, Stanford University; PhD (2005), University of Colorado
Voice: 814-269-7137
Email: stoneham@pitt.edu


Travis Stouffer, Assistant Professor
Business (2012)
BS, University of Pittsburgh Johnstown; MS (2009), Robert Morris University
Voice: 814-269-2965, Fax: 814-269-7255
Email: trs73@pitt.edu


John G. Teacher, Instructor
Theatre Arts (2010)
BA, Lock Haven University; Master of Fine Arts, Virginia Tech
Voice: 814-269-7230, Fax: 814-269-7196
Email: jgt10@pitt.edu


James C. Teague, JR, Assistant Professor
Finance (2008)
BS, MS (1989), Clemson University
Voice: 814-269-2925, Fax: 814-269-7255
Email: teague@pitt.edu


Alan H. Teich, Associate Professor
Psychology (1987)
BS, State University of New York-Brockport; MA, State University of New York-Geneseo; PhD (1987), University of Miami
Voice: 814-269-2950, Fax: 814-269-2022
Email: ateich@pitt.edu


John W. Thompson, Associate Professor
Mathematics (1998)
BSEd, Shippensburg University; MS, Bucknell University; PhD (1998), University of Kentucky
Voice: 814-269-2043, Fax: 814-269-2022
Email: jwt01@pitt.edu


Lauren K. Thompson, Assistant Professor
History (2016)
BA, Marietta College; MA, West Virginia University: PhD (2015) Florida State University
Voice: 814-269-2981
Email: lkt16@pitt.edu


Linda L. Tully, Instructor
Mathematics (2003)
BS, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown; MS (2003, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Voice: 814-269-2920, Fax: 814-269-2022
Email: lintully@pitt.edu


Serdar Tumkor, Assistant Professor
Mechanical Engineering (2014)
BS, MS, PhD (1994) Istanbul Technical University
Voice: 814-269-7262
Email: tumkor@pitt.edu


Malcolm L. Van Blerkom, Associate Professor
Educational Psychology (1988)
BS, MS, PhD (1981), Pennsylvania State University; MEd, Kent State University
Voice: 814-269-7015, Fax: 814-269-7084
Email: mlv2@pitt.edu


Amy M. Wadsworth, Instructor
Nursing (2016)
BS, Liberty University: MS, (2012) Liberty University
Voice: 814-269-2053
Email: amw190@pitt.edu


Julie E. Wagner, Assistant Professor
Justice Administration and Criminology (2016)
BA, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown: MS, (2012) Capella University
Voice: 814-269-2097
Email: juw67@pitt.edu


Allan M. Walstad, Associate Professor
Physics (1978)
BS, Ursinus College; MS, PhD (1975), University of Massachusetts
Voice: 814-269-2974, Fax: 814-269-2022
Email: awalstad@pitt.edu


Sharon L. Walstad, Associate Professor
Psychology (2000)
BA, BS, MS, PhD (2000), University of Akron
Voice: 814-269-2953, Fax: 814-269-2022
Email: bertsch@pitt.edu


Jeffrey L. Webb, Associate Professor
Music (2001)
BA, Allegheny College; MM, (2001) Binghamton University
Voice: 814-269-7155, Fax: 814-269-7196
Email: jeffwebb@pitt.edu


Rebecca Webb, Assistant Professor
Biology (2009)
BS, Allegheny College; MS, Duquesne University; PhD (2009), Carnegie Mellon University
Voice: 814-269-2913, Fax: 814-269-7261
Email: rwebb@pitt.edu


Eve M. Wider
Owen Library (2016)
BA, Bryn Mawr College; MLIS, Drexel University; MPPM (2007), University of Pittsburgh
Voice: 814-269-7288
Email: ewider@pitt.edu


Susan M. Wieczorek, Instructor
Communication (2002)
BA, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown; MA (1984), University of Pittsburgh
Voice: 814-269-7158, Fax: 814-269-7196
Email: susanw@pitt.edu


William R. Wieserman, Associate Professor
Electrical Engineering (1984)
BS, MS, MA, Indiana University of Pennsylvania; MS, PhD (1995), University of Pittsburgh
Voice: 814-269-7259, Fax: 814-269-7245
Email: k3zyk@pitt.edu


Joseph J. Wilson, Instructor
Mathematics (1980)
BS, MS (1980), Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Voice: 814-269-2929, Fax: 814-269-2022
Email: wilsonj@pitt.edu


Veronica A. Wilson, Associate Professor
History (2003)
BA, Kansas State University; PhD (2002), Rutgers University
Voice: 814-269-2961, Fax: 814-269-7255
Email: vwilson@pitt.edu


Leland K. Wood, Associate Professor
Journalism (1991)
BA, MA (1988), Pennsylvania State University
Voice: 814-269-7146, Fax: 814-269-7196
Email: lwood@pitt.edu


Raymond B. Wrabley, Professor
Political Science (1987)
BA, MA, Virginia Polytechnic Institute; PhD (1988), Arizona State University
Voice: 814-269-2979, Fax: 814-269-7255
Email: rbw@pitt.edu


Eunice Yang, Assistant Professor
Mechanical Engineering (2009)
BS, University of Hawaii; MS, California State University; PhD (2006), Penn State University
Voice: 814-269-7252, Fax: 814-269-7245
Email: eyang@pitt.edu


Gerald Zahorchak, Associate Professor
Education (2016)
BS, St. Francis University; MEd, Indiana University of Pennsylvania; EdD (1994), Pennsylvania State University
Voice: 814-269-7961
Email: jzahorch@pitt.edu


Deborah Smiach Zakrzwski, CPA, CGFM, Associate Professor
Accounting (1986)
BA, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown; (1991), CPA (1984); MBA, MIS, University of Pittsburgh; CGFM (1995)
Voice: 814-269-2969, Fax: 814-269-7255
Email: smiachzk@pitt.edu


Kimberly A. Ziance, Lab Instructor
Biology (1997)
BS (1986), University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
Voice: 814-269-2917, Fax: 814-269-7261
Email: kziance@pitt.edu

Emeritus Faculty

Dorothy M. Snyder
Professor of Education (1972)

Alice Catherine Collins
Associate Professor of English (1974)

William Trall Doncaster, Jr.
Professor of History (1983)

John M. Nutt
Professor of Civil Engineering Technology (1984)

Bernice Berkey Ott
Associate Professor of Nursing (1985)

Richard D. Slick
Associate Professor of English (1987)

Murray K. Teris
Professor of Psychology (1987)

Thomas H. Russell
Associate Professor of English (1988)

Gerald L. Brown
Associate Professor of English (1993)

Richard Bender
Associate Professor of Electrical
Engineering Technology (1996)

Claudia Jones
Associate Professor of Biology (1996)

Robert A. Duca, Sr
Associate Professor of Spanish (1998)

William R. Smith
Professor of Humanities and Social Sciences (1998)

James F. Osipov
Associate Professor of Civil Engineering Technology (1998)

Sheldon I. Clare
Associate Professor of Chemistry (1999)

Gladys M. Clifton
Associate Professor of English (1999)

Idelfonso T. Cruz
Associate Professor of Mathematics (1999)

H. Richard Feller
Associate Professor of Civil Engineering Technology (1999)

W. Eugene Foor
Professor of Biology (1999)

James L. Hales
Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering Technology (1999)

John G. Klavuhn
Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology (1999)

Donald A. Parker
Associate Professor of Civil Engineering Technology (1999)

Thomas F. Sigmund
Professor of Mathematics (1999)

Robert N. Van Wyk
Associate Professor of Philosophy (1999)

Florence A. Warfel
Associate Professor of Mathematics (1999)

Michael D. Yates
Professor of Economics (2001)

William Lochstet
Associate Professor of Physics (2002)

George. A. Mostoller
Professor of Electrical Engineering Technology (2003)

James R. Macintyre
Associate Professor of Civil Engineering Technology (2003)

Clifford F. Thompson
Associate Professor of Biology (2003)

George E. Letcher
Associate Professor of Business (2003)

Charles H. Clifton
Professor of English (2004)

Luethel M. Kormanski
Associate Professor of Education (2004)

Merrily K. Swoboda
Associate Professor of Communication (2004)

William Riley Brice
Professor of Geology (2005)

Ronald George Reinbold
Associate Professor of German (2005)

James Scofield
Associate Professor of English (2007)

Rodney H. Eatman
Professor of Theatre (2009)

Daniel W. Grove
Clinical Instructor of Respiratory Care (2009)

Bernard J. Poole
Associate Professor of Education (2009)

Karen Cameron Scanlon
Associate Professor of Elementary Education (2009)

J. Anthony Capon
Associate Professor of Sociology (2010)

Gregory M. Dick
Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering Technology (2010)

William F. Fine
Associate Professor of Sociology (2010)

Monica C. Frolander-Ulf
Associate Professor of Anthropology (2010)

Jean A. James
Associate Professor of Biology (2010)

Neil D. Woffinden
Professor of Biology (2010)

Catherine Berret Kloss
Associate Professor of English (2011)

Mary Pfau Lavine
Associate Professor of Geography (2011)

Ray Thompson
Associate Professor of Finance (2011)

Kamal D. Verma
Professor of English (2011)

Ronald Vickroy
Associate Professor of Management (2011)

Charles F. Hinderliter
Professor of Psychology (2013)

Mr. Thomas Malmgren
Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology (2013)

Richard O. Ulsh
Associate Professor of Chemistry (2013)

Robert W. Zellers
Associate Professor of Elementary Education (2013)

Dennis M. McNair
Associate Professor of Biology  (2014)

Dr. Patty S. Derrick
Professor of Humanities and English  (2015)

Thomas A. McGahagan
Associate Professor of Economics  (2015)

Beverly W. Withiam
Associate Professor, Civil Engineering (2015)

 

Advisory Board

Scott Becker
Richard Bross
Richard A. Burkert
Verna M. Carter
Jonna Contacos-Sawyer
Henry Cook
Lana V. Custer
James C. Dewar
M. Mitchell Fetterolf
Linda Rovder Fleming
Michael P. Hruska
Sean C. Isgan
David C. Klementik Esq.
Kim W. Kunkle
Thomas M. Kurtz, Chair
Ernest J. Mantini
Gary A. Minchau
Jodie Saylor Novak, Vice Chair
Mark E. Pasquerilla
Rosemary Pawlowski
Howard M. Picking III
John J. Polacek, Jr.
Carl R. Sax
Edward J. Sheehan Jr.
Dorothy L. Stroz
Douglas R. Weimer
Donato B. Zucco
Stephen G. Zamias

Emeritus

Betty G. Black
Gilbert E. Caroff, Esq.
E. Jeanne Gleason
Robert W. Hartnett
Gerald R. Mock
George D. Zamias

Ex-Officio

Thomas Chernisky, Cambria County
The Honorable Bryan Barbin
The Honorable Frank Burns
The Honorable Keith Rothfus
Melvyn Wingard, Richland Township
Gerald Walker, Somerset County
The Honorable John N. Wozniak

Administrative Officers of the University of Pittsburgh

Patrick D. Gallagher, PhD
Chancellor and Chief Executive Officer

Patricia E. Beeson, PhD
Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor

Arthur S. Levine, MD
Senior Vice Chancellor for Health Sciences and Dean of the School of Medicine

Jerome Cochran, JD
Executive Vice Chancellor

Arthur G. Ramicone, MBA
Chief Financial Officer

Amy K. Marsh, MBA
Chief Investment Officer and Treasurer

P. Jerome Richey, JD
General Counsel

B. Jean Ferketish, PhD
Secretary to the Board of Trustees and Assistant to the Chancellor

Board of Trustees, University of Pittsburgh

Ruggero J. Aldisert*
Jane Bilewicz Allred
John A. Barbour
J. David Barnes*
G. Nicholas Beckwith Iii
Steven C. Beering *
Thomas G. Bigley*
Eva Tansky Blum, Chairperson-Elect
Suzanne W. Broadhurst
Douglas M. Browning
Michael A. Bryson
Frank V. Cahouet*
Mary Ellen Callahan
David C. Chavern
John G. Conomikes*
Tom Corbett**
Jay Costa Jr.
James P. Covert
George A. Davidson Jr.*
Catherine D. Deangelis
Herbert P. Douglas Jr.*
Carolyn Dumaresq**
Helen S. Faison*
D. Michael Fisher*
Rich Fitzgerald**
Bradley J. Franc
Brian Generalovich
Deborah J. Gillotti
E. Jeanne Gleason*
J. Roger Glunt*
Ira J. Gumberg
Craig A. Hartburg
Robert M. Hernandez
Dawne S. Hickton
Henry L. Hillman*
Sy Holzer
Earl F. Hord*
Thomas O. Johnson Ii
A. Alice Kindling*
Thomas M. Kurtz
Terry Laughlin
Paul E. Lego*
William K. Lieberman
Robert G. Lovett
Roberta A. Luxbacher
John A. Maher Iii
F. James Mccarl Iii
Larry J. Merlo
George L. Miles Jr.*
Frank E. Mosier*
Alfred L. Moyé*
Martha Hartle Munsch
Marlee S. Myers
Mark A. Nordenberg
Morgan K. O’brien, Vice Chairperson
Thomas H. O’brien
Anthony J.f. O’reilly*
Robert A. Paul*
William Peduto**
John H. Pelusi Jr.
Robert P. Randall
Thomas E. Richards
James C. Roddey*
Farrell Rubenstein*
Bryant J Salter
Brenton L. Saunders
Keith E. Schaefer
Herbert S. Shear
Richard P. Simmons*
Jack D. Smith
Charles M. Steiner
William E. Strickland Jr.
John A. Swanson
Burton M. Tansky*
Dick Thornburgh*
Tracey Thomas Travis
Stephen R. Tritch, Chairperson
Thomas J. Usher*
Thomas L. Vankirk
Peter C. Varischetti
John J. Verbanac
Sam S. Zacharias
Edward P. Zemprelli*

*Emeritus
**Ex Officio

Source: Office of the Secretary, October 2014

Centers, Institutes, Laboratories, and Clinics

University Centers and Institutes 1

Learning Research and Development Center
University Center for Social and Urban Research
University Center for International Studies
University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute

Centers, Institutes, Laboratories, and Clinics by School

College of General Studies

Learning Solutions Technology Center
McCarl Center for Nontraditional Student Success
Osher Lifelong Learning Center

Graduate School of Public and International Affairs

Johnson Institute for Responsible Leadership
Non-Profit Clinic
Also see Jointly-Administered Centers.

Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business

Artificial Intelligence Management Laboratory
David Berg Center for Ethics and Leadership
Center for Conflict Resolution
Center for Economic Education
Center for Executive Education
Institution for Entrepreneurial Excellence, which includes:
Agricultural Entrepreneurial
Entrepreneurial Fellows Center
The Family Enterprise Center
Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence
Pantherlab Works
Small Business Development Center,
which includes Washington County and Greene County Outreach Offices
Also see Jointly-Administered Centers.

Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences

Academic Resource Center
Allegheny Observatory
Behavioral Physiology Laboratory
Center for American Politics and Society
Center for Combinatorial Chemistry
Center for Experimental Game Theory
Center for Industry Studies
Center for Parallel, Distributed, and Intelligent Systems
Clinical Psychology Center
Economic Policy Institute
Economics Computer Laboratory
English Language Institute
Robert Henderson Language Media Center
Institute for Statistics and Applications
Less Commonly Taught Languages Center
Math Assistance Center
Pittsburgh Bacteriophage Institute
Pymatuning Laboratory of Ecology
Surface Science Center
Western Pennsylvania Writing Project
The Writing Center
Also see Jointly-Administered Centers.

School of Education

Center for Epidemiologic Studies
Center for Urban Education
Computer and Curriculum Inquiry Center
Human Energy Resource Laboratory
Institute for Higher Education Management
Institute for International Studies in Education
Motor Behavior Laboratory
Office of Child Development
Physical Activity and Weight Management Research Center
Reading Center
School of Education Computer Laboratories, which include the Cooley Lab (Posvar Hall) and the Trees Hall Lab
Science Education Laboratory

Swanson School of Engineering

Basic Metals Processing Research Institute
Center for Bioengineering
Center for e-Design and Realization
Center for Metal Cutting Fluids
Dominion Center for Environment and Energy
Manufacturing Assistance Center
Mascaro Sustainability Initiative
Swanson Center for Micro and Nano Systems
Swanson Center for Product Innovation
Swanson Institute for Technical Excellence
Also see Jointly-Administered Centers.

School of Information Sciences

Sara Fine Institute for Interpersonal Behavior and Technology
NSA-Certified National Center for Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education
Visual Information Systems Center (VISC)
Decision Systems Laboratory
Geoinformatics Laboratory
Laboratory of Education and Research on Security Assured
Information Systems (LERSAIS)
Teaching and Learning Research Lab
U/Lab

School of Law

Civil Practice Law Clinic
Community Economic Development Clinic
Environmental Law Clinic
Family Law Clinic
Low Income Taxpayer Clinic
Also see Jointly-Administered Centers.

Social Work

Center on Race and Social Problems

Centers, Institutes, Laboratories, and Clinics by School: Health Sciences

Graduate School of Public Health

Center for Aging and Population Health
Center for Free Radical and Antioxidant Biochemistry
Center for Healthy Aging
Center for Healthy Environments and Community
Center for Minority Health
Center for Public Health Practice
Center for Public Health Preparedness
Center for Research on Health and Sexual Orientation
Center for Rural Health Practice
Clinical Oncology Program Biostatistical Center
Epidemiology Data Center
EXPORT Health
Health Policy Institute
Laboratories of Tropical Diseases
Pennsylvania/Mid-Atlantic AIDS Education and Training Center
Pennsylvania and Ohio Public Health Training Center
Pennsylvania Prevention Project
UPACE Environmental Public Health Tracking
Also see Jointly-Administered Centers.

School of Dental Medicine

Center for Craniofacial and Dental Genetics
Center for Dental Informatics
Center for Oral Health Research in Appalachia
Multidisciplinary Implant Center
Also see Jointly-Administered Centers.

School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences

Adaptive Living Laboratory
Human Occupational Laboratories
Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center in Telerehabilitation
Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center on Transportation Safety
Also see Jointly-Administered Centers.

School of Pharmacy

Center for Education and Drug Abuse Research
Center for Pharmacogenetics
Center for Pharmacoinformatics and Outcomes Research
Pharmacodynamic Research Center
Also see Jointly-Administered Centers.

School of Medicine

Advanced Center for Interventions and Services Research for Late Life Mood Disorders
American Parkinson Disease Association Center for Advanced Research
Alzheimer Disease Research Center
Center of Excellence in Autism Research
Brain Trauma Research Center
Center for ALS Research
Center for Biologic Imaging
Center for Advanced Brain Magnetic Imaging
Center for Detection, Diagnosis, and Intervention in Dementia
Center for Endovascular and Exovascular Therapy
Center for Modeling Pulmonary Immunity
Center for Primary Care Community-Based Research
Center for Research in Reproductive Physiology
Center for Research on Emergency Medical Services
Center for Research on Health Care
Cystic Fibrosis Research Center
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Research Center
Emergency Response Human Performance Laboratory
Lung Translational Genomics Center
General Clinical Research Center
Hartford Foundation Center for Excellence in Geriatric Medicine
Molecular Medicine Institute (Center for Biotechnology and Bioengineering)
Neurosurgical Oncology Center
Obesity/Nutrition Research Center
Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences Research Center
Otolaryngology Research Center
Pittsburgh Center for Pain Research
Theiss Child Development Center
Translational Neuroscience Program
Udall Center for Parkinson’s Research
University of Pittsburgh Center for HIV Protein Interactions
Also see Jointly-Administered Centers.

School of Nursing

Center for Nursing Research
Center for Research in Chronic Disorders
Also see Jointly-Administered Centers.

Centers, Institutes, Laboratories, and Clinics: Other Academic Units and the Regional Campuses

Office of the Provost

Center for Instructional Development and Distance Education
Center for Philosophy of Science

Student Affairs

Student Health Service
University Counseling Center

University Center for International Studies

African Studies Program
Asian Studies Center
Center for Latin American Studies
Center for Performing Arts of India
Center for Russian and East European Studies
Center for West European Studies
European Union Center of Excellence
Pennsylvania Ethnic Heritage Studies Center

University Library System

Center for American Music

Johnstown Campus

John P. and Joyce Murtha Center for Continuing Education and Professional Development

Greensburg Campus

The Smart Growth Partnership of Westmoreland County
The Westmoreland Heritage

Titusville Campus

George J. Barco Center for Continuing Education

Bradford Campus

Allegheny Institute of Natural History
Business Resource Center
Center for Rural Health Practice

Centers, Institutes, Laboratories, and Clinics: Jointly-Administered Centers

Graduate School of Public and International Affairs/Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business

Center for Conflict Resolution and Negotiation

Graduate School of Public and International Affairs/University Center for International Studies

Global Studies Program
Matthew B. Ridgway Center for International Security Studies, which includes the Ford Institute for Human Security

Health Sciences 2

Center for Clinical Pharmacology
Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences
Center for Environmental Oncology
Center for Injury Research and Control
Division of Laboratory Animal Resources
Facial Nerve Center
Genomics and Proteomics Core Laboratories
Head and Neck Cancer Specialized Program of Research Excellence
Institute for Clinical Research Education
Lung Cancer Specialized Program of Research Excellence
Musculoskeletal Institute
Oral Cancer Center
Pittsburgh AIDS Center for Treatment
Transgenic and Gene Targeting Facility

Health Sciences 2/Bioengineering

Human Movement and Balance Laboratories
Medical Virtual Reality Center
Musculoskeletal Research Center
Pittsburgh Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Center

Health Science/Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh/Magee Womans Hospital and Research Institute

Pittsburgh Cytogenetics Laboratory
Diabilities Resource Center

Health Sciences/UPMC Health System

Center for Assistive Technology
Center for Biosecurity
Center for Environmental Oncology
Center for Sports Medicine
Center for Vaccine Research
Clinical and Translational Science Institute
Neuromuscular Research Laboratory
Peter M. Winter Institute of Simulation Education and Research (WISER)
Swallowing Disorders Center

Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business/University Center for International Studies

International Business Center

Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences/Swanson School of Engineering

Center for Molecular and Materials Simulations
Institute of NanoScience and Engineering

School of Arts and Science/Health Sciences

Drug Discovery Institute

Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences/Health Sciences 2/School of Law

Center for Bioethics and Health Law

Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences/ School of Medicine

Center for Neuroanatomy with Neurotropic Viruses
Center for Neuroscience
Conte Center for the Neuroscience of Mental Disorders
Pittsburgh Institute for Neurodegenerative Diseases
University Community Leaders and Individuals with Disabilities Center

School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences/Swanson School of Engineering/VA Pittsburgh Health Care System/UPMC Health System

Human Engineering Research Laboratories
University of Pittsburgh Model Center on Spinal Card Injury

School of Information Sciences/Graduate School of Public Health/School of Medicine

Center for National Preparedness

School of Law/University Center for International Studies

Center for International Legal Education

School of Medicine/Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh

Benedum Pediatric Trauma Program
Pediatric Center for Neuroscience
Pediatric Neurotrama Center

School of Medicine/Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh/Magee-Womens Hospital and Research Institute

Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment Center
Pittsburgh Diabetes Institute

School of Medicine/Magee-Womens Hospital and Research Institute

Pregnancy and Diabetes Center
Center for Family Planning Research
Center for Fertility and Reproductive Endocrinology
Center for Research in Continence and Pelvic Floor Disorders
Ovarian Cancer Center of Excellence
Pittsburgh Development Center

School of Medicine/UPMC Health System

Affect Regulation and Adolescent Brain Center
Audiology Center
Benedum Geriatric Center
Brachial Plexus and Peripheral Nerve Injury Center and Clinic
Brain and Spine Injury Center
Charles T. Campbell Ophthalmic Microbiology Laboratory
Cardiovascular Institute
Center for Clinical Neurophysiology
Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology
Center for Emergency Medicine of Western Pennsylvania
Center for Balance Disorder
Center for Hemochromatosis and Iron Overload Disorders
Center for Image-Guided Neurosurgery
Center for Integrative Medicine
Center for Intestinal Health And Nutrition Support
Center for Liver Diseases
Center for Overcoming Problem Eating
Center for Pathology Informatics
Center for Women’s Digestive Health
Comprehensive Epilepsy Center
Comprehensive Lung Center
Comprehensive Pain Center
Cosmetic Surgery and Skin Health Center
Cutaneous Oncology Center
Digestive Disorders Clinic
Emphysema Resource Center
Eye Center
Gastrointestinal Cancer Prevention and Treatment Center
Hillman Cancer Center
Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center
Institute of Aging
Institute for Doctor-Patient Communication
Institute to Enhance Palliative Care
Institute for Rehabilitation and Research
Raymond E. Jordan Center for Balance Disorders
LHAS Women’s Heart Center
Late-Life Depression Evaluation and Treatment Center
Magnetic Resonance Research Center
McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine
Mental Health Intervention Research Center for Mood and Anxiety Disorders
Neurogastroenterology and Motility Center
Osteoporosis Prevention and Treatment Center
Spasticity Evaluation and Treatment Center
Pancreas and Biliary Center
Minimally Invasive Endoneurosurgery Center
Position Emissions Tomography Center
Safar Center for Resuscitation Research
Simmons Center for Interstitial Lung Diseases
Center for Sleep Medicine
Sinus and Allergy Center
STAR Center (Services for Teens at Risk)
Stroke Institute
Thomas E. Starzl Transplantation Institute
University of Pittsburgh Headache Center
Voice Center
Weight Management Center
Paul Wellstone Muscular Dystrophy Cooperative Research Center
Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic
Late-Life Mood Disorder Evaluation and Treatment Center

School of Medicine/VA Pittsburgh Health Care System

Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center
Center for Health Equity and Research Promotion

University of Pittsburgh/Carnegie Mellon University

Brain Imaging Research Center
Center for the Neural Basis of Cognition
Real-time Outbreak and Disease Surveillance Laboratory
Pittsburgh Center for Social History
Pittsburgh Mind/Body Center
Pittsburgh NMR Center for Biomedical Research

University of Pittsburgh/Carnegie Mellon University/Duquesne University/UPMC Health System/Windber Research Institute

Pittsburgh Tissue Engineering Initiative

University of Pittsburgh/Carnegie Mellon University/Sandia National Laboratories

Pittsburgh Molecular Libraries Screening Center

University of Pittsburgh/Carnegie Mellon University/Westinghouse Electric Corporation

Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center

University-wide

Institute of Politics

1 Centers and institutes in the category “University Centers and Institutes” are distinguished by organizational permanence, programmatic autonomy, and an annual operating budget fiscally independent of any other academic, research, and or service unit.

2 Centers and institutes listed are jointly-administered by two or more schools of the Health Sciences, which includes: the Graduate School of Public Health, School of Dental Medicine, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, School of Nursing, School of Pharmacy, and School of Medicine.

Note: The centers, institutes, laboratories, and clinics listed are University of Pittsburgh or University affiliated organizations. They are either single or multidisciplinary in scope, and are generally involved in some combination of education, research or service activities. Each center, institute, laboratory, and clinic is listed under the name of the unit with which it is associated.



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