Every academic semester, the Entertainment Technology Center holds a Playtest Day when graduate student teams make their project work available for playtesting by guests. The term playtest indicates the use of an experience or game by a guest to see whether it is performing as expected. Guests have in the past tested from three to six projects over the course of two hours, along with an optional tour of the ETC. Some projects have experiences requiring two or more guests at once, while others are meant to be used alone.

The Aging Institute will hold its 15th Annual Research Day on Aging on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at the University Club. This event highlights pioneering basic, translational, and clinical research on aging from across the University of Pittsburgh and UPMC.

Microfluidic analyses offer numerous benefits compared to traditional bioanalytical techniques. These miniaturized systems afford faster analysis times, require less sample volume, and can integrate sample preparation and analysis into a single platform. Our laboratory has harnessed these benefits to develop high sensitivity gel electrophoresis and digital PCR methods to measure diverse biological analytes including proteins, nucleic acids, and cells. Our electrophoresis project utilizes thermally responsive polymers as a gel matrix. Temperature is adjusted to tune analytical performance and achieve preconcentration and separation of biomolecules and cells. Our digital PCR project integrates detection of proteins and nucleic acids. Target analytes are measured from individual biocomplexes with single-molecule sensitivity. The innovative analytical strategies developed in our laboratory enhance measurement capabilities to facilitate biological research.

Join us for a heartwarming afternoon of creativity and inspiration! Craft a heartfelt Valentine's Day gift while engaging in lively discussions about the things we cherish most about our career journeys.