R.K. Mellon Foundation donates $100 million to Pitt to create life sciences BioForge at Hazelwood Green
The biggest single-project gift in the foundation's history is expected to create hundreds of highly skilled jobs.
17 Nov 2021
Which of Pittsburgh’s top innovators won the 2021 Tech 50 Awards?
Pittsburgh's top tech innovators seem to have a few overriding themes in common: resilience and adaptation.
10 Nov 2021
Near Earth Autonomy drone can deliver lifesaving medical supplies to Army medics
The FVR-90 can take off and land vertically, with delicate payloads (like blood). It’s designed for extreme endurance and can spend up to 22 hours in the air.
09 Nov 2021
Vigilant Technologies creates wearable device to prevent workplace injuries
Vigilant is in the process of being acquired by SWORD Health — one of the world’s fastest-growing virtual musculoskeletal care providers.
18 Oct 2021
North Side’s Moonshot Museum, dedicated to space exploration, unveils final designs
Pittsburgh’s space robotics company Astrobotic will house the museum, which will open in 2022, in its headquarters in Manchester.
13 Oct 2021
Meet Iris, CMU’s lunar rover that’s getting ready to launch
Iris, developed by Carnegie Mellon University’s Robotics Institute, is scheduled to go to the moon in 2022.
13 Oct 2021
New Century Careers prepares workers for manufacturing jobs of the future
The tuition-free program teaches the entry-level skills needed to become a machinist and then helps graduates find jobs.
11 Oct 2021
Medical marijuana giant Trulieve bringing 800 jobs to McKeesport
Trulieve, which has local dispensaries in Squirrel Hill, Washington and Zelienople, was aided by a $2 million RACP Grant.
06 Oct 2021
Bosch startup Azena opens Strip District office to develop smart-camera platform
"Innovation is in our DNA, and partnering with organizations like Azena is a perfect catalyst to continue to enhance our fan experience."
27 Sep 2021
Tom Savini went from Jason Baker’s mentor to his partner at Callosum Studios
They’ve made costumes for WWE stars and musicians such as The Misfits, Slipknot, Code Orange and Lady Gaga.
23 Sep 2021