WHO WE ARE

The Pitt Pulse was founded in 2010. Initially, The Pitt Pulse catered primarily to pre-health undergraduates. The publication provided advice on academics, clinical experiences, and standardized testing from a student perspective. However, over time, we aspired to share scientific information with the general public and explore the intersection of science and the humanities. Therefore, The Pitt Pulse has shifted its focus towards covering intriguing and relevant science and medical issues through a multidisciplinary lens, from fascinating Neuroscience research on Pitt’s campus, to physics concepts involved in baseball, to virtual reality as a treatment for vestibular balance disorders.

Over the past 12 years, The Pitt Pulse has made efforts to promote the intersection of art and science. With the implementation of a thorough editing and design process, The Pitt Pulse has produced high-quality writing with an infusion of artistic creativity.

Today, The Pitt Pulse is no longer just a magazine. The creation of The Pitt Pulse Podcast has allowed The Pitt Pulse to become Pitt’s one and only student-run science multi-media platform, including our podcast, Infographic Initiative, and more. This website was created to bring all of these forms of media together: We invite you to read our latest articles and listen to lively discussions of science topics.

Our Mission

Providing a platform for individuals to explore and share health, science, and medical topics that they are passionate about
Fostering professional growth by allowing students to learn scientific concepts, teach science to others through their own research and writing, and connect with professionals and faculty from around the world
Breaking barriers between science and the public by sharing accessible news on local, national, and global scales
Promoting the fusion of art and science by integrating creative and engaging magazine spreads with high-quality science writing
Explore science and medical topics with a multidisciplinary approach