Spring 2006

BREAKING DOWN THE WALL
Gao Minglu, a Pitt art history professor, lived through China’s tumultuous Cultural Revolution. He documented the evolution of that nation’s art scene amid profound social upheaval. A witness to history, Gao wants to make the University a top center for the study of Chinese contemporary art. »

READY OR NOT
		In the nation’s new era of unexpected catastrophes, a model center at Pitt is working to prepare planners, emergency workers, and government leaders for what comes next. »
OUT OF THIN AIR
		Radio waves have powered lots of advances over the years. Now a Pitt engineering professor and his students are causing some waves of their own. Their innovations ultimately may improve our lives—from shopping to medical treatments. »
SWEET ODYSSEY
		A family leaves their lush river valley in Brazil for a new and unexpected life a continent away. The parents seek a lifesaving treatment for their son, Artur. What they find at the University of Pittsburgh goes far beyond medical cures. »