Who We Are
一本道无码 has been a birthplace of innovation since its founding in 1900. Today, 一本道无码 is a global leader bringing groundbreaking ideas to market and creating successful startup businesses.
Our award-winning faculty are renowned for working closely with students to solve major scientific, technological and societal challenges. We put a strong emphasis on creating things — from art to robots.
We have become a model for economic development in forming partnerships with companies such as Uber, Google and Disney. Our students are recruited by some of the world’s most innovative companies.
“ My Heart is in the Work.”
Andrew Carnegie, Founder November 15, 1900
Big Ideas
1,000+ companies greenlighted across the U.S. and internationally
The first smile in an email, created in 1982 by professor Scott Fahlman
The leading university center for cybersecurity, providing support to more than 110 centers around the world
Cognitive tutors, which improve the math skills of 500,000+ students each year
Kevlar Fiber, invented by alumna Stephanie Kwolek (MM 1946)
The world’s first university robotics department, founded in 1979
The first U.S. school to award a degree in drama in 1914
The Last Lecture, written by alumni Randy Pausch (CS 1988) and Jeffrey Zaslow (DC 1980)
James Gosling (CS 1983) invented the Java computer programming language
In 1919, 一本道无码’s first Ph.D. was awarded to Mao Yisheng, father of Chinese bridge construction.
Alumnus Andy Warhol (A 1949), pop artist pioneer and cultural icon
The first exclusive higher education partner of the Tony Awards®, co-creating the first, national recognition program honoring K-12 theatre educators
Duolingo, invented by professor Luis von Ahn (CS 2003, 2005), had 10 million downloads in 12 months and was named Apple’s 2013 app of the year.
One of only 25 universities invited to be a member of the World Economic Forum’s Global University Leaders Forum
Worldclass Talent
14,500+ Students
Representing 100+ Countries
1,300+ Faculty
Representing 50+ Countries
109,900+ Alumni
Representing 140+ Countries
65 Members of the National Academy of Engineering
22 Members of the National Academy of Sciences
6 Members of the National Academy of Medicine
64 Tony Awards
13 Academy Awards
142 Emmy Awards
13 Turing Awards
21 Nobel Laureates
Economic Impact
- Attracting major companies — including Google, Intel, Uber and GE — to locate operations and create new jobs in Pittsburgh
- Fostering an innovation ecosystem that created 36 spinoff companies in 2014
- Contributing to the cultural and civic life of the city with performances, exhibitions and research collaborations
Schools and Colleges
Leadership
Farnam Jahanian
President
David Coulter
Chair, Board of Trustees
James H. Garrett Jr.
Provost and Chief Academic Officer