DOCSLIB.ORG

Identities and Local Speech in Pittsburgh: a Study of Regional African American English

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Identities and Local Speech in Pittsburgh: a Study of Regional African American English IDENTITIES AND LOCAL SPEECH IN PITTSBURGH: A STUDY OF REGIONAL AFRICAN AMERICAN ENGLISH by Maeve Eberhardt BA, University of Pittsburgh, 2000 MA, University of Pittsburgh, 2002 Submitted to the Graduate Faculty of Arts and Sciences in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy University of Pittsburgh 2009 UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH ARTS AND SCIENCES This dissertation was presented by Maeve Eberhardt It was defended on March 27th, 2009 and approved by Carmen Fought, Associate Professor, Department of Linguistics, Pitzer College Laurence Glasco, Professor, Department of History, University of Pittsburgh Barbara Johnstone, Professor, Department of English, Carnegie Mellon University David Mortensen, Assistant Professor, Department of Linguistics, University of Pittsburgh Dissertation Advisor: Scott Kiesling, Associate Professor, Department of Linguistics, ii Copyright © by Maeve Eberhardt 2009 iii IDENTITIES AND LOCAL SPEECH IN PITTSBURGH: A STUDY OF REGIONAL AFRICAN AMERICAN ENGLISH Maeve Eberhardt, PhD University of Pittsburgh, 2009 There has been a long-standing assumption in sociolinguistics that African American English (AAE) is a homogenous variety. Consequently, the phonetic and phonological characteristics of AAE have been, until recently, largely ignored. Current work in sociolinguistics, however, has begun to focus on regional variation in AAE, challenging this previously held belief. This dissertation adds to this body of literature, examining the vowel systems of African Americans in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. I begin with an overview of the sociolinguistic setting, with particular focus on the neighborhood of the Hill District. I move on to describe broad speech patterns of the Pittsburgh dialect, and discuss the vowel systems of a select number of speakers. I then examine two vocalic variables in detail that are characteristic of the Pittsburgh dialect. I first analyze the low back vowels /ɑ/ and /ɔ/, which have been merged in White Pittsburgh speech for decades. My analysis shows that African Americans exhibit alignment to the local phonological system with respect to this feature, also having merged these vowels. I propose that the sociohistorical conditions of African Americans early in the 20th century led to the spread of the merger from White to African American speech. The second variable analyzed is the monophthongal pronunciation of /aw/, a stereotype of Pittsburgh speech. While there is a great deal of variation in the length of glides produced iv by African Americans in Pittsburgh, I demonstrate that the monophthongal pronunciation is absent. I discuss this finding with respect to the feature’s salience and connection to a specific social identity—the White Pittsburgher—and how orientation to place helps to account for its absence in local African American speech. This work contributes to a burgeoning line of research that challenges the field to depart from a purely racially-based definition of AAE and move towards one founded on regional linguistic characteristics, thereby paralleling definitions of white English varieties. Additionally, it underscores the importance of the sociohistorical and cultural contexts in which African American communities are situated when approaching an explanation of patterns of speech, rather than assuming a binary choice of accommodation or resistance to local norms. v TABLE OF CONTENTS PREFACE ........................................................................................................................................XIII 1.0 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................ 1 1.1 AFRICAN AMERICAN ENGLISH ...................................................................... 2 1.1.1 Regional African American English ............................................................. 9 1.1.2 Convergence and Divergence ....................................................................... 19 1.2 LANGUAGE AND SOCIAL MEANING .......................................................... 24 1.2.1 Dialect Awareness .......................................................................................... 33 1.2.2 Place Identity ................................................................................................... 37 1.3 GOALS OF THE DISSERTATION .................................................................... 42 2.0 PITTSBURGH AND ITS SPEECH COMMUNITIES ............................................. 44 2.1 EARLY PITTSBURGH .......................................................................................... 45 2.2 AFRICAN AMERICANS IN PITTSBURGH .................................................... 46 2.2.1 Industrial Pittsburgh ...................................................................................... 46 2.2.2 Post‐Industrial Pittsburgh ............................................................................. 50 2.3 PITTSBURGH’S ETHNIC NEIGHBORHOODS ............................................ 53 2.3.1 The Hill District .............................................................................................. 53 vi 2.4 PITTSBURGH SPEECH ....................................................................................... 66 2.4.1 Lexical Items and Grammatical Constructions ......................................... 67 2.4.2 Phonological Features .................................................................................... 68 2.4.2.1 The Midland Dialect System ................................................................ 68 2.4.3 Pittsburgh Phonological Features ................................................................ 70 2.4.4 ‘Pittsburghese’ ................................................................................................. 76 3.0 DATA AND METHODS ............................................................................................... 78 3.1 STUDY DESIGN .................................................................................................... 79 3.1.1 Sampling Methods ......................................................................................... 79 3.1.2 Data Collection ................................................................................................ 80 3.1.3 Data Analysis ................................................................................................... 81 3.2 METHODOLOGY OF THE PRESENT STUDY .............................................. 83 3.2.1 The Hill District Sample ............................................................................... 83 3.2.2 Methods of Acoustic Analysis...................................................................... 89 4.0 VOWEL SYSTEMS IN PITTSBURGH ....................................................................... 92 4.1.1 White Vowel Systems .................................................................................... 93 4.1.2 African American Vowel Systems ............................................................... 97 4.2 SUMMARY ........................................................................................................... 106 5.0 THE LOW‐BACK MERGER ....................................................................................... 108 5.1 VOWEL MERGERS ............................................................................................. 109 5.1.1 Mechanisms of Merger ................................................................................ 110 vii 5.1.2 The Low‐Back Merger .................................................................................. 112 5.1.3 Merger in Western Pennsylvania .............................................................. 114 5.1.4 The Low‐Back Merger in AAE ................................................................... 116 5.2 AUDITORY ANALYSIS OF MINIMAL PAIRS ............................................ 119 5.3 ACOUSTIC ANALYSIS ..................................................................................... 125 5.3.1 Methods .......................................................................................................... 125 5.3.2 Identifying Merged and Non‐Merged Speakers .................................... 126 5.3.2.1 Significant Results: Distinct Vowel Classes? ................................. 129 5.3.3 Multivariate Analysis .................................................................................. 135 5.3.3.1 An Unmerged Speaker ........................................................................ 139 5.4 MERGER THROUGH CONTACT ................................................................... 141 5.4.1 African American and White contact in Pittsburgh ............................... 142 5.4.1.1 Earlier Contact ....................................................................................... 143 5.4.2 Expansion of the Merger ............................................................................. 146 5.5 SUMMARY ........................................................................................................... 150 6.0 AW/ .................................................................................................................................. 153 6.1 MONOPHTHONGAL /AW/ .............................................................................. 153 6.1.1 Characterization of /aw/ ............................................................................... 158 6.1.2 aw/ in Pittsburgh ..........................................................................................
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Inflection Point 2017-18 Supply, Demand and the Future of Work in the Pittsburgh Region INTRODUCTION
    Inflection Point 2017-18 Supply, Demand and the Future of Work in the Pittsburgh Region Prepared by: Allegheny Conference on Community Development TABLE OF CONTENTS Letter from Bill Demchak ................................................................................................................................ 02 Letter from Dmitri Shiry .................................................................................................................................. 03 Acknowledgements ........................................................................................................................................ 04 Key Findings .................................................................................................................................................. 06 Recommendations—What you can do now ............................................................................................ 07 CHAPTER ONE: Occupational Demand and Talent Supply: Key 2017-18 Updates ........................................................................ 08 • Occupational Demand ............................................................................................................................................................. 09 • Aggregate Labor Demand .................................................................................................................................................... 11 • Baseline and Technical Skill Demand ..................................................................................................................................
    [Show full text]
  • Usair Rejected Contracts.Pdf
    US Airways Exhibit 1 Contract Company Entity Contact Address 1 Address 2 Address 3 City State Zip Country Contract No. Effective Date Product Description The following executory contracts were not assumed under the First Amended Joint Plan of Reorganization and, pursuant to Section 8.2 of the Plan and Paragraph 18 of the Confirmation Order, are rejected effective on the earlier of (a) the date such Rejected Agreement expires or is terminated in accordance with the terms of such agreement or (b) January 5, 2004. This action was taken as a result of the growing instability in the airline industry and the unknown impact of the Iraqi war. Prior to the effective rejection date, the applicable company entity will fully perform its obligations under the executory contracts to the extent required by applicable law and will seek to negotiate new agreements to reduce operating costs and utilize facilities to best suit its business plan and operational needs or make other arrangements. LANDSIDE Pittsburgh, PA ALLEGHENY COUNTY AIRPORT DIRECTOR OF TERMINAL - SUITE Pittsburgh Hangar 3/4 #7977 AUTHORITY Mainline AVIATION 4000 PO BOX 12370 International Airport PITTSBURGH PA 15231 PIT 0463L00100 10/1/63 MAINTENANCE LEASE MAINTENANCE Lease LANDSIDE Pittsburgh, PA ALLEGHENY COUNTY AIRPORT DIRECTOR OF TERMINAL - SUITE Pittsburgh SSB #7977-B AUTHORITY Mainline AVIATION 4000 PO BOX 12370 International Airport Piitsburgh PA 15231 PIT 0473L00100 1/1/73 MAINTENANCE LEASE MAINTENANCE Lease National Transportation Center 534 Union Trust Bldg. Pittsburgh, PA National
    [Show full text]
  • Working Together to Build Bridges to the Future
    DEC. 612, 2019 5 Working together to build bridges to the future SENATOR JOHN HEINZ HISTORY CENTER GETTY IMAGES SPONSORED BY: 2 PITTSBURGH BUSINESS TIMES THE PITTSBURGH REGION AND OUR NEXT 75 Th e next chapter in our region’s history eventy-fi ve years. Th at’s an entire improving quality of place. lifetime. We will only succeed in reaching S When you get to 75 years – so this goal if we join together and involve we’re told – you’re wiser. Your world- as many people as possible. At the Our view broadens. You understand how Next 75 Summit in June and the Allegh- things succeed and how things fail. eny Conference’s 75th Annual Meeting Over the past 75 years of regional earlier this week, packed rooms, buzz- transformation, two generations of lead- ing with the energy and enthusiasm of Jeff Broadhurst and Toni Murphy are ers have shaped the story of our region, everyone present, proved a point: we co-chairs of the Allegheny Conference and a third is taking the reins. have the ability to propel this place for- on Community Development’s Our Next Much of 2019 was devoted to listening ward to achieve its fullest potential. 75 initiative. to emerging leaders – that third genera- Such a future off ers: tion – as well as to the voices of experi- • A Strong Economy that leverages ence. From Butler to Washington … from our human and natural resources with a will give them pause – and give them Greensburg to Pittsburgh … we invit- focus on tech and innovation, a well-cal- cause – to draw inspiration from us, ed leaders from across our region to the ibrated business ecosystem and eff ective much as we do from the leaders who table to gather directly from them more marketing.
    [Show full text]
  • PIT VP Public Safety
    The Airports & ACAA Allegheny County Airport Authority (ACAA) oversees and maintains Pittsburgh International Airport and Allegheny County Airport. Pittsburgh International Airport Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) is in Findlay and Moon townships in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, about 20 miles west of downtown Pittsburgh. It is the second-busiest airport in Pennsylvania, after Philadelphia International Airport, serving nearly 9 million passengers in 2017. To manage growing passenger traffic, construction began on the original Greater Pittsburgh International Airport in 1946 and opened in 1952. Over time, as passenger traffic further increased, services were expanded both domestically and internationally. Allegheny County and ACAA undertook a major, nearly billion-dollar airport expansion in 1987. The new Pittsburgh International Airport opened in 1992 and has been ranked highly by travelers and industry journals. In January 2018, Air Transport World magazine named PIT its 2017 Airport of the Year, placing the airport in prestigious company alongside past winners Hong Kong International, London Heathrow and Singapore Changi. (continued...) page 2 The Airports & ACAA (continued) J.D. Power ranked Pittsburgh International in its Top 10 medium-size airports in its 2015 North American Airport Satisfaction Study. Travel + Leisure also named Pittsburgh International a Top 10 Domestic Airport in 2016. TripAdvisor ranked Pittsburgh International Airport a Traveler’s Choice Favorite for Shopping in 2016. Now, PIT is undergoing a Terminal Modernization Program which promises to positively change the air travel experience in and out of Pittsburgh for decades. In addition, by adding more nonstop flights, PIT has opened more of the nation and world to Pittsburgh for business and leisure travelers.
    [Show full text]
  • Rules and Regulations
    Rules and Regulations Rules & Regulations | 02.12.21 Table of Contents INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................4 ARTICLE I: DEFINITIONS ....................................................................................6 ARTICLE II: GENERAL CONDUCT .................................................................... 12 ARTICLE III: DOING BUSINESS AT THE AIRPORT .......................................... 16 ARTICLE IV: COMMUNICATION ........................................................................ 24 ARTICLE V: APRON OPERATIONS................................................................... 26 ARTICLE VI: MOTOR VEHICLES ....................................................................... 28 ARTICLE VII: FIRE AND SAFETY ...................................................................... 37 ARTICLE VIII: ACAA TENANT AND CONTRACTOR FIRE POLICY AND HAZARDOUS MATERIAL ................................................................................... 41 ARTICLE IX: SANITATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL ......................................... 46 ARTICLE X: SECURITY ...................................................................................... 49 ARTICLE XI: FUELING ....................................................................................... 55 ARTICLE XII: WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT ........................................................... 66 ARTICLE XIII: DEFINITIONS, NOTICE OF VIOLATIONS, ENFORCEMENT / PENALTIES ...............................................................................
    [Show full text]
  • ANDREW ELLIS JOHNSON [email protected] 14 Swan Drive, Pittsburgh PA 15237 412.366.9021 412.865.9700
    ANDREW ELLIS JOHNSON [email protected] 14 Swan Drive, Pittsburgh PA 15237 412.366.9021 412.865.9700 http://www.andrewellisjohnson.com/ Andrew Ellis Johnson’s work has appeared in galleries, festivals, public collaborations, conferences, and publications in the Americas, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. He has performed as co-founder of the collective PED in Buffalo, Belfast, Chongqing, Rio de Janeiro, St. John’s, and Toronto. He studied at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (BFA) and Carnegie Mellon University (MFA) in Pittsburgh, where he is Associate Professor of Art. Recent residencies and exchanges include those at Korean National University of the Arts, Seoul; University of the Arts London, Camberwell; Fayoum International Art Center, Egypt, and Sites of Passage, Jerusalem/Ramallah/ Pittsburgh. EDUCATION 1994 M.F.A. Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA. 1982 B.F.A. School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL 1978/79 State University of New York, Buffalo, NY SELECTED ACADEMIC POSITIONS 2004 – present Carnegie Mellon, Associate Professor, School of Art, Pittsburgh, PA 2006 Spring Korean National University of the Arts, Visiting Associate Professor, Seoul 1999 –2004 State University of New York at Buffalo, Assistant Professor of Art RESIDENCIES 2019 Academy of Arts & Design, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China, May 18—June 2 2013 Sites of Passage through ArtUp: Israel/Palestine/Pittsburgh 2011 Camberwell College of the Arts, UK Fayoum International Art Center through ArtUp, Fayoum, Egypt 2010 Blue Mountain Center
    [Show full text]
  • Honoring Yesterday, Inspiring Tomorrow
    TALK ThistleThistle TALK Art from the heart Middle Schoolers expressed themselves in creating “Postcards to the Congo,” a unique component of the City as Our Campus initiative. (See story on page 13.) Winchester Nonprofi t Org. Honoring yesterday, Thurston U.S. Postage School PAID inspiring tomorrow. Pittsburgh, PA 555 Morewood Avenue Permit No. 145 Pittsburgh, PA 15213 The evolution of WT www.winchesterthurston.org in academics, arts, and athletics in this issue: Commencement 2007 A Fond Farewell City as Our Campus Expanding minds in expanding ways Ann Peterson Refl ections on a beloved art teacher Winchester Thurston School Autumn 2007 TALK A magnifi cent showing Thistle WT's own art gallery played host in November to LUMINOUS, MAGAZINE a glittering display of 14 local and nationally recognized glass Volume 35 • Number 1 Autumn 2007 artists, including faculty members Carl Jones, Mary Martin ’88, and Tina Plaks, along with eighth-grader Red Otto. Thistletalk is published two times per year by Winchester Thurston School for alumnae/i, parents, students, and friends of the school. Letters and suggestions are welcome. Please contact the Director of Communications, Winchester Thurston School, 555 Morewood Malone Scholars Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. Editor Anne Flanagan Director of Communications fl [email protected] Assistant Editor Alison Wolfson Director of Alumnae/i Relations [email protected] Contributors David Ascheknas Alison D’Addieco John Holmes Carl Jones Mary Martin ’88 Karen Meyers ’72 Emily Sturman Allison Thompson Printing Herrmann Printing School Mission Winchester Thurston School actively engages each student in a challenging and inspiring learning process that develops the mind, motivates the passion to achieve, and cultivates the character to serve.
    [Show full text]
  • HOLOCAUST DENIAL IS a FORM of HATE SPEECH Raphael Cohen
    HOLOCAUST DENIAL IS A FORM OF HATE SPEECH ∗∗∗ Raphael Cohen-Almagor Introduction Recently Facebook confirmed that it has disabled a group called ‘I Hate Muslims in Oz.’ Barry Schnitt explained: “We disabled the ‘I Hate Muslims in Oz’ group… because it contained an explicit statement of hate. Where Holocaust-denial groups have done this and been reported, we’ve taken the same action”.1 Facebook distinguishes between ‘explicit statement of hate’ and Holocaust denial. Its directors believe that Holocaust denial is not hateful per se and does not therefore contravene the company’s terms of service. The terms of service say: “You will not post content that is hateful, threatening, pornographic, or that contains nudity or graphic or gratuitous violence”. 2 Schnitt said: “We’re always discussing and evaluating our policies on reported content, but have no plans to change this policy at this time. In addition to discussing it internally, we continue to engage with third-party experts on the issue”.3 In this short piece I wish to take issue with the assertion that Holocaust denial is not hateful per se . My aim is to show that it is, and therefore that Facebook should reconsider its position. All Internet providers and web- hosting companies whose terms of service disallow hateful messages on their servers should not host or provide forums for such hate-mongering. This is of urgent need as Holocaust denial is prevalent in Europe, the United States (USA) and across the Arab and Muslim parts of the world. Iran’s regime, under the disputed leadership of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, has made questioning the Holocaust one of the centerpieces of its radical ∗ Educator, researcher and human rights activist.
    [Show full text]
  • *** POST PRE Annual Report 2008 CHANGES 3/27/09 10:54 AM Page 1
    STRENGTH IN WQED MULTIMEDIA WQED’S MISSION WQED Pittsburgh creates, produces and distributes quality programs, products and services to engage, inform, educate and entertain the public within its community and around the world. 2008 ANNUAL R EPORT The STRATEGIC PRIORITIES Critical to Our Success Brand, promote and position WQED as a multimedia industry leader and a provider of valuable content WQED Board of Directors Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Maximize content delivery through an agile and innovative FRONT ROW L-R: Kathleen Mulcahy; Daria Crawley; Peter Gerszten; Mary Lou McLaughlin, Honor Board; strategic technology plan Debra Caplan, Vice Chair; Richard L. Stover, Chair; R. Yvonne Campos; Christine Ward; Lara Washington-Thomas; Dee Jay Oshry; Ellen L. Donley, Leadership On Board Representative. BACK ROW L-R: Neil Barclay; Carole A. Bailey; Gregg Behr; James E. Abraham, Trustee Emeritus; Mickey McManus; George L. Miles, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer; Michael A. Bryson; Donald C. Korb, Honor Board; Maintain fiscal responsibility James Maher; Eric K. Mann; Benno Bernt, Honor Board; Mark Hornak. and vitality; generate new and Not pictured: Lidia Bastianich; Theodore M. Bovard; Dan Frankel; Alex Johnson; Clyde Jones; Dana E. Malin; diverse revenue opportunities Kevin McMahon; Donna C. Peterman; Joseph Platt; Tom R. Tabor; Raul Valdes-Perez; Sylvia C. Wilson. and strategic partnerships WQED’s strength lies in its locally-produced programs that change lives. Attract and retain talented, Strength in national productions with a Pittsburgh angle and educational creative and skilled employees initiatives that help children and families prepare for life. Strength in a classical music station that soothes and inspires.
    [Show full text]
  • Brentwood Comprehensive Plan
    THE BOROUGH OF BRENTWOOD James H. Joyce - Mayor (1981 - 1997) Ronald A. Amoni,- Mayor (1998-2001) Brentwood Borouph Council (1994 - 1997) Brentwood Borouyh Council (1998 - 2001) Fred A Swanson - President Nancy Patton - President Nancy Patton - Vice President Scott Werner -Vice President Sonya C. Vernau David K. Schade Ronald A. Arnoni Raymond J. Schiffhauer Michael A. Caldwell Marie Landon David K. Schade Martin Vickless Raymond J. Schiffhauer Deborah E. Takach Borough Solicitor: James Perich, Esq. Borough Engineer: George Pitcher, Neilan Engineers Brentwood Administrative Office: Elvina Nicola Borough Treasurer: James L. Myron Brentwood Tax Office: Katherine Gannis Brentwood Police Department: George Swinney Brentwood Public Works Department: Thomas Kammermeier Brentwood Library: Monica Stoicovy Brentwood Borouph Planninp Commission Brenhvood Zoning HearinP Board Jerry Borst - Chairman Edward Szpara - Chairman Janice Iwanonkiw - Vice Chairperson Phil Hoebler - Vice Chairman Michael Means Robert Haas Michael Wooten Joanna McQuaide Rick Cerminaro Robert Hartshorn Sally Bucci Emanuel Perry Solicitor: Alan Shuckrow, Esq. Information Compiled and Supplied bv the Followinp: Brentwood Borough Council Brentwood Borough Planning Coinmission Brentwood Borough Citizen’s Advisory Committee Ilrcntwood Ilorough School District Ilrciit wood I3oroiigli Ilislorical Socicly Ilrcii~wood11oro1igIi Voliiiiiccr Fire I )cprirtiiiciil I~rciiiwoodIicoiioiiiic I)cvclopiiicii~ ( ‘orporiilioii Part I: THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Section 1: Introduction / Vision Statement
    [Show full text]
  • Budget Impact in September, Spring Twp
    2017 – 2018 COMMONWEALTH BUDGET These links may expire: January 19 Lawmakers hear state tax proposals HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania lawmakers should consider expanding the base of some state taxes and lowering tax rates in order to address long-standing fiscal issues, several economists told members of a House panel Thursday. That could include making more items subject to the state sales tax and... - Altoona Mirror January 17 All aboard plan to spruce up SEPTA's trolley lines SEPTA’s trolleys haven’t been replaced since the 1980s when Ronald Regan was president, yet they are wildly popular with their 100,000 riders who squeeze into them every day. Thankfully, the transit agency wants to replace them with bigger cars which can handle roughly twice as many... - Philadelphia Inquirer January 16 Legislators outline goals for new year Local legislators look forward to passing bills in the new year, and saying goodbye to the budget woes of 2017. Both Rep. Dan Moul (R-91) and Sen. Rich Alloway II (R-33) were unhappy with the decision to borrow money against future revenue in order to patch the... - Gettysburg Times January 14 Lowman Henry: Pa. budget follies set to resume The last time a Pennsylvania governor signed a full, complete state budget into law was July 10, 2014. Gov. Tom Corbett signed off on that state fiscal plan just days after it was approved by the Legislature, completing a four-year run of on-time state budgets.... - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review January 12 Lawmakers react to governor's opioid state of emergency Local lawmakers said Gov.
    [Show full text]
  • 2018 Year in Review
    2018 YEAR IN REVIEW www.cmu.edu/dietrich TABLE OF CONTENTS CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY’S DIETRICH COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES 02 Message from the Dean 03 Facts and Figures 04 Student Experience 22 Research and Creative Projects 31 Board of Advisors 32 Alumni Spotlights 34 Achievements MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN t Carnegie Mellon University, the Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences is the home for Aresearch and education focused on humanity. Our faculty and students take on problems that are important to the world. At the Dietrich College, faculty conduct foundational and deep disciplinary research, collaborate across disciplines, and share a passion for innovation in both research and teaching. Our students emerge from their experience at CMU able to communicate, think, learn and understand the world in ways that will serve them for the rest of their lives. This “year in review” is a sample of stories about the students, faculty, staff and alumni in the college that appeared on CMU websites, in the local press or the national media in 2018. In this publication, you can learn more about our newly launched Pittsburgh Summer Internship Program, our faculty members’ advocacy for the humanities in Washington, D.C., and research on autism risk-factors. The year was also full of milestones for our talented alumni, who now include a member of U.S. Congress and an Emmy Award winner. I am continually impressed by the contributions and accomplishments of our community, and even more so as we begin to reflect on the Dietrich College’s 50th anniversary, which we will celebrate in 2019.
    [Show full text]