Swanson School of Engineering

Insightin Health Works with University of Pittsburgh to Solve Barriers to Healthcare

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星期二, 二月 14, 2023
University, Data science, Health, Machine learning, SDOH, Pitt, Medicare, Swanson School of Engineering, Student, Poverty, MA, Management, Nursing, Engineering

BALTIMORE, Feb. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Insightin Health, provider of data-driven decision-making technology for health insurance plans, partnered with the University of Pittsburgh (Pitt) for the third year to provide a group of students from the Swanson School of Engineering an opportunity to complete a capstone project alongside their data science team.

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  • This year, the students built machine learning/statistical models using Medicare Advantage (MA) member survey data to predict members' likelihood of having problems getting needed care.
  • The results would then be used to determine the next best actions that plans could take to help members gain better access to care.
  • Student researchers recommended several actions that plans could take, including implementing programs to remove SDOH barriers and working with healthcare providers to simplify and remove bottlenecks in their processes.
  • "This project with the University of Pittsburgh was not just an academic exercise – it produced real insights that Medicare Advantage plans can use to implement strategies to increase engagement and satisfaction among their members," said Dr. Shufang Ci, Chief Data Scientist of Insightin Health.

Peoples Gas and the University of Pittsburgh Partnering on Pilot Program to Evaluate the Transport of Hydrogen in Natural Gas Systems

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星期三, 九月 21, 2022
Education, Utilities, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transport, Alternative Energy, Energy, University, Hydrogen, Pitt, Faculty, Essential Utilities, Materials science, Petroleum, Swanson School of Engineering, Organization, Bachelor of Engineering, University of Pittsburgh, Partnership, Social media, Environment, Benchmarking, University, Doctor of Philosophy, Science, Heart, Research, Mechanical engineering, Natural gas, MEMS, Peoples Energy, Oil, Management, Engineering, People

The University of Pittsburgh and Peoples Gas, an Essential Utilities company, are teaming up to explore the use of hydrogen as a future energy source.

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  • The University of Pittsburgh and Peoples Gas, an Essential Utilities company, are teaming up to explore the use of hydrogen as a future energy source.
  • Together, the organizations announced today they will enter a research partnership to study the potential of safely and securely transporting hydrogen through its natural gas systems.
  • Following this initial research phase, the organizations expect to work together on a pilot project to test the impacts of hydrogen on Peoples natural gas distribution infrastructure.
  • Hydrogen has the potential to transform the way we heat our homes and power our businesses, using the existing natural gas distribution system.

Pitt Industrial Engineering Students Apply Their Knowledge in a Collaboration with Grane Rx

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星期二, 二月 5, 2019
Swanson School of Engineering, University of Pittsburgh

The work was part of a Swanson School of Engineering senior capstone project, a program that allows students to gain valuable industry experience with local companies while pursuing their degrees.

Key Points: 
  • The work was part of a Swanson School of Engineering senior capstone project, a program that allows students to gain valuable industry experience with local companies while pursuing their degrees.
  • To help manage this growth, Grane Rx recruited the help of Pitt IE students and faculty to strategize ways to meet production and distribution needs.
  • As part of the capstone, students created weekly progress reports and met with Grane Rx employees along with University of Pittsburgh faculty who served as mentors and advisors.
  • The team presented their project at the Swanson School of Engineering's Fall 2018 Design Expo where they took first place in the industrial engineering category.

Oberg Industries and Swanson School of Engineering Extend Additive Manufacturing Research Partnership

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星期二, 九月 25, 2018
Geography of Pennsylvania, Industrial design, University of Pittsburgh, Industrial processes, Swanson School of Engineering, Oberg, Pittsburgh, Rust Belt, 3D printing, PENNSYLVANIA

PITTSBURGH, Sept. 25,2018 /PRNewswire/ -- After a successful two-year inaugural collaboration, representatives from Oberg Industries and the University of Pittsburgh's Swanson School of Engineering have agreed to extend their research partnership.

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  • PITTSBURGH, Sept. 25,2018 /PRNewswire/ -- After a successful two-year inaugural collaboration, representatives from Oberg Industries and the University of Pittsburgh's Swanson School of Engineering have agreed to extend their research partnership.
  • "Oberg was one of our first corporate partners in additive manufacturing and we are excited to continue this relationship," said David Vorp, associate dean for research.
  • "My colleagues and I are grateful to Oberg Industries for being an inaugural partner and allowing us to better explore the potential for additive manufacturing."
  • Since 2014, additive manufacturing researchers at the Swanson School have attracted more than $10 million in grants from America Makes, the National Energy Technology Laboratory, the National Science Foundation, and Research for Advanced Manufacturing in Pennsylvania.