Introduction to Neighborhood Situated on the Monongahela River is the neighborhood of Southside Flats. Within it lays the entertainment hub of Pittsburgh. Numerous bars and nightspots line the main thoroughfare of E Carson St. The early history of the neighborhood saw it as a main point for industry with its proximity to the river and railway stations. At the end of the nineteenth century, the neighborhood would boast a major steelworks factory that employed a sizable portion of the residents
Salk's "killed" vaccine. Unfortunately, the "live" vaccine infected some people instead of immunizing. Countries that used Salk's "killed" vaccine have nearly eradicated the virus. Jonas Salk received his medical degree in June 1939 from New York University School of Medicine. Dr. Salk moved to A... ... middle of paper ... ...me additional information about how he created his vaccine. The Hall of Science and Exploration: Interview page 2; 1-26-99 *http://www.achievement.org/autodoc/page/sal0bio-2*
always wanted Born Daniel Constantine Marino JR., born on September 15, 1961. In Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in the western part of the state. Dan grew up in Parkview Avenue in the south Oakland section of Pittsburgh. With his father Dan senior, his mother veronica, and two younger sisters. His father grew up there and his grandfather came form Pittsburgh from Italy. His father drove a truck for the Pittsburgh Press newspaper. And often worked as a landscaper part time. He got Dan involved with
paralysis, and even death. The disease, whose symptoms are flu like, stuck mostly children, and in the first half of the 20th century the epidemics of polio were becoming more devastating. Salk, while working at the Virus Research Lab at the University of Pittsburgh, developed a polio vaccine, and the medical trials to prove its effectiveness and safety are still being analyzed. Fifty years ago the largest medical experiment in history took place to test Salk’s poliomyelitis vaccine. Close to two million
Polio: Jonas Salk and the Spread of the Disease Its 1955 Jonas Salk just came back from the store. He came back with anything he could find. Right Know Jonas is in the middle of an apocalypse of zombies that spread around the world fast. Salk is in San Diego, California and right now he is the only survivor that he knows about that is still alive. When Salk came back from the store a group of zombies were chasing him and followed him to his house but as Salk was on his way home he attempted to lose
not interested in medical or science as a whole. He was more interested in becoming an attorney or prosecutor but his mother disapproved of his career choices. Jonas said “Science bored me until high school.” From 1934-1939 he attended New York University School of medicine. This led to him winning prestigious honors like the Medal of Freedom. He worked on the vaccine from 1948-1950 with
History of Pittsburgh At the beginning of the nineteenth century, Pittsburgh became a leader in America’s industrial production. This industrial production dominated Pittsburgh’s economy for over a century. This attracted many foreigners to Pittsburgh which had a demand for unskilled workers. However, Pittsburgh eventually lost its position as one of the world’s largest industrial producers and became a rising city for businesses in the field of information technology. As a result, Pittsburgh shifted
room, and board is $20,700 (“Indiana University of Pennsylvania”). The price $20,700 is also a very great price for college. This college also has both majors of nursing and sociology. For a nursing major, you spend your first year taking required science and liberal studies courses then nursing courses and clinical class will begin your sophomore year (“Indiana University of Pennsylvania”). The ethnic diversity rank is 1,758 out of 2,718 (“Indiana University of Pennsylvania”). I think that is a
Windfall. Ed. Ed Ochester. Pittsburgh: University of Pittsburgh Press, 2000. 16-17. Anderson, Maggie. “House and Graveyard, Rowlesburg, West Virginia, 1935.” Windfall. Ed. Ed Ochester. Pittsburgh: University of Pittsburgh Press, 2000. 23-24 Anderson, Maggie. “The Wash in my Grandmother's Arms.” Windfall. Ed. Ed Ochester. Pittsburgh: University of Pittsburgh Press, 2000. 28. Anderson, Maggie. “Ontological.” Windfall. Ed. Ed Ochester. Pittsburgh: University of Pittsburgh Press, 2000. 47. Anderson
transform the city of Pittsburgh into the industrial hub for which it will be known. Without the help of the Industrial Revolution Pittsburgh might never have grown into the cultural center it is today. Over time the population of Pittsburgh grew from around 140,000 people in 1870 to 2,355,968 according to the 2010 census. This kind of growth can be attributed to the industrialization of Pittsburgh and the increase of factories and immigration that would come with it. Before Pittsburgh began to be really
Academic Integrity Assignment: For students with a last name beginning with O-S Tonoya Sengupta Foundations of Biology Lab 1 University of Pittsburgh Part 1 A. Explain why simply describing organic molecules as those molecules containing carbon is an insufficient definition for an organic molecule. In a separate paragraph, describe two uses for lipids in cells. Generalizing organic molecules just as molecules that contain carbon is not a sufficient descriptor
attention what goes into the consideration of the location where a film is made. The film office I chose to examine is the Pittsburgh Film Office located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. One of the most interesting reasons films are chosen to shoot there is the city’s location. Pittsburgh sits between three rivers: the Ohio River, Allegheny River, and the Monongahela River. Pittsburgh offers a variety of features since it used a steel town, ranging from warehouses, ports,
choreographed the dance production “Xochitl” specifically for Graham. She did not disappoint in the role of a raped maiden as she r... ... middle of paper ... ...enberg. Bird's eye view: dancing with Martha Graham and on Broadway. Pittsburgh, Pa.: University of Pittsburgh Press, 1997. Dalzell, Jenny. "Martha Graham." Dance Teacher 35, no. 1 (01, 2013): 52-52,54. http://search.proquest.com/docview/1272090071?accountid=27372. "The History of Modern Dance." Ballet Austin. http://www.balletaustin.or
know Antonio Brown for his outstanding performances, as a wide-receiver and punt returner for the Pittsburgh, Steelers. His performances over the years have brought him many awards. Antonio Brown has broken numerous records for the Steelers and also in the entire NFL. He has broken NFL records such as, the most catches in a four year span, and the most receiving yards in a single season. The Pittsburgh receiver also set records for the team. Such as, the most receptions in a two-game span, and the
in Nigeria, born on September, 1968 in Idemili South, Nigeria. But instead he attended medical school in Nigeria and studies so many degrees such as, a physician, forensic, pathologist, and neuropathologist. He attended the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, University of Pittsburgh Graduate school of public health. Dr. Omalu was the first to degenerative disease in the brain of former pro football player, Mike Webster. Which then named it the CTE, he tried to raise awareness for CTE then were rebuffed
central access by water, rail and road; and integral to the key to the creation of a nation; Pittsburgh knew days when no vegetation grew from the soil and the sky was permanent midnight twenty four hours a day. That was life in the monikered “Smoke City” until citizens and businesses took fate into their own hands and cleaned themselves up. Their struggle endured hardship and death, but the residents of Pittsburgh found themselves after two hundred years of darkness living in one of the cleanest major
beneficial to students as it should be? The SGA Loop Bus is a service provided to Duquesne University students by the Student Government Association. It is a three fleet bus system that provides transportation from Duquesne University to Southside, Oakland, and Waterfront that is operated on Friday and Saturday during the academic school year. It is the subject of one of the major gripes with Duquesne University and is not quite what it is cracked up to be. There are many consequences due to the inconsistencies
A hallmark of Chancellor’s Scholars is intellectual curiosity. Please describe how you have demonstrated intellectual curiosity in the past and how you expect to manifest that intellectual curiosity as a student at the University of Pittsburgh. (250 words) The activity in which I was best able to explore my intellectual curiosity was my summer research internships. Prior to my junior year, I devoted my summer as an intern at the National Institutes of Health in Maryland. The main facet of the internship
and seamstress. Bennet was admitted to the Federal Government College in Enugu, Nigeria at 12-years-old and wanted to become a pilot. Although, at 16-years-old he started medical school at the University of Nigeria. He earned his degree in 1990. Also in 1990 Bennet started an internship at Jos University
entertainment hubs of Pittsburgh. The main thoroughfare of E Carson St. is inhabited with bars, restaurants, and nightclubs. The early history of the neighborhood saw it as a beacon of industry with its proximity to rivers and railways. At the end of the nineteenth century, it would boast a steelworks factory that employed a sizable portion of the Southside residents. Many of these residents were immigrants from Eastern Europe and brought many of their traditions with them to Pittsburgh. This way of