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"The Genius of Pitt: Pitt-Related Researchers Awarded MacArthur Foundation Grants for Outstanding Contributions"

From Pittsburgh Quarterly
Kevin Guskiewicz, MacArthur Fellow, 2011 and Elodie Ghedin, MacArthur Fellow, 2011
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"Probing the Mysteries of Probiotics"

From CNN
Sarkis Mazmanian, MacArthur Fellow, 2012
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Contributing to a Stronger American Democracy: President’s Essay

In his annual essay, MacArthur President Robert Gallucci focuses on what MacArthur is doing to help strengthen American democracy. Read More
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Mangrove Alliance Website Launched as Resource for Preservation

Birdlife International has launched the Neotropical Mangrove Conservation Alliance, also known simply as the Mangrove Alliance, as an online resource to foster the preservation of endangered mangrove habitats. Read More

"The Genius Series: MacArthur Winner Sarkis Mazmanian"

From the Los Angeles Magazine
Sarkis Mazmanian, MacArthur Fellow, 2012
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"New Breed of Robotics Aims to Help People Walk Again"

From The New York Times
Yoky Matsuoka, MacArthur Fellow, 2007
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"A&M Can Thank Researcher's Passion for Model Ships"

From the Houston Chronicle
J. Richard Steffy, MacArthur Fellow, 1985
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"Scourge of the Lionfish, Part 2: Counterattack"

From The New York Times
Carl Safina, MacArthur Fellow, 2000
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"Delayed Development: 20-Somethings Blame the Brain"

From The Wall Street Journal
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