Gaming’s popularity has surpassed all other forms of narrative media, including books and movies. Zachary Horton wants everyone to understand that video games are more than just diversions.

Most predictions are wrong because the future is unpredictable. That is the bedrock of Sharon Alvarez’s research on entrepreneurship and business formation.

The U.S. prison population has grown 500% since 1973, and recent policy discussions have explored ways to control and reduce this trend. A Pitt social work scholar is working to understand how and why the country turned to hyperincarceration to address social problems—and how we can use social interventions to reduce incarceration and enhance public safety.

Peggy Liu’s research seeks to understand what drives the many decisions people make. What made you buy that particular product for your child? What happens when you reach out to that old friend? Why do we make certain healthy or unhealthy choices?