Research and Scholarly Work
A Touch Of Japan in Pittsburgh
In 1912, cherry trees were planted in Washington D.C. as a symbol of friendship and camaraderie between the United States and Japan. This magnificent, flowering tree, called “Sakura” in Japanese, has a meaning that extends far beyond pink and white petals. The tiny flowers urge introspection and inward reflections on the beauty of transience, along with the expansive enjoyment of spring. Barbara Litt , a senior lecturer of Japanese studies and a long- time board member of the Pittsburgh Sakura Project, discussed her scholarly pursuit of the Japanese language and culture at CMU. Read more about the cherry blossom talk .
When Drinking Alone Becomes A Problem Kasey Creswell , associate professor of psychology, has focused her career on understanding the mechanisms that lead to addiction. According to Creswell, understanding the social context in which drinking occurs has important implications for understanding who may be at risk for developing alcohol use disorder and the underlying mechanisms that increase risk. By focusing on the social context of alcohol use, Creswell aims to facilitate the research community’s understanding of the development of alcohol problems in adolescents and young adults. Read more about Creswell’s research .
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