At a large R1 institution like Pitt, it can be easy for researchers, staff, faculty and students to become siloed. The Center for Creativity (C4C) is a thriving effort that breaks down traditional barriers and adds a unique dimension to Pitt’s research landscape.
Creativity isn’t limited to a specific area of study, and with roughly 7,200 square feet of space across three locations on the Pittsburgh campus, the C4C provides a low-stakes research environment that promotes collaboration and team-building across academic disciplines.
In 2015, Jeanne Marie Laskas, a world-renowned author, distinguished professor of English and founding director of the C4C, saw a need for dedicated spaces that would allow the Pitt community to gather, collaborate and produce creative work.
Laskas, in partnership with the Office of the Provost, set out to create labs…
