Getting Started with Discovery

Overview

The Discovery Module is a new tool linked to Scholars@Pitt that is designed to showcase the expertise, achievements, and impact of our research community. Integrated with Scholars@Pitt, it automatically updates public profiles with professional information, making it easier for researchers and faculty to present their work on a larger scale. This tool enhances visibility and supports collaboration by allowing users to search and connect with peers by expertise, fields of research, and more. 

Detail

Key Benefits:

  • Profiles include biographical information, publications, grants, teaching roles, professional activities, and more
  • Designed for accessibility and mobile responsiveness, ensuring profiles are available across devices.
  • Continuously harvests data from multiple sources to keep profiles accurate and up-to-date.
  • Enables researchers to highlight impact through citation metrics, leadership roles, and recorded presentations.
  • Facilitates collaboration by allowing users to search by expertise, keywords, and visualize institutional networks.
  • Helps promote institutional resources and unlock new opportunities for research and funding.

Get Started:

  1. Access discover.pitt.edu. Note: Make sure you are connected to GlobalProtect, or you may receive an error when trying to access the page. 
  2. Utilize the search field. Enter names, keywords, or disciplines.

More Ways to Get the Most from Discovery:

 

For More Information on Editing your own Profile in Scholars@Pitt:

Access Scholars@Pitt resources, including information about editing your profile, by using this link.