USC Viterbi | School of Engineering https://viterbischool.usc.edu Thu, 28 May 2026 16:51:20 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://viterbischool.usc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/cropped-Site-Icon-150x150.jpg USC Viterbi | School of Engineering https://viterbischool.usc.edu 32 32 Tiny Particles in Urine Could Be the Key to Treating a Deadly Childhood Kidney Disease https://viterbischool.usc.edu/news/2026/05/tiny-particles-in-urine-could-be-the-key-to-treating-a-deadly-childhood-kidney-disease/ Thu, 28 May 2026 16:51:20 +0000 https://viterbischool.usc.edu/?post_type=news&p=84245 USC Viterbi researchers have discovered that a naturally occurring nanoparticle found in urine shows early promise as a treatment, and potentially a prenatal intervention, for a rare disease that kills newborns and has no approved therapy.

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]]> Complexity isn’t subjective. The right amount results in new nanomaterial properties https://viterbischool.usc.edu/mediacoverage/complexity-isnt-subjective-the-right-amount-results-in-new-nanomaterial-properties/ Wed, 27 May 2026 19:15:20 +0000 https://viterbischool.usc.edu/?post_type=mediacoverage&p=85003 Research co-authored by Paul Bogdan in Science was highlighted.

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]]> A Robot Hand That Taught Itself to Play Piano Could Change the Future of Machines https://viterbischool.usc.edu/news/2026/05/a-robot-hand-that-taught-itself-to-play-piano-could-change-the-future-of-machines/ Wed, 27 May 2026 09:43:21 +0000 https://viterbischool.usc.edu/?post_type=news&p=83117 USC researchers built a robotic hand that hears a melody once and plays it back after just two minutes of self-taught practice on a keyboard. They say the implications go far beyond music.

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]]> Sheep, Spacecraft and a World That Knits Itself Back Together: USC Games Turns 10 https://viterbischool.usc.edu/news/2026/05/sheep-spacecraft-and-a-world-that-knits-itself-back-together-usc-games-turns-10/ Tue, 26 May 2026 18:59:53 +0000 https://viterbischool.usc.edu/?post_type=news&p=84675 USC's top-ranked game design program marks a decade with sixty student games and no shortage of ambition.

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]]> Top K-12 students to compete in Science Olympiad at USC https://viterbischool.usc.edu/mediacoverage/top-k-12-students-to-compete-in-science-olympiad-at-usc/ Thu, 21 May 2026 20:27:27 +0000 https://viterbischool.usc.edu/?post_type=mediacoverage&p=84979 More than 2,000 students will come to USC for the 42nd annual National Tournament.

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]]> Professor Azad Madni Honored as Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering https://viterbischool.usc.edu/news/2026/05/professor-azad-madni-honored-as-fellow-of-the-canadian-academy-of-engineering/ Wed, 20 May 2026 19:16:55 +0000 https://viterbischool.usc.edu/?post_type=news&p=84685 Professor Azad Madni is one of 56 highly accomplished engineers from around the world selected as 2026 Fellows of the Canadian Academy of Engineering.

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]]> USC Researchers Develop 3D-Printable MRI Coils for Low Cost Improved Dynamic Imaging https://viterbischool.usc.edu/news/2026/05/usc-researchers-develop-3d-printable-mri-coils-for-low-cost-improved-dynamic-imaging/ Tue, 19 May 2026 19:03:40 +0000 https://viterbischool.usc.edu/?post_type=news&p=84157 New study introduces silver coils with flexible design and improved signal strength, enabling customized production for patient-specific scans

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]]> Class Of 2026 Trojan Engineers Tasked As Trustworthy Problem-Solvers As They Launch Next Chapter https://viterbischool.usc.edu/news/2026/05/class-of-2026-trojan-engineers-tasked-as-trustworthy-problem-solvers-as-they-launch-next-chapter/ Mon, 18 May 2026 04:12:07 +0000 https://viterbischool.usc.edu/?post_type=news&p=84801 From 35 countries and equipped with the skills to advance their chosen field of engineering, the Viterbi Class of 2026 gathered to celebrate degrees earned across oceans, languages, and cultures.

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]]> Ingenuity and Perseverance: USC Viterbi Master’s Graduates Are Ready For The Toughest Challenges https://viterbischool.usc.edu/news/2026/05/ingenuity-and-perseverance-usc-viterbi-masters-graduates-are-ready-for-the-toughest-challenges/ Mon, 18 May 2026 04:04:55 +0000 https://viterbischool.usc.edu/?post_type=news&p=84895 More than 3,500 engineering students gathered at the Galen Center on May 15 to celebrate the USC Viterbi School of Engineering's Class of 2026 master's commencement ceremonies, marked by keynote addresses.

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]]> At USC Viterbi, 170 newly minted Ph.Ds. stepped forward toward a bright future https://viterbischool.usc.edu/news/2026/05/at-usc-viterbi-170-newly-minted-ph-ds-stepped-forward-toward-a-bright-future/ Sat, 16 May 2026 23:38:06 +0000 https://viterbischool.usc.edu/?post_type=news&p=84688 The Class of 2026 gathered at Bovard Auditorium to celebrate years of research, discovery and impact.

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]]> USC Graduates From Amazon, Google and IBM Shared Insights at the Department’s First Alumni Panel https://viterbischool.usc.edu/news/2026/05/usc-graduates-from-amazon-google-and-ibm-shared-insights-at-the-departments-first-alumni-panel/ Fri, 15 May 2026 19:18:25 +0000 https://viterbischool.usc.edu/?post_type=news&p=83987 Alumni panel showcased power of USC Viterbi's Trojan network, helps students navigate software engineering careers

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]]> SoCal CEERS Symposium Strengthens Ties Between Academia and Industry https://viterbischool.usc.edu/news/2026/05/socal-ceers-symposium-strengthens-ties-between-academia-and-industry/ Thu, 14 May 2026 18:47:26 +0000 https://viterbischool.usc.edu/?post_type=news&p=84641 Spearheaded by USC Viterbi PhD students, the annual SoCal Civil and Environmental Research Symposium (SoCal CEERS) connects academic research and industry practice for the Southern California CEE community.

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]]> Engineering for Energy Demands Summit 2026: Meeting Rising Global Energy Needs https://viterbischool.usc.edu/news/2026/05/engineering-for-energy-demands-summit-2026-meeting-rising-global-energy-needs/ Thu, 14 May 2026 18:46:21 +0000 https://viterbischool.usc.edu/?post_type=news&p=84035 Co-hosted by USC Viterbi and the National Academy of Engineering, the Engineering for Energy Demands Summit 2026 convened leaders to assess trends in investment, technology, and workforce adaptation that are shaping the future of energy systems.

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]]> USC @ ICASSP 2026 https://viterbischool.usc.edu/news/2026/05/usc-icassp-2026/ Wed, 13 May 2026 17:52:48 +0000 https://viterbischool.usc.edu/?post_type=news&p=84574 USC researchers brought 13 papers to ICASSP this year, highlighted by a plenary talk from Shrikanth Narayanan

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]]> From USC to Big Tech: Apple, Amazon, Nvidia Among Top Employers of USC Engineering Alumni, New Data Shows https://viterbischool.usc.edu/news/2026/05/from-usc-to-big-tech-apple-amazon-nvidia-among-top-employers-of-usc-engineering-alumni-new-data-shows/ Wed, 13 May 2026 17:46:13 +0000 https://viterbischool.usc.edu/?post_type=news&p=84230 Across USC Viterbi and Mark and Mary Stevens School of Computing and Artificial Intelligence, alumni point to industry-aligned courses, hands-on learning, powerful Trojan network and reputable faculty lineup as key drivers of career success in a competitive job market

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]]> Team MatterFlow Triumph at the Das Family Innovate x LA Student Competition https://viterbischool.usc.edu/news/2026/05/team-matterflow-triumph-at-the-das-family-innovate-x-la-student-competition/ Tue, 12 May 2026 16:06:47 +0000 https://viterbischool.usc.edu/?post_type=news&p=84389 A student startup concept for sorting trash at large-scale venues scooped the top prize at the Das Family Innovate X LA Competition, where students apply civil & environmental engineering concepts to develop high-impact urban solutions for Los Angeles and beyond.

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]]> First in the Family, 1,500 Miles from Campus, One Hospital Shift at a Time https://viterbischool.usc.edu/news/2026/05/first-in-the-family-1500-miles-from-campus-one-hospital-shift-at-a-time/ Tue, 12 May 2026 15:09:23 +0000 https://viterbischool.usc.edu/?post_type=news&p=84016 CLASS OF 2026 - The first in her family to earn a bachelor's and a graduate degree, this USC Viterbi graduate completed her Master's in Medical Imaging and Imaging Informatics from Dallas, Texas, working full-time and 1,500 miles from campus, with an entire family ready to fly in and watch her cross the stage.

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]]> The People Behind the Work: USC Viterbi Honors Staff and Faculty at 2026 Awards https://viterbischool.usc.edu/news/2026/05/the-people-behind-the-work-usc-viterbi-honors-staff-and-faculty-at-2026-awards/ Mon, 11 May 2026 17:25:31 +0000 https://viterbischool.usc.edu/?post_type=news&p=84220 Annual ceremony highlights the contributions of staff and faculty who support the school’s research, teaching and operations.

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]]> USC Viterbi Startup Showcase Awards $150K to Student Ventures https://viterbischool.usc.edu/news/2026/05/usc-viterbi-startup-showcase-awards-150k-to-student-ventures/ Mon, 11 May 2026 17:16:10 +0000 https://viterbischool.usc.edu/?post_type=news&p=84057 From healthcare diagnostics to electric mobility, founders pitched real-world solutions at USC Viterbi’s inaugural Startup Showcase.

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]]> USC ITE team takes first place at regional transportation competition https://viterbischool.usc.edu/news/2026/05/usc-ite-team-takes-first-place-at-regional-transportation-competition/ Mon, 11 May 2026 16:53:03 +0000 https://viterbischool.usc.edu/?post_type=news&p=84327 ISE sophomore Mila Mattson helps lead 10-member team to victory

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]]> She Chose Impact Over Expectation, and Found Her Voice at USC https://viterbischool.usc.edu/news/2026/05/she-chose-impact-over-expectation-and-found-her-voice-at-usc/ Mon, 11 May 2026 15:08:51 +0000 https://viterbischool.usc.edu/?post_type=news&p=84025 CLASS OF 2026 - Raised near campus but worlds away from it, this first-generation Eritrean American found her calling in a major she had never heard of, earned a full-ride scholarship, and is graduating this May with two Viterbi degrees and a commencement speech to deliver.

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]]> USC Will Infuse A.I. Across University With $200 Million Donation https://viterbischool.usc.edu/mediacoverage/usc-will-infuse-a-i-across-university-with-200-million-donation/ Mon, 11 May 2026 03:40:13 +0000 https://viterbischool.usc.edu/?post_type=mediacoverage&p=84494 A gift from Mark and Mary Stevens was highlighted, showing USC's commitment to infusing AI into areas like health care, cybersecurity and and the arts.

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]]> Early NVIDIA Investor Gifts $200M to USC https://viterbischool.usc.edu/mediacoverage/early-nvidia-investor-gifts-200m-to-usc/ Mon, 11 May 2026 03:39:56 +0000 https://viterbischool.usc.edu/?post_type=mediacoverage&p=84496 President Kim was interviewed at the Milken Institute about Mark and Mary Stevens gift to USC, and the role of AI to address disease and improve human health.

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]]> Ride a jet ski through a re-creation of an Alaska mega-tsunami with the help of science https://viterbischool.usc.edu/mediacoverage/ride-a-jet-ski-through-a-re-creation-of-an-alaska-mega-tsunami-with-the-help-of-science/ Mon, 11 May 2026 03:38:21 +0000 https://viterbischool.usc.edu/?post_type=mediacoverage&p=84499 Research by Patrick Lynett and colleagues was featured.

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