USC Viterbi | School of Engineering https://viterbischool.usc.edu Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:59:49 +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 Multiple USC-led projects receive U.S. Department of Energy Genesis Mission awards to advance AI https://viterbischool.usc.edu/mediacoverage/multiple-usc-led-projects-receive-u-s-department-of-energy-genesis-mission-awards-to-advance-ai/ Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:59:49 +0000 https://viterbischool.usc.edu/?post_type=mediacoverage&p=86175 Six projects involving USC researchers - including three led by USC - were selected for the U.S. Department of Energy initiative to harness artificial intelligence for scientific discovery and innovation.

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]]> USC Space Lab Opens Its Doors as A New Era of Space Competition Takes Off https://viterbischool.usc.edu/news/2026/07/usc-space-lab-opens-its-doors-as-a-new-era-of-space-competition-takes-off/ Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:36:46 +0000 https://viterbischool.usc.edu/?post_type=news&p=86110 First-ever open house showcases USC SERC where students are building satellites, developing space robots and preparing for the next generation of space exploration

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]]> New Stretchable Catheter Could Help Doctors Spot Plaque Before It Causes Heart Attacks https://viterbischool.usc.edu/news/2026/07/new-stretchable-catheter-could-help-doctors-spot-plaque-before-it-causes-heart-attacks/ Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:37:19 +0000 https://viterbischool.usc.edu/?post_type=news&p=86092 An NIH Trailblazer Award is supporting USC Viterbi Assistant Professor Hangbo Zhao's research on flexible medical electronics designed to give physicians new insights into high-risk artery plaque.

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]]> New AI Lets Robots Decide Which Collisions Are Safe https://viterbischool.usc.edu/news/2026/07/new-ai-lets-robots-decide-which-collisions-are-safe/ Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:57:42 +0000 https://viterbischool.usc.edu/?post_type=news&p=86051 USC Viterbi researchers developed a context-aware AI system that helps robots distinguish harmless contact from risky collisions in complex environments.

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]]> AI in 2026: Smarter Models, Harder Questions https://viterbischool.usc.edu/news/2026/07/ai-in-2026-smarter-models-harder-questions/ Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:03:51 +0000 https://viterbischool.usc.edu/?post_type=news&p=86030 USC Viterbi researcher Yolanda Gil on the state of artificial intelligence through the 2026 AI Index.

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]]> USC Professor Receives Decision Analysis’ Highest Honor https://viterbischool.usc.edu/news/2026/07/usc-professor-receives-decision-analysis-highest-honor/ Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:46:46 +0000 https://viterbischool.usc.edu/?post_type=news&p=86036 Ali Abbas wins the Frank P. Ramsey Medal for decades of research that has helped shape how people make complex decisions

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]]> USC Advances Humanoid Robotics, Robot Learning and 3D Manipulation at RSS 2026 https://viterbischool.usc.edu/news/2026/07/usc-advances-humanoid-robotics-robot-learning-and-3d-manipulation-at-rss-2026/ Thu, 16 Jul 2026 01:33:53 +0000 https://viterbischool.usc.edu/?post_type=news&p=86009 USC Researchers to Lead Workshops and Present Papers at RSS 2026: From Humanoid Foundation Models and Robotic Reward Learning to 3D Vision for Precision Manipulation

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]]> Finding a Tumor’s Soft Spot to Power-up Immunotherapy https://viterbischool.usc.edu/news/2026/07/finding-a-tumors-soft-spot-to-power-up-immunotherapy/ Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:47:14 +0000 https://viterbischool.usc.edu/?post_type=news&p=81314 USC researchers have developed a new "black box" tool to measure the softness of tumor cells, an insight that could be crucial for more effective cancer treatment.

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]]> USC Study Used Sweat, Brain Signals, Eye Movements and AI to Detect Depression and Suicide Risk https://viterbischool.usc.edu/news/2026/07/usc-study-used-sweat-brain-signals-eye-movements-and-ai-to-detect-depression-and-suicide-risk/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:40:48 +0000 https://viterbischool.usc.edu/?post_type=news&p=85427 Researchers analyzed biomarkers that could help psychiatrists identify at-risk individuals earlier and more objectively, supplementing existing self-report surveys and clinical interviews

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]]> The Power of Following Through https://viterbischool.usc.edu/news/2026/07/the-power-of-following-through/ Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:33:51 +0000 https://viterbischool.usc.edu/?post_type=news&p=85641 USC Viterbi graduate Alex Wang turned curiosity, leadership and a passion for public service into an extraordinary four-year journey.

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]]> The Hidden Cardiovascular Risks of Nicotine-Free Vaping https://viterbischool.usc.edu/news/2026/07/the-hidden-cardiovascular-risks-of-nicotine-free-vaping/ Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:03:32 +0000 https://viterbischool.usc.edu/?post_type=news&p=85548 A study by USC Viterbi researchers indicates that nicotine-free e-cigarettes can disrupt the heart's oxygen supply-demand balance, a key indicator of cardiovascular health.

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]]> Can ChatGPT Be Your Therapist? USC Study Tests AI Responses to Mental Health Questions https://viterbischool.usc.edu/news/2026/07/can-chatgpt-be-your-therapist-usc-study-tests-ai-responses-to-mental-health-questions/ Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:35:24 +0000 https://viterbischool.usc.edu/?post_type=news&p=85522 USC Research Finds AI Strong in Empathy with Promising Potential for Mental Health Support, but Models Still Struggle With Safety Concerns

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]]> Toward Quantum-Augmented Databases: New USC Study Aims to Break the Bottlenecks Slowing Modern Data Systems https://viterbischool.usc.edu/news/2026/07/toward-quantum-augmented-databases-new-usc-study-could-turn-data-systems-that-take-hours-into-minutes/ Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:40:42 +0000 https://viterbischool.usc.edu/?post_type=news&p=85518 USC Viterbi researcher wins NSF Career Award and aims to study how quantum computing can transform database optimization for a data-intensive future

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]]> USC Research Advances Fairer Algorithms and Smarter Markets at EC 2026 https://viterbischool.usc.edu/news/2026/07/usc-research-advances-fairer-algorithms-and-smarter-markets-at-ec-2026/ Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:26:43 +0000 https://viterbischool.usc.edu/?post_type=news&p=85900 USC Researchers to Present 4 Papers at EC 2026: Advancing Algorithmic Fairness, Market Design and AI at the Intersection of Economics and Computing

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]]> AI Location Bias; AI Missing Vocal Clues: USC Viterbi and USC Stevens at ICML 2026 https://viterbischool.usc.edu/news/2026/07/ai-location-bias-ai-missing-vocal-clues-usc-viterbi-and-usc-stevens-at-icml-2026/ Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:17:38 +0000 https://viterbischool.usc.edu/?post_type=news&p=85872 Researchers will spotlight USC Viterbi's strengths in machine learning, AI and responsible AI research at the prestigious conference.

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]]> Full Stack Newsletter https://viterbischool.usc.edu/mediacoverage/check-out-our-full-stack-newsletter/ Thu, 02 Jul 2026 19:52:44 +0000 https://viterbischool.usc.edu/?post_type=mediacoverage&p=85945 Miss an issue? We got you! Visit our Full Stack newsletter archive.

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]]> USC Computer Science Chair Nenad Medvidović Inducted as ACM Fellow https://viterbischool.usc.edu/news/2026/07/usc-computer-science-chair-nenad-medvidovic-inducted-as-acm-fellow/ Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:36:29 +0000 https://viterbischool.usc.edu/?post_type=news&p=85561 Recognized for foundational contributions to software architecture and large-scale systems design, Medvidović reflects on research, mentorship and solving problems that matter.

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]]> AI To Prevent Suicide; AI To Better Diagnose Respiratory Diseases: USC Viterbi and USC Stevens at ACL 2026 https://viterbischool.usc.edu/news/2026/07/ai-to-prevent-suicide-ai-to-better-diagnose-respiratory-diseases-usc-viterbi-and-usc-stevens-at-acl-2026/ Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:34:06 +0000 https://viterbischool.usc.edu/?post_type=news&p=85864 The prestigious conference brings together researchers and practitioners to share advances in natural language processing.

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]]> A New Leader for USC Mork Family Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science https://viterbischool.usc.edu/news/2026/07/a-new-leader-for-usc-mork-family-department-of-chemical-engineering-and-materials-science/ Wed, 01 Jul 2026 17:45:38 +0000 https://viterbischool.usc.edu/?post_type=news&p=85623 Professor Noah Malmstadt, newly appointed chair of the USC Mork Family Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, discusses the energy and manufacturing challenges that connect the disciplines, and why the future of the department is built on firm foundations.

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]]> A New Vision for the USC Department of Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering https://viterbischool.usc.edu/news/2026/07/a-new-vision-for-the-usc-department-of-aerospace-mechanical-engineering/ Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:56:14 +0000 https://viterbischool.usc.edu/?post_type=news&p=85616 Professor Assad Oberai, newly appointed chair of USC Viterbi’s Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering (AME), discusses how advances in computation, autonomy and artificial intelligence are reshaping the field - and where AME should focus its efforts next.

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]]> Watch Intro Video: Gaurav Sukhatme, Dean (Interim), USC Viterbi School of Engineering https://viterbischool.usc.edu/mediacoverage/watch-intro-video-gaurav-sukhatme-dean-interim-usc-viterbi-school-of-engineering/ Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:13:25 +0000 https://viterbischool.usc.edu/?post_type=mediacoverage&p=85882 From USC Viterbi graduate student to dean: Sukhatme reflects on his 35-year Trojan journey.

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]]> USC Breakthrough Could Help Scientists Spot Disease Clusters, Fraud Networks and More https://viterbischool.usc.edu/news/2026/06/usc-breakthrough-could-help-scientists-spot-disease-clusters-fraud-networks-and-more/ Tue, 30 Jun 2026 22:18:33 +0000 https://viterbischool.usc.edu/?post_type=news&p=83602 USC Viterbi researcher Emilio Ferrara has built a tool that can map communities inside massive social, biological, and financial networks faster and smarter than anything that came before.

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]]> “Push Through the Open Door”: Dean Yannis C. Yortsos’ Return to India https://viterbischool.usc.edu/news/2026/06/push-through-the-open-door-dean-yannis-c-yortsos-return-to-india/ Tue, 30 Jun 2026 22:08:10 +0000 https://viterbischool.usc.edu/?post_type=news&p=85632 On one of his final trips as dean of the Viterbi School of Engineering, Yortsos celebrated new scholarships, reconnected with alumni, and inspired the next generation of Trojans in India.

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]]> A Day to Remember: Viterbi School Honors Dean Yortsos with a Celebration Full of Surprises https://viterbischool.usc.edu/news/2026/06/a-day-to-remember-viterbi-school-honors-dean-yortsos-with-a-celebration-full-of-surprises/ Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:21:29 +0000 https://viterbischool.usc.edu/?post_type=news&p=84555 After 21 years as dean, Yortsos honored with six new philanthropic initiatives that bear his name.

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