USC Viterbi | School of Engineering https://viterbischool.usc.edu Wed, 13 May 2026 17:52:48 +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 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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]]> 2026 PhD Hooding Ceremony Livestream https://viterbischool.usc.edu/mediacoverage/2026-phd-hooding-ceremony-livestream/ Wed, 13 May 2026 00:46:14 +0000 https://viterbischool.usc.edu/?post_type=mediacoverage&p=84662 Wednesday, May 13th - 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. PST

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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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]]> How USC’s ISI helps internet users from around the world https://viterbischool.usc.edu/mediacoverage/how-uscs-isi-helps-internet-users-from-around-the-world/ Mon, 11 May 2026 03:37:43 +0000 https://viterbischool.usc.edu/?post_type=mediacoverage&p=84503 Terry Benzel and John Heidemann discuss B-Root, cybersecurity and other internet research at ISI.

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]]> A landslide in Alaska set off a tsunami. There may be more to come. https://viterbischool.usc.edu/mediacoverage/a-landslide-in-alaska-set-off-a-tsunami-there-may-be-more-to-come/ Mon, 11 May 2026 03:32:06 +0000 https://viterbischool.usc.edu/?post_type=mediacoverage&p=84501 Research by Patrick Lynett and colleagues to create a simulation of how a landslide generate a tsunami, was featured.

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]]> From “Magic” Hats to Medical Breakthroughs: Alexandra Somodi Engineers Joy and Impact https://viterbischool.usc.edu/news/2026/05/from-magic-hats-to-medical-breakthroughs-alexandra-somodi-engineers-joy-and-impact/ Fri, 08 May 2026 15:56:28 +0000 https://viterbischool.usc.edu/?post_type=news&p=84189 CLASS OF 2026 - The graduating USC Viterbi senior blends research, leadership and musical theater to create, contribute and connect

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]]> NeuroChron: Detecting Dementia Before Symptoms Appear https://viterbischool.usc.edu/news/2026/05/neurochron-detecting-dementia-before-symptoms-appear/ Fri, 08 May 2026 15:17:04 +0000 https://viterbischool.usc.edu/?post_type=news&p=84095 CLASS OF 2026 - A graduating team of seniors at USC's Alfred E. Mann Department of Biomedical Engineering have turned a class assignment into a startup - one with the potential to change how doctors assess and treat neurodegenerative disease.

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]]> Maggie Johnson: A Winner In The Classroom and In The Pool https://viterbischool.usc.edu/news/2026/05/maggie-johnson-a-winner-in-the-classroom-and-in-the-pool/ Thu, 07 May 2026 16:50:19 +0000 https://viterbischool.usc.edu/?post_type=news&p=83627 CLASS OF 2026 - From a rivalry win over UCLA to one of the Big Ten's highest academic honors, the USC women’s water polo captain and USC Viterbi graduating senior is redefining what leadership looks like.

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]]> Fire, Water, Data: Elements of an Engineer-Entrepreneur’s Education https://viterbischool.usc.edu/news/2026/05/fire-water-data-elements-of-an-engineer-entrepreneurs-education/ Thu, 07 May 2026 16:38:33 +0000 https://viterbischool.usc.edu/?post_type=news&p=84185 CLASS OF 2026 – Mitchell Kirby has a talent for converting civil and environmental engineering concepts into promising business models. As he prepares to graduate, he's chosen to bet on a venture that takes him back to his roots.

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]]> This Algorithmic Framework Is Discovering Novel Chip Designs Never Invented Before https://viterbischool.usc.edu/news/2026/05/this-algorithmic-framework-is-discovering-novel-chip-designs-never-invented-before/ Wed, 06 May 2026 17:41:05 +0000 https://viterbischool.usc.edu/?post_type=news&p=82910 USC researchers invent a chip design method that could accelerate the design of the next generation of wireless devices, from 5G phones to autonomous vehicles, by unlocking designs that traditional chip engineering could never reach.

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]]> From Rocket Engines To Restaurant Kitchens: Jose Hernandez’s Relentless Pursuit of Better https://viterbischool.usc.edu/news/2026/05/from-rocket-engines-to-restaurant-kitchens-jose-hernandezs-relentless-pursuit-of-better/ Wed, 06 May 2026 15:14:06 +0000 https://viterbischool.usc.edu/?post_type=news&p=83876 CLASS OF 2026 - Graduating USC Viterbi master's student Jose Hernandez applies a systems mindset and tenacity to everything he does-with results.

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]]> Mark and Mary Stevens give $200 million to power AI research across USC https://viterbischool.usc.edu/mediacoverage/mark-and-mary-stevens-give-200-million-to-power-ai-research-across-usc/ Tue, 05 May 2026 16:24:34 +0000 https://viterbischool.usc.edu/?post_type=mediacoverage&p=84136 The university will name the USC Mark and Mary Stevens School of Computing and Artificial Intelligence to honor their investment in research and innovation at the intersections of AI and health sciences, business, security and the arts.

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]]> Built Different: How a Lima Factory Girl Earned Her Viterbi Degree https://viterbischool.usc.edu/news/2026/05/built-different-how-a-lima-factory-girl-earned-her-viterbi-degree/ Tue, 05 May 2026 15:14:51 +0000 https://viterbischool.usc.edu/?post_type=news&p=83862 CLASS OF 2026 - Having earned her Bachelor's in Industrial & Systems Engineering in December 2025, this USC Viterbi graduate is now crossing the finish line of her Master's in Engineering Management - and she's just getting started.

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]]> 10 Times Faster, 10 Times Less Energy: Solving AI’s Memory Bottleneck With Algorithms and Coding Theory https://viterbischool.usc.edu/news/2026/05/10-times-faster-10-times-less-energy-solving-ais-memory-bottleneck-with-algorithms-and-coding-theory/ Mon, 04 May 2026 18:09:01 +0000 https://viterbischool.usc.edu/?post_type=news&p=83918 USC hosts 20th Viterbi Keynote Lecture featuring Andrew Viterbi and UC San Diego professor Paul Siegel

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]]> Thinking Fast and Slow: How to Turn a PhD into a Startup Incubator https://viterbischool.usc.edu/news/2026/05/thinking-fast-and-slow-how-to-turn-a-phd-into-a-startup-incubator/ Mon, 04 May 2026 15:07:38 +0000 https://viterbischool.usc.edu/?post_type=news&p=83952 CLASS OF 2026 - Graduating PhD candidate Abel Salinas used his time at USC Information Sciences Institute to develop CommonGround: an AI platform that helps organizations forecast violence and civil unrest, enabling them to proactively protect people, operations and supply chains.

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