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May 10, 2023
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Univision: USC launches an initiative to promote the development of new technologies
Francisco Valero Cuevas spoke to Univision about the university’s potential to attract talent via the FOC initiative
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VNN: Viterbi News Network Episode 45
USC’s new computing initiative, students awarded Goldwater Scholarships, and graduating student Chioma Okonkwo aims to compete in the 2024 Summer Olympics.
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Forbes: University of Southern California Launches $1 Billion Advanced Computing Initiative
Forbes highlighted FOC and quoted Dean Yortsos saying “The world needs engineers and computer scientists to solve the grand challenges we face.”
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USC News: USC launches $1B-plus initiative in advanced computing
Viterbi to create a School of Advanced Computing and rename the Computer Science Department for benefactor Thomas Lord
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Education Technology Insights: Representation in STEM Matters
Darin Gray of Viterbi’s K-12 STEM Center penned a piece on the impact of failing to be inclusive in STEM disciplines
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Wall Street Journal: Mexico Rushes to Recover Top U.S. Air Safety Rating
Thomas Anthony was quoted about the impact of the FAA changing a safety rating.
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VNN: Viterbi News Network: Episode 44
This week: Commencement speakers, Min Family Challenge, TransDigm Group collaboration, and Yu-Tsun Shao developing nanoparticles for energy-efficient electronics.
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VNN : Viterbi News Network: Episode 43
This week on VNN: @uscviterbistem hosts #robotics open house, DAS Family Innovation Competition @usc_cee , USC Alumna fights for brain health with JuneBrain, and USC Center for Artificial Intelligence Society hosts a symposium to highlight the work of students and faculty using #AIforgood #STEM #engineering #news
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ABC (Australia): Former SpaceX director explains recent launch
Professor Garrett Reisman discussed SpaceX recent launch and explains the strategy behind decisions to blow up a rocket over the Gulf of Mexico.
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NPR: For Earth Day, Faculty Talk Sustainability Research on “Academic Minute”
Research by Bistra Dilkina, Thomas Petersen and Essam Heggy was featured.
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American Academy of Arts & Sciences: Maja Matarić Elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Expert in socially assistive robotics joins leaders selected from academia, the arts, industry, policy, research, and science
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VNN: Viterbi News Network Episode 42
This week –USC Institute for Creative Technologies research on VR therapy, students in a concrete canoe competition, Prof Bora Gencturk and buildings impacted by the recent earthquakes, and computer scientist Barath Raghavan rethinks traditional farming practices
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New York Times: The R.T.O Whisperers Have a Plan
This article highlights the efforts at ISI to get colleagues to return to the office. Craig Knoblock and colleagues were interviewed.
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WIRED: ChatGPT Email Scams
Wired published a piece by Barath Raghavan and a colleague
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LA Times: Discovery of antibiotic-resistant superbugs in L.A. wastewater sparks worry
Adam Smith’s research was highlighted in a front-page article
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LAist: Here’s What You Need To Know About That Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Found In LA Wastewater
Research by Adam Smith with featured.
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Times of India: Association of American Universities names members to task force expanding US-India University Partnerships
The article mentions that Dean Yortsos was named to this committee
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Los Angeles Business Journal: USC Designates $40M from Alfred Mann Foundation for Partnership with Children’s Hospital
Los Angeles Business Journal mentioned the named of the Alfred E. Mann Dept of Biomedical Engineering.
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The Wall Street Journal: Confronting Your Fears in Virtual Reality Therapy
Albert “Skip” Rizzo of the USC Institute of Creative Technologies was interviewed about using virtual reality for therapy.
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The Conversation: Room-temperature superconductors could revolutionize electronics
Massoud Pedram discusses the promise of superconducting
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Scientific American: How to Tell If a Photo Is an AI-Generated Fake
Wael Abd Almageed spoke to SA about the state of detection for AI generated images
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Aviation Week: To Protect or Avenge
Astro Professor Mike Gruntman contributed an opinion piece about the history of Strategic Defense Initiative
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VNN: Viterbi News Network Episode 41
Boeing helps launch student careers, USC Generative AI center, Women in Engineering’s Leadership Conference, and students Elisabeth learn to present ideas on camera