The Conversation: A national, nonpartisan study of the Los Angeles fires could improve planning for future disasters
Najm Meshkati contributed a piece calling for a independent investigative commission on the LA fires.
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Media Coverage
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NY Times: Pink Fire Retardant, a Dramatic Wildfire Weapon, Poses Its Own Dangers
Research by Dan McCurry was featured. It was also featured in NPR, Wired and LAist.
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ABC News: Landslides are among the hazards emerging as LA-area wildfires scar terrain
Costas Synolakis discusses the long-term environmental impacts of the LA fires.
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Wired Espanol: A perfect storm of climate change, drought and extreme winds
Professor Dilkina and Professor Synolakis shared their ideas and research about preventing and mitigating wildfires
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LA Times: L.A. Wildfires: Rebuilding for a Hotter, Drier Future
Professor Sanders was interviewed about how what LA might have to do in the future to adjust to mitigate the effects of climate change.
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AI vs. Wildfire
Researchers have developed a new model that combines generative AI and satellite data to accurately forecast wildfire spread.
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Banana Trees to Fight Wildfires
According to a new study, fire buffers composed of banana trees could slow and calm wildfires and generate profit for residents of fire-prone regions
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IEEE Spectrum: IEEE Offers New Credential to Address Tech Skills Gap
USC and the CA DREAMS Microelectronics Hub were highlighted for providing a two-week course to help individuals “learn the fundamentals of working in a semiconductor fabrication clean room”
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NY Times: For Those Who Don’t Trust Tap
Daniel McCurry pointed out the problem of this trend and discussed tap water’s safety.
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NY Times: 20 Years Ago a Tsunami Killed 230,000 People. We can do better now.
Costas Synolakis contributed a piece on how we can improve technology and communication to avoid casualties in the face of tsunamis.
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Defense News: New Army-funded tech creates realistic terrain, avatars in simulations
Tne article highlights innovations in simulation technology developed at ICT and its Hollywood history. Andrew Feng was interviewed.
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Shephard Media (subscription): US Army and University of Southern California to develop portable ship simulator
The article highlights a collaboration to develop tools “to help prepare soldiers for deployment in multi-domain operations.”
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ICT: ICT presents latest research I/ITSEC
Article highlights research research presented and demos shown at this annual conference.
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Reuters: Trump’s NASA pick
Garrett Reisman was interviewed about the potential for Jared Isaacman to lead NASA.
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Silicon Republic: Google claims AI model Genie 2 can generate interactive worlds
Sean Ren was quoted about how AI affects copyright infringement.
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National Defense Magazine: The Hollywood Connection
USC Institute for Creative Technologies was featured for its development of leading-edge simulations.
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Variety: Dr. Jacquelyn Ford Morie is honored by the Visual Effects Society with Georges Méliès Award
The former ICT research scientist was highlighted. Deadline, Yahoo and AOL posted articles.
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Viterbi News Now: Episode 75 of VNN
This week: GrayMatter Robotics helping build ambulances, new MS #degree in Energy, ISI’s AI sensing and suggesting flavor, Robot Hector in the Mojave Desert.
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Fast Company: Meet the USC (Viterbi) Rocket Club that Shattered a World Altitude Record
This profile story details the history of RPL, includes mention alumni space startups as well as SERC as part of the USC Viterbi space ecosystem.
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Programming Insider: Why LA is a Hub for Web Development Firms
Article provides various reasons why LA continues to be a home for emerging technologies
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Washington Post: Mysterious chemical byproduct in U.S. tap water finally identified
Daniel McCurry commented on a new (non-USC) study that identified a compound in the U.S. drinking supply.
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CBS: Carrot E. coli outbreak brings new concerns for shoppers
Abigail Horn was interviewed about the discussing the recent E.Coli outbreak linked to carrots, which has impacted local grocery stores and prompted a recall.
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NBC: Bright Spot–USC Students Launch Rocket
USC RPL students were featured on local NBC news for their recent record-breaking launch.
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LA Times: Wildfire retardant is laden with toxic metals, USC study finds
Research by Daniel McCurry and his students was featured.
