Kicking Off the 2021-2022 MEPC
The latest edition of the 12-year-old Maseeh Entrepreneurship Prize Competition promises to guide aspiring student entrepreneurs through the process of transforming an innovative idea into a viable business.
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Viterbi Alumnus and Construction Executive Establishes $1 Million Endowment in Construction Management
Gift from Jonathan Emami, graduate of the construction management program, will help nurture the next generation of construction and development leaders
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Honoring Grant Imahara’s Legacy
Honoring Grant Imahara’s legacy with the dedication of a new study lounge and a Day of Making
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How Do You Clean Salty Water Better? By Keeping Desalination Tools Dry.
USC researchers deepen understanding of membrane design to allow for desalination of high salinity streams using green or lower energy investment
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Single Cell Intelligence: Alumni Startup Seeks To ID Cells That Could Transform Medicine
Co-founded by USC Viterbi alumnus Mahyar Salek, ’11, Deepcell uses AI and imaging to isolate unique cells in areas ranging from cancer to prenatal testing.
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Viterbi Alumna to Lead Society of Women Engineers
After more than a decade as an active and committed member of SWE, Rachel Morford was recently elected president of the prominent global organization.
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How a USC Student Startup Became the Industry Leader
Two former USC Viterbi students founded a 3-D printing company. In just five years it became the go-to resource for dentists.
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USC Viterbi Staffer Named 2021 Outstanding Academic Advisor
The prestigious award recognizes Yadi Wang for her dedication to her students at USC Viterbi in her role as a master’s student advisor.
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9 Questions With Data Scientist and Duet CTO Lucas Hu
A triangle of giving: USC Viterbi alumnus Lucas Hu connects donors to global refugees and local stores
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The Trojan “Angel” of Palo Alto
Preetish Nijhawan, former Akamai cofounder, serves as mentor to the next generation of founders through his firm that invests in early-stage technology startups
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When Your Actual Family is a Trojan Family, USC is More than a Dream
USC graduates Parker Alban and his sister Sierra Alban carry on their family tradition at commencement, culminating a dream that began over 70 years ago with their USC alumni grandparents.
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The Return of the Viterbi Awards
After last year’s postponement because of COVID-19, the 42nd annual event celebrated honorees General (retired) Ellen Pawlikowski, alumnus Juan Perez of UPS and Geena Davis.
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What Game Design Taught Me About Life, Dreams, And 3-D Printing A Human Heart
Gavan Wilhite, ’10 B.S. computer science, created the first social platform for virtual reality, now he’s building the connective tissues in 3-D printed organs
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What Happens To All Those COVID Test Nasal Swabs? That’s Where It Gets Complicated.
Recent XPRIZE finalist Tapestry, led by Manoj Gopalkrishnan, ’08, could save time, money and lives by testing hundreds of samples at once
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“The Horse Whisperer of Oil and Gas”
In late 2019, Gov. Gavin Newsom appointed alumnus Uduak-Joe Ntuk as California’s oil and gas supervisor.
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Meet CybOrg: USC’s Premier Cybersecurity Club
USC Viterbi student club gives students confidence, networking opportunities, mentors and even job connections.
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Mr. “Astropreneur”
Joe Landon has spent more than a decade working toward the day when millions of people can live and work in space
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A Sweeter Way to Surprise People with Gifts
The first Surprise Cake was prototyped during Jordan Long’s time at USC Viterbi – now he’s showcasing them on “Shark Tank.”
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Cheers to a WiSE 20 Years
The USC Women in Science and Engineering program celebrates 20 years of women empowerment in academia.
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After a record-breaking deployment Navy Officer returns to USC for second graduate degree
Jonathan Messer, M.S. ’18, put his systems engineering degree to use during a global pandemic and a humanitarian mission in Central America. He’s now taking it to outer space.
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USC Viterbi Offers Two New Short Courses: “Viterbi vs. Pandemics!” and “Sustainable Energy”
Both lecture series launch the week after Labor Day, offering students a comprehensive faculty coverage of COVID-19 and a series on sustainable energy with Dean Yortsos
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USC Viterbi Alumnus Donates 33,000 Masks
Qihong Wang, B.S. EE ’19, donated essential masks to USC Viterbi researchers, allowing them to continue pursuing their work during the pandemic.
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Kailey Breyer Brings Joy – and a Little Coding – to Girls
The USC Viterbi alumna and founder of Kailey’s Queens organizes events for 9- to 16-year-olds that foster friendship, learning and fun
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A Lifeline For Students During The Pandemic
Over 100 students have been aided by USC Viterbi’s Emergency Relief Fund; Ming Hsieh, alumnus and university trustee, offers an additional $50K match to donors
