Viterbi SchoolNews

Coming Untethered: The Unintended Consequences of Hyper Digitalization

April 18, 2019

In her new book, Dr. Julie Albright explores the impact of a digital society on our relationships and behaviors.

Building A Better Blockchain

April 9, 2019

A company headed by a USC Viterbi alumnus has partnered with the school to advance this cutting-edge technology.

Creating safer waterways with driverless ships

April 4, 2019

Researchers develop an autonomous ship guidance system using probabilistic modeling and AI

Can aircraft engines benefit from turbulence?

April 3, 2019

In a prestigious summer program at Stanford University, Viterbi PhD students collaborate with leading researchers in their field to study airplane engines

Making a zero-emissions fuel even more effective

April 2, 2019

Researchers study how to get even more out of hydrogen fuel to improve engine efficiency

New Evidence of Deep Groundwater on Mars

March 28, 2019

Researchers Suggests that Deep Groundwater can generate surface streams on Mars

Using Artificial Intelligence to Predict Violence in Movies

March 20, 2019

The film industry will soon be able to better predict MPAA ratings for movies, thanks to a new artificial intelligence tool.

Meeting Held at USC Viterbi on International MURI and BARI Initiatives Led by Maryam Shanechi

March 18, 2019

60 scientists from 12 universities and government labs came together to hear about a MURI initiative on brain-computer interfaces and to kick-off a new BARI initiative on AI.

Where Investigators Learn to Prevent Accidents

March 18, 2019

Aviation Safety and Security Program teaches courses to pilots across the globe

In Memoriam: Michael Keston

March 14, 2019

Entrepreneur and philanthropist Michael Keston leaves a legacy of innovation for social good at USC Viterbi and the Information Sciences Institute.

A Robotic Leg, Born Without Prior Knowledge, Learns to Walk

March 11, 2019

New AI algorithms could allow robots to learn to move by themselves, imitating animals.

A “Post-Antibiotic World?”

March 6, 2019

Antibiotic resistance is spreading from wastewater treatment plants

Can Unit-E Bring Digital Currency Mainstream?

February 28, 2019

Salman Avestimehr trusts in the power of algorithms.

In Search of the Most Human Algorithms

February 27, 2019

Mahdi Soltanolkotabi’s research ensures that AI and Automation serve the interests of humanity. Now he’s being recognized for his work – a lot.

New Method Uses AI to Screen for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

February 26, 2019

Scientists at USC, Queen’s University (Ontario) and Duke University have developed a new tool that can screen children for fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) quickly and affordably

Mahta Moghaddam and Behrokh Khoshnevis Elected to NAE

February 19, 2019

Moghaddam was elected for development of physics-based computational algorithms; Khoshnevis was elected for innovations in manufacturing and construction.

Saving Endangered Species, One Algorithm at a Time

February 11, 2019

Bistra Dilkina, USC Viterbi assistant professor in computer science, develops artificial intelligence tools to help protect endangered animals

Broke your shoe? What if it could repair itself?

February 5, 2019

USC Viterbi faculty and students develop a 3D-printed material that can repair itself all on its own.

USC Researchers Use AI to Detect Early Signs of Alzheimer’s

January 28, 2019

USC researchers found “hidden factors” in medical data that could improve Alzheimer’s disease prediction and lead to better outcomes.

What Happens When 100 Million People Run Out of Water?

January 24, 2019

Essam Heggy Calls for More Water Education in the Scientific Community.

National Cancer Institute Award to Support Research on Colorectal Cancer at USC

January 22, 2019

USC Viterbi’s Stacey Finley and Shannon Mumenthaler from the Keck School of Medicine of USC lead new $3.1 million grant to advance search for new cancer treatments using computer simulations