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An Imaging Method To Help Us See Behind Our Eyes

April 29, 2020

USC researchers have developed a high-powered ultrasound imaging technique to help uncover serious eye diseases sooner than ever before.

Kick Drums and Glucose Sensors

April 28, 2020

How USC Viterbi’s interdisciplinary research helped get this beatboxer an engineering degree.

A Call to Action for Engineers

April 27, 2020

USC Viterbi dean, faculty and students play key role in NAE’s Call to Action to finding engineering solutions to problems posed by COVID-19.

USC at the International Conference on Learning Representation (ICLR)

April 24, 2020

USC researchers will present work virtually at top AI conference, April 25-30.

Trojan Students Sweep the Boeing Innovation Challenge

April 22, 2020

USC teams take the first three places in the prestigious competition, with USC Viterbi students leading the way.

Illumin, Student-Run Engineering Magazine, Celebrates 20 Years

April 21, 2020

Twenty years ago, USC Viterbi launched the first student-produced online publication that examined the intersection of engineering applications and everyday life.

USC Student Collects and Distributes Protective Gear for Hospitals

April 20, 2020

Computer science and business administration student MacKenzie McClung is rounding up much-needed protective equipment for healthcare workers in Florida.

USC ISI Senior Director Honored with AAAI Senior Member Status

April 16, 2020

Yigal Arens is recognized for his significant contributions to AI research and leadership at the USC Information Sciences Institute.

Your Social Media Feed is Biased

April 15, 2020

A USC Viterbi professor’s new research paper exposes the inherently biased nature of our social media networks.

How to Build a Plane in 90 Minutes

April 14, 2020

Dozens of USC Viterbi freshmen competed in the Boeing Design Challenge, where they got a taste of engineering design at a real-world aerospace company.

Robotic Arms Extend the Reach of UV Disinfection

April 13, 2020

USC researchers adapt a customizable robot to autonomously perform disinfection tasks in both small and large spaces.

A Coronavirus Tracking App That’s Putting Privacy First

April 9, 2020

By anonymously tracking coronavirus spread through contact tracing, smartphone technology could help people get back to their daily lives—while keeping a close eye on the resurgence of the virus.

As the World Goes Remote, USC Researchers, Entrepreneurs Work to Fill Gap in Healthcare Supply Chain

April 8, 2020

USC researchers and alumni emphasize innovation and collaboration to support the fight against COVID-19 on the front lines.

ShortStacked: A Videogame That Brings People Together

April 7, 2020

The student-produced videogame found its footing through the USC Games program.

USC Viterbi Faculty Earn A Record Six NSF CAREER Awards

April 6, 2020

Awards span research from machine learning to wastewater reuse to fluid dynamics and to self-healing materials.

That Chatbot May Be Chatty, But Is It Engaging?

April 3, 2020

Researchers at the USC Information Sciences Institute evaluate the chatbots that, increasingly, answer the world’s questions.

A Different Kind of Patriot: Thomas Anthony Wins Department of Defense Award

April 2, 2020

Director of USC Aviation Safety and Security Program wins a Patriot Award for his support of employees with military families

USC Viterbi Researchers Win $2 Million DARPA Grant

April 1, 2020

Three Electrical and Computer Engineers Will Address the Challenge of Training A.I.

A Super Particle to Help Stop Heart Attacks and Strokes

March 31, 2020

Researchers in USC Viterbi’s Department of Biomedical Engineering have created a new nanoparticle that aims to prevent potentially deadly blood clots.

USC Researchers Analyze Coronavirus Misinformation on Twitter

March 31, 2020

By analyzing millions of tweets, USC computer science researchers are investigating how false information about the coronavirus spreads on social media.