“All Heart”

November 25, 2019

Alina Garcia Taormina, a USC Viterbi Ph.D. student, is named Graduate Student Role Model by the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers.

Uncovering AI’s Biases

November 22, 2019

As artificial intelligence generates more of the words we read every day, a USC Viterbi research team seeks to better understand and one day help to eliminate bias against women and minorities.

“What If the Space Race Had Never Ended?” A Q&A With Garrett Reisman

November 21, 2019

New series “For All Mankind” explores alternate history of NASA with guidance from USC Viterbi professor of astronautics

Race for Redemption

November 18, 2019

After a mechanical failure at June’s Formula SAE competition, USC Racing wins first place at a recent SoCal competition.

MEPC at 10

November 13, 2019

The latest edition of the 10-year-old Maseeh Entrepreneurship Prize Competition promises to transform high-tech ideas into viable startups.

Robots are optimized for tedious, repetitive tasks. Can they be automated for more complex workspaces?

November 12, 2019

Researchers at the USC Viterbi Center for Advanced Manufacturing identify an algorithm to optimize robots to provide short, collision-free solutions in complex manufacturing spaces.

Servant Leadership

November 11, 2019

U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel and third-year Ph.D. student Ashok Deb is training to combat deep fakes and cyber threats while giving back to elementary school students

“I Want To Leave The World A Better Place Than I Found It”

November 11, 2019

Kevin Moran, astronautical engineering transfer student and U.S. Navy veteran has his eyes set on fusing engineering with humanitarian work

Meet the Researcher Pioneering Medical Testing Using Paper and Nail Polish

November 11, 2019

Maral Mousavi, new USC Viterbi faculty, wants to make medical diagnostics more accessible and affordable.

Transfer Learning Research Finds a New Home at USC Viterbi

November 8, 2019

New DARPA grant will help build a foundation in this important field.

Four New NAE Members at the USC Viterbi School of Engineering

November 8, 2019

Two recent NAE inductees combine with previous honorees joining USC Viterbi faculty this fall.

Honoring Her Spirit

November 7, 2019

A first-generation Nigerian-American immigrant, Ojuolape “Oju” Ajose overcame the loss of her mother and has honored her by excelling in academics and leadership

Showing Robots “Tough Love” Helps them Succeed, Finds New USC Study

November 6, 2019

Humans acting in an adversarial manner towards robotic systems can actually improve their robustness, says a team of USC computer scientists.

NSF Convergence Accelerator Awards USC Viterbi Researchers $1 Million

November 6, 2019

Researchers will create an open knowledge network to support business growth and entrepreneurship in the U.S.

One of the world’s first global, online academic photonics conferences to be held January 13, 2020

November 5, 2019

Six photonics leaders join forces to encourage access and sustainability

MIT Technology Review Names USC Viterbi Ph.D. Student One of “The Top Innovators Under 35” in the Middle East and North Africa

October 31, 2019

The award recognizes Ghena Alhanaee for her work to prevent a regional catastrophe by providing a linked emergency response plan across the Persian Gulf

Why Music Makes Us Feel Emotions, According to AI

October 31, 2019

In a new paper, a team of USC computer scientists and psychologists teamed up to investigate how music affects how you act, feel and think.

Keyue Shen to Lead Ongoing Research Initiative Into Cancer Metastasis

October 30, 2019

The new NIH-funded project will assemble a top research team to further our understanding of why and how cancer spreads throughout the body.

Can a Building Help Thwart The Next Active Shooter?

October 29, 2019

Researchers have designed a virtual environment to test how building features in schools and offices help or hurt occupants during active shooter incidents.

“Yes, And . . .”

October 28, 2019

Engineering students speed dating, telling wild tales and assuming martial arts stances in class!? Just another day in Writing 340, which injects a little bit of improv into the reading and writing.