Changing Course: Natalie Fung
From PR to data science, Natalie Fung, a graduating master’s student, on becoming a “double Trojan” after a life-altering accident.
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The USC Viterbi ISE Graduate Weaving Words and Limbs
A poet who recently published her first two collections, Class of 2024 graduate Meredith Lapidas also has a background as a contortion artist.
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A Graduating Engineer’s Solutions for Global Water Challenges
Ana Luiza Behisnelian is using her environmental engineering degree to take on the mission of protecting one of our planet’s most important resources – water.
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First-Gen Student Leads the USC Liquid Propulsion Lab
Soon to launch into a career at one of the nation’s top space companies, graduating student Danetti Martino has already gained ground as lead engineer of one of the nation’s top student rocketry labs.
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Game Changer: How Spike Fu Is Redefining Game Design and Championing Diversity in Tech
Fu, a first-generation college student from China, is reshaping the future of game design with her creativity and leadership
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From the Maker Space to SpaceX: Why Engineering is Far More than Fundamentals
Victoria Pinkett, hands-on learner and student leader, shares how she’s made the most of her USC experience.
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Propelled by Mentorship, an Astronautical Engineer’s Path To SuccessÂ
For graduating student Brooke Rios, the path to engineering excellence was discovered in the powerful alliances she forged along the way.
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No More Burnout: Mohamad Awada Wants to Optimize your Workspace
Mohamad Awada, a graduating Ph.D. student in USC Sonny Astani Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, reflects on five years of research developing dynamic environments for modern workspaces.
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Launching an Astronautics Startup: A Student Entrepreneur’s Journey
Graduating engineer James Austin went from small-town roots to becoming a startup founder developing a new space launch system.
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USC at ICLR 2024
Researchers from the USC School of Advanced Computing present 13 papers at the International Conference on Learning Representations (ICLR).
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A Graduating Engineer’s Secret to Success: Just Dance
Dancer, roboticist and race car engineer Kaitlyn Kumar reveals a surprising strategy for academic excellence.
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An Astronautics Polymath Discovers a Talent for Robotics
Graduating student Henry Adam was too curious to specialize early on – by allowing his interests to roam, he managed to achieve more than most goal-oriented engineers.
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Health at Hand: Smartphone-Powered Dementia Detection
Soha Niroumandi, a USC Viterbi Ph.D. student, receives an American Heart Association award to develop a non-invasive, smartphone-based diagnostic tool
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Carrying the Torch: Jevon Torres
Graduating computer science senior Jevon Torres on leading the National Society of Black Engineers President USC Chapter and carrying the torch
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Najmedin Meshkati Testifies Before Senate Committee on Boeing
International expert in safety culture and human factors, Meshkati spoke before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation as part of the FAA independent expert panel reviewing Boeing’s safety processes.
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Conducting My Life: Carlos Ramirez
Graduating computer science senior Carlos Ramirez on the healing power of music, long-awaited family reunions and landing his dream job.
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USC’s ShowCAIS 2024 Doubles Down on the Power of AI to Address Social Challenges
The annual event expands its reach and impact while displaying multifaceted approaches to AI applications.
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Sticking the Landing: Marta Davila Mateu
Graduating computer science master’s student Marta Davila Mateu on mastering skating, surfing and theoretical computer science at USC
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No More Needle Phobia: Personalized Medicine Just Got More Flexible
Hangbo Zhao presents findings on highly stretchable and customizable microneedles for application in fields including neuroscience, tissue engineering, and wearable bioelectronics.
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Preventing Diabetic-Induced Foot Ulcers and Amputations
Burgeoning startup DiabeTECH won this year’s MEPC with a vision of creating stylish, high-tech footwear that would continuously monitor diabetics patients’ feet and share important data with their podiatrists
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Meet Cyrus Maroofian, the Viterbi Alumnus Changing the World through Water
The Trojan’s mission to bring potable water started at USC
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Creating Human-Like Chatbots
ISI researchers explore how to advance AI toward more authentic interaction.
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Policy Influencer Jiachen Zhang Tackles Climate and Air Quality Challenges
Assistant Professor Jiachen Zhang brings her expertise in computational modeling and science-based public policy to her new role at Sonny Astani Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.
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Celebrating USC Viterbi’s Excellence
The 2024 Faculty & Staff Awards highlighted important anniversaries, major milestones and faculty and staff achievements
