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USC Viterbi Researchers Examine Uplifting Role of Social Media in Russian-Ukraine War

June 23rd, 2023

Despite the spread of Russian-Ukraine war misinformation, USC Viterbi researchers find that social networks play a key helpful role.

USC Gould Student Attorneys Travel Abroad to Raise Awareness of International Atrocities

June 20th, 2023

USC Gould International Human Rights Clinic student attorneys met with International Criminal Court representatives and attended a panel.

From left: Supervising attorney Kelsey McGregor, 2L Graham Smith, 3L Harut Margaryan, 2L Jesse Eaton-Luria, 3L Addison Morris

Fulbright Postdoc Links USC and Australian Labs to Collaborate on Chronic Pain Research

June 9th, 2023

Australian researcher Rocco Cavaleri, Fulbright postdoctoral scholar, at USC opens the door to increased collaboration on chronic pain research.

Australian researcher Rocco Cavaleri’s 2024 arrival as a Fulbright Postdoctoral Scholar at USC opens the door to increased collaboration on chronic pain research and interventions between two innovative international labs.

USC Researcher Looks to Amazonian Tribes for Brain Health

June 2nd, 2023

The Indigenous Tsimané and Mosetén communities may provide clues for preventing heart disease and cognitive decline.

The daily lives of people in the Indigenous Tsimané and Mosetén communities closely resemble those of pre-industrial societies and may provide clues for preventing heart disease and cognitive decline.

USC Experts Examine Key Global Issues Ahead of G7 Summit

May 30th, 2023

USC experts examine G7 Summit predictions for 2023, including economic uncertainty, war & climate change.

President Joe Biden speaks during the 2022 G7 conference in Germany. (Pool photo/Jonathan Ernst via AP)

USC Viterbi Professor Leads International Team on $6.25M Award for Quantum Computing Research

May 24th, 2023

USC Viterbi professor Daniel Lidar receives Department of Defense MURI Award to unlock the full potential of quantum computing.

Daniel Lidar’s MURI Award team will investigate methods to overcome errors in quantum computing. Image/iStock

USC Viterbi Program Fosters Innovative Solutions to Urgent Global Needs

May 2nd, 2023

The yearlong, experiential “Innovation in Engineering and Design for Global Crises” USC Viterbi course currently focuses on helping people in war-torn Ukraine.

Global Climate Change Simulation Offers USC Students New Perspectives on Worldwide Fight

May 2nd, 2023

The USC APRU climate change mock negotiation drew students from multiple schools and disciplines within the university.

Global Climate Change Simulation Offers USC Students New Perspectives on Worldwide Fight — The mock negotiation conference drew students from multiple schools and disciplines within USC, including public health, business, international relations and more.

USC Price Professor Researches What Post-Pandemic Cities Can Learn From Ho Chi Minh City

April 21st, 2023

Research from Annette Kim at USC Price School of Public Policy explores what city planners could learn from Ho Chi Minh City to reimagine cities post-pandemic.

The audience at Annette Kim’s book launch event in in December Ho Chi Minh City, which appropriately took place in “Book Street,” a temporary alternative use of public space. (Photo: Nhã Nam)

USC Viterbi Professor Joins Team Investigating Turkey Earthquake Impact on Building