USC 2019 | Inspiring Trojans who Made This a Year of Hope
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USC 2019 | Research that Makes a Difference in Health, the Environment and More
Year in review: USC scientists are serious about changing the world. Take a look at some of this year’s discoveries that are already positively affecting people’s lives.
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USC 2019 | A Year of Transformation and a New Course for the university
Year in review: The university takes a number of dramatic steps with one goal — get back on track.
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Faculty from the Keck School of Medicine of USC Among World’s Most Influential Researchers
Six faculty members from the Keck School were recently named to the 2019 list of Highly Cited Researchers, which identifies scientists who are among the most influential in their fields.
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New Nanotechnology will make it Easier to Detect Blocked Arteries
USC Viterbi researchers have discovered how to pinpoint arteries that are partially blocked by symptomless, rupture-prone plaque.
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The Institute of Arts in Medicine brings a New Form of Healing to Cancer Patients
Founded by Jacek Pinski, MD, PhD, associate professor of medicine at the Keck School of Medicine of USC and Umana’s oncologist, IAM has been providing art therapy since October.
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Introducing Teens to Real Lab Work
USC‘s STAR program brings together students from Francisco Bravo Medical Magnet High School to work with USC faculty members on research.
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USC Schwarzenegger Institute Hosts Climate Change Policy and Transportation Collaboration
The institute brought together key California researchers, policymakers and regulators to explore curbing the growth of greenhouse gas emissions in a cost-effective and equitable manner.
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Trojan Student-Athletes Share Holiday Cheer with Neighborhood Children
President Folt joined USC basketball players in handing out more than $150,000 in donated gifts over the holidays.
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USC Research Reveals Teacher Bias Against Math Skills of Girls and Students of Color
According to the study, white teachers and teachers of color showed implicit biases toward white-sounding names and boys over girls.
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Three Trojans Receive Schwarzman Scholarship to Study in China
The USC trio will explore trends in business, media and culture during a one-year master’s program at Tsinghua University.
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USC Annenberg Establishes Luminary Fellowship Program
The program will provide one of the school’s diverse and talented recent graduates with funding for a six-month professional fellowship.
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Google Funds USC Annenberg Local News Site
A news website co-created by USC Annenberg and USC Viterbi School of Engineering has been awarded funding from Google to bring journalism on crime, traffic and air quality to LA neighborhoods.
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Using Artificial Intelligence to Prevent Suicide Among Youth
A USC Viterbi team is developing an algorithm to identify the people best qualified to recognize the warning signs of suicide in their peer group and respond.
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A USC Student Start-Up Is Transforming the Way We Give
Duet is the world’s first student-built micro-philanthropy platform designed to connect donors with refugees and local stores in a more personalized and dignified way.
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Aronson and Hannibal Receive Chick Hearn Scholarship
These two journalism majors are on their way to turning their love of sports into their livelihood, thanks to the endowed scholarship established in honor of LA sportscaster Francis Dale “Chick” Hearn.
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New Research Will Create Porous Materials Inspired by Nature
USC Viterbi professor Mitul Luhar has received a grant to develop porous materials to better regulate fluid flow, which could improve the performance of aircraft, water vessels and ground vehicles.
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NASA Astronauts Train for Next Moon Landing at Island Science Center
The underwater environment at USC Dornsife’s Wrigley Marine Science Center offers “aquanauts” a place to test new equipment, simulating conditions for space exploration.
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Hybrid Doctoral Program Shows Promising Results for Physical Therapy Students
Hybrid programs allow physical therapy students to study remotely online while also attending periodic in-person immersions where they can put their skills into practice on-campus.
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New Innovations Bring Voice Assistant Capabilities to Healthcare
Keck Medicine has collaborated with UnitedHealthcare and Optum to launch voice assistant capabilities for all Keck Medicine patients in any healthcare plan.
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USC Keck Professor Launches Study to Help the Hearing Impaired Gain Access to Music
With the help of a $2 million NIH grant, Ray Goldsworthy is launching a research project aimed at helping those with cochlear implants regain their appreciation for music.
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Generous Gift Injects Hands-On Training for Nursing Students
Nursing students will now be able to learn more about diagnosing elbow pain and inflammation by working with an elbow model for the first time.
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New Law School Class Focuses on Homeless Advocacy
The USC Gould School of Law will offer a first-ever special topics legal externship class focused on the skills needed to advocate for people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.
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Air Pollution Monitoring To Track Impact On Newborn Brain Development
USC study will use wearable sensors to provide new insights into the effects of air pollution on the developing brain and ways to reduce harm.
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Four USC Professors Selected as Fellows of Scientific Society AAAS
The USC scientists join 36 other faculty members as fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
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Young Entrepreneurs Win Big at USC Stevens Student Innovator Showcase
Five USC teams won $57,500 in cash and in-kind awards at the 13th annual student showcase. Two of the winning teams were from the USC Iovine and Young Academy.
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Two USC Faculty Members Named National Academy of Inventors Fellows
Dr. Gianluca Lazzi of the Keck School of Medicine of USC and Dr. Neil Siegel of the Viterbi School of Engineering were today named Fellows of the National Academy of Inventors.
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Faculty Across USC Collaborate at new Center for the Changing Family
Comprised of faculty from psychology, sociology, social work, gerontology, medicine, English and law, the new USC Center for the Changing Family will explore how family relationships impact our
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Lighting Up Cardiovascular Problems Using Nanoparticles
New nanotechnology from USC Viterbi researchers will enable the detection of blocked arteries more effectively than ever before.
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USC Creates Full-Ride Scholarship for Ednovate Students
The university has announced the establishment of a full-ride scholarship for low-income students graduating from schools in USC Rossier’s Ednovate network.
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USC Gould School of Law Dean Guzman Leads USC Latino Growth Initiative
The initiative aims to enhance vital pathways for Latino growth, advocacy and leadership at USC, in the community and beyond.
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Molecular Vibrations Lead to High Performance Laser
A USC Viterbi team has used sustainable materials to fabricate a laser that is far more efficient and consumes less power.
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Professor Receives Alzheimer’s Association Grant
Paul M. Thompson was awarded the grant, which provides up to $450,000 to study novel ways to prevent, diagnose and treat Alzheimer’s disease.
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USC Researchers Use AI to Learn Why Music Makes Us Feel
A team of USC Dornsife psychologists and USC Viterbi computer scientists team up to investigate how music affects the way a person acts, feels and thinks.
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USC Study Connects Air Pollution, Memory Problems and Alzheimer’s-Like Brain Changes
Women in their 70s and 80s who were exposed to fine particle pollution had declines in memory and physical brain changes that were not seen in women who breathed cleaner air.
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New Endowment Supports Aspiring Entertainment Executives
The John H. Mitchell Endowment for the Business of Entertainment will fund business entertainment classes and provide financial support to USC School of Cinematic Arts students.
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Scientists Reveal a New Frontier in Cardiac Research
At Children’s Hospital Los Angeles’ Saban Research Institute, researchers have discovered a mechanism of cardiac regeneration in zebrafish that could change the field of heart research.
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Law Students Help Vets
USC Marshall’s Master of Business for Veterans students tap into legal knowledge from USC Gould’s Small Business Clinic.
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USC-Trained Medical Clowns Use Laughter to Help Foster Children
The USC School of Dramatic Arts’ medical clown program has partnered with the Children’s Bureau to provide healing and well-being to foster children.
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Undergraduate Student Government Launches Affirmative Consent Campaign
#GetConSCent aims to educate and raise student awareness about sexual assault and USC resources.
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USC’s GAIIN Data-Sharing Platform Receives Alzheimer’s Association Grant
The grant enables the USC Mark and Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute to continue expanding its Global Alzheimer’s Association Interactive Network (GAAIN).
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Trans Care Team at USC Focuses on Sensitivity, Support
From trans-inclusive care training for all USC Student Health staff to selecting preferred names and pronouns, USC strives to provide a safe, encouraging community for its trans students.
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USC Football Player Inspires Kids to Read with Personal Story
Wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. told young students at an elementary school near USC that he wasn’t always the big man on campus, until reading helped him gain confidence.
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“Tough Love” for Robots
USC researchers find that training a robot with a human adversary significantly improves the robot’s grasp of objects.
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Plans Advance for New Seaver Hall Student Center
The USC School of Pharmacy is creating a dynamic, new student-centered facility in Seaver Hall—scheduled for completion in early 2021.
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USC Ranked No. 8 on Reuters’ 2019 Most Innovative Universities in the World
The annual list identifies and ranks educational institutions doing the most to advance science, invent new technologies and power new markets and industries.
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Department of Medicine Launches USC’s First Art Therapy Institute
The program will offer patients the opportunity to participate in expressive arts in a variety of settings, as well as develop art therapy educational programs for USC students.
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NSF Convergence Accelerator Awards $1 Million to USC Viterbi Researchers
USC Viterbi researchers will create an open knowledge network to support business growth and entrepreneurship in the United States.
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A Pipeline for Students to Diversify Media
The Annenberg Youth Academy offers courses in communication, journalism, public relations and civic engagement to underrepresented and underserved high school students.
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USC Student Builds Community to Celebrate Kids with Limb Differences
Lexi Brooks, a first-year USC undergrad born without a left hand, helped build 3D-printed prostheses and organized fun events for children with limb differences as a teenager.
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USC Scientist Studies how Lizard Tail Regeneration can Heal Humans
Professor Thomas Lozito’s lab at USC compares limb and tail regeneration in lizards and salamanders and ponders its application in humans.
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USC Researchers Reveal Gender Differences in Kidney
Findings could help millions of Americans suffering from kidney disease by distinguishing how the illness affects men and women differently.
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Keck Hospital Earns “A” Hospital Safety Grade
A national patient safety watchdog group has given Keck Hospital of USC an “A” grade, placing it among the nation’s safest hospitals.
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Covering the Forgotten Stories of Hurricane Maria
Seven students and three faculty members traveled to Puerto Rico in May to report on living conditions post-Hurricane Maria.
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USC Roski’s Expanded Grad Facility Located in L.A.’s Arts District
The move will bring the school’s three advanced degree programs together and provide additional state-of-the-art amenities for the artists, designers and scholars.
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USC Viterbi Professor Receives National Honor
Gisele “Gigi” Ragusa received the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring from the White House Office of Science and Technology.
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New Crop of International Arts Fellows Comes to USC
Ten students enrolled in five of USC’s graduate arts programs are the latest members of a program that enables them to focus on their craft while exploring L.A.’s artist community.
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A Grant to Fund Transfer Learning Research
The $1.5 million Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency grant will help USC Viterbi faculty build a foundation in this growing field.
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Young Students Discover a Whole New Academic World at USC’s STEM Day
USC’s STEM Day of Discovery gave 700 local middle and high school students the opportunity to explore career opportunities in fields ranging from engineering to medicine.
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The Forgotten History of “Kristallnacht”
A USC Dornsife historian has uncovered new information about the mass destruction of Jewish homes during an infamous night of violence in Nazi Germany.
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Could A Building Help Thwart the Next Active Shooter?
USC researchers have designed a virtual environment to test how building features in schools and offices help or hurt occupants during active shooter incidents.
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Racism’s Toxic Impact on African-Americans’ Longevity and Health
A new USC study indicates that racism shortens lives and hurts the health of African-Americans by promoting genes that lead to inflammation and illness.
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Research Reveals Why Breast Cancer Spreads to the Brain
USC researchers have determined how cancer cells target certain organs, which could help develop treatments to slow or stop the disease from spreading.
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Balancing Healthy Metabolism and Stress Resistance
A USC Davis School of Gerontology study reveals that tweaking how a specific gene directs cells to respond to stressors could lessen the negative, long-term effects of fighting off infections.
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Can’t Stop Putting Your Hand in the Candy Dish? Scientists May Have Found Why
A USC-led team of scientists have zeroed in on the brain circuit that regulates impulsive behavior, which could advance understanding of behavioral issues from obesity to drug abuse.
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A Three-Year NSF Grant to Train Engineers for the Future of Manufacturing
USC Viterbi and the Center for Advanced Manufacturing will develop an education platform to prepare the U.S. workforce for challenges and opportunities in advanced manufacturing.
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New Study Reveals How Diet Contributes to Toxic Exposure for Pregnant Women and Children
New research from USC scientists indicates that certain vulnerable groups should not exceed dietary recommendations for foods that frequently contain environmental contaminants.
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Researchers Discover Antibiotic-Resistant Genes in Recycled Southern California Wastewater
A USC team has found that purified water returned to Southern California aquifers is often contaminated with antibiotic-resistant bacteria, which could impact the global water supply.
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USC Viterbi Professor to Lead Ongoing Research Initiative into Cancer Metastasis
Keyue Shen will lead the NIH research project with the ultimate goal of stopping cancer metastasis in its tracks and reduce cancer mortality rates.
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USC & UCLA Pledge to Collaborate on Transformative Urban Projects
As they celebrated women in science and engineering, leaders from the two universities recognized Los Angeles as the best place in the world to launch major sustainable projects.
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From the Battlefield to the Classroom
For five years, as part of the Warrior-Scholar Project, USC has partnered with the academic boot camp to help veterans transition from active duty to college.
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Some Corals Might Help Their Offspring Survive Warming Oceans
USC Dornsife researchers have discovered that corals can pass on their reshuffled symbiotic algae, which may help their progeny withstand climate change.
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Trojan Shelter Created to Serve LA College Students who are Housing Insecure
The space at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Koreatown opens early November and will be serving six housing-insecure college students from across Los Angeles who are enrolled in at least 2 units.
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Iovine and Young Hall’s Maker Space: A Playground for the Imagination
The space features a 2D/3D print area, a wood shop, a metal shop, an electronics and textile shop, a spray painting booth, a section for composites and plastics, as well as a finishing room.
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USC-Cerritos College Summer Research Internship in Solar Energy Marks 10 Years
The program gives first-generation and other underrepresented college students front-line research experience while building skills and confidence to transfer to four-year colleges and universities.
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Internal Medicine Residency Program Launches USC’s First Global Health Rotation
This October, thirty Internal Medicine Residents will participate in USC’s first Global Health Program, traveling to Isla Colon (Panama), to provide healthcare screenings.
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Keck Hospital Recognized for Quality of Treatment of Heart Failure Patients
The American Heart Association recognized Keck Hospital of USC by bestowing its 2019 Get With The Guidelines – Heart Failure Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award.
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Virtual Humans Hand Simulation holds Promise
Working with a clinical radiologist, USC computer scientists combined visual effects techniques and medical imaging to create precise model of the human hand in motion.
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New USC Medical Students Give Back on Volunteer Service Day
Follow along as one group of first-year Keck School of Medicine students visits the Downtown Women’s Center to serve healthy meals and embrace members of the local community.
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Powerful Holocaust Exhibit at USC Fisher Museum of Art
Portraits of Holocaust survivors appear alongside interactive testimonies in Facing Survival, a USC Fisher Museum of Art and USC Shoah Foundation collaboration open through Dec. 7.
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Could AI Keep L.A.’s Water Flowing After An Earthquake?
Experts at the USC Center for Artificial Intelligence in Society are teaming with city officials to find technological solutions for aging, vulnerable pipelines.
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USC Scientist Helps Identify New Species of Giant Flying Reptile
A USC scientist and colleagues have identified a new species of giant flying reptile that once soared over North America, calling it Cryodrakon boreas, or “frozen dragon of the north.”
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Researchers Create New Way to Reprogram Cells, Potentially Unlocking New Treatments
Stem cell researchers have discovered an innovative technique to reprogram cells, using enzymes to “untangle” DNA — think: untangling hair.
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USC Leonard Davis School Launches Master of Arts in Senior Living Hospitality
First-of-its-kind program prepares senior living professionals to address a growing population and changing consumer demands.
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USC Ranks No. 18 Nationally in Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Ed Survey
The university posted especially strong scores for engagement, a measure of student interaction with faculty and of the range of courses offered.
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25th Anniversary of Good Neighbors Campaign
As part of the celebration of the campaign that has generated over $25 million for more than 900 community-based programs, GNC awarded another $1.4 million to community partners.
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Can the Circadian Clock in Cancer Cells Help Defeat a Deadly Brain Cancer?
USC scientists and colleagues have discovered a novel potential target for treating glioblastoma, the deadly cancer that kills 15,000 Americans a year.
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How USC is Working to Promote Affirmative Consent and Prevent Sexual Violence
Sexual violence prevention expert Brenda Ingram works to make affirmative consent the standard in every sexual encounter at USC.
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Keck Medicine of USC Hospitals Earn LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader Designation
Both Keck Medical Center and USC Verdugo Hills Hospital received the maximum score from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation.
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USC Schaeffer Center No. 3 in Global Economic Research
The USC Leonard D. Schaeffer Center for Health Policy & Economics ranks third globally based on a ranking of economic research citations.
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USC Kaufman School of Dance Brings Hip-Hop to L.A. Elementary Schools
The partnership with 32nd Street Elementary School offers a 24-week, hip-hop dance program led by USC Kaufman BFA students.
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A Surprising Connection Between Lava and Algae
USC Dornsife researchers discover that lava from the eruption of Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano sparked an algae super bloom in the North Pacific Ocean.
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Strengthening the California Right Meds Collaborative
The USC School of Pharmacy has received a $3 million contract to support its leadership of the California Rights Meds Collaborative, a consortium working to improve continuity of care.
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Fad Diets Could Contribute to Liver Disease
A Keck School of Medicine of USC doctor worries that high-fat regimens like the keto diet might worsen an increasingly common condition known as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.
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USC Researchers Explore Health Consequences of Shrinking Salton Sea
Two USC preventive medicine researchers are studying how losing California’s largest lake could affect the respiratory health of people in the Imperial Valley and beyond.
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Augmented Reality Glasses Make Life Easier for the Visually Impaired
USC researchers find that adapted augmented reality glasses significantly improve mobility and grasping ability in patients with degenerative eye disease.
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Bridging Medical and Mental Care for USC Students
Jennifer Hsia, USC’s new behavioral health consultant, wants to emphasize how both mind and body issues can impact a student’s health.
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The Role of Philanthropic Leadership in Addressing Homelessness
A USC Center on Philanthropy and Public Policy case study reveals how philanthropic leadership has positioned Los Angeles to better grapple with the enduring challenge of homelessness.
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The Astronomical Secrets of Saturn’s Amazing Rings
New analyses of the rings of Saturn reveal how and when they came to be, what they are made from and how long they will last.
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USC Researchers Receive $12.5 Million Grant for Craniofacial Research Data-Sharing Endeavor
The project, FaceBase III Data Management and Integration Hub, would put USC on the map as the data epicenter for the craniofacial research community.
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Keck School Receives Five-Year, $170 Million Annual Funding for Patient Care and Physician Medical Education
The Keck School of Medicine of USC will provide patient care and physician medical education at Los Angeles County + USC Medical Center (LAC+USC).
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Researchers Find A Surprisingly Abundant Marine Bacteria May Speed Up Climate Change
A USC Dornsife-led study into certain sea-faring microbes may have revealed a dramatic shift in how the ocean and its microorganisms will contribute to global warming.
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Using 3-D Printed Mother-of-Pearl to Create Tough New Smart Materials
USC researchers are drawing inspiration from mollusks to build lightweight, strong materials for wearable technology and more.
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USC Rossier Initiative Fosters Summer Learning For Gifted Students
Discovery Project serves up an interdisciplinary smorgasbord for middle schoolers enrolled in this experiential summer program.
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Protecting and Preserving Languages Before They’re Forgotten
USC undergrad Prim Phoolsombat wants to use a blend of linguistics and computer science to save endangered languages before they disappear.
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General (Ret.) Ellen M. Pawlikowski Named Judge Widney Professor at USC
A nationally recognized leader in science and engineering, Pawlikowski joined the USC Viterbi School of Engineering faculty this fall.
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Emotion-Reading Algorithms Cannot Predict Intentions Via Facial Expressions
A new USC Institute for Creative Technologies study reveals that algorithms fail basic tests as truth detectors.
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Providing Care for Latino Caregivers in Los Angeles
The USC Family Caregiver Support Center, AARP and 211 LA collaborate to give Latino caregivers in Los Angeles County the support they need.
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USC Researchers Find Human Breast Milk May Help Babies Tell Time
The composition of breast milk changes across the day. Researchers believe this “chrononutrition” may help program infants’ emerging circadian biology.
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USC Wrigley Institute for Environmental Studies to Include Social Science to Help Solve Environmental Challenges
USC Dornsife announces a sustainability initiative that asks scholars from the natural and social sciences to develop creative solutions for overcoming man-made obstacles.
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VR Game Allows Parkinson’s Patients to Move and Feel in Virtual Worlds
USC engineers team with researchers and VR game designers to help Parkinson’s patients walk steadily with confidence.
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USC Gould Launches Jurist-in-Residence Program
The Jurist-in-Residence Program, developed by Dean Andrew Guzman, invites judges from geographic areas outside of Southern California to USC Gould to create an exceptional learning experience
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Keck Medical Center named to 2019-20 U.S. News Best Hospitals Honor Roll
Keck Medical Center of USC, which includes Keck Hospital of USC and USC Norris Cancer Hospital, was ranked No. 16 on U.S. News & World Report 2019-20 Best Hospitals Honor Roll.
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USC Marshall Establishes Endowed Fund for Veterans
Andrew Tavakoli MSBA ’86 donates $1 million in support of veterans earning a Master of Business at the school.
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Gould Students Help Iranian Refugees Seeking Religious-Minority Resettlement in U.S.
USC Gould International Human Rights Clinic’s students worked with International Refugee Assistant Project lawyers to overturn an unprecedented blanket rejection of 87 Iranian refugees.
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Occupational Therapists Find Their Place in Providing Health Care for the Homeless
USC Chan’s Deborah Pitts has worked to integrate occupational therapists into agencies that help the homeless, and her efforts are opening doors to new opportunities.
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Troy Camp Kids Return to Forest — as USC Students and Mentors
They created unforgettable memories as children in USC’s mentorship program. Now these Trojans are helping the next generation of campers build confidence and make lifelong friends.
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Experts Develop New Tool to Track Injuries in Older Adults
An estimated 10% of older adults experience some form of abuse each year. A new tool, which emerged from a study led by Laura Mosqueda, MD, dean of the Keck School of Medicine of USC, aims to help.
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How Immigrants Give American Companies a Powerful Boost Against Chinese Rivals
Limiting immigration to America could actually disadvantage us in the trade war with China, says a USC Dornsife international relations professor.
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50 Years After the First Moon Landing, USC Dornsife Scholars and Artists Reflect
USC Dornsife faculty consider the momentous event as part of a series exploring the pivotal year of 1969.
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Fighting Back Against the Ravages of Time
New USC Viterbi research tells us more than we’ve ever known about how and why our cells age, paving the way for a healthier, happier old age.
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Grant to Expand Reach of USC Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program
The grant extends the USC Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program’s reach to include more community-based agencies in its efforts to provide quality care for older adults.
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Americans’ Tolerance for Racist Speech Declines
Research by two USC Dornsife professors indicates that tolerance for racist speech has declined among younger Americans, the college-educated and political liberals.
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Tackling the Lack of Diversity in Genetics Research
USC Viterbi researchers managed vast amounts of genetic data from multi-ethnic populations in a groundbreaking new study.
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20th Century Hottest in Nearly 2,000 Years, Studies Show
Two global warming studies by an international network of scientists, including a USC climate science expert, indicate that the warming trend began after the industrial revolution.
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Ostrow Researchers Discover How Genes for Tooth Roots Turn On and Off
The discovery could change the way dental implants are placed, allowing dentists to regenerate tooth roots that better integrate with jaw bone structures.
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Advancing Military Social Work Research Through International Collaboration
Military social work researchers from USC and King’s College London came together at a recent symposium with the goal of advancing innovation in the field.
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USC Hosts France-USA Stem Cell Symposium
The event brought together over 100 stem cell scientists from the two countries at the Eli and Edythe Broad CIRM Center for Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Research at USC.
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Swimming Like a Shark
USC Viterbi Assistant Professor Mitul Luhar develops an algorithm to optimize surfaces for fast, frictionless motion in water and air.
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Keck School Receives Grant to Support Patient Diversity in Cardiac Surgery Research
The $4.5 million grant supports efforts to evaluate new surgical approaches to treat cardiovascular disease and recruit patients typically underrepresented in cardiac surgery clinical trials.
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Researcher Explores Links Between Transgender Brain and Gender Identity
Understanding the brain structure of transgender people could help tailor care and support, says recent USC grad and neuroscientist Jonathan Vanhoecke.
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New Grant Supports Training Clinicians to Care for Vulnerable Populations
The grant enhances primary care training for physician assistant students, preparing them to work with vulnerable populations, address healthcare inequities and tackle the growing opioid crisis.
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Scholarship Turns High Ed Dream into Reality for Kids from Military Families
High school students from military families aren’t always sure what to expect from college. That’s where the USC Provost’s Pre-College Scholarship for Military Families comes in.
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Healthy Blood Vessels May Be the Answer to Alzheimer’s Prevention
USC research into Alzheimer’s has uncovered much about the disease, including establishing a link between cardiovascular health and a fully functioning brain.
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Historical Highlights from the USC Wrigley Institute
What do an adventurous oilman, an heir to a chewing gum fortune and a greenhouse containing the future of seafood all have in common? The USC Wrigley Institute for Environmental Studies.
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USC Earthquake Scientists Race to the Scenes of Temblors
Seismologists and engineers unite to quickly gather information and share it through a statewide clearinghouse that is critical for improving earthquake simulations and emergency preparedness.
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USC Viterbi Professor is Addressing Urgent Need for Early Cancer Diagnosis Tools
USC Viterbi Professor Assad Oberai has developed a machine learning algorithm that could make breast cancer diagnosis more accurate.
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“Walk with a Doc” Connects USC Doctors and Medical Students to the Community
Greg Harlan is a USC physician who regularly goes for walks with residents of nearby neighborhoods. Listen in as he explains what makes this program so valuable.
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USC Dornsife Researchers Change Focus on Alzheimer’s to Prevention
Amid failed drug trials and mounting discoveries about Alzheimer’s complex list of triggers, USC Dornsife scientists say a cure is not achievable.
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USC Stem Cell Research On Age-Related Diseases Advances Thanks to Broad Gift
USC’s groundbreaking stem cell research and training programs have received a major boost thanks to a $10 million gift from the Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation.
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Trojan Family Provides Emergency Financial Support for Annenberg Student
Special donor-supported funds at USC Annenberg became a financial lifeline for senior Savanna Mesch, keeping her on track for graduation.
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A Top-10 University Startup Ecosystem
Contrary, a university-focused venture capital fund, ranked USC 9th in its 2019 list of universities with world-class entrepreneurial ecosystems.
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Gould Immigration Clinic Student Wins Asylum Case
Law student Kate Kafka, under the supervision of Prof. Jean Reisz, co-director of Gould’s Immigration Clinic, successfully helps Cameroonian client win asylum to join his brother in the U.S. It
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USC Viterbi Announces its 2019 NSF Career Award Winners
Three USC Viterbi professors receive highly competitive National Science Foundation Awards for their leadership and novel research.
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USC stem cell researchers are making life-changing discoveries
Californians have given billions of dollars to stem cell research. Here’s how USC scientists are using that investment to push science.
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Virtual Reality Research Team Earns USC Collaboration Fund Grant
The interdisciplinary endeavor aims to establish USC as a world leader in the use of virtual technologies for healthcare.
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Researchers Develop Forensic Techniques to Identify Tampered Videos
Computer scientists from the USC Viterbi School of Engineering presented papers on detecting “deep fakes” –manipulated and doctored videos that appear as if a person did or said something.
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Diversity Initiatives Supported by Gift to USC School of Cinematic Arts
USC is among three universities to share a $50 million gift from The Patricia W. Mitchell Trusts, honoring TV trailblazer John H. Mitchell and supporting initiatives in diversity.
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A World-Class Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery Education
As director of the USC Advanced Endoscopic Sinus and Skull Base Surgery courses, Dr. Bozena Wrobel oversees an innovative and evolving program that’s achieved many medical milestones.
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AI Can Protect the World’s Most Endangered Animals
New AI software from the USC Center for Artificial Intelligence in Society will help save the lives of elephants, tigers and more in nearly 600 wildlife parks across 55 countries.
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