Did you know? USC and Wisconsin: Sustainability partners
Tommy Trojan stands guard on the USC University Park Campus. (USC Photo/Gus Ruelas) Share University Did you know? USC and Wisconsin: Sustainability partners September 25, 2024 By Grayson Schmidt This Saturday might be the first meeting between the USC and...
How a climate science believer could become a skeptic
In a recent study, USC and Australian researchers found that the strength of people’s convictions in climate science can weaken when they are exposed repeatedly to statements or claims that contradict their beliefs.
USC hosts Los Angeles Business Council’s Sustainability Summit
GREEN WEEK: The council’s 18th annual Sustainability Summit was held at Town and Gown during the university’s Green Week observation.
Helping students gain practical sustainability experience: Q&A with Elisabeth Arnold Weiss
GREEN WEEK: Weiss, associate professor of technical communication practice at USC Viterbi, breaks down how students at USC are addressing sustainability issues.
USC Sustainability Hub celebrates its first anniversary
GREEN WEEK: The multiuse space on the University Park Campus marks a milestone. Watch the video.
USC students make an impact in sustainability
GREEN WEEK: As USC celebrates its fourth annual Green Week, there are more ways than ever for students to get involved in sustainability. Read the story and watch the video.
Finding practical solutions to plastic problems: Q&A with Megan Fieser
GREEN WEEK: Fieser, the Gabilan Assistant Professor of Chemistry at USC Dornsife, explores ways in which degradable plastics could be used as a replacement for commercial nondegradable plastics.
Turning marine debris into laundry detergent and sustainable dyes for the fashion industry
GREEN WEEK: USC Sea Grant receives nearly $2 million to develop a method for upcycling ocean-bound plastic waste and investigate the psychology behind eco-conscious choices.
Fueling the future of AI: Q&A with Shon Hiatt
GREEN WEEK: As artificial intelligence continues to reshape our world, can a centuries-old technology like hydropower meet its rising energy demands? USC’s Shon Hiatt weighs in.
Keeping native bees buzzing requires rethinking pest control
GREEN WEEK: New research adds solid evidence to the suspicion that steep declines in America’s wild bee populations stem in large part from pesticide use.
