Multiple USC-led projects receive U.S. Department of Energy Genesis Mission awards to advance AI
Seven projects involving USC researchers — including three led by USC — were selected for the U.S. Department of Energy initiative to harness artificial intelligence for scientific discovery and innovation.
USC researcher Christopher Shera receives American Auditory Society’s 2026 Carhart Award
Shera is recognized for his pioneering research that enhances understanding of how the human ear separates and detects sound.
The Team Preparing Los Angeles for the 2028 Olympics and Beyond
USC researchers are using AI to model public transportation challenges throughout Southern California.
The Researchers Making Drug Development Safer
Professors Gauri Rao and Prashant Dogra are using AI to accelerate drug development at USC Mann.
The Business Students Who Want to Use AI for Good
USC Marshall and USC Viterbi professors are bridging the worlds of business and computing by teaching students to become translators between AI technology and organizations.
USC researchers develop low-cost AI tool to help cities map urban tree canopy
Using free aerial imagery and artificial intelligence, the tool gives cities an affordable way to target tree planting, expand shade and make smarter investments in climate resilience.
Celebrating Trojans who helped build the modern computing world, for America’s 250th
Check out our collection of commemorative stamps honoring some of the USC computer scientists and engineers who helped build the technology that touches our lives every day.
Yannis C. Yortsos reflects on 21 years as USC Viterbi dean
Q&A: After leading the engineering school for more than two decades, Yortsos is returning to the school faculty.
Dementia will cost U.S. $818 billion this year, USC-led study finds
People with dementia and their families bear hidden costs — many of which are often overlooked.
USC Viterbi alumnus works to engineer trust in an AI-driven world
As artificial intelligence and automation transform our day-to-day lives, Kaustav Chakraborty is tackling the question in many people’s minds: How do we ensure that these systems are safe?









