Emily Nix’s new research analyzes whether it’s more beneficial for companies to issue political statements or remain silent.
Tag: Research
How a USC-developed ‘robot friend’ is making AI education more accessible
USC researchers have created a low-cost learning kit to help high school and college students build and customize their own small robot.
More than 11% of U.S. 12th graders used new hemp-derived cannabis psychoactive last year, study finds
USC researchers conducted one of the first nationally representative studies of adolescent use of delta-8-THC products, which have intoxicating effects that resemble marijuana.
$3.95M grant establishes center to make stem cell-derived organ models more accessible
The grant from the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine will create the USC ASCEND Center.
Sociology professor examines U.S. penal system’s ‘pay-to-stay’ policy
USC Dornsife’s Brittany Friedman is examining the relationship between the prison system, politics and state finances.
From wood fossils to plant-based burgers — with an Earth sciences degree
Alumna Hyejung “Hazel” Lee honed her lab skills at USC Dornsife. Now she uses them at Beyond Meats, a maker of meat substitutes.
Shifting paradigms, saving lives
Economist Neeraj Sood isn’t afraid to buck conventional wisdom when it poses a barrier to public health. His groundbreaking research on childhood illness in India is just the tip of the iceberg.
USC names 7 faculty members University Professors and Distinguished Professors
The titles recognize faculty members who are leaders in their research fields.
Microbes in oil spills could shed light on ecosystem recovery
A USC researcher hopes a long-term study of a 2021 oil spill will help guide decisions about how to repair affected ecosystems.
Large-scale study explores link between smoking and DNA changes across 6 racial, ethnic groups
USC scientists conducted one of the largest-ever multiethnic studies of smoking and epigenetics. It could lead to better ways of predicting risk of smoking-related disease.