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‘Trojan Talks,’ Episode 3: Interim President Beong-Soo Kim talks with tech pioneer Eric Schmidt
PODCAST: In the third installment of his podcast, USC’s interim president sits down with the former Google CEO to discuss the rapid evolution of AI and what it means for higher ed.
USC study links ultra-processed food intake to prediabetes in young adults
By tracking changes over time, they gained insights into how dietary choices may influence key biological processes.
USC team explores the nervous-system pathways that heighten endometriosis pain
A new NIH-funded study will use neuroimaging data to learn how pain processing in the brain influences treatment response in endometriosis, which affects millions of women and girls.
At 50, USC Dornsife’s Joint Educational Project shapes multiple generations of local families — and Trojans, too
JEP is one of the university’s most enduring initiatives, educating Trojans and serving community members for more than half a century.
Podcasts remain low point for women’s participation, compared to other media
USC Annenberg releases a new study exploring the gender and race/ethnicity of hosts and guests of popular podcasts.
Wide range of application for artificial intelligence is focus of inaugural USC AI Summit
The event featured business leaders along with faculty, staff and student presentations and a conversation with former Google CEO Eric Schmidt.
Research That Saves Lives
USC is one of the nation’s premier research institutions, where bold ideas and cross-disciplinary collaboration fuel discovery and innovation. Our researchers tackle society’s most urgent challenges, delivering solutions that save lives and improve communities around the world. We are deeply grateful for the trust the American taxpayer has placed in USC’s research enterprise that advances our nation’s global and economic competitiveness.
Featured from USC Trojan Family Magazine
In the Autumn issue of Trojan Family Magazine, Interim President Beong-Soo Kim celebrates the impressive reach of the Trojan Family, now half-a-million strong.
FoundHer House, an all-female hacker house started by two students at the USC Iovine and Young Academy, aims to accelerate the growth of female-led, AI-driven tech startups.
As Nora Grabar and Katherine Johnson prepare to celebrate their 40th and 10th reunions, respectively, they reflect on how their shared Trojan journey has strengthened their bond.
The USC Alumni Association is set to launch its Regional Trojan Networks in select areas across the country beginning in spring 2026.
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Latest Podcast Episodes
The Future of Wearable Technology with Yasser Khan
Yasser Khan is an assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering at USC, whose work sits at the intersection of engineering, medicine and design. He gives us insight on how these devices will create a more precise picture into our health and wellness. Yasser talks about his work as an engineer in the healthcare space, what it takes to push a new idea forward and what the future holds for human-centered technology.
Living Long & Living Well: Longevity Today
How can we live long and live well, too? Experts on aging will discuss the individual and societal challenges as well as gifts of longevity from legal, health, and practical perspectives, as well as share advice on preparing for a safe and healthy old age.
Music and the Mind with Assal Habibi
Assal Habibi is an associate professor of psychology at USC’s Brain and Creativity Institute who, among other endeavors, is actively researching the influence of music on health and development, focusing on how our biology and experiences shape the brain and development of cognitive, emotional and social abilities across our lifespan.
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