Six 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.
As part of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Genesis Mission, USC will lead a national research team developing a new kind of AI to predict turbulence — one of engineering’s oldest challenges — with applications across energy, transportation and manufacturing.
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.
The researcher is building evaluation methods for AI in healthcare. Her latest project asked 100 mental health professionals to stress-test AI chatbots on real patient questions.
STORY, VIDEO and PHOTOS: Eight Trojan startups — tackling topics as varied as women’s health and robotics — pitched their cases during Demo Day for USC and Techstars.
USC’s Center for the Political Future offers a hopeful, practical model for ensuring that democracy functions and flourishes through respectful, civil dialogue and trust — regardless of political party affiliation.
STORY, VIDEOS AND PHOTOS: USC scientists are exploring how the sandy seafloor off the Southern California coast takes up CO2 and helps protect the long-term health of our oceans.
ShadeLA, a new USC-led initiative, unites civic, academic and community partners to expand urban tree canopy and shade infrastructure — building lasting heat resilience for Angelenos well beyond 2028.
COMMENCEMENT: From skydiving to switching majors, USC Marshall senior Meghan Anand has learned to embrace the unexpected — and encourages others to do the same.
EARTH MONTH: Duffty — award-winning designer, collaborator and stylist to rock legends — discusses how the fashion industry can pave the way for a more sustainable and innovative future through technology, upcycling and purpose-driven design.
