February 2018

USC Viterbi's distance learning graduate programs receive top USNWR rankings

USC Viterbi's online graduate program in computer science is #1, and the online engineering program, comprising more than 40 degrees, is #2.

Happy Lunar New Year 2018

From Dean Yannis C. Yortsos and the USC Viterbi School of Engineering.

VIDEO

USC Viterbi Alumna Helps Underrepresented Groups Pursue College and STEM

Recent USC Viterbi alumna uses her experiences as a first-generation college student to encourage others to pursue a college education.

ALUMNI

A New Way to Fight the Spread of Infectious Diseases

An algorithm developed by USC researchers could help public health programs better locate, and treat, people living with undiagnosed infectious diseases, says a new study.

RESEARCH

A Clear Trajectory

Sophie Pepin breaks expectations by taking an early swing at the petroleum industry.

STUDENTS

A Time for Disruption? Why We're All Batty Over Bitcoin

Due to overwhelming demand, USC offers its second course on the technology behind cryptocurrency that's changing the way the world does business.

RESEARCH

USC ISI to Develop Translation and Information-Retrieval System for Uncommon Languages

Researchers receive $16.7 million grant to automatically translate and summarize "low-resource" language documents into English.

RESEARCH

"Real Deal @ USC" showcases impressive startups from around the country

Entrepreneurs of young, exciting companies gather in SCilicon Beach for an evening of networking and dual-use ventures.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

USC Viterbi hosts Women of Color in STEM Panel

Four women shared their stories of overcoming obstacles, facing difficult situations, and surpassing even the most difficult road blocks at the Black Girls CODE Panel..

OUTREACH

Two ISI Division Directors Named ACM Fellows for Transformative Contributions to Technology

Carl Kesselman and Craig Knoblock are among the top one percent of ACM members worldwide honored for outstanding accomplishments in computing and information technology.

DISTINCTION

Air Force Young Investigator Awardees to Advance Machine Learning and 3-D Printed Materials

USC Viterbi Assistant Professors Mahdi Soltanolkotabi and Qiming Wang win US Air Force Office of Scientific Research Young Investigator Awards.

DISTINCTION

It's Cold in Space; But Not as Cold as It Could Be

USC alumna and adjunct research associate professor Anita Sengupta led a project to create the coldest spot in the solar system on the International Space Station and now is bringing space travel here on Earth.

ALUMNI