Category Archives: Science Technology
← Older postsDrawing closer to Alzheimer’s magic bullet?
Imagine a pharmaceutical prevention, treatment or even cure for Alzheimer’s disease.
Posted in Research, Science Technology | Tagged aging, Research
USC Viterbi sets its sights on cybersecurity
Beginning this fall, the USC Viterbi School of Engineering will offer a master’s program in cyber security committed to leveraging advanced technology and educational methods.
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Timing of cancer radiation therapy may minimize hair loss, research finds
Hair loss in humans from toxic cancer radiotherapy and chemotherapy might be minimized if these treatments are given late in the day.
Posted in Health, Research, Science Technology | Tagged Research
Scientist passes the test of a lifetime
In high school, Howard Wayne Harris had a rough time in academics. Because he had a difficult time spelling and handwriting, one teacher advised him not to go to college.
Posted in Science Technology | Tagged Commencement 2013
Third USC Viterbi professor wins NSF Career Award
Ben Reichardt has received a National Science Foundation Career Award, joining Yan Liu and Malancha Gupta as USC Viterbi’s third faculty member to land the prestigious prize this year.
Posted in Science Technology | Tagged honors and awards
USC Price center presents research to White House
Representatives from the Center on Philanthropy and Public Policy met with decision-makers from more than 30 different federal agencies in Washington, D.C.
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Castle in the clouds
What if the components of architecture — walls, windows, ceilings and everything in-between — were used to construct the human mind?
Posted in Education, Research, Science Technology | Tagged Education, Research
Magnetic attraction
“Danger! This magnet is always on!” reads a sign on the door to the functional magnetic resonance imaging machine in the Dornsife Neuroimaging Center and the Brain and Creativity Institute.
Posted in Research, Science Technology | Tagged Research
Alligator stem cell study gives clues to tooth regeneration
Alligators may help scientists learn how to stimulate tooth regeneration in people, according to new research led by the Keck School of Medicine of USC.
Posted in Health, Research, Science Technology | Tagged Health, Research, stem cell
Professors urge young women to study STEM subjects
The message to the dozens of school-aged girls was simple — with hard work and diligence, they can achieve meaningful and successful careers in science, technology, engineering and math.
Posted in Research, Science Technology | Tagged Research