Dentists without drills: Minimally invasive dentistry is on the rise
Microdentistry is now part of the USC dental curriculum, and its focus on stopping cavities early and without drills can make a big difference for patients with dental anxiety.
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USC Dornsife/L.A. Times poll: Democrats believe a white male is most likely to beat Trump
When asked which specific candidate could defeat President Donald Trump, 86% of Democrats said Joe Biden could “probably” or “definitely” win.
A new weapon in the battle to protect endangered animals: predictive AI
In tandem with nine animal conservation groups, a USC research team’s AI software is being deployed in wildlife parks worldwide to thwart poachers and protect species at risk.
Video: How AI can protect the world’s most endangered animals
Find out how new AI software from the USC Center for Artificial Intelligence in Society will help stop poachers in nearly 600 wildlife parks across 55 countries.
Commitment to change: Ongoing updates on USC administrative, personnel changes
KABC-TV
Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles ranked best in the west
The USC-affiliated hospital is ranked No. 5 in the nation in U.S. News & World Report’s newly released annual list of Best Children’s Hospitals.
San Francisco Chronicle
Why lawmakers need to fix the distorted economics of ride hailing
In an op-ed, USC’s Zakhary Mallett argues that the financial models of gig companies like Lyft, Uber and GrubHub are unsustainable because customers don’t pay the full cost of the service. Those subsidies harm industries that are self-sufficient and exploit workers, too.
The Hill
A way to control drug costs while spurring innovation
In an op-ed, USC’s Dana Goldman argues that a revived federal Office of Technology Assessment could provide a sharp focus on medical innovation and advise lawmakers on appropriating pricing for new technologies.
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Lung cancer screen program could be key to survival
Keck Medicine of USC hopes to save lives with early lung cancer detection. “We really need to educate peopleL If you catch lung cancer early, it’s not a death sentence,” said USC’s Christopher Lee.
PC Magazine
Is that your fingerprint or a fake? This AI can tell
These days, downloading a CTO’s headshot to create a 3D replica and break into a secret lab is not just the stuff of espionage movies; it could happen. But USC’s Wael Abd-Almageed is working on artificial intelligence that will protect your biometric security.
Los Angeles Times
Say goodbye to your local precinct: Voting in California is about to change dramatically
In an op-ed, USC’s Mindy Romero and colleagues describe California’s new election plan, which shifts voters to voting by mail or at centralized vote centers rather than at polls in every neighborhood. The plan starts in L.A. and Orange counties in 2020.
Los Angeles Times
The good that can come when we stop seeing cancer as a battle to win or lose
In an op-ed, USC’s Sunita Puri notes many patients find it empowering to describe themselves as “fighting” and “beating” cancer. But others say that very language divides the sick into winners and losers, and can allow patients to hide some deeply felt emotions.
Variety
USC’s Middle East media program sparks industry change
The Middle East Media Initiative, a Hollywood training and mentorship program, launched in 2018 at USC School of Cinematic Arts to boost the careers of Arabic TV writers and producers from Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Lebanon and Saudi Arabia.
Entertainment Weekly
USC physicist’s superpower: Mastering the Marvel universe
USC’s Clifford Johnson explains his behind-the-scene advisory role in hit films like Avengers; Endgame: “My job is to help them tell the best story and give them the means to do so in a way that keeps you in the movie.”
Wired
Strong evidence: Air pollution seems to cause dementia
Research by USC’s Caleb Finch indicates that air pollution can lead to systemic inflammation in the body, which in turn can lead to the formation of Alzheimer’s disease plaques in the brain
Fortune
Married women do more housework than single moms, study finds
USC researchers and colleagues found that the married moms were more likely to “perform gender” in their relationships: working to meet expectations about home-cooked meals, clean clothes and well-kept houses, for instance.
Los Angeles Times
The first MaltinFest at the Egyptian draws Leonard Maltin and family even closer
The longtime film critic, who has taught at USC for more than two decades, curated the films featured in the three-day festival that begins Friday.
LLC or sole proprietorship? USC expert answers your burning small business questions
The director of USC Gould’s Small Business Clinic addresses many of the major questions he hears from individuals looking to get their businesses off the ground.
Americans don’t agree on how their social safety net should work
Two related studies from a USC professor show a country torn between helping people for free and imposing costs on those who need a hand.
Jason Gill named head coach of USC baseball
The new Trojan skipper has College World Series experience as both a player and coach.
Study finds e-cigarette cartoon ads may increase young adults’ likelihood of vaping
USC researchers discovered that young adults who had never used e-cigarettes were more likely to start if they recognized the cartoons used in their ads.
Michael Appleman, devoted teacher and celebrated biochemist, 85
The university mourns the distinguished author, researcher and professor who spent more than 35 years at USC Dornsife.
How Dad inspired me: Professors reflect on their fathers’ influence
With Father’s Day on our minds, seven USC faculty members share touching stories of how their dads helped shape who they are today.
How letters to and from an incarcerated father became an intimate audio documentary
Melissa Dueñas grew up writing to her father in prison. Now, the USC Annenberg student has turned those letters to and from her dad into a very personal project that experiments with the audio form.
USC professor envisions a cheaper, fairer marketplace for digital goods
What is the future of e-commerce? Bhaskar Krishnamachari believes he has the answer: a system using “smart contracts” and game theory that benefit both buyers and sellers.
Student-led study identifies ways to improve medication adherence for Latinos with diabetes
Simple measures like pillboxes for medications, helping family members understand medication regimens and weekly education sessions on managing the disease can all have a big impact.
Food as medicine? Scientists are getting closer through nutrigenomics
Nutrigenomics — the nexus of nutrition, genetics and genomics — is still in its infancy, but USC researcher Cary Kreutzer sees vast potential in its ability to help people take control of their health.
Despite positive trends, women remain underrepresented in animation
A new USC Annenberg study examines the ecosystem of the animation industry and finds pluses and minuses for women in the field.
USC presidential inauguration ceremonies and events set for Sept. 18-20
Here’s what to expect for the celebration marking the beginning of Carol L. Folt’s presidency.
Science enthusiast finds many outlets for her passions at USC
Rather than worrying about finding a career path right away, Bethany Chen is taking advantage of her time as an undergrad to explore her diverse interests.
New office at USC devoted to safeguarding children on and off campus
USC has established an office for Youth Protection and Programming, which will ensure that every group working with children understands how to best protect them.
Geoffrey Garrett named as new dean of USC Marshall School of Business
The international political economist and current dean of the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School will join USC in 2020.
USC Libraries to codevelop K-12 curriculum based on Emmy-winning L.A. documentary series
The Lost L.A. Curriculum Project will bring together Southern California educational and media organizations to create lesson plans that pull from the city’s rich history.
Study: Exposure to videos of race-based violence can lead to mental health issues
A new USC study finds that viewing violent videos of police shootings may be harmful to the mental health of adolescents of color.
USC researchers work to make clinical trials more diverse
A new study will assess what keeps low-income patients and racial and ethnic minorities from participating in important research projects.
USC and United Airlines agree to name field at the Coliseum
Beginning in August, the field at the historic venue will become United Airlines Field at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
USC Board of Trustees honors Wanda Austin’s leadership as interim president
University leaders recognize the aerospace and systems engineer for guiding USC through a tumultuous year and create an endowed scholarship in her honor.
Through tactical physical therapy, USC alum treats those who serve
Sarah Greytak learned to think outside of the box at USC. Now she’s putting her physical therapy skills to much-needed use within the Denver police and sheriff’s departments.
Happy birthday, Tommy! Trojan Shrine was unveiled 89 years ago
The icon, modeled after a number of USC football players, represents the five qualities of a Trojan: faithful, scholarly, skillful, courageous and ambitious.