For several years, Torres has been documenting instances of non-inclusive terminology still used in the dance world. Now, the USC Kaufman senior has turned those observations into a gender-inclusive guidebook.
When the coronavirus hit, neighbors’ need for food donations grew dramatically. So has St. Agnes’ distribution program, which now helps hundreds of families each week.
USC grads Kyle McClary and John Paul Francis are bringing imaging technology out of the lab and onto researchers’ laptops and cellphones.
“We’ve seen so many lives lost, so many families hurting,” says Monica Escobar, an ICU nurse at Los Angeles County+USC Medical Center. “But not coming to work is not an option for me.”
The traditional advice — to rest and not stress your back — actually runs counter to what we now understand to be the best course of action, says Eric Robertson of the USC Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy.
Some people view uncertainty as a threat or a loss, while others seem more inclined to view it as a challenge, says USC Dornsife’s Beth Meyerowitz says. But the aspects of the pandemic that can be met as challenges may also provide opportunities for personal growth, she says. (The Washington Post)
If you can see and smell smoke outdoors, “it’s probably not a good idea to be exercising outside,” says Ed Avol of the Keck School of Medicine of USC. That’s because exerting yourself outside when the air quality is poor has potential short- and long-term risks.
Ergonomic issues with home workstations can cause a variety of ailments — with low back pain and neck pain among the most common, says Jared Vagy of the USC Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy.
Some 30% of Southern California residents don’t have air conditioning. USC Viterbi’s Kelly Sanders notes that many of them live in “urban heat islands” — areas with fewer parks and greenery to absorb the heat caused by the urban environment.
“Children growing up in more polluted areas have slower growing lungs and don’t attain the kind of lung health that other children grow to,” says Edward Avol of the Keck School of Medicine of USC. “And we have no proof that those children catch up.”
A little of both, it turns out — and that’s OK, says Patricia St. Clair of the USC Schaeffer Center for Health Policy & Economics. “There is error in every number and it’s really a range,” she says. “For policy decisions I think you want the best numbers you can get, so that’s why we try to make them more precise.”
A perfect storm means a deluge of evictions may be on the horizon. The situation in L.A. is particularly dire because so many people here are renters, and because rents take such a large amount of people’s income, says Gary Painter of the USC Price School of Public Policy.
USC Annenberg’s Karen North told her two teenage kids they could have any app on their phones, with one exception: the widely popular TikTok. Her reason: “Their data is being mined, and the company doesn’t have to adhere to our privacy laws.”
Many Black students experience microaggressions and sterotyping in traditional classrooms, says Shaun Harper of the USC Race and Equity Center: “It very well could be that some Black Americans view virtual classrooms as spaces where they might encounter less anti-Blackness.”
When using apps for school or testing for sports, many people dont’ realize that a main revenue source for those digital platforms is collecting data on users and selling it, USC Annenberg’s Karen North notes.
The fellowship, launched in 2015 and is designed to support creative and digitally innovative entertainment journalists.
The physician, pathologist and teacher was the first woman chair at USC’s medical school.
A new report from the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative examined thousands of characters from more than a decade of films and found that women, people of color and the LGBTQ community remain marginalized.
Other findings from the USC Center for the Digital Future: There’s broad support for voting by mail, and Anthony Fauci continues to be the most relied-upon source about the coronavirus.
Online collaboration tools, high-tech gadgets that create the classrooms of the future and a virtual hub for students are just the start, USC tech experts say.
Listen in as Wanda Austin — Carol L. Folt’s predecessor in USC’s top job — and John Slaughter, former leader of Occidental College and the University of Maryland, share their experiences and thoughts about what’s ahead.
A team from USC Viterbi won for their work optimizing the design of ionic electrospray thrusters.
The study will identify misleading or confusing terminology with the goal of finding ways to improve the public’s understanding of climate science.
A USC study shows that Americans are more inclined to attend events at arenas and convention centers with counterterrorism or anti-crime security measures despite convenience and privacy sacrifices.
Samantha and Sara Wu — both Presidential Scholars — eye careers in medicine while studying at the USC Dornsife School and the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology, respectively.
The guard led the Trojans in scoring average during two seasons and left USC with a then-school career scoring average record of 20.0 points per game.
A USC study suggests that high-intensity focused ultrasound ablation is an effective alternative to surgery or radiation, with shortened recovery time.
A nonprofit started by recent USC grads gives back to anyone who is hurt while protesting against racial injustice.
Three unique mentoring and support programs provide students with guidance from helpful faculty, staff and alumni.
The university has partnered with 53 community organizations to distribute more than 7,500 kits full of face masks, antibacterial wipes and hand sanitizer to local residents.
The glory heaped on the Pilgrims puzzles USC historian Peter Mancall: Native Americans had met Europeans in scores of places before 1620, the Plymouth colony attracted relatively few migrants and it lasted only 70 years.
The emeritus professor of pediatrics was influential in the establishment of the cancer center.
By researching tremors under the infamous San Andreas Fault, USC scientists are seeking out what’s brewing beneath a quake’s surface.
In a conversation with USC President Carol L. Folt, USC Dornsife Dean Amber D. Miller cites the importance of collaboration — especially during a pandemic.
Producing a pair of denim trousers is a water-intensive process that’s often conducted in dry, hot regions. USC’s Robert Vos investigates how jeans can become more eco-friendly.
The USC Center for the Changing Family is funding more than a dozen studies to understand how the pandemic is shaping family life, from mental health care for kids to domestic violence.
The USC Viterbi alumna and founder of Kailey’s Queens organizes events for young women that foster friendship, learning and fun.
As marches against police brutality and systemic racism continue across the United States, USC experts predict what the responses from Donald Trump and Joe Biden will mean in November.
Two USC experts argue that the textbook approach — prioritizing the vaccination of older people — goes out the window when viruses like this one emerge.