USC Viterbi marks the 50th anniversary of the algorithm that changed the world
If you used a smartphone today, thank Andrew Viterbi: His 1967 breakthrough made possible the technology that we now take for granted.
In memoriam: John O’Brien, 48, USC Viterbi executive vice dean
A professor of electrical engineering-electrophysics, he was instrumental in coordinating student recruitment and academic programs across the engineering school.
Ming Hsieh Department of Electrical Engineering marks 10-year milestone
The entrepreneur’s $35 million gift ushered in a decade of remarkable achievements for the USC Viterbi unit.
It’s back to basics — basic science — for USC, Northrop Grumman
The aim of their new partnership is to create a repeatable model for industry-supported research.
World’s most powerful quantum computer now online at USC
The new processor will be used to investigate the possibilities of the advanced technology on real-world problems.
USC Annenberg, Viterbi schools form unique partnership
Two new programs will give students a mix of communications and technological skills, finding new ways to deliver news.
Robot racers: Are you ready for some botball?
Autonomous robots created by local students vie to complete intricate tasks at a competition at USC.
Six USC scholars net National Science Foundation Career Awards
Recipients represent USC Viterbi and USC Dornsife
Conquering the world of custom apparel one T-shirt at a time
Two brothers and a colleague build a burgeoning company with help from the USC Viterbi Startup Garage.
Meet the ’bots
Robotics researchers from USC Viterbi open their lab doors to show the public what their research is all about.
In memoriam: Allen E. Puckett, 94
He was committed to the advancement of the USC Viterbi School of Engineering.
Malmstadt accepts the membrane challenge
The chemical engineer, who holds a PhD from the University of Washington, designs artificial cells.
USC chemist can add medal to mantelpiece
Mark Thompson will accept the Tolman Medal at the University Club on May 6.
Big data a big deal at engineering retreat
The IMSC associate director provided an overview of ClearPath, a smartphone traffic app.
Big data dominates engineering retreat
The IMSC associate director provided an overview of ClearPath, a smartphone traffic app.
Fighting modern slavery through technology
The technological tools that make it possible for traffickers to communicate with people can also be used to disrupt the illicit trade.
USC Viterbi doctoral student awarded Google fellowship
A benchmarking tool is developed to evaluate the processing capability of data stores used in social networks.
Qatar University joins iPodia alliance
“IPodia is a smart idea that enables cooperation across campuses,” says the vice president and chief academic officer of Qatar University.
D-Wave chip passes rigorous tests
With cutting-edge technology, sometimes the first step scientists face is just making sure it actually works as intended.
USC gathering underscores global grand plans
USC Provost Elizabeth Garrett and faculty members explore USC’s role as a global enterprise and the opportunities for international engagement.
USC receives eight regional CASE awards
USC staff members have won eight journalism accolades that demonstrate the university’s expertise in crafting exceptional stories and graphics.
USC makes a commitment to diversity
The 2014 National Conference of the Society for the Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science will take place Oct. 15-19 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
Key smartphone colors invented at USC
Each pixel in an OLED screen has three clusters of molecules — red, green and blue — that can be alternately energized to produce different colors.
USC researcher calls for common standards in cancer modeling
Paul Macklin, assistant professor of research medicine in the Center for Applied Molecular Medicine, describes a fragmented landscape with almost as many approaches to cancer modeling as there are types of cancer.