Illustration by Chris Gash
Injection of Science
Understanding Vaccines
Everything you need to know about one of the most powerful tools for public health.
Summer 2015
Illustration by Chris Gash
Injection of Science
Digital Detective
Fighting Crime in Las Vegas—with Engineering Skills
Thanks to a USC Viterbi alumnus, it’s game over for slot machine scammers.
Like his siblings, Jesus Jr. mentors students going through the Neighborhood Academic Initiative. (Garcia Photo by Gus Ruelas)
The Trojan Ticket
Payoff for LA Teens’ Hard Work: Scholarships to USC
The Neighborhood Academic Initiative brings college-prep classes to kids and teens around USC’s campuses.
Photo courtesy of Viet Luong
Stars and Stripes
The Trojan Who Became a Brigadier General
Viet Luong ’87 makes history as the first Vietnamese-born U.S. military general.
Photo by Gus Ruelas
Asked and Answered
Meet Michael Quick, USC Provost
In this Q&A, USC’s academic leader has advice for students, a vision for the university—and a foodie side.
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Money Money
The Case for Celebrating Accountants
For USC’s Jacob Soll, it’s time that good accountants get the respect—and historical spotlight—they deserve.
Scientists are just starting to understand the tiny particles in air pollution and how they damage the body.
Clear the Air
Saving Kids’ Health Through Smog Science
USC researchers help Angelenos breathe a little easier—and healthier.
The USC Alumni Club of Washington, D.C., sorted food at the Capital Area Food Bank. (Photos by Bill Denison; Joy Albritten; Nuttapon Kongkitimanon; Armando Brown)
Alumni Worldwide
USC Alumni Day of SCervice 2015
A global network of Trojans pitched in to help communities around the world.
Pillow Talk
The Science of Sleep
Too little snoozing takes a toll on our well-being, but USC doctors and scientists have some tips for getting more ZZZs.
Photo courtesy of USC University Archives
Triple Play
The Baseball Hall of Fame Welcomes Another Trojan: Randy Johnson
Randy Johnson becomes the third USC baseball player inducted into the MLB’s shrine.
Photos courtesy of USC University Archives
legacy
Town and Gown of USC: A League of Extraordinary Women
The oldest women’s philanthropic association at USC celebrates its 110th anniversary.
Game Day
Tailgating, Trojan-Style
Take a look at pre-game changes coming for the 2015 football season.
Test Drive
Pollution Prescription on Your Morning Freeway Commute
You can get as much as a half of your daily air pollution exposure on your drive. Scott Fruin criss-crosses the Southland to learn more.
How to Raise a Teen—the Right Way
If your child screams, “I hate you,” this USC School of Social Work expert has an approach that may help.
Composite/Courtesy of USC Libraries, left, and Gus Ruelas
Now and Again
Tommy Trojan, Then and Now
Students from the 1940s and 2010s meet at the same spot: USC’s iconic Trojan Shrine.
Photo by Gina Sabatella Photography
Visual Mastermind
In Memoriam: Jon Jerde ’66
The USC alumnus left a mark on the Olympics and Los Angeles that lasted beyond his lifetime.
Since 2010, donors to the USC School of Cinematic Arts (above) have endowed 10 new faculty chairs.
Quest for the Best
Fundraising Campaign Already Transforming the Face of USC
In USC classrooms, offices and labs, funds from the Campaign for USC are paying off in great teaching and influential scholarship.