Latest USC Dornsife News in the Topic Natural Science http://dornsife.usc.edu/news/topics/1102/natural-science/ A study by Meghan Miller and Thorsten Becker of earth sciences in USC Dornsife published in Nature Geoscience shows how constantly moving continental plates reshape Earth’s surface.]]> Mon, 20 Aug 2012 14:10:00 -0500 USC Dornsife incoming dean Steve Kay and his research team have discovered a chemical that affects our biological clock and offers a new way to treat diabetes.]]> Thu, 12 Jul 2012 11:05:00 -0500 The Class of 2012 valedictorian and two salutatorians are USC Dornsife graduating seniors. Meet Genevieve Hoffman, Ryan Hill and Sonam Kapadia.]]> Thu, 3 May 2012 15:36:00 -0500 Tienju WangDallas, TexasBiological Sciences It took nine hours of studying for an advanced placement biology exam and a touch of delirium for Tienju “Nikky” Wang to make up her mind. At a young age she aspired to help...]]> Thu, 3 Nov 2011 08:50:00 -0500 Brendan DuganSummit, New JerseyMathematics As others may rush by abstract paintings, Brendan Dugan methodically observes the seemingly nonsensical swirling lines and bold dots on display. Abstract art reminds the 18-year-old...]]> Thu, 3 Nov 2011 08:50:00 -0500