Outreach

The USC-Cerritos College Summer Research Internship in Solar Energy marks 10 years of giving first-generation and other underrepresented college students front-line research experience while building skills and confidence to transfer to four-year colleges and universities.

Chemistry

The USC-Cerritos College Summer Research Internship in Solar Energy marks 10 years of giving first-generation and other underrepresented college students front-line research experience while building skills and confidence to transfer to four-year colleges and universities. [5 min read]
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Chemistry

A USC Dornsife chemist’s biodiesel project is an opportunity for Scout troops camping on California’s Santa Catalina Island to learn about sustainability. [5 min read]
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Chemistry

Chemistry researcher Brent Melot, a member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation of Oklahoma, creates a middle-school program intended to be an active, entertaining and educational pathway to STEM courses in high school and beyond for Native American students.
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Chemistry

Cars that run on kelp. Cosmetics made from waste products. An alternative energy model fueled by clean, green chemicals. USC Dornsife researchers are creating innovative new products and businesses to mend the planet and create a strong economy. [8½ min read]
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Chemistry

Chemistry major Lorena Hong finds personal growth as she works to develop methods for storing energy from the sun. [2 min read]
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Chemistry

Students attribute Fulbright opportunities to study diabetes and cancer to research experience gained at the Bridge Institute at the USC Michelson Center for Convergent Bioscience.
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Chemistry

Graduating USC Dornsife senior Katelyn Michael’s curiosity about chemistry leads her to play a major role in a prize-winning research project. [2¾ min read]
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