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A new Interdisciplinary Minor in Plastics Circularity, proposed by Professors Thompson, Fieser, and Williams, receives support through NIST Grant

The National Institute of Standards and Technology and the United States Department of Commerce has selected USC faculty for funding to develop educational programs that train students to expand circular plastics industries toward the goal of environmental sustainability. Led by Prof. Barry Thompson, Prof. Fieser, and Prof. Williams, the Department of Chemistry will use the funds to offer an undergraduate, interdisciplinary minor to students, giving them access to training on various aspects of polymer circularity. Read More

4 ways USC Dornsife researchers are working to reduce waste

University scientists and engineers aim to replace plastics and batteries with more sustainable, degradable resources for the future. The post 4 ways USC Dornsife researchers are working to reduce waste appeared first on News and Events. Read More

USC Sea Grant Program Helps L.A. Kids Become Young Scientists and Engineers

“Storytime with a Scientist” is just one of many university initiatives that teach local students about the wonders of the scientific world. Read More

Chemistry Faculty Help Lead WiSE Movement for Gender Equity

For 20 years, WiSE has helped women find a place in science and engineering. Professors Hanna Reisler and Jessica Parr are two of its leaders. Read More

A first-gen chemistry student wants to use science to change the world

The polluted river that separates his family is the same river that inspired Juan Pablo de los Rios to pursue a career in science as an avenue to improve our world. [5 min read] The post A first-gen chemistry student wants to use science to change the world appeared first on News and Events. Read More

Chemist aims to build a better plastic bottle and help young scientists thrive

Researcher Megan Fieser targets the world’s growing build-up of plastics pollution while helping to develop a new generation of skilled scientists. [4 min read] The post Chemist aims to build a better plastic bottle and help young scientists thrive appeared first on News and Events. Read More

Between classes, USC Dornsife students fight climate change

USC may not be able to halt the environmental crisis all on its own, but don’t tell that to these USC Dornsife students putting in long hours healing the planet. [2 ½ min read] The post Between classes, USC Dornsife students fight climate change appeared first on News and Events. Read More

Native American students cook up chemistry fun at USC Dornsife summer camp

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. The post Native American students cook up chemistry fun at USC Dornsife summer camp appeared first on News and Events. Read More