Kickstart Your Career in Physical and Life Sciences!

Discover the bridge between academic excellence and industry innovation at USC Dornsife Industry Days. Tailored for graduate students in physical and life sciences, this event is an opportunity to network with industry leaders, delve into a panel discussion with experts, discover what it takes to thrive in today’s competitive landscape and present your research.

• Strategic Networking: Connect with industry leaders.
• Insightful Discussions: Engage with pioneers in your field.
• Research Presentation Competition: Showcase your work. Cash prize amounts to be announced soon.

Previously Participating Corporations

    Amgen | Biotechnology Research

    Amgen is committed to unlocking the potential of biology for patients suffering from serious illnesses by discovering, developing, manufacturing and delivering innovative human therapeutics. This approach begins by using tools like advanced human genetics to unravel the complexities of disease and understand the fundamentals of human biology. Amgen focuses on areas of high unmet medical need and leverages its expertise to strive for solutions that improve health outcomes and dramatically improve people’s lives. A biotechnology pioneer since 1980, Amgen has grown to be one of the world’s leading independent biotechnology companies, has reached millions of patients around the world and is developing a pipeline of medicines with breakaway potential.

    Agilent | Biotechnology Research

    Agilent customers are finding new ways to treat cancer, ensure food, water, air, and medicine quality and safety, discover new drug treatments, research infectious diseases, and create alternative energy solutions for a greener planet. From start to finish, we have them covered with our vast product solutions and services portfolio. Around the world, Agilent’s people bring innovations, technologies, and services to the forefront of science. Our teams design and manufacture a wide array of advanced analytical, research, and diagnostic solutions and tools for use inside and outside laboratories.

    Gilead | Biotechnology Research

    At Gilead, we set – and achieve – bold ambitions to create a healthier world for all people. From our pioneering virology medicines to our growing impact in oncology, we’re delivering innovations once thought impossible in medicine. Our focus goes beyond medicines, and we also strive to remedy health inequities and break down barriers to care. We empower our people to tackle these challenges, and we’re all united in our commitment to help millions of people live healthier lives.

    Grifols | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

    Grifols is a global healthcare company founded in Barcelona in 1909 committed to improving the health and well-being of people all over the world. A leader in essential plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine, we develop, produce and provide innovative healthcare services and solutions in more than 110 countries. Patient needs and our ever-growing knowledge of many chronic, rare and prevalent diseases, sometimes life-threatening, drive our innovation in plasma-based therapies and other biopharmaceuticals to enhance quality of life.

    HRL Laboratories | Research

    For seven decades, HRL’s scientists and engineers have been on the leading edge of technology, conducting pioneering research, providing real-world technology solutions, and advancing the state of the art. We continue to be recognized as one of the world’s premier physical science and engineering research laboratories. Our research collaborations with our LLC Member companies, government, commercial and academic institutions are realizing groundbreaking advances in ultra-high-performance circuitry, robust computing and communications, automated data extraction, and innovative architected materials. Our technologies operate in space, on aircraft, in automobiles, and in a variety of consumer products.

    IBM Quantum | Information Technology & Consulting

    IBM Quantum leads the world in quantum computing, a technology we believe will power the next step in computing as a whole. In 2016, we made history by putting the first quantum processor in the cloud, enabling anyone to run experiments on quantum hardware. Since then, not only have we built the world’s largest quantum computing community—with more than 400,000 users exploring this nascent technology through IBM Quantum cloud services and tools like Qiskit Runtime—but we’ve also established the world’s largest quantum workforce. Now, with a quantum fleet comprising 20+ of the world’s most powerful quantum systems, IBM Quantum aims to transform society’s most challenging problems into valuable opportunities. As part of our work toward that goal, we are committed to fostering a truly global quantum economy.

    Intel | Semiconductor Manufacturing

    Intel’s mission is to shape the future of technology to help create a better future for the entire world. By pushing forward in fields like AI, analytics and cloud-to-edge technology, Intel’s work is at the heart of countless innovations. From major breakthroughs like self-driving cars and rebuilding the coral reefs, to things that make everyday life better like blockbuster effects and improved shopping experiences — they’re all powered by Intel technology. With a career at Intel, you have the opportunity to help make the future more wonderful for everyone.

    Keck Graduate Institute | Education | Life Sciences

    Keck Graduate Institute (KGI) was founded in 1997 as the first higher education institution in the United States dedicated exclusively to education and research related to the applied life sciences. KGI offers innovative postgraduate degrees and certificates that integrate life and health sciences, business, pharmacy, engineering, and genetics, with a focus on industry projects, hands-on industry experiences, and team collaboration.  KGI employs an entrepreneurial approach and industry connections that provide pathways for students to become leaders within healthcare and the applied life sciences. KGI consists of four schools: Henry E. Riggs School of Applied Life Sciences, School of Medicine, School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, and the Minerva Schools at KGI.

    Loliware | Biotechnology Research

    Loliware, the world’s first seaweed resin company, is replacing single-use plastics. This woman-owned firm is partnering with experts in regenerative aquaculture from Maine to New Zealand to expand the ‘blue economy’ with its proprietary SEA Technology® resins. Made from easily compostable seaweed, Loliware’s Ocean Blue straws, utensils and other products are already a favorite among some of the nation’s most famous chefs, restaurant chains and eco-chic hotels. Their new category of materials are “Designed to Disappear” and advancing our planet to a plastic-free, decarbonized future.

    The Gill Corporation | Aviation & Aerospace Manufacturing

    The Gill Corporation is a leading manufacturer of high performance composite materials and products for the aerospace, transportation and other industries. Products include honeycomb, sandwich panels, cargo compartment liners, specialty laminates, 3-, 5-, 6-axis CNC machined parts, fabricated assemblies, and other value add solutions. Four vertically integrated worldwide locations in Maryland, France, United Kingdom and headquartered in El Monte, CA USA.

    Protomer Technologies | Biotechnology

    Protomer Technologies is a pre-clinical stage biotechnology company based in Pasadena, California. Protomer is a wholly owned subsidiary of Eli Lilly and Company.

    Lam Research | Semiconductor Manufacturing

    Lam Research is a leading supplier of wafer fabrication equipment and services to the semiconductor industry, specializing in etching, deposition, and cleaning processes essential for manufacturing integrated circuits. Founded in 1980, LAM Research plays a pivotal role in enabling the production of smaller, faster, and more power-efficient semiconductor devices. Its innovative equipment supports the global semiconductor manufacturing process, catering to both foundries and integrated device manufacturers (IDMs), thereby driving advancements in technology used across a broad spectrum of electronic devices.

    Santec | Telecommunications

    Santec develops, manufactures and sells components for fiber optic telecommunication systems. As a global photonics company, Santec is a leading manufacturer of tunable lasers, optical test and measurement products, advanced optical components and biophotonics. The company is headquartered in Komaki, Japan, with global offices located in the United States, United Kingdom, China and Canada.

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    Our Previous Sponsors – 2024

    Thank you to our sponsors who make Industry Days possible and recognize excellence and impactful research projects.

    Check back soon for an updated list of our 2025 sponsors.

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