Two essential coral species are now functionally extinct — but should we give up hope?
After a devastating marine heatwave hit the Florida Keys and Dry Tortugas in 2023, the populations of two essential reef-building corals are now too low to fulfill their ecological roles. However, coral researchers are not giving up hope yet.
How hidden factors beneath Istanbul shape earthquake risk
USC Dornsife Earth scientists discover how underground heat and sediment patterns control how earthquakes behave along one of the most dangerous faults in the eastern Mediterranean.
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Whether we imagine kinship as rippling, interconnecting circles or as the growth rings of an old oak, reminding us of family trees that record generations and lineage, writer Alex Haley captured the enduring legacy of family beautifully: “In every conceivable manner,” he wrote, “the family is link to our past, bridge to our future.”
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How a USC Dornsife service program shapes multiple generations of local families and Trojans
Families in local schools — and families of Trojans — are returning to the same program decades later, as beneficiaries or volunteers, creating a multigenerational ripple effect.
From Paperboy to Publishing Powerhouse
Roger Lynch’s path from newspaper delivery boy to CEO of Condé Nast took many twists and turns, including a degree in physics from USC Dornsife. Now, he uses his physics training to solve problems with insight, grit and no small measure of courage. What makes him tick?
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If powerful AI systems can sometimes start behaving like sociopaths, how do we keep them aligned with human values?
We explore what it might take to keep them in check — including a built-in sense of “vulnerability” so they have something to lose by causing harm.
USC Dornsife congratulates Toby Kiers, this year’s recipient of the Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement, often described as the “Nobel Prize for the environment.”
She is recognized not only for research showing how fungi shape underground carbon flows, biodiversity and climate resilience, but also for putting that science into action — including efforts to map and protect underground ecosystems through the Society for the Protection of Underground Networks (SPUN).
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Micah Owens, a senior pursing a masters in literary editing and publishing, is the latest winner of USC Dornsife’s Creative Writing Contest. His poem, “Genealogy,” is inspired by Micah’s sense of identity and home.
Micah, who spent much of his childhood living in Kenya, chose USC Dornsife’s creative writing program to study under renowned faculty and writers. He says their mentorship helped shape his voice.
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Big data. Finance. Economic Policy. Consulting. AI. Whatever your interest, there’s a space for you in the Master’s of Science in Applied Economics and Econometrics program. 📊
The MSAEE program gives students practical economic expertise to lead in tomorrow’s global data economy.
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Dark matter. Galaxies. Black holes. Dean James Bullock, an accomplished astrophysicist, was the guest lecturer in a quantitative biology class, where he shared his research and answered student questions.
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