Faculty
A paid internship program trains students to communicate scientific research to the public. Scientists hope it will get the world to pay better attention.
USC Dornsife News
Social Impact
The Wrigley Institute Scientific Diving Discovery Program helps students from underrepresented minority groups get certified as professional science divers.
Student
Students scuba dive, snorkel and collect samples from the sea to solve problems such as how kelp’s circadian rhythm works and where sea cucumbers thrive best. [4 min read]
Faculty
To create a comprehensive inventory of marine species in Santa Catalina Island’s Blue Cavern Point nature preserve, USC Dornsife scholars dived into kelp forests, scoured museum archives and came face-to-face with a great white shark. [5 min read]
Social Impact
“Storytime with a Scientist” is just one of many university initiatives that teach local students about the wonders of the scientific world. [1½ min read]
Alumni
Photographer and documentary filmmaker Tyler Schiffman ’17 traverses the globe to chronicle nature’s stories and promote environmental conservation. [4 min read]
Student
USC students conduct marine research through virtual internships with leading environmental scientists. [4 ¾ min read]
Social Impact
USC’s alumni, faculty, students and staff have displayed courage, resilience and Trojan spirit over the past 140 years. [7 min read]
Science and Technology
The underwater environment at the USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences’ Wrigley Marine Science Center offers ‘aquanauts’ a place to test new equipment, simulating conditions for space exploration. [2¼ min read]
