USC Dornsife News

The portrayal of its lead characters as scientists and engineers is a groundbreaking achievement, says physics and astronomy professor Clifford Johnson.

Anthropologist, playwright and author of a new book on race and the arts Dorinne Kondo of USC Dornsife weighs in on why representation in the arts is vital.

Not providing parental leave could compromise the well-being of children and their parents.

For centuries, European intellectuals had imagined a world beyond their borders populated by “monstrous races.” Christopher Columbus was no different, explains USC Dornsife historian Peter Mancall. [4 min read]

No other autocratic regime has such a well-developed stable of artists and writers producing works aligned with the party’s ideological needs, says Meredith Shaw in "The Conversation."

The effects of landslides are disproportionately severe in developing countries, explains Joshua West in "The Conversation."

Science is part of the wonderful tapestry of human culture and it should be accessible to all, says Clifford Johnson of physics and astronomy in "The Conversation."

In medieval times, sexual harassment was common, but the punishment could be much more severe. Lisa Bitel of history and religion explains in "The Conversation."

California megachurches played a significant role in how millions of people — Christian or not — understand Christianity. Richard Flory explains in "The Conversation."