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.
Rather than worrying about finding a career path right away, undergrads can explore their diverse interests through USC Dornsife programs. [2¼ min read]
Cars that run on kelp. Cosmetics made from waste products. An alternative energy model fueled by clean, green chemicals. USC Dornsife researchers are creating innovative new products and businesses to mend the planet and create a strong economy. [8½ min read]
Chemistry major Lorena Hong finds personal growth as she works to develop methods for storing energy from the sun. [2 min read]
Students attribute Fulbright opportunities to study diabetes and cancer to research experience gained at the Bridge Institute at the USC Michelson Center for Convergent Bioscience.
Graduating USC Dornsife senior Katelyn Michael’s curiosity about chemistry leads her to play a major role in a prize-winning research project. [2¾ min read]
The new technique could play a big part in eliminating osteonecrosis of the jaw, a currently incurable, rare side effect of certain drugs. [1¾ min read]
Smaranda Marinescu now draws inspiration from nature to develop efficient and inexpensive catalysts for harnessing energy from renewable sources. [2¾ min read]
Iridium has been generating light and color for organic LED screens on smartphones and TVs, but it is the rarest metal on Earth. USC Dornsife scientists find a way to make copper work. [3 min read]
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