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It’s a Barbie world (we’re just living in it)

USC Dornsife English professor MG Lord, author of the book Forever Barbie, explains why we can’t get enough of the iconic doll.

July 10, 2023
It’s a Barbie world (we’re just living in it)
Health

Brain scans reveal that lonely people process the world in unique ways

Psychology researcher finds significant brain processing differences in people who are lonely people vs not lonely.

June 27, 2023
Brain scans reveal that lonely people process the world in unique ways
Science and Technology

Chemist’s research advanced energy storage solutions and powered Mars rovers

Sri Narayan’s prolific work had recently earned him an appointment to the National Academy of Inventors.

June 22, 2023
Chemist’s research advanced energy storage solutions and powered Mars rovers
Faculty

Mathematical maestro tackles nature’s greatest puzzles

From math Olympiad to USC Dornsife, a glimpse into Professor Yu Deng’s world of puzzles.

June 21, 2023
Mathematical maestro tackles nature’s greatest puzzles
Faculty

Three USC Dornsife faculty members named 2023 Simons Investigators

Associate Professors Naomi Levine, Seth John and J. Cameron Thrash are recognized for their research contributions to aquatic microbial ecology.

May 17, 2023
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Faculty

Structural biologist Helen Berman elected to the National Academy of Sciences

The USC Dornsife professor (research) of quantitative and computational biology is recognized for “distinguished and continuing achievements in original research.”

May 11, 2023
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Faculty

How their mothers’ love helped scholars bloom

In celebration of Mother’s Day, USC Dornsife faculty reflect on the ways their moms encouraged and inspired their academic careers.

May 8, 2023
How their mothers’ love helped scholars bloom
Faculty

Celebrated novelist Percival Everett elected to the American Academy of Arts and Letters

USC Dornsife’s Percival Everett joins a select handful of notable figures in literature, music, art and architecture who were elected this year.

May 5, 2023
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Politics

What the Iraq War can teach the US about avoiding a quagmire in Ukraine – 3 key lessons

It’s been more than 20 years since the US invaded Iraq, but the invasion still provides a cautionary tale about getting involved in an expensive war abroad.

May 3, 2023
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