USC Dornsife News

USC emeritus professor lived on the front lines of pivotal 20th-century events and is remembered for his leadership skill, dedication to students and research excellence. [5 ½ min read]

The scientist’s path to USC Dornsife was paved with challenges, beginning with his childhood in Soviet-occupied Afghanistan. [3 min read]

Chemistry startup developed at USC Dornsife’s Loker Hydrocarbon Research Institute takes on two of the world’s biggest environmental challenges — greenhouse gases in the air and plastic waste in oceans. [4 min read]

Supported by coveted and competitive Department of Defense Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative (MURI) grants, three USC Dornsife researchers collaborate as part of multi-institutional teams.

Chemistry whiz Ryan Lopez wants to become the role model he never had while growing up in South Los Angeles.

Charles McKenna of chemistry and collaborators at USC Dornsife and Harvard develop method to repair damaged structures deep inside the ear.

USC researchers issue a call to scientists to help them create the first comprehensive model of a cell that is central to diabetes, the pancreatic beta cell.

The nanowire structure and electron transfer process of a unique bacterium could provide a foundation for sustainable energy. [4 min read]

USC Dornsife researchers find a catalyst that converts methane to olefin, a compound used in many materials, in a single step.