Health Risk from the Salton Sea
A USC study documents that boys and girls living closest to the landlocked lake experience more respiratory issues than those farther away.
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USC’s icons of Trojan pride — the Song Leaders, Spirit Leaders, Tommy Trojan, Traveler and the Trojan Marching Band — join under “The Spirit of Troy” umbrella.
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With assistance from USC and the federal government, the city of L.A. is cooling local neighborhoods one school at a time by planting trees along sidewalks.
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Celebrating in the Capital
The USC Trojan Marching Band joined USC President Carol Folt; Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser; university leaders; and hundreds of alumni, friends and local partners at the USC Capital Campus for a very special Trojan Family reception. The celebration officially inaugurated event, lounge and classroom spaces built since the building’s grand opening last year.
Celebrating 25 Years of the USC Institute for Creative Technologies
Since its founding in 1999, the USC Institute for Creative Technologies has been at the forefront of research and development in AI, computer graphics, geospatial sciences, human performance, learning sciences, modeling, simulation and gaming, mixed reality, medical VR and more. An integral part of USC’s Frontiers of Computing initiative, ICT’s labs and groups are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in computing, embodying the spirit of USC’s commitment to pioneering the future of technology.
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Major Science and Technology Groups at ICT
Leading the Way in Earthquake Research
USC researchers lead critical earthquake studies, using their expertise to assess seismic risks and enhance community preparedness. Their work helps ensure survival during disasters and supports faster recovery afterward.
Statewide California Earthquake Center
Headquartered at USC, SCEC conducts vital research on seismic hazards to improve earthquake preparedness and community resilience. By uniting experts in seismology, geology and engineering, the center advances earthquake science and promotes public safety through research and education.
USC Earth Sciences
USC’s Department of Earth Sciences excels in geochemistry, geophysics and climate science, offering advanced research facilities and global fieldwork opportunities. With a focus on climate change and sustainability, USC fosters collaboration and prepares students to tackle pressing environmental challenges.
USC Center for Risk and Economic Analysis of Threats and Emergencies
CREATE at USC focuses on assessing and mitigating risks from disasters. Through expertise in economics and risk analysis, the center develops strategies to improve public safety and protect critical infrastructure, supporting both government and private sectors in managing threats effectively.