Leading the Way in AI
In institutes, labs and classrooms across the university, USC is setting the pace in artificial intelligence — its development, implementation and potential. Take a look back at five decades of innovations that established USC as a leader in the field — and look ahead at what’s next.
The People and Ideas Powering AI at USC
AI is accelerating discovery at USC, from mapping the brain’s communication pathways to decoding the chemistry of life, alongside new programs preparing the next generation of AI leaders.
Building Space for Women to Lead in AI
Two USC Iovine and Young Academy students created FoundHer House, an all-female hacker house designed to support and accelerate female-led, AI-driven startups.
AI Maps the Brain’s Main Connection—Gene by Gene
USC researchers developed an AI-powered tool to automatically identify and measure the corpus callosum in MRI scans, then used it to analyze brain imaging and genetic data from more than 50,000 people. The team identified genetic regions linked to the size and thickness of this key brain structure and made the tool publicly available to accelerate research worldwide.
Using AI to Decode Life’s Chemistry Faster and Smarter
Nobel laureate Arieh Warshel is applying AI and statistical methods to predict how mutations alter enzyme behavior, research that could help forecast how viruses evolve to evade drug treatments. His work explores maximum entropy as a computational approach to predicting enzyme function and viral escape pathways.
Training the Next Generation of AI and Analytics Leaders
USC Bovard College’s new Online MS in Applied Analytics is built with AI at its core, combining machine learning, deep learning and generative AI with strategy and innovation.
A Master’s Program That Teaches the Math Powering AI
USC Dornsife’s new Master of Science in Mathematical Data Science trains students in the mathematical foundations that power AI, enabling them to understand, implement and create new algorithms as the field evolves. The program emphasizes core areas like probability, optimization and statistical modeling, plus hands-on work with real datasets across disciplines.
USC Gould Launches Executive Education for the AI Era
USC Gould launched a new Executive Education Program with fully online, self-paced courses led by USC law faculty and industry experts. The inaugural offering focuses on “Artificial Intelligence in Law,” helping professionals develop practical strategies while navigating legal and ethical considerations.
The Driver of Tomorrow’s Tech is Here Today
Not so long ago, artificial intelligence was the stuff of science fiction. Today it’s affecting our lives in countless ways — and USC is leading the revolution.
AI Leadership — from Research and Implementation to Ethics
USC’s unique interdisciplinary approach to artificial intelligence brings together expertise from myriad areas, with students at the center of it all.
Finding home in Oz: USC student helps transform a classic with AI
“Experience of a lifetime”: Suvaditya Mukherjee helps bring The Wizard of Oz to the Las Vegas Sphere using cutting-edge artificial intelligence.
In the AI Boom, a Room of Their Own
FoundHer House, an all-female hacker house started by two students at the USC Iovine and Young Academy, aims to accelerate the growth of female-led, AI-driven tech startups.
How USC is future-proofing drama education: A conversation with Dean Emily Roxworthy
Among the topics on the dean’s agenda: How the USC School of Dramatic Arts’ curriculum cultivates essential human capabilities that will become increasingly valuable as AI transforms entertainment.
Researchers use AI to study community resilience in the wake of L.A. wildfires
Two interconnected research collaborations spanning four USC schools are combining social science with machine learning to study the positive effects of community resilience.
Your AI questions, answered by USC’s librarians
As artificial intelligence transforms research and learning, the USC Libraries help students and scholars use it wisely — and think critically about its impact.
Shaping the next generation of AI leaders
USC Bovard College’s new master’s in applied analytics degree in built with AI at its core. It launches in the spring.
Top Headlines
USC officially welcomes new undergraduate, graduate and transfer students with inspiring words and a heavy dose of Trojan tradition.
“I was trying to get to know a place through its remains,” says one student.
As Avatar: Fire and Ash sets box office records worldwide, the process by which USC Dornsife alumnus Paul Frommer created the Na’vi language still resonates.
The head of USC’s stem cell program visits Vermont Avenue Elementary with heart in hand — literally.
Spotlight: USC School of Cinematic Arts
The USC School of Cinematic Arts is the nation’s premier institution for film, television and interactive media education. With world-renowned faculty, cutting-edge facilities, and deep ties to the entertainment industry, USC’s film school empowers students and alumni to shape the future of storytelling across platforms.
Teaching, Learning and Working in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
As AI reshapes how we live and work, USC researchers are studying its real-world impacts and helping teachers, clinicians and professionals use new technologies with purpose, ethics and care.
Designing Safe and Ethical AI Chatbots for Health Care
Rethinking English Teaching for a Digital World
A Real-Time Look at How AI Is Reshaping Work
Around the University
Career Fest: Taking Action in the AI-Shaped Future of Work
Join the USC Career Center for Taking Action in the AI-Shaped Future of Work, a practical virtual workshop exploring how artificial intelligence is transforming career paths, workplace expectations, and the skills employers seek. Participants will examine emerging trends, understand AI’s impact on professional opportunities, and gain confidence navigating an AI-driven workplace. Hosted as part of USC’s Career Fest virtual series.
RSVP via the Events tab and select “Workshops” in Handshake to attend and receive session details.
Monday, Jan. 26
6 p.m.
