Using free aerial imagery and artificial intelligence, the tool gives cities an affordable way to target tree planting, expand shade and make smarter investments in climate resilience.
Michelle Barton has led major environmental initiatives and will help guide work on shade, heat resilience and the Los angeles River.
The home of the USC School of Dramatic Arts — a former church — has received one of the region’s most distinguished honors in historic preservation.
As part of ShadeLA, the USC School of Architecture-led competition judged entries from hundreds of students across Los Angeles for the best modular shade design.
After a devastating marine heatwave hit the Florida Keys in 2023, USC Dornsife coral biologists are collaborating with nationally esteemed marine labs to save the troubled reefs.
Toby Kiers is honored for research on mycorrhizal fungi — and for efforts to map and protect the underground networks that sustain life on Earth.
USC’s Center for the Political Future offers a hopeful, practical model for ensuring that democracy functions and flourishes through respectful, civil dialogue and trust — regardless of political party affiliation.
Trojan and Bruin faculty and students often work together to tackle societal challenges and spark discovery in medicine, technology and more. (They even play games together!)
Trojans and Bruins often work together to tackle societal challenges and spark discovery in medicine, technology and more. Sometimes they play video games together, too.
Kim, who comes to USC from NYU, will direct enrollment strategy and continue the university’s efforts to advance academic excellence and access.
