University Professor and Distinguished Professor Solomon Golomb has received our nation’s highest honor for scientific innovation: the National Medal of Science. In a special ceremony at the White House, President Obama praised Professor Golomb’s pioneering work on shift register sequences. The mathematical structures of these sequences—with their seemingly random strings of zeros and ones—make them tremendously useful, with applications that range from radar to cell phone systems to space communications. For this reason, Professor Golomb’s groundbreaking work touches everything from Tetris to the Mars Rovers….Continue Reading Solomon Golomb receives National Medal of Science
Month: February 2013
Roberto Irineu Marinho Hosts USC Delegation
During the recent USC Delegation visit to Brazil, USC leadership were hosted at the home of Roberto Irineu Marinho, the chairman and CEO of the Globo Group. The Globo Group is Latin America’s largest media empire; its flagship television operation, Globo TV, is the largest network in Latin America, covering 99.99% of the Brazilian territory….Continue Reading Roberto Irineu Marinho Hosts USC Delegation
USC Signs Historic Agreement with State of São Paulo
The USC delegation to Brazil was received in the governor’s palace by a number of officials from the state of São Paulo, including Edmur Mesquita, Secretary of Metropolitan Development; Edson Aprecido, chief of staff to the governor (vice governor) and an elected member of congress in the Brazilian government; and Renato Pires de Carvalho…Continue Reading USC Signs Historic Agreement with State of São Paulo
USC Launches Leadership Meetings in Brazil
A university delegation of USC Trustees, executives, and academic leadership embarked on a series of meetings with higher education leadership, business executives, and government officials in Brazil. The delegation was hosted by the University of São Paulo on the morning of February 25, 2013, when the two universities signed a memorandum of understanding. In…Continue Reading USC Launches Leadership Meetings in Brazil
USC Thornton School Launches $75 Million Fundraising Initiative
At a gala event on February 21, 2013, the USC Thornton School of Music kicked off its $75 million fundraising initiative—part of the $6 billion Campaign for the University of Southern California—with the announcement of a lead gift totaling $10 million from celebrated musician and USC faculty member, Alice Schoenfeld (center)….Continue Reading USC Thornton School Launches $75 Million Fundraising Initiative
USC Celebrates Prof. Solomon Golomb, National Medal of Science Recipient
At a event attended by faculty and university leadership, Solomon Golomb was recognized for his most recent professional achievement: Golomb was one of 12 eminent researchers named by President Obama as having made important contributions to the advancement of knowledge in science and engineering, thereby receiving the National Medal of Science on February 1, 2013….Continue Reading USC Celebrates Prof. Solomon Golomb, National Medal of Science Recipient
President Nikias delivers annual address to USC campuses
On Wednesday, February 13, 2013, USC President C. L. Max Nikias launched a series of “state of the university” addresses to the USC campuses. His tour began with a visit to Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles to deliver the first of three formal remarks to faculty and staff. Pictured in the photo above (from left…Continue Reading President Nikias delivers annual address to USC campuses
Annual Address to the USC Faculty
This is an era in which the crucial issues of how we live, and how well we live, and how long we live will be illuminated by creative and collaborative adventurers across the sciences and engineering, the humanities, the arts and social sciences, and the professions.
As a private, comprehensive research powerhouse, here at the greatest cultural and commercial crossroads of the Pacific Rim, USC finds circumstances working in its favor. Located in this place, at this time, with our unique assets, we find that Destiny has dealt us a favorable hand. Let us play this out wisely!…Continue Reading Annual Address to the USC Faculty
2013 Scripter Awards Honors Top Screenwriters
At an event held on February 9, 2013 on the USC campus, authors Joshuah Bearman and Antonio J. Mendez and screenwriter Chris Terrio received the 25th annual USC Libraries Scripter Award for their contributions to the motion picture Argo. Selection committee co-chair Howard Rodman announced the winners at the black-tie event on Saturday, Feb. 9,…Continue Reading 2013 Scripter Awards Honors Top Screenwriters
Sumner Redstone Production Building Dedication
Film luminaries including USC Trustee Steven Spielberg and alumnus George Lucas helped celebrate the naming of the Sumner Redstone Production Building at the USC School of Cinematic Arts at an event held on February 5, 2013. The building was named in Redstone’s honor upon his recent $10 million gift to USC. At the event, Redstone…Continue Reading Sumner Redstone Production Building Dedication