Research News
- Megacities: ‘A New Dynamic Organism’
USC hosts workshop that sparks discussions of innovative research, technology and planning for urban growth.
Read More - Where There’s Smoke, There’s Toxicity
Previous wildfires produced a dangerous mix of particulate matter, according to a new study led by USC Viterbi.
Read More - Translating Research Into Action
Housed in the USC College Department of Psychology, a new research-based center has been created to benefit urban youth.
Read More - Small Things Make Big Waves
Karla Heidelberg is the first researcher to bring a scanning electron microscope on board an oceanographic expedition to study microbes known as protists.
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Events & Announcements
- USC Biomedical Nanoscience Initiative Retreat November 21, 2008This conference features overviews of key research advances in the field of biomedical nanoscience, and dialogues on the strategic direction of USC bio-nano initiative. It includes presentations of resources available to USC faculty, and highlights recent additions to the university's nanoscience core laboratories. More Details
Announcements
The Office of Research Advancement offers a peer-to-peer proposal review service for applications to external funding agencies. Investigators should notify the office roughly 4 weeks in advance of the proposal due date. Faculty who wish to utilize this service, or volunteer to serve as a mentor, should contact Cevadne Lee at cevadnel@usc.edu.
NIH implements Public Access Policy regarding NIH-funded research. Information on faculty compliance is available via Norris Medical Library. Visit Site
The Guide for Research at USC, developed by the Office of Compliance and the Office of Research Advancement,has been distributed as ready reference on university processes for: (1) proposal submission, (2) account establishment, (3) research management, (4) closeout, and (5) research education. Download Guide: Visit Site
Featured Research Initiative
Health Collaborative
The USC Health Collaborative is a university-wide forum that fosters inter- and trans-disciplinary research, education and networking in health and related fields. Visit Site
Highlighted Research Center
The Southern California Earthquake Center
SCEC sponsors research of earthquake phenomena in Southern California, including fault-system dynamics, earthquake physics, seismic wave propagation, and seismic hazard analysis. Visit Site
Research Channel
A series of informational video programs highlighting research events from USC with a special emphasis on faculty and staff interviews and presentations. Visit Site
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