In a testament to the University of Southern California’s (USC) commitment to innovation and research excellence, six distinguished faculty members have been elected as Senior Members of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI) for the 2025 nomination cycle. This prestigious recognition underscores their significant contributions to their respective fields and highlights USC’s supportive environment for…
Author: Jordan Locy
The University of Southern California’s (USC) Office of Research and Innovation (OORI) is thrilled to announce the recent award made by the National Endowment of the Humanities (NEH) to Dr. Peter Mancall and the USC-Huntington Early Modern Studies Institute (EMSI) based at USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences. Dr. Peter Mancall previously received…
The University of Southern California (USC) and Techstars Digital Economy Program’s inaugural University Catalyst program commenced at the close of 2024, following a successful 10-week program that ran from September through November. The USC and Techstars University Catalyst Program is a collaborative initiative between the University of Southern California (USC) and Techstars, aimed at fostering…
The University of Southern California (USC) Office of Research and Innovation (OORI) has announced two new awardees named under the Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) Research Program. Research focused on generative AI enables faculty to explore groundbreaking technologies that have the potential to revolutionize industries, from healthcare to education. It fosters interdisciplinary collaboration, allowing researchers to…
The University of Southern California (USC) Office of Research and Innovation (OORI) has announced four new awardees under the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)/Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Planning Award. The University of Southern California (USC) offers the SBIR/STTR Planning Award to support faculty in preparing competitive proposals for federal Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)…
IP Momentum Event As part of the USC and Techstars Digital Economy Program, the partners recently hosted a 2-day bootcamp event designed for USC faculty and staff – IP Momentum. The bootcamp was geared towards members of the USC community engaged in technology licensing and commercialization processes, with a focus on the critical steps necessary…
The University of Southern California (USC) Office of Research & Innovation (OORI) is delighted to announce and highlight a recent award made by the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM), amounting to $6M, to Dr. Mark Humayun, University Professor of Ophthalmology and Biomedical Engineering, Cornelius J. Pings Chair in Biomedical Sciences, Director, USC Ginsburg Institute…
The Research Strategy & Development (RSD) unit within USC’s Office of Research & Innovation (OORI) worked to support the nomination of faculty members for the 2024 nomination cycle of the Packard Fellows for Science and Engineering award. The Packard Fellowships for Science and Engineering is a prestigious program established by the David and Lucile Packard…
The University of Southern California (USC) has developed a robust internal funding track to support faculty members in their efforts to obtain federally funded grants. As part of this, USC’s Office of Research and Innovation (OORI) has announced a new award made with joint support from the President’s Sustainability Initiative Award and the Humanities &…
USC’s Research Strategy & Development (RSD) subdivision, within the Office of Research & Innovation (OORI), is vital for advancing the university’s research mission. RSD staff provide strategic guidance, facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration, and secure funding for high-impact projects. By fostering innovation and supporting researchers, RSD help support USC’s cutting-edge research activities and scholarly excellence across diverse…