Dear Colleagues, I hope your new academic year is off to a good start. I am also very pleased to offer a warm welcome to you and all new researchers to our institution. Our OORI team encourages you to engage with our research and innovation ecosystems by using our seed grants and services to help…
Author: Office of Research and Innovation
Dear Colleagues, Your research produces solutions that address the most complex issues and problems. Whether through small grants or large contracts, your scholarship elevates understanding, discovery, and solutions. In FY24, USC research expenditures grew by over 10% to another historic high. The world-changing research at USC evolves from labs to markets when we patent and…
Dear Colleagues, I hope you are finding time to relax and recharge this summer while continuing to pursue new and continuing research. Your work is a cornerstone of the eminence of our university. The OORI team nurtures and promotes research, scholarship, creativity, and innovation at USC. If you are new to research or simply feel…
Dear Colleagues, You inspire me every day through your contributions that enhance our impact as a leading global research institution that drives positive social, economic, cultural, and environmental change. In June, 11 USC researchers will be inducted as senior members of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI) at the 13th Annual NAI Conference, where their…
Dear Colleagues, Please accept my gratitude for your steadfast commitment to educating future generations and advancing meaningful research. Recently, my team collaborated with colleagues from the School of Cinematic Arts to create a research video series that highlights some of your important work and its impact. More such videos will follow. Congratulations to Jeri Muniz, who has been…
Dear USC Research Community, I am very pleased to convey that, after a USC-wide search, Dr. Steven O. Moldin has been appointed as Associate Vice President, Research Strategy and Innovation (AVP-RSI) within USC’s Office of Research & Innovation (OORI). He also has a voluntary faculty appointment as Adjunct Research Professor of Psychiatry and the Behavioral…
Dear USC Research Community, I am very pleased to convey that, after a USC-wide search, Jeri Muniz has been appointed as Associate Vice President of Research Administration (AVP-RA) in the USC Office of Research and Innovation (OORI). Ms. Muniz brings of wealth of experience and expertise to this role, having begun her journey in research…
Dear Colleagues, April is Earth Month, a time to celebrate USC researchers who do so much to protect our environment and preserve our planet for future generations. From Assignment: Earth to the President’s Sustainability Initiative Award, you are making a lasting impact through your interdisciplinary research and innovation. Thank you for reading this month’s update. To support your…
Dear Colleagues, With the onset of spring, it is only fitting to celebrate budding research projects and new initiatives, including our Techstars partnership. Entrepreneurship requires a scholarly ecosystem that can support world-changing innovation and startups. We are building it with leading innovators, some featured here. Thank you for reading this month’s newsletter and continuing your…
Dear Colleagues, Two years ago, in 2022, USC researchers surpassed $1 billion in research spending. Thank you for continuing this momentum by addressing the compelling and complex challenges we face. In this month’s update, you will discover useful programs and news to support your research – scholarship that is creating a more joyful, healthier, and cleaner world. With gratitude and regards, Ishwar…