As of March 7, 2022, indoor masking is strongly recommended, but not required, for vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals to protect them against COVID-19. Masking is still required in some areas such as healthcare and public transportation. Researchers should consult with their PI to ensure that masking is not required based on the specific hazards in…
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The new deadline for the USC seed grant R&D Research Priorities Award is April 18th, 2022. This grant provides seed funding for interdisciplinary collaborative research activities involving groups of faculty from multiple schools who are preparing a proposal for an externally funded grant in areas of R&D priorities outlined by the federal government. Eligible areas…
New internal USC Award: We are happy to announce a new USC seed grant – the R&D Research Priorities Award (deadline April 4th, 2022). The USC R&D Priorities Award provides seed funding for interdisciplinary collaborative research activities involving groups of faculty from multiple schools who are preparing a proposal for an externally funded grant in areas of R&D…
With funding from the National Science Foundation, U.S. Geological Survey, and other sources, SCEC collaborates with academic, government, industry, and other organizations to: (1) Gather and analyze data from field observations and laboratory experiments. (2) Develop system-level models and simulations of earthquake processes to synthesize knowledge as a physics-based understanding of seismic hazard. (3) Communicate…
All students in on-campus programs, all faculty, and all university staff are required to receive a COVID-19 booster (if in the eligible timeframe). Completion of a booster when eligible brings you to the “up to date on vaccinations” status on Trojan Check. Per these revised guidelines for workplaces, individuals on USC campus premises in locations where masking is required…
It is strongly recommended to get a booster shot for COVID-19. California public health officials are urging residents to get vaccinated and boosted as soon as possible to help prevent a possible winter surge in COVID-19 cases. If you have received the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines and 6 months or more have passed since your…
Alliance of Engaged Universities and Colleges: As a member of the Alliance of Engaged Universities and Colleges, hosted by the International Association for Research on Service-Learning & Community Engagement (IARSLCE), USC faculty, staff, students and community partners may join IARSLCE and attend the 2021 Virtual Gathering (Nov. 15-17) at no cost. To become a member of…
Cases around campus continue to decrease. Thanks to all who continue to follow not coming to campus if you are ill; using Trojan Check; and wearing your masks. Updated guidance on events and travel will be forthcoming. Please send any questions you have to ehs@usc.edu. FACULTY ENGAGEMENT: Internal Funding Deadline Reminders: Strategic Directions for Research…
As we make our full return to fall restart, EH&S has drafted some best practices to follow (Classrooms, Food & Drink, Workplace). At this time masks are required indoors and strongly encouraged outdoors, especially in crowded areas. Additionally, distancing is encouraged whenever feasible. A layered approach to protection against COVID-19 is most effective as no single intervention is perfect at preventing…
The USC Research and Innovation (R&I) welcomes Ishwar Puri, USC’s new Vice President of Research, whose term starts on Aug 1, 2021. We are now in Phase 5 however, per the recent Health Alert, masks are required in all indoor spaces regardless of vaccination status. Interactive COVID-19 USC Reopening Guidelines are available on the EH&S website. Testing guidelines for…