# usc (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 9 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover usc. Page: Feed: --- ## [USC Computer Scientist Answers Five Common Questions About AI](https://viterbischool.usc.edu/news/2026/08/usc-computer-scientist-answers-five-common-questions-about-ai/) _2026-08-21 · Venice Tang · USC Viterbi | School of Engineering_ Through AI interpretability research, Robin Jia answers five questions about AI– from emotions and consciousness to learning, decision-making and speed The post USC Computer Scientist Answers Five Common Questions About AI appeared first on USC Viterbi | School of Engineering . ## [Amid pageantry of USC new student convocation, Trojans are urged to boldly ask challenging questions](https://today.usc.edu/amid-pageantry-of-usc-new-student-convocation-trojans-are-urged-to-boldly-ask-challenging-questions/) _2026-08-21 · David Medzerian · USC Today_ “That spirit of inquiry is how we advance our academic research, learning and excellence,” USC President Beong-Soo Kim said during his welcome address. ## [How to See Eye to Eye With AI](https://viterbischool.usc.edu/news/2026/08/how-to-see-eye-to-eye-with-ai/) _2026-08-20 · Matilda Bathurst · USC Viterbi | School of Engineering_ An award-winning study from the USC Institute for Creative Technologies and the US Army Research Laboratory applies natural language dialogue to help humans and intelligent systems coordinate knowledge and achieve shared goals. The post How to See Eye to Eye With AI appeared first on USC Viterbi | School of Engineering . ## [During move-in week, Trojans settle in for a new year of growth and opportunity](https://usc.edu/during-move-in-week-trojans-settle-in-for-a-new-year-of-growth-and-opportunity/) _2026-08-20 · David Medzerian · USC_ More than 8,000 students have moved into USC’s residential colleges. Fall semester classes begin Monday. The post During move-in week, Trojans settle in for a new year of growth and opportunity appeared first on USC . ## [Ranking the Top 20 Men’s Transfers in the Big 12](https://www.hoopshq.com/big-12/big-12-transfers-ranked-aug-2026) _2026-08-20 · Tristan Freeman · Hoops HQ_ Last season, Big 12 Basketball was led by a pair of elite freshmen: 6-foot-9 forward AJ Dybansta (25.5 points per game at BYU) and 6-foot-5 guard Darryn Peterson (20.2 points per game at Kansas). Those two went on to become the first two picks in the 2026 NBA Draft. While another Jayhawks freshman may be \[…\] The post Ranking the Top 20 Men’s Transfers in the Big 12 appeared first on Hoops HQ . ## [That Time When Juan Dixon Showed His Gratitude](https://www.hoopshq.com/seth-davis/juan-dixon-ttw) _2026-08-20 · Seth Davis · Hoops HQ_ I’m often asked if I have a favorite player from all my years covering college basketball. The answer is yes, and it might surprise you. It’s Maryland guard Juan Dixon. Dixon was the Most Outstanding Player at the 2002 Final Four as he led the Terps to the national championship. It was a destination that \[…\] The post That Time When Juan Dixon Showed His Gratitude appeared first on Hoops HQ . ## [Five Burning Questions for the Big 12 Ahead of the 2026-27 Season](https://www.hoopshq.com/big-12/five-burning-questions-for-the-big-12-ahead-of-the-2026-27-season) _2026-08-19 · Alex Squadron · Hoops HQ_ It has been a busy offseason in the Big 12, defined by dramatic roster turnover and several coaching changes. Most of the league’s biggest stars from the 2025-26 campaign either left for the NBA or hit the portal, but teams have managed to rebuild in impressive fashion. Ten of the 16 schools in the conference \[…\] The post Five Burning Questions for the Big 12 Ahead of the 2026-27 Season appeared… ## [Giving AI Agents the Keys? USC Engineers Develop Tools to Audit and Monitor AI Agents](https://viterbischool.usc.edu/news/2026/08/giving-ai-agents-the-keys-usc-engineers-develop-tools-to-audit-and-monitor-ai-agents/) _2026-08-19 · Venice Tang · USC Viterbi | School of Engineering_ USC computer scientists develop tools to screen agents before they act, block risky actions in real time and trace their decisions after the fact The post Giving AI Agents the Keys? USC Engineers Develop Tools to Audit and Monitor AI Agents appeared first on USC Viterbi | School of Engineering . ## [Young Kids Can Handle Hard Truths About Race](https://edpolicyhub.substack.com/p/young-kids-can-handle-hard-truths) _2026-08-19 · EdPolicy Hub · USC EdPolicy Hub_ Huriya Jabbar and Jessica Toste ## [USC students excel in D.C. summer internships](https://today.usc.edu/usc-students-excel-in-d-c-summer-internships/) _2026-08-19 · David Medzerian · USC Today_ This summer, USC students interned across the public, private and nonprofit sectors in the nation’s capital, working in a variety of industries ranging from business to government to medicine and beyond. ## [Sync Bookmarks Everywhere (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/fJt4AnPhEr3G) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Two-way sync keeps folders and toolbar intact across Chrome, Firefox, and Safari. ## [USC Viterbi doctoral student builds a safer, more reliable future for AI and robotics](https://today.usc.edu/usc-viterbi-doctoral-student-builds-a-safer-more-reliable-future-for-ai-and-robotics/) _2026-08-19 · David Medzerian · USC Today_ “It is a really exciting time for robotics,” Yusuf Umut Ciftci says. “There are a lot of unknowns, a lot of room for improvement and a lot of room for impact.” ## [Why you move — not just how often — could affect dementia risk](https://today.usc.edu/why-you-move-not-just-how-often-could-affect-dementia-risk/) _2026-08-18 · David Medzerian · USC Today_ USC research finds that physically strenuous work may not offer the same brain protection as voluntary leisure-time exercise and may even increase dementia risk. ## [Can AI “Understand” a Fundamental Concept of Chemistry?](https://viterbischool.usc.edu/news/2026/08/can-ai-understand-a-fundamental-concept-of-chemistry/) _2026-08-18 · Matilda Bathurst · USC Viterbi | School of Engineering_ When USC Viterbi researchers developed a way to look inside a powerful AI model, they found evidence that it had independently learned one of chemistry's most fundamental concepts: the chemical bond. The post Can AI “Understand” a Fundamental Concept of Chemistry? appeared first on USC Viterbi | School of Engineering . ## [What Happens When Your Hospital Is Also Your Insurance Company? We’re Starting to See The Effects](https://schaeffer.usc.edu/research/when-your-hospital-is-also-your-insurance-company-effects/) _2026-08-18 · Jason Millman · USC Schaeffer_ New research offers modest evidence that insurers affiliated with hospital may be able to game Medicare Advantage regulations to extract more taxpayer money. The post What Happens When Your Hospital Is Also Your Insurance Company? We’re Starting to See The Effects appeared first on USC Schaeffer . ## [Air pollution linked to distinct brain changes in regions vulnerable to Alzheimer’s disease](https://today.usc.edu/air-pollution-linked-to-distinct-brain-changes-in-regions-vulnerable-to-alzheimers-disease/) _2026-08-18 · David Medzerian · USC Today_ USC researchers found that exposure to common air pollutants was associated with different patterns of cortical thickness in two groups of older adults, pointing to a potentially complex relationship between pollution, aging and brain health. ## [USC EdTech Accelerator named one of America’s Best Incubators & Accelerators for 2026 by TIME magazine](https://today.usc.edu/usc-edtech-accelerator-named-one-of-americas-best-incubators-accelerators-for-2026-by-time-magazine/) _2026-08-18 · David Medzerian · USC Today_ The program, entering its ninth year, competed against accelerators across all industries to earn the national recognition. ## [From Manhattan to Genesis: The U.S. Department of Energy wants to build a single national platform for doing science with AI.](https://viterbischool.usc.edu/mediacoverage/from-manhattan-to-genesis-the-u-s-department-of-energy-wants-to-build-a-single-national-platform-for-doing-science-with-ai/) _2026-08-17 · Marc Ballon · USC Viterbi | School of Engineering_ Communications of the ACM article quotes ISI's Ewa Deelman several times. The post From Manhattan to Genesis: The U.S. Department of Energy wants to build a single national platform for doing science with AI. appeared first on USC Viterbi | School of Engineering . ## [Terry Benzel Wants to Lead the IEEE Computer Society Through Computing’s AI Inflection Point](https://viterbischool.usc.edu/news/2026/08/terry-benzel-wants-to-lead-the-ieee-computer-society-through-computings-ai-inflection-point/) _2026-08-17 · Marc Ballon · USC Viterbi | School of Engineering_ The USC cybersecurity leader and longtime volunteer is running for president-elect with a plan to bring more voices into the 370,000-member society as artificial intelligence reshapes computing The post Terry Benzel Wants to Lead the IEEE Computer Society Through Computing’s AI Inflection Point appeared first on USC Viterbi | School of Engineering . ## [USC Students Are Developing a Forecasting System to Improve Hospital Operations](https://viterbischool.usc.edu/news/2026/08/usc-students-are-developing-a-forecasting-system-to-improve-hospital-operations/) _2026-08-17 · Sammy Bovitz · USC Viterbi | School of Engineering_ USC Viterbi analytics and health systems management students are creating a forecasting system with an interactive analytics dashboard that helps USC Keck Medicine professionals better anticipate future patient demand and operational needs. The post USC Students Are Developing a Forecasting System to Improve Hospital Operations appeared first on USC Viterbi | School of Engineering . ## [A recent historic drop in drug prices is largely driven by market forces, Joyce explains](https://schaeffer.usc.edu/research/a-historic-drop-in-drug-prices-is-largely-driven-by-market-forces-joyce-explains/) _2026-08-17 · Jason Millman · USC Schaeffer_ The post A recent historic drop in drug prices is largely driven by market forces, Joyce explains appeared first on USC Schaeffer . ## [Marketplace for AI-Powered Professionals (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/PV5LzGgVg5DS) _2026-08-17 · **Sponsored**_ Find professionals who use ChatGPT, Copilot, and Claude to deliver work faster. ## [From Latin America to L.A., USC graduates look to make a global impact](https://today.usc.edu/from-latin-america-to-l-a-usc-graduates-look-to-make-a-global-impact/) _2026-08-17 · David Medzerian · USC Today_ Graduates from Colombia, Mexico and Peru share how USC’s international community and hands-on opportunities prepared them for success. ## [That Time When Grayson Allen Crushed My Laptop and the Cameron Crazies Came to My Rescue](https://www.hoopshq.com/acc/that-time-when-grayson-allen-crushed-my-laptop) _2026-08-17 · Brett Friedlander · Hoops HQ_ There is no better vantage point to observe a college basketball game than press row at Cameron Indoor Stadium. It’s a place from which you can experience the sights and sounds of the game in a way that can’t be duplicated by watching on television at home or attempting to report from the rafters where \[…\] The post That Time When Grayson Allen Crushed My Laptop and the Cameron Crazies Came to My… ## [First Impressions of Arkansas, Cincinnati and More Teams Ahead of the 2026-27 Season](https://www.hoopshq.com/conferences/first-impressions-of-arkansas-cincinnati-and-more-teams-ahead-of-the-2026-27-season) _2026-08-17 · Alex Squadron · Hoops HQ_ Due to a recent update to NCAA policies, college programs are now permitted to embark on foreign tours every offseason, rather than the old cadence of once every four years. Schools have been taking advantage of the new rule throughout July and August, traveling the globe to get their first taste of game action against \[…\] The post First Impressions of Arkansas, Cincinnati and More Teams Ahead of… ## [Ranking the Top 20 Men’s Transfers in the Big Ten](https://www.hoopshq.com/big-ten/top-20-big-ten-transfers-august-2026) _2026-08-17 · Tristan Freeman · Hoops HQ_ Compared to some other power conferences, the Big Ten has more preferred veterans who have stayed with the same program over the years, rather than transfers who are around for just one season. However, the transfer portal has also affected the Big Ten, with five of the league’s top nine individual scorers coming in via \[…\] The post Ranking the Top 20 Men’s Transfers in the Big Ten appeared first… ## [Five Burning Questions for the Big Ten Ahead of the 2026-27 Season](https://www.hoopshq.com/big-ten/big-ten-five-burning-questions-aug-2026) _2026-08-16 · Alex Squadron · Hoops HQ_ The Big Ten’s 26-year national championship drought finally came to an end last season, as a dominant Michigan team rolled through the NCAA Tournament. It was an exceptional year for the conference as a whole. Seven teams landed in the final AP poll, nine received bids to the Big Dance, six reached the Sweet Sixteen \[…\] The post Five Burning Questions for the Big Ten Ahead of the 2026-27 Season… ## [That Time When a Tornado Struck the Georgia Dome](https://www.hoopshq.com/sec/that-time-when-georgia-dome-tornado) _2026-08-16 · Chris Dortch · Hoops HQ_ The noise started slowly, then built in intensity until it sounded as though thousands of rabid basketball fans were stomping their feet on metal bleachers. My first thought, as I was watching the 2008 SEC Tournament second-round game between Mississippi State and Alabama at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta was, “Why would fans be stomping \[…\] The post That Time When a Tornado Struck the Georgia Dome… ## [Summertime for these Trojan undergrads means diving into research](https://today.usc.edu/summertime-for-these-trojan-undergrads-means-diving-into-research/) _2026-08-14 · Lilledeshan Bose · USC Today_ USC offers unique opportunities for students to do hands-on, lifesaving research alongside faculty mentors. ## [Young breast cancer patient finds herself navigating unfamiliar waters](https://today.usc.edu/young-breast-cancer-patient-finds-herself-navigating-unfamiliar-waters/) _2026-08-14 · David Medzerian · USC Today_ Author, speaker and brand strategist Goldie Chan shares her journey as a Keck Medicine of USC patient. ## [How old are you really? Study explains what makes ‘epigenetic clocks’ tick, debuts new prediction tools](https://today.usc.edu/how-old-are-you-really-study-explains-what-makes-epigenetic-clocks-tick-debuts-new-prediction-tools/) _2026-08-13 · David Medzerian · USC Today_ USC-led research reveals what aspects of cellular function are measured by popular biological age assessments. ## [Universities Must Start Graduating More Good Citizens](https://schaeffer.usc.edu/research/universities-must-start-graduating-more-good-citizens/) _2026-08-13 · Jason Millman · USC Schaeffer_ A civics requirement could help restore confidence in U.S. higher education and democracy itself. The post Universities Must Start Graduating More Good Citizens appeared first on USC Schaeffer . ## [Browse ThreatCrush Modules (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/y1JkBUcfz6pU) _2026-08-13 · **Sponsored**_ Install community-built security modules to extend real-time threat intelligence and monitoring ## [Good Vibrations: The Healing Power of Waves](https://usc.edu/good-vibrations-the-healing-power-of-waves/) _2026-08-13 · Buddy Chung · USC_ Surfers Jason Kutch and Peter Westwick — both USC scholars — discuss the science and mysteries of the ocean’s primordial force. The post Good Vibrations: The Healing Power of Waves appeared first on USC . ## [A new way to help CAR-T cells fight solid tumors could change cancer treatment](https://viterbischool.usc.edu/news/2026/08/a-new-way-to-help-car-t-cells-fight-solid-tumors-could-change-cancer-treatment/) _2026-08-13 · Marc Ballon · USC Viterbi | School of Engineering_ USC researchers developed a technique that uses focused ultrasound to temporarily "light up" solid tumors, giving cancer-fighting immune cells a target they can finally recognize. The post A new way to help CAR-T cells fight solid tumors could change cancer treatment appeared first on USC Viterbi | School of Engineering . ## [USC ISE Engineers Help Trojan Football Find a Competitive Edge](https://viterbischool.usc.edu/mediacoverage/usc-ise-engineers-help-trojan-football-find-a-competitive-edge/) _2026-08-12 · Marc Ballon · USC Viterbi | School of Engineering_ A recent KNX-AM segment spotlights a collaboration between USC football and students and one alumnus from the Daniel J. Epstein Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering, or ISE. Supervised by ISE Associate Professor of Practice Bruce Wilcox, the team is building a searchable database of play-by-play results from thousands of college football games. The goal: spend less time wrangling data… ## [$50 Billion Won’t Fix Rural Maternity Care Without State Reform](https://schaeffer.usc.edu/research/50-billion-wont-fix-rural-maternity-care-without-state-reform/) _2026-08-12 · Jason Millman · USC Schaeffer_ To address maternal care shortages, states should use new federal funding to expand access to lower-cost settings that provide safe, high-quality care. The post $50 Billion Won’t Fix Rural Maternity Care Without State Reform appeared first on USC Schaeffer . ## [USC Scientists Are Using Quantum Computing to Rethink Cancer Detection](https://viterbischool.usc.edu/news/2026/08/usc-scientists-are-using-quantum-computing-to-rethink-cancer-detection/) _2026-08-11 · Marc Ballon · USC Viterbi | School of Engineering_ By combining quantum computing with artificial intelligence, USC researchers are laying the groundwork for medical imaging tools that could help doctors diagnose cancer and plan treatments more precisely The post USC Scientists Are Using Quantum Computing to Rethink Cancer Detection appeared first on USC Viterbi | School of Engineering . ## [Bulldog Mentality: Ronald Nored Is Giving Butler the NBA Treatment](https://www.hoopshq.com/big-east/ronald-nored-year-one) _2026-08-10 · Andy Katz · Hoops HQ_ Here’s what I love about Ronald Nored’s coaching journey: He doesn’t feel like he was owed anything. He made sure to work for, and learn from, multiple coaches. And he is incredibly humble and respectful of his first Division I head coaching gig at his alma mater — Butler. Nored didn’t hesitate about his chosen \[…\] The post Bulldog Mentality: Ronald Nored Is Giving Butler the NBA Treatment… ## [Can AI Read the Room? USC Study Finds AI Is Better at Reading Than Listening](https://viterbischool.usc.edu/news/2026/08/can-ai-read-the-room-usc-study-finds-ai-is-better-at-reading-than-listening/) _2026-08-10 · Venice Tang · USC Viterbi | School of Engineering_ Researchers identified why audio AI models miss tone, emotion and other audio cues - and developed new solutions that dramatically improve their ability to interpret speech beyond words The post Can AI Read the Room? USC Study Finds AI Is Better at Reading Than Listening appeared first on USC Viterbi | School of Engineering . ## [I’m Using Not-FDA-Approved Software to Manage My Diabetes. I’ve Never Felt Better](https://schaeffer.usc.edu/research/im-using-not-fda-approved-software-to-manage-my-diabetes-ive-never-felt-better/) _2026-08-10 · Jason Millman · USC Schaeffer_ Rapid-fire improvements in medical software, often engineered by AI, are leaving regulators in the dust. The post I’m Using Not-FDA-Approved Software to Manage My Diabetes. I’ve Never Felt Better appeared first on USC Schaeffer . ## [Fixing the Funnel: Stakeholder Insights on Alzheimer’s Disease Trial Recruitment](https://schaeffer.usc.edu/research/improving-alzheimers-clinical-trial-recruitment-stakeholder-insights/) _2026-08-07 · Rika Kanaoka · USC Schaeffer_ Interviews with stakeholders across the Alzheimer’s clinical trial ecosystem explored barriers, emerging practices and opportunities to improve recruitment. The post Fixing the Funnel: Stakeholder Insights on Alzheimer’s Disease Trial Recruitment appeared first on USC Schaeffer . ## [Recapping a Chaotic Week in the College Sports World](https://www.hoopshq.com/ncaa/chaotic-week-recap-aug-5-2026) _2026-08-06 · Alex Squadron · Hoops HQ_ A flurry of legislative and legal activity has turned a normally quiet time on the college sports calendar into an absolute frenzy. In the past week, there has been a frantic push to pass the Protect College Sports Act — the expansive federal bill co-authored by Senators Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Maria Cantwell (D-Washington) and Eric \[…\] The post Recapping a Chaotic Week in the College Sports World… ## [Most Americans Don't Know a Trans Person. That Explains a Lot.](https://edpolicyhub.substack.com/p/most-americans-dont-know-a-trans) _2026-08-05 · EdPolicy Hub · USC EdPolicy Hub_ Morgan Polikoff ## [Effects of Medicare Advantage on Health Care Use and Outcomes Among Retired State Employees in 5 States](https://schaeffer.usc.edu/research/effects-of-medicare-advantage-on-health-care-use-and-outcomes-among-retired-state-employees-in-5-states/) _2026-08-03 · Jason Millman · USC Schaeffer_ Medicare Advantage successfully shifted care away from expensive hospital beds to outpatient and home settings without negatively affecting short-term mortality or time spent at home. The post Effects of Medicare Advantage on Health Care Use and Outcomes Among Retired State Employees in 5 States appeared first on USC Schaeffer . ## [Pharmaceutical Spending Is Shifting Away From ‘Me-Too’ Drugs](https://schaeffer.usc.edu/research/pharmaceutical-spending-shifts-to-innovative-drugs/) _2026-08-03 · Jason Millman · USC Schaeffer_ Drug spending has become increasingly concentrated on innovative medicines, largely due to greater patient use rather than higher prices. The post Pharmaceutical Spending Is Shifting Away From ‘Me-Too’ Drugs appeared first on USC Schaeffer . ## [Most Hospitals With Vertically Integrated MA Plans Charge Similar Prices to Affiliated and Unaffiliated Plans](https://schaeffer.usc.edu/research/most-hospitals-with-vertically-integrated-ma-plans-charge-similar-prices-to-affiliated-and-unaffiliated-plans/) _2026-08-03 · Jason Millman · USC Schaeffer_ At most hospitals with a vertically integrated Medicare Advantage plan, there was little difference in prices across plans. However, prices differed between affiliated and unaffiliated plans at a sizable minority of hospitals. The post Most Hospitals With Vertically Integrated MA Plans Charge Similar Prices to Affiliated and Unaffiliated Plans appeared first on USC Schaeffer . ## [Despite recent reforms, Joyce says PBMs may simply adapt business practices to generate revenue](https://schaeffer.usc.edu/research/despite-recent-reforms-joyce-says-pbms-may-simply-adapt-business-practices-to-generate-revenue/) _2026-07-31 · Jason Millman · USC Schaeffer_ The post Despite recent reforms, Joyce says PBMs may simply adapt business practices to generate revenue appeared first on USC Schaeffer . ## [Buying an AI Tool Doesn’t Just Move Money. It Moves Power. That’s Why We Need a Civil-Rights-First Approach to AI Procurement](https://edpolicyhub.substack.com/p/buying-an-ai-tool-doesnt-just-move) _2026-07-24 · EdPolicy Hub · USC EdPolicy Hub_ Patricia Burch, Shelby Smith, Junmin Byon, Alvin Makori ## [We Need Accountability, But We Aren’t Going to Re-make the Mistakes of NCLB](https://edpolicyhub.substack.com/p/we-need-accountability-but-we-arent) _2026-06-24 · EdPolicy Hub · USC EdPolicy Hub_ Morgan Polikoff ## [Overloaded: Why More Isn’t Always Better](https://edpolicyhub.substack.com/p/overloaded-why-more-isnt-always-better) _2026-06-18 · EdPolicy Hub · USC EdPolicy Hub_ Akisha Osei Sarfo, Dave Hersh, Sean Berkstresser, and Bo Yan ## [The Hidden Owners of School AI: Private Equity and the Risks to School Communities](https://edpolicyhub.substack.com/p/the-hidden-owners-of-school-ai-private) _2026-06-11 · EdPolicy Hub · USC EdPolicy Hub_ Patricia Burch ## [Four Unexpected Ways Schools Are Addressing Housing Instability](https://edpolicyhub.substack.com/p/four-unexpected-ways-schools-are) _2026-06-03 · EdPolicy Hub · USC EdPolicy Hub_ Tara Blagg