dornsife.usc.edu - Profile | ThreadSky | a Reddit-style client for Bluesky

Mild storms, major consequences. @dornsife.usc.edu research shows that even weak tropical cyclones can raise infant mortality in low-income countries by 11%. 🌀

submitted 5 days ago • 0 comments

New research from USC Dornsife scientists reveals how cells fix dangerous DNA damage in hard-to-repair areas of the genome. dornsife.usc.edu/news/stories...

submitted 17 hours ago • 1 comment

A healthy society is built on critical thinking, empathy and ethical leadership. At USC Dornsife, we build those capacities through the liberal arts. Support our mission. Give now → dayofscupport.usc.edu/c/Dornsife USC #DayofSCupport

submitted 2 days ago • 0 comments

A team led by USC Dornsife researchers has uncovered a hidden culprit behind the Amazon rainforest’s slow recovery: water loss caused by reshaped terrain.

submitted 3 days ago • 0 comments

“He was a dedicated mentor and valued colleague, known for his sharp intellect and passion for physics... He will be deeply missed by the scientific community, his colleagues and the many students he inspired.”

submitted 3 days ago • 0 comments

At USC Dornsife we work hard to promote thoughtful, civil dialogue and research on politics and social issues. On USC's #DayOfSCupport June 4, support initiatives that foster understanding, critical thinking and informed civic engagement. → dayofscupport.usc.edu/c/Dornsife

submitted 3 days ago • 0 comments

At USC Dornsife, education goes beyond the classroom. Students engage in real-world projects, internships and research that prepare them to lead and innovate. For our #DayOfSCupport June 4, support hands-on learning experiences that shape future leaders. Give → dayofscupport.usc.edu/c/Dornsife

submitted 4 days ago • 0 comments

Dornsife faculty are guiding members of the USC Distinguished Leaders Program, which empowers retired Trojans 50 and beyond to craft meaningful new chapters in their lives.

submitted 4 days ago • 0 comments

Led by faculty from USC Dornsife and Viterbi and backed by a $12 million grant, USC is working to ensure innovation stays grounded in human values.

submitted 7 days ago • 0 comments

Today: Join professor @karenlloyd.bsky.social for a Reddit AMA! Ask her about the origins of biology, what deep-Earth microbes reveal about life’s limits and the potential for life beyond our planet: www.reddit.com/r/biology/co...

submitted 10 days ago • 0 comments

Even beach towels deserve scientific scrutiny. With the unofficial start of summer here, CNN turned to USC chemistry PhD student (and lifelong surfer) Colin Leaf to weigh in on the best towels for sand, surf and science. ➡️ www.cnn.com/cnn-undersco...

submitted 12 days ago • 0 comments

Congratulations to Jason Toliao and Catcher Salazar! USC Dornsife students have consistently won the prestigious Goldwater scholarship throughout the years--including every year since 2019.

submitted 15 days ago • 0 comments

Graduates, take it from alumnus and Condé Nast CEO Roger Lynch: Your liberal arts education has prepared you for all windows that open. #USCgrad

submitted 15 days ago • 0 comments

Nothing new: Political retribution and personal vendettas have long shaped the American political landscape. A USC Dornsife historian offers some perspective on the current migraine.

submitted 17 days ago • 0 comments

“I got to create my own job description,” says anesthesiologist Arash Motamed, a three-time Trojan whose journey began at USC Dornsife.

submitted 18 days ago • 0 comments

Congratulations to our 2025 Dornsife Scholars Award recipients! Learn more : dornsife.usc.edu/dornsife-sch... #USCgrad

submitted 18 days ago • 0 comments

The dissertation is done, but the legacy is just beginning. #USCgrad #FightOn

submitted 22 days ago • 0 comments

USC grads & families! Don’t miss the biggest night of the year! Join thousands at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum to celebrate your graduation journey. This isn’t just Commencement - it’s a memory in the making. 🎇 🎟️ Make sure to check your ticket app for tickets: uscne.ws/tickets.

submitted 23 days ago • 0 comments

Commencement season has begun! We're very excited to honor our newest doctorates of philosophy today at the USC Dornsife Ph.D. Hooding Ceremony. Starting at 8:30 A.M. in McCarthy Quad.

submitted 23 days ago • 0 comments

Science can’t change lives if people don’t understand it. That’s why USC Dornsife senior Srikar Kolluru founded The Nucleus, a student-run publication that turns complex research into clear, compelling stories. The goal? Make science more accessible — and stop misinformation before it spreads.

submitted 24 days ago • 0 comments

Update: This event is SOLD OUT.

submitted 28 days ago • 0 comments

The 2025 Herbert G. Klein Lecture on Civic and Community Leadership brings together USC faculty experts to explore how trade policy shapes markets, politics and everyday life. Join us at the stunning L'Auberge Del Mar for a champagne brunch and engaging conversation: events.usc.edu/esvp/herbkle...

submitted 29 days ago • 0 comments

The next pope has been chosen. Still, Catholics in the U.S. stand at a crossroads. Our sociologist explains:

submitted 29 days ago • 0 comments

What if black holes aren’t voids, but supermazes? A new study from a USC Dornsife physicist suggests black holes might contain intricate, multidimensional structures that preserve everything they swallow. Read the coverage in @sciam.bsky.social:

submitted 31 days ago • 0 comments

Who will be the next pope? A secret assembly of cardinals - the "conclave" - is about to decide. The Institute for Advanced Catholic Studies at USC Dornsife (@iacsusc.bsky.social) president provides insight into the mysterious process:

submitted 31 days ago • 0 comments

Congratulations to professor Percival Everett, who has won fiction's highest honor: the 2025 Pulitzer Prize. dornsife.usc.edu/news/stories...

submitted 32 days ago • 4 comments

Earning a PhD while breaking into acting? @dornsife.usc.edu alum Luka Jones almost became a philosophy professor — until Hollywood called. Now he’s applying deep thinking to life on- and off-screen. 💭

submitted 33 days ago • 0 comments

Tell a friend at happy hour tonight: dornsife.usc.edu/news/stories...

submitted 32 days ago • 0 comments

I'm giving a Smithsonian Associates webinar about my book May 8 at 6:30pm EDT. Feel free to join us! smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/pr...

submitted 37 days ago • 0 comments

After a bunch of white nationalists told me I wasn’t a real pronatalist, I got curious about what it means to try to preserve a particular gene pool - and whether ethnic groups even have stable genetic identities. Turns out the newest DNA science has a lot to say. urldefense.com/v3/__https:/...

submitted 36 days ago • 1 comment

As a decision scientist, I teach my students about the pitfalls of cherry picking outliers and using them to make sweeping generalizations. I'll be using this editorial from Steven Davidoff Solomon from @ucberkeleylaw.bsky.social in my classes next year. www.wsj.com/opinion/you-...

submitted 35 days ago • 1 comment

“I see a bunch of symbols that could be interpreted any number of ways,” says Jorja Leap, a USC Dornsife professor who has served as an expert gang witness in court. “There is nothing in those tattoos that is definitively gang representative.”

submitted 35 days ago • 0 comments

Reading offers unexpected forms of connection, as English professor Emily Anderson uncovers in her latest book, Shadow Work: Loneliness and Literary Life.

submitted 37 days ago • 0 comments

We are proud to welcome James Bullock as our new dean! An accomplished leader and scholar, Dean Bullock brings a track record of advancing research, forging new partnerships, and supporting student success. He'll take the helm of USC's largest, oldest and most academically diverse school on July 1.

submitted 39 days ago • 0 comments

Happy #EarthMonth from the 2025 Wrigley Institute Graduate Fellows! 🌏 Our fellows are @dornsife.usc.edu PhD students tackling environmental and #sustainability questions through the lens of their particular field. Meet the fellows: dornsife.usc.edu/wrigley/2024...

submitted 43 days ago • 0 comments

Undergrads: there are so many benefits to taking a summer GE! www.usc.edu/summer-GE

submitted 43 days ago • 0 comments

"In principle, Catholicism has always been 'doors open' to everyone, but many had come to experience it as not a very welcoming culture. [Pope Francis] re-emphasized that sense... He'd always say, 'Para todos, para todos.'" @iacsusc.bsky.social president on KCRW: www.kcrw.com/news/shows/p...

submitted 45 days ago • 0 comments

Campus is almost ready for the L.A. Times Festival of Books! Here are the USC Dornsife faculty and alumni you’ll see this weekend: dornsife.usc.edu/news/stories...

submitted 46 days ago • 0 comments

Norcal Trojans: Need a happy hour? On April 23, connect and celebrate the impact of a Dornsife education. Enjoy an evening of engaging conversation, hosted drinks and heavy appetizers in the heart of Silicon Valley. RSVP today! events.usc.edu/esvp/code/do...

submitted 49 days ago • 0 comments

Congratulations to professor emeritus Norm Arnheim on receiving the University of Southern California Faculty Lifetime Achievement Award! This is a special honor given to USC's most distinguished retired faculty. Professor Arnheim was honored this week at the 44th Annual Academic Honors Convocation.

submitted 50 days ago • 0 comments

A new survey by USC Dornsife reveals that Angelenos facing housing instability before January wildfires were hit significantly harder than those with more secure living situations.

submitted 57 days ago • 1 comment

"Your favorite [Dornsife] authors. All in one place." Celebrate the 30th year of the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books, one of the top festivals in the country, April 26-27 at USC. A host of USC Dornsife authors will be featured - plan your visit!

submitted 57 days ago • 0 comments

Federal agencies may not be testing for lead near homes hit by wildfires in Altadena and the Palisades—but USC Dornsife is. At no cost. USC Dornsife’s Public Exchange launched the CLEAN project, a free soil testing effort led by our Earth Sciences faculty. Learn how to get yours checked:

submitted 64 days ago • 0 comments

New insight into why music is such as a powerful tool to help people with Alzheimer’s disease reconnect with their past: A study led by USC Dornsife researcher Assal Habibi finds nostalgic music engages both the brain’s network linked to memory and self-reflection and its reward circuitry.

submitted 65 days ago • 0 comments

For a scientist, few distinctions rank higher than being elected a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (@aaas.org). Four professors at USC Dornsife have earned this prestigious recognition, joining the 2024 class of fellows. Read more: dornsife.usc.edu/news/stories...

submitted 65 days ago • 0 comments