August 13, 2019 – USC University Relations

USC researchers explore how skateboarders can succeed in school and life

Skateboarders are known for their tenacity, creativity and focus. USC experts want to figure out how they can use those skills to prosper in college, work and beyond. Without skateboarding, Eric Diaz’s life might have taken a much different path. The East L.A. native probably wouldn’t be two years away from earning his civil engineering…Continue Reading USC researchers explore how skateboarders can succeed in school and life

For gifted students, USC initiative fosters summer learning

A pilot program serves up an interdisciplinary smorgasbord Take 25 bright middle schoolers. Blitz them with fact-filled presentations by USC professors in computer science, medicine, economics, urban planning, political science, philosophy and neuroscience. Engage them in Socratic back-and-forth. Give the kids laptops and coach them in concept-rich coding tasks. Then ask them to think long…Continue Reading For gifted students, USC initiative fosters summer learning

USC TRiO hosts “Careers in the Film Industry” workshop

Participants in this Summers Educational Talent Search Program receive advice on the many opportunities in their backyard. The USC TRiO program in partnership with the California Film Commission held a “Careers in the Film Industry” workshop for TRiO Educational Talent Search program participants. They welcomed Hollywood producer Becky Sloviter, to discuss the many careers available…Continue Reading USC TRiO hosts “Careers in the Film Industry” workshop