There is a reason professors with PhD students are called “advisors”. We have a responsibility beyond just making sure our students gain technical knowledge. We must also help them navigate the emotional and professional challenges of life as a PhD student. [Read more]
As a polymath, I chose engineering because it was the best lens through which to understand many things I’m passionate about: community, problem-solving, math, music, fitness, physics, technology, and more. [Read more]
Sol Golomb’s final PhD student shares what it was like to work with the brilliant engineer. [Read more]
My graduation this week has been possible because of my EE family: compassionate professors, hard-working students, and supportive staff. I thank them all for the learning experience and companionship. [Read more]
John, I know you worked very hard and handled so many things with your patience, insight and intelligence. Day and night, weekend and holidays – for the school and for us. You might be a little bit tired. It’s time to take a break, get some sleep, and rest in peace. [Read more]
New advancements in machine learning are getting the technology closer than ever to predicting the behavior of the most unpredictable of subjects – humans. [Read more]
Neural networks and AI shouldn’t be seen as a technology that will replace humanity. Instead, it can lead to an era of greatly improved human understanding and communication. [Read more]
The first of three blogs this week all about Neural Networks. An undergrad, PhD student, and Alumnus each share their experience in the field. [Read more]
I always knew I wanted to be an engineer and help change the world. But it wasn’t until I got to USC that I was able to realize my passion for entrepreneurship. [Read more]
Last month I organized the first ever Open House for EE PhD students. It was a chance for all of us, despite our different areas of research and backgrounds to come together, get to know each other, and maybe even collaborate. [Read more]