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USC Viterbi Researcher Received Office of Naval Research’s Young Investigator Program Award With Upcoming Study on Dexterous Robotics
The ICT pioneer who built systems that made Holocaust survivors immortal and brought museum exhibits to life is stepping back—but not stepping away.
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A discovery using graphene has produced a record-breaking high-temperature memory device, with implications for space exploration, deep-earth drilling, and the future of AI hardware.
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A USC Viterbi undergraduate and her professor developed a method that allows AI to fix its own knowledge gaps in real time.
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The students were recognized for their work across unique computer science studies, but all involving artificial intelligence.
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The findings carry stark implications for elections, public health, and anyone who relies on social media for information
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The multitalented USC Viterbi professor was recognized by both the AAAI and IEEE in late November.

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Dexterous robot hands (Credit: Midjourney)

USC Viterbi Researcher Received Office of Naval Research’s Young Investigator Program Award With Upcoming Study on Dexterous Robotics

Illustration of a woman looking at her phone while waiting in a clinic room

A new “Chat-HPV” tool built by USC Viterbi professors with help from USC Keck medicinal professionals saves wait time, avoids harm.

An astronaut walks on a microchip in front of Venus

A discovery using graphene has produced a record-breaking high-temperature memory device, with implications for space exploration, deep-earth drilling, and the future of AI hardware.


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Published on February 23rd, 2017Last updated on April 7th, 2026