USC Dornsife in the News Archive - 2017

December

December 22, 2017

The Washington Post quoted Jane Junn, professor of political science and gender studies, about the changing demographics of the Democratic and Republican parties.

KCRW-FM interviewed Steven Ross, professor of history, about his recent book, "Hitler in Los Angeles: How Jews Foiled Nazi Plots Against Hollywood and America."

December 21, 2017

NPR quoted Arun Hendi of USC Dornsife's Center for Economic and Social Research about the possible trend of declining life expectancy for Americans that may be developing.

The New York Times' "California Today" newsletter quoted William Deverell, professor of history, about the racist legacy of California's first governor.

NPR quoted Jody Agius Vallejo, associate professor of sociology and American studies and ethnicity, about the fluid racial and ethnic identities among Hispanics and Latinos.

Vice quoted Heather Berg, lecturer of gender studies, about the historical use of the word "femme."

The Huffington Post cited comments by Stanley Rosen, professor of political science, on why Disney's animated film "Coco" appeals to Chinese audiences.

The San Jose Mercury News mentioned results from a USC Dornsife/Los Angeles Times poll about the upcoming Senate race in California.

Springfield Republican noted research by Moh El-Naggar, Robert D. Beyer (‘81) Early Career Chair in Natural Sciences and associate professor of physics, biological sciences, and chemistry, graduate student Yamini Jangir and postdoctoral scholar Annette Rowe about recent microbe discoveries.

December 20, 2017

The Washington Post quoted Thomas Ward, associate professor (teaching) of anthropology, about the roots of the MS-13 gang.

The Wrap quoted Stanley Rosen, professor of political science, on why Disney's animated film "Coco" appeals to Chinese audiences.

The Scientist quoted David McKemy, associate professor of biological sciences, about a study that found hibernating mammals sense cold differently than non-hibernating mammals.

December 19, 2017

Forbes cited research by Wendy Wood, Provost Professor of Psychology and Business, on how habits compose 40 percent of an individual's daily activity.

Deadline Hollywood noted a short documentary produced by USC Shoah Foundation and The New York Times' Op-Docs is on the Oscar shortlist. December 18, 2017

The Wall Street Journal reviewed a new book by Steven Ross, professor of history, "Hitler in Los Angeles: How Jews Foiled Nazi Plots Against Hollywood and America." The review notes Ross' story highlights efforts by Hollywood studios to surreptitiously fight against the rise of Nazism. "So, yes, Hollywood moguls did not speak out publicly against Nazi Germany, but Mr. Ross’s and Ms. Rosenzweig’s books show that they did take vigorous action against the Nazi threat," the reviewer wrote.

December 15, 2017

Indian Express published an op-ed by Simone Schaner of the Center for Economic and Social Research and a colleague on the gender gap in mobile phone usage across India.

December 14, 2017

New York Magazine's "The Cut" published a Q&A with Jonas Kaplan of USC Dornsife's Brain and Creativity Institute on why people become defensive when their deeply held views are attacked. "One thing we can say is that, because we know that there’s a culture element to this, that we can influence each other. A change that comes from within our own social group will be more likely to influence us," Kaplan said.

USA Today quoted Karen Tongson, associate professor of English, gender studies and American studies and ethnicity, about the societal standards the song "Baby, It's Cold Outside" addressed when it was composed.

December 13, 2017

The Washington Post quoted Robert Shrum, director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, about what the Alabama Senate election may mean for the national Democratic party.

Los Angeles Times quoted Mark Whitlock, executive director of the USC Cecil Murray Center for Community Engagement, on why the Johnson Amendment should be repealed.

NPR San Diego affiliate KPBS-FM cited research by Assal Habibi of USC Dornsife's Brain and Creativity Institute and colleagues that found musical training can thicken the brain's auditory cortex and support the growth of white matter, which carries signals through the brain.

December 12, 2017

Vox cited comments by Jonas Kaplan of USC Dornsife's Brain and Creativity Institute on why people become defensive when their deeply held views are attacked.

The Huffington Post published an article on an exhibition by Enrique Martinez Celaya, USC Provost Professor of Humanities and Arts, at a gallery in Miami.

December 11, 2017

The Washington Post published commentary by Benjamin Graham, assistant professor of international relations, and a colleague on the likely downfall of bitcoin. "Our analysis suggests that either bitcoin remains volatile and investors eventually walk away — or bitcoin stabilizes and becomes widely popular, only to die a slow, painful death by a thousand regulatory cuts across a hundred political jurisdictions," they wrote.

C-SPAN's "Book TV" interviewed Steven Ross, professor of history, about his book, "Hitler in Los Angeles: How Jews Foiled Nazi Plots Against Hollywood and America."

CBC Radio Canada quoted Steven Ross, professor of history, about his expectations for acceptance speeches for entertainment awards.

Los Angeles Times mentioned results from a recent USC Dornsife/Los Angeles Times Poll about the California gubernatorial race (second story here).

The Orange County Register cited comments by Manuel Pastor of USC Dornsife's Program for Environmental and Regional Equity about California's inequality gap.

Reader's Digest noted research by Bruce Herring, assistant professor of biological sciences, graduate students Anastasiia Sadybekov and Chen Tian and colleagues on the identification of a genetic "hotspot" for autism-related mutations.

The Kansas City Star cited research by Christian Grose, associate professor of political science, and Bonnie Reiss of USC Price School's Schwarzenegger Institute and colleagues on how independent voters will impact future elections.

December 8, 2017

BrainPickings featured Clifford Johnson, professor of physics and astronomy, and his new graphic novel, "The Dialogues: Conversations about the Nature of the Universe," which he wrote and illustrated. The book review noted the diversity of the book's characters and calls Johnson's approach a "celebration of the poetics of curiosity, serenading the most elemental core of being human — that is, of being creatures born to wonder about the universe, our place in it, and what it all means."

The Canadian Press (Canada) mentioned a partnership between USC Shoah Foundation and the USC Institute for Creative Technologies to record the stories of Holocaust survivors that allow audiences to interact and ask questions of the survivors.

December 7, 2017

Long Beach Post quoted Linda Chilton of USC Dornsife's Sea Grant program about the importance of teaching children about sustainable seafood and nutrition.

December 6, 2017

The Washington Post published commentary by Pablo Barberá-Aranguena, assistant professor of international relations, and colleagues on how media saturation can impact the functionality of a democracy. The authors focus on the prevalence of hate speech and extreme ideas on social media, and whether regulation would exacerbate the issue. "Democracies must be aware that any attempt to regulate the Internet may veer dangerously close to the censorship they deride in autocracies," they wrote.

December 4, 2017 The Chronicle of Higher Education reported on the USC Young Researchers Program, which was started by USC graduate students and is targeted at low-income students. Each summer, 15 local students are paired with Ph.D. candidates to conduct research and attend workshops on applying for college and securing financial aid. "By the end of the summer, they’re able to explain all the science they’ve done really well. That confidence they gain really helps spur them on to get a four-year degree," said Erin McParland, the program's coordinator and a biological sciences graduate student.

Pacific Standard featured research by Craig Stanford, professor of biological sciences and anthropology, about the omnivorous diets of chimpanzees. Prior to a few years ago, the majority of researchers believed chimps were vegan. Stanford found "meat eating has much to do with the social and political aspects of the hunt and not simply the consumption of nutrients and calories." His new book, "The New Chimpanzee: A Twenty-First-Century Portrait of Our Closest Kin," highlights clear connections between chimp behavior and human society.

KPCC-FM interviewed Ann Owens, assistant professor of sociology and spatial sciences, about the racially isolated schools in Los Angeles County.

BBC interviewed Kate Flint, Provost Professor of Art History and English, about her new book, "Flash!: Photography, Writing, & Surprising Illumination."

The Orange County Register quoted Manuel Pastor of USC Dornsife's Program for Environmental and Regional Equity about the education, income and opportunity gaps for minorities in California.

December 1, 2017

The Guardian (UK) quoted William Deverell, professor of history, on how Meghan Markle will represent California values on the world stage when she joins the British royal family.

Los Angeles Times cited results from the USC Dornsife/Los Angeles Times Poll on the upcoming gubernatorial race in California.

November

November 30, 2017

KCRW-FM interviewed Steven Ross, professor of history, about his recent book chronicling the efforts to stop the rise of Nazis in Hollywood during World War II.

The Wall Street Journal noted Daniela Bleichmar, associate professor of art history and history, was co- curator for an exhibition at the Huntington Library that examines perceptions of nature by indigenous people and European colonists.

Los Angeles Times, in a story about graduate students rallying against the proposed tax reform bill in Congress, cited comments by USC Provost Michael Quick about how USC will explore legal options to protect its graduate students. ABC News Los Angeles affiliate KABC-TV quoted Stanley Huey, associate professor of psychology and American studies and ethnicity, about the importance of graduate studies. In a second story on the rallies, Los Angeles Times mentioned USC. NPR San Francisco affiliate KQED- FM quoted David Schwartz, associate professor of psychology, and The Orange County Register (second story here) mentioned USC. Forbes cited research by Antonio Damasio, director of USC Dornsife's Brain and Creativity Institute, on how the part of the brain that controls emotions can affect decision-making.

November 29, 2017

Time quoted Peter Mancall, Andrew W. Mellon Professor of the Humanities, Linda and Harlan Martens Director of the Early Modern Studies Institute and professor of history and anthropology, about the historical inaccuracies in John Smith's description of his interaction the native residents in North America.

November 28, 2017

KPCC-FM's "Take Two" highlighted Steve Ross, professor of history, and his new book, "Hitler in Los Angeles: How Jews Foiled Nazi Plots Against Hollywood and America." Ross' book chronicles the efforts of Leon Lewis and his colleagues to thwart Nazi sympathizers in Los Angeles. Although Ross worked on the book for six years, he calls its release timing, "serendipitous." "We all need to be vigilant. When we hear hate speech, say something. When you know there's a demonstration, go there and let neo-Nazis, skinheads, Ku Klux Klan, John Birches, let them know 'not in our city and not in our nation.' There's no place for this," Ross said.

November 27, 2017

Forbes quoted Julie Albright, lecturer of psychology, about the possibility that the Facebook mobile app is tracking voice conversations by users when the app is not actively being used.

Axios quoted Travis Longcore, assistant professor of architecture and spatial sciences, about the evolution of light pollution. Agence France Presse also quoted Longcore about the economic costs of light pollution.

Times Higher Education published a Q&A with Kate Flint, Provost Professor of Art History and English, about her new book, "Flash!: Photography, Writing, & Surprising Illumination."

Deadline cited comments by Stanley Rosen, professor of political science, on why the Chinese government censored a film that might trigger protest leading up to a government event.

The Irish Times (Ireland) cited comments by Mark Marino, associate professor (teaching) of writing, about the origins of the selfie.

November 21, 2017

The New York Times interviewed Mark Marino, associate professor (teaching) of writing, on whether or not Paris Hilton can possibly take credit for inventing the selfie.

The New York Times reviewed a collection of short stories by creative writing and literature doctoral student Emily Geminder.

Newsweek cited comments by David Kang, director of USC Dornsife's Korean Studies Institute, about China's lack of cultural influence in its region compared to its economic influence.

November 17, 2017 CALmatters cited results from a recent USC Dornsife/Los Angeles Times Poll on how California voters feel about the new gas tax and transportation fees.

November 16, 2017

The San Jose Mercury News featured a new report by Manuel Pastor of USC Dornsife's Program for Environmental and Regional Equity and colleagues on racial disparities across California. The story highlights the impact these disparities have on African-Americans and Latinos. "This is something that matters greatly and really helps us understand that the accumulated burdens of disparity in the past persist today," said Pastor.

CBS News interviewed Stanley Rosen, professor of political science, on what sort of apology China might expect from the three UCLA basketball players accused of shoplifting. SBNation cited comments by Rosen.

Time quoted Peter Mancall, Andrew W. Mellon Professor of the Humanities, Linda and Harlan Martens Director of the Early Modern Studies Institute and professor of history and anthropology, about the lack of documentation or evidence of the supposed first Thanksgiving meal.

The Chronicle of Higher Education cited an editorial by Ellen Wayland-Smith, assistant professor (teaching) of writing, about the importance of university composition courses to help students identify reputable information.

The Atlantic published commentary by Nathan Perl-Rosenthal, associate professor of history and spatial sciences, about children’s books during times of political uncertainty.

The Fresno Bee mentioned results from a recent USC Dornsife College/Los Angeles Times Poll on voter sentiment toward the California gas tax and vehicle fees. The story also noted comments by Robert Shrum, director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics.

November 14, 2017

The Orange County Register quoted Stanley Rosen, professor of political science, about the State Department and President Donald Trump's involvement in the arrest of three UCLA basketball players in China.

McClatchy DC quoted Joshua Goldstein, associate professor of history and East Asian languages and cultures, about China's efforts to centralize its waste management and collection systems.

Los Angeles Times' "Essential Politics" newsletter mentioned results from the recent USC Dornsife/Los Angeles Times Poll. Silicon Valley Business Journal mentioned California voters' distaste for the current gas tax and vehicle fees.

November 13, 2017

Los Angeles Times highlighted results from the latest USC Dornsife/Los Angeles Times poll that measured President Donald Trump's unpopularity among Californians, disagreement with the president's handling of NFL player protests, voter sentiment towards California Governor Jerry Brown and support for a "sanctuary state" law. San Francisco Chronicle quoted Jill Darling, survey director at USC Dornsife's Center for Economic and Social Research about strong support for immigration reform among California's voters. NBC News Los Angeles affiliate KNBC-TV also highlighted the poll's results.

CNBC highlighted research by Joshua Aizenman, Robert R. and Katheryn A. Dockson Chair in Economics and International Relations and professor of international relations and economics, and colleagues on why promoting and developing trade schools over four-year colleges may be the best method to reduce income inequality. "Pushing more students to B.A. granting colleges may no longer be the most efficient way to deal with the challenges caused by the decline in manufacturing employment," Aizenman said.

NPR San Francisco affiliate KQED-FM quoted David Kang, director of USC Dornsife's Korean Studies Institute, about how the United States has not accepted any North Korean refugees in 2017.

November 10, 2017

Los Angeles Times highlighted results from the latest USC Dornsife/Los Angeles Times poll that found Senator Dianne Feinstein has overwhelming support for her 2018 reelection bid and that Californians are more divided for the upcoming governor's race. According to Robert Shrum, director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, it is highly likely that two Democrats will be on the ballot for both races after California's top-two primary. The New York Times' "California Today" newsletter, RealClearPolitics and The San Jose Mercury-News mentioned the poll's results.

KPCC-FM's "AirTalk" noted the participation of William Deverell, professor of history, and M G Lord, assistant professor of the practice of English, in a USC-hosted conference called "Under L.A.: Subterranean Stories."

Jewish Journal quoted Stephen Smith, director of the USC Shoah Foundation, about the film, "Destination Unknown," which is about survivors' Holocaust experiences. The story also mentioned the work done by USC Shoah Foundation. Variety published a review of the film.

The Root quoted Ange-Marie Hancock Alfaro, professor of political science and gender studies, about the academic definition of identity politics.

Los Angeles Times mentioned Janet Fitch is an adjunct professor at USC Dornsife in a review of her recent book.

November 9, 2017

The New York Times quoted Stanley Rosen, professor of political science, on the affinity some Chinese citizens feel to President Donald Trump.

Self quoted Bob Girandola, associate professor of biological sciences, about the effectiveness of electric muscle stimulation.

November 8, 2017

CBS News Los Angeles affiliate KCBS-TV quoted Stanley Rosen, professor of political science, on why three UCLA basketball players will likely not face jail time for alleged shoplifting since President Trump is currently visiting Asia. PBS interviewed David Kang, director of USC Dornsife's Korean Studies Institute, about President Donald Trump's mercurial comments about North Korea.

Gizmodo quoted Stephan Haas, professor of physics and astronomy, about the projected development for quantum computing and likened it to the Cold War development of nuclear weapons. New Scientist quoted Daniel Lidar of the USC Viterbi School on why errors compound in quantum computing.

November 7, 2017

The Conversation published an analysis by Jody Agius Vallejo, associate professor of sociology and American studies and ethnicity, on how Latino elites in California try to support opportunities for underserved communities. "These economic elites have not amassed enough wealth to generate resources on a scale that can adequately address growing income and wealth inequality in California. Creating and supporting pathways to the California dream is the responsibility of us all," she wrote.

Business Insider quoted Stanley Rosen, professor of political science, about President Donald Trump and his administration's rhetorical shift when referring to Asia-Pacific as the Indo-Pacific.

The Independent (UK) cited research by Antonio Damasio, director of USC Dornsife's Brain and Creativity Institute, about the role of emotion in human and animal brains.

November 6, 2017

Inquisitr featured a discovery by James Askew, doctoral candidate in human and evolutionary biology, and colleagues that identified a new species of orangutan. Askew noticed that Batang Toru males made different calls than orangutans he recorded in Sumatra and Borneo. Askew was named as part of the team that made the official discovery.

Los Angeles Times quoted Robert Shrum, director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, about political coalitions within the Los Angeles school board.

The Daily Beast quoted Robert Shrum, director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, about the controversy involving former ABC News political director Mark Halperin.

CBC News quoted Manuel Pastor, Turpanjian Chair in Civil Society and Social Change and professor of sociology and American studies and ethnicity, about gentrification in Los Angeles.

November 3, 2017

National Geographic featured a discovery by James Askew, doctoral candidate in human and evolutionary biology, and colleagues that identified a new species of orangutan. Askew noticed that Batang Toru males made different calls than orangutans he recorded in Sumatra and Borneo. Askew was named as part of the team that made the official discovery.

November 2, 2017

Los Angeles Sentinel highlighted the "Religious and Homelessness High-Level Roundtable" hosted by USC Dornsife's Institute for Advanced Catholic Studies, USC Dorsife’s Center for Religion and Culture, the USC Office of Religious Life, the USC Initiative to Eliminate Homelessness and the USC Suzanne Dworak- Peck School of Social Work, and included community and civic leaders. The story also noted the attendance of James Heft of USC Dornsife's Institute for Advanced Catholic Studies and Brie Loskota, executive director of USC Dornsife’s Center for Religion and Civic Culture, and many others including Los Angeles County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas and Archbishop José Gómez.

The Conversation published an op-ed by Manuel Pastor, Turpanjian Chair in Civil Society and Social Change and professor of sociology and American studies and ethnicity, about the negative impact 1978's Proposition 13 had on Californians' ability to access quality, well-funded public services. "That Prop 13 itself was a sort of generational warfare with overtones of race was clear in its structure," Pastor wrote. According to Pastor, the bill's passage unfairly privileged incumbent homeowners over new, younger and likely minority homeowners, and the political climate of California in 2017 may finally result in overturning the law.

The Huffington Post mentioned Viet Thanh Nguyen, Aerol Arnold Chair of English and professor of English, American studies and ethnicity and comparative literature.

Los Angeles Review of Books noted Kaya Press is housed in USC Dornsife's Department of American Studies and Ethnicity.

The Times (UK) cited research by Jonas Kaplan of USC Dornsife's Brain and Creativity Institute on how the brain responds to statements that challenge an individual's deeply held beliefs.

Hindustan Times' "Livemint" reported on a working paper by Joshua Aizenman, Robert R. and Katheryn A. Dockson Chair in Economics and International Relations and professor of international relations and economics, on the benefits of teaching vocational skills to lower skilled or unskilled workers over emphasizing university education for all.

November 1, 2017

The Washington Post published an op-ed by Steven Ross, professor of history, about his new book, "Hitler in Los Angeles: How Jews Foiled Nazi Plots Against Hollywood and America." Ross relates the open hatred of minority groups seen today in 2017 to the hatred that spread during the 1930s. "Whether it is taking a knee for democracy or denouncing hate speech whenever we hear it, actions small and large by each one of us matters. It is a lesson worth remembering today," Ross wrote. Smithsonian Magazine also featured Ross and his book.

Los Angeles Times (in a story originally published in The Conversation) featured commentary by William Deverell, professor of history, about the work of the late Kevin Starr of USC Dornsife and famous California historian. "With California poised to flex more of its considerable clout across many stages, largely in antagonistic environmental, cultural and legislative response to the current presidential administration, it would be comforting to have Kevin Starr’s booming voice and clever opinions as narration and context to what is happening out here on the West Coast," Deverell wrote.

BBC quoted Norbert Schwarz, Provost Professor of Psychology and Marketing, on whether losing sleep is worth the impact on an individual's overall happiness.

The Christian Science Monitor quoted Robert Shrum, director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, on the rise of international lobbying and the large sums of money involved. Freakonomics podcast interviewed Wendy Wood, Provost Professor of Psychology and Business, about habit formation.

Los Angeles Review of Books quoted Dana Gioia, California Poet Laureate and Judge Widney Professor of Poetry and Public Culture at USC, about his path to becoming a poet during his formative years.

Business Insider included Brie Loskota, executive director of USC Dornsife’s Center for Religion and Civic Culture, on its list of Americans under the age of 40 that are changing the world.

October

October 31, 2017

The New York Times (in an Associated Press story) featured work by USC Shoah Foundation and the USC Institute for Creative Technologies to produce a "New Dimensions in Testimony" installation at the Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center. The installation will allow visitors to interact with digitally preserved versions of genocide survivor testimonies. The foundation is a result of a partnership with USC Trustee Steven Spielberg to preserve as many survivor testimonies as possible. Daily Mail (UK) also mentioned the opening of the holographic exhibit.

The Seattle Times quoted Joshua Goldstein, associate professor of history and East Asian languages and cultures, about recent changes to China's recycling policies.

Sputnik quoted Robert English, associate professor of international relations, Slavic languages and literature, and environmental studies, about the harm to President Donald Trump's reputation and ability to lead following the recent indictments of former campaign manager Paul Manafort and others.

The Tyee (Canada) published a review of a new book by Steven Ross, professor of history.

October 30, 2017

The New York Times featured a Q&A with Steven J. Ross, professor of history, discussing his new book, "Hitler in Los Angeles: How Jews Foiled Nazi Plots Against Hollywood and America." In the interview, Ross recounts the roots of his research, which goes back to 1999, and the efforts of spies like Leon Lewis and Joseph Roos to counter the Nazi insurgency in America. Roos left his papers to the university and helped form USC’s Office of Civic and Community Relations. "Leon Lewis and his spies defeated a variety of enemies bent on violence and murder. They showed us that when a government fails to combat extremists, democracy demands that every citizen protect the lives of every American, no matter their race or religion," said Ross.

Hyperallergic featured work by the USC Shoah Foundation and the USC Institute for Creative Technologies to produce a "New Dimensions in Testimony" installation at the Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center. The installation will allow visitors to interact with digitally preserved versions of genocide survivor testimonies. "[The Visual History Archive] is an invaluable resource, but we also saw how survivors can make a connection to people when they meet in person. Unfortunately, the survivors won’t be with us forever, so we wanted to find a way to maintain that connection in the most realistic way possible," said Josh Grossberg of the USC Shoah Foundation. The Japan Times (Japan), in an Agence France Presse report, also mentioned the exhibition. Los Angeles Times quoted Travis Longcore, assistant professor of architecture and spatial sciences, about the unintended ecological consequences of proposed new infrastructure at the Los Angeles River.

The Week quoted Mary Helen Immordino-Yang of USC Dornsife's Brain and Creativity Institute on the benefits of boredom.

PBS published commentary, originally appearing on The Conversation, by Leo Braudy, University Professor and Leo S. Bing Chair in English and American literature and professor of English, art history and history, on the cultural obsession with monsters.

October 27, 2017

San Francisco Business Times mentioned research by Manuel Pastor and colleagues at USC Dornsife's Program for Environmental and Regional Equity on a proposed "split roll" for California property taxes.

October 26, 2017

Jewish Journal features a review of a new book by Steven J. Ross, professor of history, "Hitler in Los Angeles: How Jews Foiled Nazi Plots Against Hollywood and America." "What makes 'Hitler in Los Angeles' so remarkable is the fact that Ross found his way to a story that has been overlooked by other scholars," writes the reviewer. In another story, Jewish Journal featured a Q&A with Ross, discussing Ross's research into a Nazi plot in 1930s Los Angeles and how it was foiled by private citizens.

The New York Times quoted Richard Flory of USC Dornsife’s Center for Religion and Civic Culture on the strategy used by some religious groups to utilize celebrities.

October 25, 2017

The Guardian featured the discovery of a newly identified Cretaceous period bird by Michael Habib of the Keck School of Medicine of USC and Luis Chiappe, adjunct professor of earth sciences and biological sciences, and colleagues. Remains of the bird, called Junornis huoi, were unearthed in China and represent the earliest known example of a bird that was capable of bounding flight, a style similar to that used by a sparrow. “(W)e did not expect to find evidence of such a complex flight pattern in such an early bird, so this find is very exciting,” said Habib.

Reader's Digest featured research by Matt Sachs of USC Dornsife's Brain and Creativity Institute on the structures of the brain that enable some people to experience a physical reaction to music. People who get goosebumps or chills from listening to music were shown to have a greater number of fibers in their auditory cortex than those who do not experience those responses.

October 24, 2017

The Huffington Post cited comments by Antonio Damasio, director of USC Dornsife's Brain and Creativity Institute, on why the human brain experiences emotions.

Daily Mail (UK), New York Post and Daily Express (UK) reported on a new book from Steven Ross, professor of history, about efforts by Nazis and Nazi sympathizers in World War II-era Los Angeles to plot against Hollywood.

October 23, 2017 Los Angeles Times published commentary by Sarah Jo Portnoy, assistant professor (teaching) of Spanish, about a Los Angeles mezcal company with roots in Oaxaca, Mexico.

Asian Journal cited research by Mary Helen Immordino-Yang of USC Dornsife's Brain and Creativity Institute about the part of the brain that controls feelings of compassion.

October 20, 2017

Psychology Today featured research by Morteza Dehghani and Antonio Damasio of USC Dornsife's Brain and Creativity Institute and colleagues that found reading produces the same brain activity across three different languages. "Even given these fundamental differences in language, which can be read in a different direction or contain a completely different alphabet altogether, there is something universal about what occurs in the brain at the point when we are processing narratives," Dehghani said.

Patch reported on the USC Southern California Earthquake Center and its Great ShakeOut drill planned for Oct. 19 at 10:19 a.m. "Social science research shows that when people see others take action, they are more likely to take action too," said Mark Benthien of SCEC. The event encourages everyone — in schools, businesses and private homes - to have conversations about a natural disaster plan.

KCRW-FM interviewed Viet Thanh Nguyen, Aerol Arnold Chair of English and professor of English, American studies and ethnicity and comparative literature, about his appointment as a 2017 MacArthur Fellow, his 2016 Pulitzer Prize win for "The Sympathizer" and personal experience as a refugee from Vietnam.

Inverse quoted Mark Marino, associate professor (teaching) of writing, on the importance of teaching society how to responsibly consume information online.

October 19, 2017

The Washington Post published commentary by Angus Deaton, Presidential Professor of Economics, and a colleague on the true causes of the opioid crisis in America. According to Deaton, improving Medicaid, focusing solely on opioids and concentrating on rural America will not solve the problem, which has impacted women and men equally. "The long-run solution is much harder to attain. We need higher wages and better jobs for working people," Deaton wrote.

The Washington Post published analysis by Brian Rathbun, professor of international relations, and colleagues that evaluated the modern roots of populism. According to the survey created by the authors, 17 percent of Americans can be considered "populist." "Class-based judgments are more important than perceptions of the country as a whole, which have little bearing on whether a person is a populist. Populism seems to be driven by a sense that the disparity between different social classes is increasing," they wrote. They found that modern populists are more concerned that the rich are continuing to flourish while the working class struggles.

The Atlantic quoted Julie Albright, lecturer of psychology, on why catfishing — the act of creating a fake social media profile for the purpose of making romantic connections — can be addictive.

Fox News quoted Robert Shrum, director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, on the unlikelihood that a Republican challenger will be successful in unseating incumbent Representative Maxine Waters. The Arizona Republic quoted Darren Ruddell, associate professor (teaching) of spatial sciences, on how low-income, minority and elderly Phoenix residents are exposed to greater amounts of heat stress compared to other groups.

Los Angeles Times cited comments by Nicholas Warner, professor of physics and astronomy and mathematics, about the discoveries that have been made at the Mt. Wilson Observatory.

Newsweek reported on a project by USC Shoah Foundation and the USC Institute for Creative Technologies to preserve interactive Holocaust survivor testimonies.

Dallas Morning News published a map produced by Manuel Pastor of USC Dornsife's Center for the Study of Immigrant Integration on the potential economic loss for each congressional district if Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival recipients are removed from the workforce.

The Post and Courier reported on the USC Southern California Earthquake Center and its Great ShakeOut drill planned for Oct. 19 at 10:19 a.m.

October 18, 2017

The Washington Post published commentary by Benjamin A. T. Graham of USC Dornsife's Security and Political Economy Lab and colleagues about the risk businesses take when investing in foreign markets. According to Graham and his colleagues, corporations are at greater risk of foreign governments restricting the transfer of profits compared to the government seizing corporate assets.

The Huffington Post (in a story originally published on KCRW-FM) featured an exhibition at the USC Fisher Museum by James hd Brown as part of the Southern California-wide Pacific Standard Time exhibitions. The story noted the connection between Brown's home of Oaxaca, Mexico, and USC Fisher Museum director Selma Holo, professor of art history, who has written a book about art from the city.

The Daily Breeze featured a map produced by Manuel Pastor of USC Dornsife's Center for the Study of Immigrant Integration on the potential economic loss for each congressional district if Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival recipients are removed from the workforce. Los Angeles County will be one of the most impacted areas due to its high concentration of DACA recipients in its congressional districts.

Los Angeles Times quoted Nicholas Warner, professor of physics and astronomy and mathematics, about the history of the Mt. Wilson Observatory and its current use for research.

NBC News interviewed David Kang, director of USC Dornsife's Korean Studies Institute, on whether North Korea's leader is a rational actor.

Deadline Hollywood quoted Stanley Rosen, professor of political science, on how the next meeting of China's communist party will impact Hollywood's growth projections in the Chinese market.

Sacramento Bee cited research by Manuel Pastor of USC Dornsife's Center for the Study of Immigrant Integration on the proportion of California's construction workers that are undocumented.

October 17, 2017

The New York Times featured research by Darby Saxbe, assistant professor of psychology, on how fathers can also experience postpartum depression due to changes in testosterone levels. "To a certain extent, any postpartum depression is just depression that happens to emerge in the postpartum period; it’s not super conclusive that there’s an obvious hormonal reason in women, either," Saxbe said.

NPR Philadelphia affiliate WHYY-FM interviewed Clifford Johnson, professor of physics and astronomy, on the importance of "nerds" who bring solutions to everyday life.

The New York Times cited research by Manuel Pastor, Turpanjian Chair in Civil Society and Social Change and professor of sociology and American studies and ethnicity, about the proportion of Santa Rosa's residents that are foreign-born.

Vox published an op-ed by Sara Sadhwani, political science and international relations graduate student, about growing divisions within Asian-American communities.

Yahoo cited research by graduate student Michela Musto on the subtle sexism towards women in the sports industry.

October 16, 2017

The Washington Post published commentary by Benjamin A. T. Graham of USC Dornsife's Security and Political Economy Lab and two colleagues on the importance of managing the reach of executive power in a democratic system. Graham points to attacks on the press in Poland and found that sharing power in different ways with each branch of the government impacted the ability of an executive to abuse power. "We find that limiting executive power both lowers the stakes of elections and protects vulnerable minority groups from abuses of power. For more established democracies, these constraints aim at the greatest contemporary threat to democracy: abuse and expansion of power by elected officials," they wrote.

October 13, 2017

STAT highlighted research by Jesse Berry of the Keck School of Medicine of USC that may lead to precision therapies for pediatric eye tumors. The story also quoted James Hicks, professor (research) of biological sciences, and Jonathan Kim of the Keck School of Medicine of USC.

Bloomberg quoted Robert Shrum, director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, on whether Senator Dianne Feinstein is considered progressive enough by California voters.

The New York Times' "California Today" newsletter noted Pulitzer Prize winner Viet Thanh Nguyen, Aerol Arnold Chair of English and professor of English, American studies and ethnicity and comparative literature, was named a MacArthur Fellow for 2017. City News Service also noted Nguyen is a recipient of the so-called "genius" grant.

October 12, 2017

Los Angeles Times (in a piece originally published on The Conversation) shared commentary by Richard Flory of USC Dornsife's Center for Religion and Civic Culture on how a Christian movement is praying to change America. Flory explores the growth of the Independent Network Charismatic (INC) Christianity movement and how its practices appeal to younger followers.

Bloomberg quoted Matthew Kahn, professor of economics, spatial sciences and environmental studies, on why China's expanding middle class is an incentive to reduce the country's pollution. Quanta Magazine quoted Eric Friedlander, Dean's Professor of Mathematics, about the Russian mathematician Vladimir Voevodsky.

October 11, 2017

The New York Times highlighted that Pulitzer Prize winner Viet Thanh Nguyen, Aerol Arnold Chair of English and professor of English, American studies and ethnicity and comparative literature, was awarded a MacArthur Fellowship. Commonly known as the "genius grant," the award will provide $625,000 to Nguyen with no strings attached to continue his work. "I’ve always been someone who didn’t understand why we had these boundaries between disciplines, but when you try something new it can be humiliating," he said. "Hopefully that’s something the MacArthur will enable: to continue risking humiliation." The story also noted acclaim for Nguyen's prize-winning novel, "The Sympathizer" and how Asian-American writers from the past helped pave a path forward for him as an academic and an author (second story here). Los Angeles Times and The Huffington Post published profiles of Nguyen and Los Angeles Times, Inside Higher Ed and Chicago Tribune noted he was among the 2017 class of fellows. Time noted Nguyen's award and quoted 2011 Fellow Jacob Soll, professor of history and accounting.

The Daily Beast cited comments by Karen Tongson, associate professor of English, gender studies and American studies and ethnicity, on why groups that felt pressured to hide their sexuality "find points of identification with monsters."

October 10, 2017

Big Think reported on research by Morteza Dehghani of USC Dornsife's Brain and Creativity Institute and colleagues finding that reading produces the same brain activity across three different languages.

October 9, 2017

Los Angeles Times published an op-ed by Steven Ross, professor of history, inspired by his new book, "Hitler in Los Angeles: How Jews Foiled Nazi Plots Against Hollywood and America." Ross chronicles how a network of citizen-spies were able to disrupt Nazi plans to murder and sabotage Los Angeles' elite. "With their actions they show us that when a democratic government fails to stop extremists bent on violence, citizens must protect one another, no matter their race or religion," Ross wrote.

Press Trust of India featured research by Morteza Dehghani of USC Dornsife's Brain and Creativity Institute finding that reading produces the same brain activity across three different languages.

The New York Times quoted Peter Mancall, Andrew W. Mellon Professor of the Humanities, Linda and Harlan Martens Director of the Early Modern Studies Institute and professor of history and anthropology, about changing opinions towards Italian sailor Christopher Columbus.

Financial Times quoted Pamela Starr, associate professor (teaching) of international relations, about the prospective presidential candidates in Mexico.

Crain's New York Business quoted Stanley Rosen, professor of political science, about the growing partnerships between America and China's film industries.

October 6, 2017 USA Today highlighted research by Arie Kapteyn, director of USC Dornsife's Center for Economic and Social Research, and colleagues that found in order to "break even" with social security retirement savings, older adults must "bet" on their longevity. The longer an individual delays retirement, the higher the monthly benefits. "This approach implicitly frames the decision as a risky bet on one’s length of life," the researchers wrote.

Daily Mail (UK) featured research by Morteza Dehghani of USC Dornsife's Brain and Creativity Institute found that reading produces the same brain activity in three different languages. Researchers also found that the experience of reading stories may result in people feeling greater empathy for each others, regardless of a person's origin or language. "Even given these fundamental differences in language, which can be read in a different direction or contain a completely different alphabet altogether, there is something universal about what occurs in the brain at the point when we are processing narratives," said Dehghani.

Los Angeles Times quoted Pulitzer Prize winner Viet Thanh Nguyen, Aerol Arnold Chair of English and professor of English, American studies and ethnicity and comparative literature, about the 2017 Nobel Laureate in Literature.

Los Angeles Times quoted Tarra McNally of USC Dornsife's Center for Religion and Civic Culture on why the Diocese of Orange represents the future of the Catholic Church.

October 5, 2017

The Atlantic highlighted research by Mary Helen Immordino-Yang, associate professor of education and psychology, that examined how neural activity due to emotional experiences is impacted by cultural differences. The part of the brain that maps visceral states and makes people aware of their feelings displayed differences based on cultural differences.

LAist highlighted work by USC administrators and centers to help undocumented students. "We have a commitment to supporting undocumented students and staff; this is part of our community," said Vanessa Gomez-Brake of the USC Office of Religious Life. Gomez-Brake is working with students whose Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status may expire before the October 5 deadline. The story also mentions USC Dornsife's temporary DREAMer Center and tells the story of USC student Ana Mercado, an undocumented student, who leads the USC chapter of IDEAS, a group for undocumented students and their allies.

Bleacher Report quoted Michael Messner, professor of sociology and gender studies, on how dunking in men's basketball was originally intended to change the narrative during the rise of the WNBA.

South China Morning Post (Hong Kong) cited comments by Jan Amend, professor of Earth sciences and biological sciences, about the possibility that life on Earth may have started when meteorites crashed into "warm little ponds" on the planet's surface.

October 3, 2017

The Atlantic featured research by Justin Scoggins, Pamela Stephens and Manuel Pastor of USC Dornsife's Program for Environmental and Regional Equity (PERE) in partnership with PolicyLink on how affordable rents could save households thousands of dollars each year. National Equity Atlas, the partnership between PERE and PolicyLink, found that if affordable housing programs are reduced or eliminated, renters would lose out the most, which includes a large proportion of black and Hispanic households. LA Weekly also noted the study.

Nature featured research by Dion Dickman, assistant professor of biological sciences, and colleagues about the origins of sleep. Researchers found that even an organism without a brain - a jellyfish - still needs sleep-like behavior to survive. "This work provides compelling evidence for how early in evolution a sleep-like state evolved," Dickman said.

The New York Times (in an Associated Press story) quoted Travis Longcore, assistant professor of architecture and spatial sciences, on how light displays negatively impact migrating birds.

The New York Times quoted David Kang, director of USC Dornsife's Korean Studies Institute, on why sanctions and other economic pressures are unlikely to topple the North Korean regime.

Newsweek quoted Jan Amend, professor of Earth sciences and biological sciences, about the possibility that life on Earth may have started when meteorites from crashed into "warm little ponds" on the planet's surface.

The Wrap interviewed Stanley Rosen, professor of political science, about China's relationship with the American entertainment industry and how politics and economics impacts partnerships.

October 2, 2017

Newsweek cited comments by Lois Banner, professor emerita of history, about the feminist legacy of Elizabeth Cady Stanton.

September

September 29, 2017

The Wall Street Journal quoted Matthew Kahn, professor of economics, spatial sciences and environmental studies, on how continued economic growth can raise the cost of recovery from natural disasters.

KPCC-FM's "Take Two" interviewed Leo Braudy, University Professor and Leo S. Bing Chair in English and American Literature and professor of English, art history and history, about the late Hugh Hefner's work to restore the iconic Hollywood sign.

Variety quoted Stanley Rosen, professor of political science, on why corporations often acquiesce to China's censorship demands in order to access the country's large consumer market. Deadline quoted Rosen on why the Chinese government may have canceled the release of a film that is a tribute to veterans of the 1979 Sino-Vietnamese war.

Santa Rosa Press Democrat quoted Manuel Pastor, Turpanjian Chair in Civil Society and Social Change and professor of sociology and American studies and ethnicity, on how a border wall will contribute to the already declining number of migrations from Mexico to the United States. Los Angeles Times noted Pulitzer-winning novelist Viet Thanh Nguyen, Aerol Arnold Chair of English and professor of English, American studies and ethnicity and comparative literature, came to the United States as a Vietnam War refugee.

September 28, 2017

CW News Los Angeles affiliate KTLA-TV quoted Lois Banner, professor emerita of history, on how the late Hugh Hefner made himself a cultural icon. The Washington Post, USA Today, The Wrap and LAist, in obituaries for Hefner, noted his contributions to the USC School of Cinematic Arts.

The China Post (Taiwan) interviewed Jacob Soll, professor of history and accounting, about his recent book "The Reckoning: Financial Accountability and the Rise and Fall of Nations."

Hyperallergic noted the opening of The Boyle Heights Museum on Oct. 1 and how the project was successful because of a partnership between George Sanchez of USC Dornsife's Center for Democracy and Diversity and the Casa 0101 Theater.

September 27, 2017

Los Angeles Times published a Q&A with Steven Ross, professor of history, about his latest book, "Hitler in Los Angeles: How Jews Foiled Nazi Plots against Hollywood and America," and the impact Nazism had in Los Angeles through the end of World War II. When asked about the American perception that fascism cannot take hold here, "I would say it can happen here; it did happen here. It just didn’t happen as bad as it could have because there were citizens around the country and there were stories like this elsewhere," Rosen said.

LA Weekly highlighted USC Dornsife's Institute of Armenian Studies and its "Innovate Armenia" event. "How do we define Armenian-ness?" Salpi Ghazarian, director of the institute, asks the reporter. "Our job is to give body and substance to our history," she said. Through the event, Ghazarian hopes to engage people with the Armenian heritage and make it relevant and relatable for the 21st Century.

September 26, 2017

The Washington Post published an op-ed by Darby Saxbe, assistant professor of psychology, on how fathers can also experience postpartum depression due to changes in testosterone levels. "Our findings reveal that men’s postpartum testosterone has a complex relationship with family health," Saxbe wrote. She also compared the effects of low testosterone levels in human fathers to those in the animal kingdom.

Los Angeles Times quoted Travis Longcore, assistant professor of architecture and spatial sciences, about development sprawl and its impact on dwindling natural open space areas.

KPCC-FM's "Take Two" interviewed David Kang, director of USC Dornsife's Korean Studies Institute, on how the rhetoric of President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un may be more flamboyant, but the facts of the situation have not changed.

Deadline quoted Stanley Rosen, professor of political science, on why the Chinese government may have prohibited the premiere of the movie "Youth," a coming-of-age drama set during the 1979 Sino- Vietnamese war. The National (Scotland) mentioned "We Are Failing," a film inspired by the book "The Queer Art of Failure" by Jack Halberstam, professor of American studies and ethnicit,y gender studies and comparative literature.

September 25, 2017

Los Angeles Times highlighted Josh Kun, associate professor of communication and American studies and ethnicity, and his curation of "The Tide Was Always High: Musical Interventions" for Southern California's Pacific Standard Times. The six-part series produced by the MacArthur fellow celebrates Latino musicians whose work was often whitewashed by history. The first performance, "Sonorama!," chronicled the "untold history of Latin American film composers in Hollywood." La Opinion and KPCC- FM's "The Frame" mentioned the series.

The New Yorker highlighted a new book by Steve Ross, professor of history, "Hitler in Los Angeles." Ross' book, which chronicles how "Jewish spymaster" Leon Lewis and others worked to foil Nazi and fascist plots in Hollywood and Los Angeles through the end of World War II. The Hollywood Reporter published an excerpt from Ross' upcoming book. "In the wake of recent events in Charlottesville, Virginia, and the rise of neo-Nazi activities across the country, Lewis' story offers a guide to what happens when hate groups move from the margins into the mainstream of American society and when an American government seems complacent or, as some would argue, complicit," Ross wrote.

Pioneer Press quoted James Lo, assistant professor of political science, about political polarization trends in the Minnesota House.

Los Angeles Times published an op-ed by Michael Gatto of USC Dornsife 's Unruh Institute of Politics on 10 ways to combat Los Angeles' housing crisis.

CBS News Los Angeles affiliate KCBS-TV reported on research by Darby Saxbe, assistant professor of psychology, on postpartum depression among fathers.

Los Angeles Daily News reported on research from sociology graduate student Michela Musto and Michael Messner, professor of sociology and gender studies, which found that ESPN and other major sports broadcasters devoted less than five percent of their coverage to women's sports.

Education Week cited research by Ann Owens, assistant professor of sociology and spatial sciences, on increasing residential segregation by income due to economic inequality.

September 22, 2017

The New York Times published an op-ed about "New Dimensions in Testimony," a partnership between USC Shoah Foundation and the USC Institute for Creative Technologies to digitally preserve interactive versions of genocide survivor testimonies. The author produced a short documentary to answer the following questions: How did survivors feel about this new technology? Could it really keep these interactions going? What would it feel like to have a conversation with a digital survivor? Although different than having a conversation with a physical person, the author hopes projects like these will continue dialogue about past injustices.

September 21, 2017 The Washington Post quoted David Kang, director of USC Dornsife's Korean Studies Institute, about the importance of President Donald Trump appointing a U.S. ambassador to South Korea.

National Geographic quoted Matt Dean, associate professor of biological sciences, about the ability of certain species to change the size of their genitals based on the environment.

EBC (Taiwan) interviewed Jacob Soll, professor of history and accounting, about his recent book "The Reckoning: Financial Accountability and the Rise and Fall of Nations" (second interview here).

September 20, 2017

CNN published an op-ed by John Vidale, Dean's Professor of Earth Sciences and professor of Earth sciences, on why Mexico City is vulnerable to earthquakes. According to Vidale, Mexico City is built on soft and wet soil, leaving poorly constructed and older buildings vulnerable during an earthquake. Vidale also found the country's early earthquake detection system worked on Sept. 19, and noted the United States does not have a similar system in place. Newsweek cited Vidale's comments.

United Press International featured research by Bruce Herring, assistant professor of biological sciences, Vsevolod Seva Katritch of the USC Michelson Center for Convergent Bioscience and colleagues that identified eight autism-related mutations in a single gene. Researchers hope their discovery will create new opportunities for treatments targeting autism spectrum disorders. "We are looking for the points of convergence that ultimately lead to this spectrum of disorders," Herring said. PhillyVoice also featured the research.

Nature featured research by Daniel Benjamin, associate professor (research) of economics, about a stricter standard for statistical significance in research studies. Researchers believe a lower P value will save resources previously wasted on false-positive results and that claims with P values between 0.05 and 0.005 should only be treated as "suggestive evidence." According to Benjamin, those that are critical of his suggestion "are likely to go easy on their own work."

The Huffington Post interviewed Stanley Rosen, professor of political science, about the evolution of China and Hollywood's relationship and what lies ahead for the film industry.

Pacific Standard quoted Jeffrey Fields, associate professor of the practice of international relations, on the international repercussions if the United States withdraws from the Iran Nuclear Deal without a viable alternative in its place.

September 19, 2017

The Washington Post quoted Karen Tongson, associate professor of English, gender studies and American studies and ethnicity, on how society treats political figures in the same way they treat an actor who played a character.

American Public Media's "Marketplace" interviewed George Sanchez, professor of American studies and ethnicity and history, about the rise of gentrification and decline in affordable housing in America's major cities.

Pacific Standard quoted Christian Grose, associate professor of political science, on why certain Congressional Democrats are supporting Senator Bernie Sanders' health care proposal. Los Angeles Times cited research by Manuel Pastor of USC Dornsife's Center for the Study of Immigrant Integration and colleagues on the number of U.S.-born children under the age of 18 with an undocumented parent in Los Angeles County.

September 15, 2017

The Chronicle of Higher Education published a review of an upcoming book by Steven Ross, professor of history, "Hitler in Los Angeles: How Jews Foiled Nazi Plots Against Hollywood and America." Ross and another author each penned books on the same topic and used the same archives as primary source material. According to the review, Ross' book casts a wider historical net and tries to provide another perspective to what he refers to as the romanticizing of American Communism by liberal academic historians.

Poynter featured research from sociology graduate student Michela Musto and Michael Messner, professor of sociology and gender studies, that found that ESPN and other major sports broadcasters devoted less than five percent of their coverage to women's sports. In research that has been conducted over multiple decades, the researchers also found that what little coverage these sports received often demonstrated a perfunctory tone, though that was a nominal improvement over the blatant sexism that defined coverage in the study's initial findings from 1989. Vanity Fair, The Scotsman (Scotland), iNews (UK), Nine Network (Australia) and Excelle Sports also mentioned the research.

The New York Times quoted Richard Flory of USC Dornsife's Center for Religion and Civic Culture on the ways a mega-church in New Jersey ignores some of its history in order to grow.

Forbes mentioned comments by David Kang, director of USC Dornsife's Korean Studies Institute, on North Korean response to American rhetoric.

September 14, 2017

KPCC-FM interviewed Manuel Pastor, Turpanjian Chair in Civil Society and Social Change and professor of sociology and American studies and ethnicity, on the number of DACA recipients in California who may need to reapply for the program in the next six months.

KCET-TV covered a partnership between USC Shoah Foundation and the USC Institute for Creative Technologies to create and share its interactive "New Dimensions in Testimony" program with the Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center.

Eastern Group Publications noted USC's participation in Southern California's Pacific Standard Time exhibits and a series of musical performances curated by Josh Kun, associate professor of communication and American studies and ethnicity.

Arizona Daily Sun published a review of "The Refugees" by Pulitzer Prize winner Viet Thanh Nguyen, Aerol Arnold Chair of English and professor of English, American studies and ethnicity and comparative literature.

September 13, 2017

U.S. News & World Report, KPCC-FM and Reader's Digest featured research by Darby Saxbe, assistant professor of psychology, on the risk males have for developing postpartum depression. Saxbe found that if testosterone levels drop within nine months of a child's birth, fathers face a higher risk of depression and other postpartum symptoms.

The New York Times quoted Joseph Palacios of sociology about a recent report on how the Catholic Church has managed sexual abuse allegations.

KPCC-FM's "Take Two" quoted David Evans Frantz of the USC Libraries' ONE Archives about queer history in Los Angeles, in a story about Pacific Standard Time's exhibitions. The Press-Enterprise also noted USC's participation and a series of musical performances programmed by Josh Kun, associate professor of communication and American studies and ethnicity.

September 12, 2017

IFLScience featured research by Darby Saxbe, assistant professor of psychology, on the risk males have for developing postpartum depression. Saxbe found that if testosterone levels drop within nine months of a child's birth, fathers face a higher risk of depression and other postpartum symptoms. "Supplementing is not a good idea for treating fathers with postpartum depression; low testosterone during the postpartum period may be a normal and natural adaptation to parenthood," Saxbe said.

New Scientist quoted Andrew Lakoff, professor of sociology, on why flood maps that have not been updated to account for increased flooding risk due to climate change will lead to more federal spending on the National Flood Insurance Program when a natural disaster strikes even insured areas again.

September 11, 2017

Vox quoted David Kang, director of USC Dornsife's Korean Studies Institute, about Russian President Vladimir Putin's analysis of the relationship between the U.S. and North Korea.

The Daily Press Media Group quoted Julien Emile-Geay, associate professor of Earth sciences, on what to expect from weather as land and ocean temperatures continue to warm.

NPR Phoenix affiliate KJZZ-FM interviewed Matthew Kahn, professor of economics, spatial sciences and environmental studies, on how natural disasters impact people's migratory patterns.

The Irish Times (Ireland) quoted Andrew McConnell Stott, college dean of undergraduate admission, about the historical roots of the fear of clowns.

Forward noted a partnership between the USC Shoah Foundation and the USC Institute for Creative Technologies to create and share its interactive "New Dimensions in Testimony" program with the Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center.

September 8, 2017

Deccan Chronicle (India) featured research by Darby Saxbe, assistant professor of psychology, which finds fathers are at greater risk for postpartum depression if their testosterone levels drop nine months after the birth of their child. The study also found that low testosterone levels among fathers may offer a positive effect for mothers, who were less likely to suffer postpartum depression nine to 15 months after giving birth if their partner’s testosterone levels fell. Vox David Kang, director of USC Dornsife's Korean Studies Institute, about the U.S. coming to terms with North Korea’s nuclear capabilities. In another Vox article, Kang was quoted about the ineffectiveness of President Trump’s repeated threats against North Korea.

Pacific Standard quoted Jacques Hymans, associate professor of international relations, about the need to take concerns about those countries closest to North Korea in considering sanctions or other actions.

September 7, 2017

The Hill published commentary by Manuel Pastor of USC Dornsife's Program for Environmental and Regional Equity and a PolicyLink colleague on their analysis fining the bigger the racial generation gap, the lower the level of state-level spending on K-12 education. "America’s seniors will need to see their own journeys, struggles and dreams in the rising generation of color and join the struggle for educational equity," they wrote.

September 6, 2017

United Press International featured research by Darby Saxbe, assistant professor of psychology, on the risk males have for developing postpartum depression. Saxbe found that if testosterone levels drop within nine months of a child's birth, fathers face a higher risk of depression and other postpartum symptoms. "One take-away from this study is that supplementing is not a good idea for treating fathers with postpartum depression. Low testosterone during the postpartum period may be a normal and natural adaptation to parenthood," Saxbe said.

CBS News Los Angeles affiliate KCBS-TV interviewed Ange-Marie Hancock Alfaro, professor of political science and gender studies, about the ramifications of rescinding the DACA program.

September 5, 2017

The Chronicle of Higher Education quoted Alice Echols, Barbra Streisand Professor of Contemporary Gender Studies and professor of history and gender studies, on why there is a paucity of scholarship on the counter-culture movement of the 1960s.

NPR's "All Things Considered" interviewed David Kang, director of USC Dornsife's Korean Studies Institute, about President Donald Trump's rhetoric toward North Korea and U.S. strategy toward the country.

The New York Times, The Washington Post, Los Angeles Times and The Huffington Post mentioned the late comedian Shelley Berman taught at USC Dornsife.

The Orange County Register published commentary by Joel Strom, a fellow at the Unruh Institute of Politics, about recent advances that may detect cancer through saliva.

Pacific Standard cited a 2012 report by USC Dornsife's Center for Religion and Civic Culture on the outsized role faith-based organizations have in disaster relief.

August

August 30, 2017 Inside Philanthropy, in a profile on USC Trustee Steven Spielberg, mentioned his support of USC Shoah Foundation.

The Diplomat published commentary by Yukari Easton, a fellow at USC Dornsife's East Asian Studies Center, on why North Korea is a rational actor in calling President Donald Trump's rhetorical bluff.

August 29, 2017

Harvard Business Review published an op-ed by Matthew Kahn, professor of economics, spatial sciences and environmental studies, and two colleagues on how the insurance industry can adapt to profit from climate risk, which may push society to change its habits. "While behavioral economists can sometimes imagine people as dupes, with little ability to make good choices in their lives, it is reassuring to note that the profit motive drives insurers to innovate and to use the cutting-edge tools now available," they wrote.

August 28, 2017

KCET-TV published commentary by Manuel Pastor, Turpanjian Chair in Civil Society and Social Change and professor of sociology and American studies and ethnicity, on how gentrification is traditionally driven by one group asserting power over another, typically a lower-income group or community. According to Pastor, having more productive conversations with a community about how to improve the neighborhood, while keeping the same neighbors, can be key to fostering an inclusive and equitable California.

CNN Money quoted David Kang, director of USC Dornsife's Korean Studies Institute, about his expectations for a Samsung corruption scandal in South Korea.

The Christian Science Monitor quoted Stanley Rosen, professor of political science, on how China's Communist Party is tryng to appeal to younger Chinese citizens through popular culture.

Miami New Times quoted Matthew Kahn, professor of economics, spatial sciences and environmental studies, on how international buyer demand has impacted the housing markets in New York City, Miami, Los Angeles and San Francisco.

InTouch Weekly cited comments by Cavan Concannon, assistant professor of religion, about the Quiverfull religious movement and its teachings.

August 25, 2017

PBS' "NextAvenue" highlighted research by Marco Angrisani and Erik Meijer of USC Dornsife's Center for Economic and Social Research and colleagues that found women were more likely to leave the full-time or part-time work force between the ages of 51 and 79 to care for an ailing loved one. The researchers found older men were more likely to keep working if a female spouse continued to work and found no such correlation among the decision to retire among older women.

CNN Money quoted David Kang, director of USC Dornsife's Korean Studies Institute, about his expectations for a Samsung corruption scandal in South Korea. CNN cited Kang's earlier comments about the former South Korean president's familial connection to the Eternal Life Church. U.S. News & World Report, in a story about online psychology degree programs, mentioned USC Dornsife's applied psychology graduate degree requires an internship.

Curbed LA mentioned an interview between Philip Ethington, professor of history, political science, and spatial sciences, with Carlotta Gates and the relationship that led to the construction of the Stahl House.

August 24, 2017

Los Angeles Review of Books published a Q&A with Percival Everett, Distinguished Professor of English, about his literary career and his latest collection, “So Much Blue.” Everett addresses his use of irony and as is his tradition, refused to ascribe meaning to his work. “An artist cannot hide from her or his political beliefs; they will be in the work. But to presume that I am smart enough to preach a position runs counter to my artistic sense,” he said.

Voice of America highlighted research by Su Jin Lee of spatial sciences and Travis Longcore, assistant professor of architecture and spatial sciences, on the steady decline of green spaces in Los Angeles County between 2000 and 2009. Longcore recommended municipal regulations prohibiting the removal of legacy trees is one of the best tools to limit tree loss in urban and suburban areas.

NBC News Portland, Ore., affiliate KGW-TV quoted Edward Rhodes, professor of astronomy, about what scientists can learn during a total solar eclipse.

August 23, 2017

NPR featured research by Diane Kim of the USC Dornsife Wrigley Institute and colleagues on the possibility of using kelp forests in the Pacific Ocean as biofuel. The hope, according to Kim, is to create an economically feasible, cost-competitive and sustainable source of energy to compete with fossil fuels in the future. "What you see here is the beginning of something that can really revolutionize bio-fuel production, if it works on a large scale," said Kenneth Nealson, director of the USC Wrigley Institute.

Fox News Los Angeles affiliate KTTV-TV featured an event in Hahn Plaza, in front of Tommy Trojan, where USC students and the community were able to view the partial solar eclipse. During several on- campus segments, the KTTV-TV reporter spoke with Edward Rhodes, professor of astronomy, and Vahe Peroomian, associate professor (teaching) of physics and astronomy, of the USC Dornsife College about scientific opportunities provided by this event and the science behind what was occurring. The reporter also mentioned the USC Viterbi School invited local school children to view the eclipse on campus.

CW News Los Angeles affiliate KTLA-TV interviewed Tok Thompson, associate professor (teaching) of anthropology and communication, about different meanings and interpretations of the solar eclipse.

August 22, 2017

USA Today quoted Edward Rhodes, professor of astronomy, about what scientists can learn about the sun during total solar eclipses.

NBC News quoted Christopher Freeman, professor (teaching) of English, about historical trends of bias and hatred towards other races and sexualities by cisgender white nationalists.

Entertainment Weekly published a story about the television adaption of the best-selling "All Souls Trilogy" novels by Deborah Harkness, professor of history. August 21, 2017

The Washington Post published an op-ed by Christian Grose, associate professor of political science, and USC graduate student Jordan Carr Peterson about the most persuasive arguments when asking city officials to remove a Confederate symbol. "Elected officials, especially Republicans, may be persuaded to remove Confederate symbols when the decision is framed as good for business," they wrote. According to their research, Grose and Peterson found Republicans were much more likely to support the removal of a symbol when businesses threatened to leave, while economic reasons had little impact on Democratic leaders' perspective on the issue.

KPCC-FM highlighted research by Sarah Feakins, associate professor of earth sciences, to develop plants that are more drought-resistant. "We need to eat, and we need to develop food crops that are going to be resilient no matter how the climate changes," she said. According to Feakins, the next step is to test how crops can use less water.

The New York Times (in an Associated Press story) quoted Steven Ross, professor of history, on historical precedent for President Donald Trump to skip the Kennedy Center Honors Awards Program.

August 18, 2017

San Francisco Chronicle featured a poem by David St. John, University Professor of English and Comparative Literature. "Little Sur" is a "lyric monument to a pleasurable memory," according to the review. The poem comes from St. John's book "The Last Troubadour."

Quartz featured research by Daniel Benjamin, associate professor (research) of economics, about a stricter standard for statistical significance in research studies. The researchers believe a lower P value will save resources previously wasted on false-positive results and claims with P values between 0.05 and 0.005 should only be treated as "suggestive evidence." "This is an idea whose time has come," said Benjamin.

August 17, 2017

The New York Times quoted Stanley Rosen, professor of political science, on how the new Chinese film “Wolf Warrior 2” is patriotic in a non-traditional way for Chinese films.

The Conversation published an analysis by Jeffrey Fields, associate professor of the practice of international relations, on what concessions may need to be made to secure disarmament of North Korea.

August 16, 2017

Deadline quoted Stanley Rosen, professor of political science, about the impact Donald Trump's policies and rhetoic will have on Hollywood's relationship with China.

Wired (UK) quoted David Caron, USC Associates Captain Allan Hancock Chair in Marine Science and professor of biological sciences, about the rise of toxic algal blooms due to climate change.

Los Angeles Times cited a 2015 USC Dornsife/Los Angeles Times Poll that found 48 percent of Californian Republicans supported the tea party movement in some way. Dallas Morning News cited a study by Manuel Pastor of USC Dornsife's Center for the Study of Immigrant Integration that found Dallas is among the nation's leaders in immigrant integration efforts.

August 15, 2017

ABC News Los Angeles affiliate KABC-TV featured the upcoming grand opening of USC Village. The spot included interviews with Daniel Benjamin, architect for USC Village; Willy Marsh, director of capital construction at USC; and residential faculty member Trisha Tucker of the USC Dornsife Writing Program.

Bloomberg View quoted Robert Shrum, Carmen H. and Louis Warschaw Chair in Practical Politics and professor of the practice of political science, about whether the leadership of California's Democratic Party will have any long-term impacts on future elections.

KPCC-FM's "AirTalk" interviewed William Deverell, professor of history, about the evolving meaning of Confederate symbols for American society.

The Conversation published an analysis by Thomas Sapsford of classics about the history of the cinaedus fable in ancient Greek and Roman history, in the context of President Donald Trump's recent tweet calling for a ban on transgender service members in the military.

Sydney Morning Herald (Australia) cited comments by David Kang, director of USC Dornsife's Korean Studies Institute, on whether the threat of nuclear war with North Korea is plausible.

August 14, 2017

The Washington Post interviewed David Kang, director of USC Dornsife's Korean Studies Institute, on whether or not rhetoric used by North Korea and President Donald Trump will result in nuclear war (second story here). Fox News cited Kang's comments to The New York Times about the ongoing situation.

Los Angeles Times quoted Pamela Starr, associate professor (teaching) of international relations, on what Mexico's negotiators should expect from the new NAFTA negotiations with President Donald Trump's administration.

Pacific Standard published a Q&A with Jaques Hymans, associate professor of international relations, about the threat of nuclear conflict with North Korea.

Voice of America quoted Mary Helen Immordino-Yang, associate professor of education and psychology,about her research on the importance of downtime for children when building mental capacity.

CBC Radio (Canada) interviewed Karen Tongson, associate professor of English, gender studies and American studies and ethnicity, on how Taylor Swift's testimony in her case alleging sexual assault can serve as a model for others who face similar harassment.

August 11, 2017

The New York Times featured the poem "The Way It Is" by David St. John. University Professor of English and Comparative Literature. The poem "enacts… existential pop" according to author Terrence Hayes. Foreign Affairs featured an op-ed by David Kang, director of USC Dornsife’s Korean Studies Institute, in which Kang challenges Americans to think of North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un more as a new CEO at a company than as the leader of a country. "An incoming CEO, especially one entering a struggling company, must take control and lead," wrote Kang. Straits Times also cited Kang's op-ed.

CBC Radio Canada quoted Richard John, associate professor of psychology, on the anxiety that public exchanges between President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un may cause the public.

August 10, 2017

NPR’s “Morning Edition” interviewed David Kang, director of USC Dornsife’s Korean Studies Institute, about why nuclear conflict with North Korea is unlikely and why many Americans underestimate Kim Jong Un. KPCC-FM’s “Take Two” also interviewed Kang about the volatile situation.

New York Magazine quoted David Hauser of USC Dornsife’s Mind and Society Center on how people tend to stick to a stereotypical script when confronted with unusual scenarios like talking to a cancer patient.

August 9, 2017

CBC Radio (Canada) and City News Service quoted Jacques Hymans, associate professor of international relations, about whether or not North Korea has the capability of starting a nuclear assault against the United States.

The Toronto Star (Canada) quoted Giorgio Coricelli, associate professor of economics and psychology, on why failure is important for learning and developing behaviors.

August 8, 2017

The Washington Post noted Jacob Soll, professor of history and accounting, and Ellen Wayland-Smith, assistant professor (teaching) of writing, received grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities to write non-fiction books for general audiences.

August 7, 2017

USA Today quoted Bob Girandola, associate professor of biological sciences, on the longevity of Tom Brandy's football career.

The New York Times published a book review written by Antonio Damasio of USC Dornsife's Brain and Creativity Institute.

The Huffington Post published commentary by Saori Katada, associate professor of international relations, and graduate student Alex Lin on how the balance of power is rapidly changing in the Pacific Rim.

The Sacramento Bee mentioned the USC Sea Grant Program may receive a multi-million dollar grant from the California Ocean Protection Council.

Al Jazeera noted research by Manuel Pastor of USC Dorsnife's Center for the Study of Immigrant Integration about the proportion of Los Angeles' population that is undocumented. August 3, 2017

Slate featured research by Daniel Benjamin, associate professor (research) of economics, about a stricter standard for statistical significance in research studies. The researchers believe a lower P value will save resources previously wasted on false-positive results and claims with P values between 0.05 and 0.005 should only be treated as "suggestive evidence."

The Washington Post interviewed Travis Longcore, assistant professor of architecture and spatial sciences, on the impact artificial lights, including nighttime lights, have on pollination.

Deadline quoted Stanley Rosen, professor of political science, on how purchases and investment by the Dailan Wanda Group seem aggressive in comparison to the practices of the Chinese government and other Chinese companies.

August 2, 2017

Santa Barbara Independent quoted James Dolan, professor of earth sciences, about the Ventura-Pitas Point fault and the likelihood a large earthquake will occur in the next few years.

August 1, 2017

CalMatters cited research by Manuel Pastor of USC Dornsife's Program for Environmental and Regional Equity and colleagues that found low-income communities were negatively impacted by California's cap- and-trade program.

July

July 31, 2017

Los Angeles Times profiled Louise Steinman of USC Dornsife's Los Angeles Institute for the Humanities and her work with the Los Angeles Public Library to bring writers, academics, scientists, musicians and artists to explore the human — as well as the L.A. — condition.

July 28, 2017

KPCC-FM's "Take Two" interviewed Ange-Marie Hancock Alfaro, professor of political science and gender studies, about two proposed bills in California encouraging equal pay for equal work.

BBC Mundo quoted Robert English, associate professor of international relations, Slavic languages and literature, and environmental studies, on how Finland successfully separated itself from Russian influence during the last century.

July 27, 2017

New York Magazine's "Vulture" profiled Visiting Associate Professor of English Danzy Senna and mentioned Percival Everett, Distinguished Professor of English. Senna just completed a novel, "New People," that in some ways reflects her life. "I think you are always trying to write your reality into existence, especially as a person of color and a complicated female," she said. Nature featured research by Daniel Benjamin, associate professor (research) of economics, about a stricter standard for statistical significance in research studies. "Researchers just don't realize how weak the evidence is when the P value is 0.05," said Benjamin. The researchers believe a lower P value will save resources previously wasted on false-positive results and claims with P values between 0.05 and 0.005 should only be treated as "suggestive evidence."

July 26, 2017

Science featured research by Daniel Benjamin, associate professor (research) of economics, about a stricter standard for statistical significance in research studies. "If we're going to be in a world where the research community expects some strict cutoff ... it's better that that threshold be .005 than .05. That's an improvement over the status quo," said Benjamin. The researchers believe a lower p-value will save resources previously wasted on false-positive results.

July 25, 2017

The Conversation published an op-ed by Daphna Oyserman, Dean’s Professor of Psychology, and professor of psychology, education, and communication, and doctoral student Oliver Fisher on how motivation can affect educational attainment. Oyserman and Fisher studied how different demographics perceive difficulty as either an impossibility or something of value. If someone believed the level of difficulty signaled the task's value, there were improved academic outcomes over time.

The Conversation published a Q&A with Gregory Treverton, professor of the practice of international relations, about the impact President Donald Trump's withdrawal of state department assets from the African continent will have on security and intelligence gathering in the region. According to Treverton, Trump's policies will increase already existing divides internationally and internally in the United States.

LA Weekly quoted Karen Tongson, associate professor of English, gender studies and American studies and ethnicity, about the importance of culturally specific television programming for certain communities in Los Angeles, such as "Kababayan Today" for Filipino-American households.

July 24, 2017

NPR's "Invisibilia" interviewed Daphna Oyserman, Dean’s Professor of Psychology, and professor of psychology, education, and communication, on the best way an individual can motivate oneself (interview begins at 37-minute mark).

MSNBC interviewed David Kang, director of USC Dornsife’s Korean Studies Institute, on possible policies for dealing with North Korea's weapons development program.

Inc. quoted Antonio Damasio of USC Dornsife Brain and Creativity Institute about the science behind perceived "gut feelings."

CNBC published commentary by Joel Strom, a fellow at USC Dornsife's Unruh Institute, on how expanding charity care can bolster Medicaid's success.

July 21, 2017 KPCC-FM highlighted research by Will Berelson, professor of Earth sciences and environmental studies, and colleagues on a new process to speed up the transformation of carbon dioxide into alkaline water. "It's not lost on us that maybe there's an opportunity to make a dent in the C02 problem," said Berelson.

PBS' "Well Read" interviewed Pulitzer Prize winner Viet Thanh Nguyen, Aerol Arnold Chair of English and professor of English and American studies and ethnicity, about his fiction and non-fiction writing in the current political climate.

South China Morning Post quoted Stanley Rosen, professor of political science, about the warm reception an Indian-produced film received from Chinese audiences.

The New York Times, in a story about novelist Brad Thor, mentioned T.C. Boyle teaches at USC Dornsife.

July 20, 2017

KCET-TV published a Q&A with Pierrette Hondagneu-Sotelo, professor of sociology, on the role of immigrants in developing Southern California's gardens.

July 19, 2017

NPR St. Louis affiliate KWMU-FM interviewed Matthew Kahn, professor of economics, spatial sciences and environmental studies, on how rising sea levels due to climate change will impact cities such as St. Louis, which may experience an influx of migrants from the coasts.

Education Week quoted Mary Helen Immordino-Yang, associate professor of education and psychology, about the importance of developing personalized social-emotional-learning strategies for each classroom and each student.

Time mentioned the USC Dornsife/Los Angeles Times Daybreak Poll's results during the 2016 Election.

Santa Barbara Independent covered a discussion with Josh Kun, professor of Communication and American studies and ethnicity, on how popular music, not just resistance songs, reflect the political climate of the time.

July 18, 2017

The San Diego Union Tribune published a Q&A with Dana Gioia, California Poet Laureate and Judge Widney Professor of Poetry and Public Culture at USC, and his mission to visit every county in California. "Everywhere I go in California, I have a different series of conversations about poetry and about the state and it has transformed and enlarged my whole sense of the place where I live," Gioia said.

KPCC-FM quoted David Caron, professor of biological sciences, on how to protect families and pets from toxic blue-green algae blooms.

July 17, 2017

The New York Times quoted Robert Shrum, director of the USC Unruh Institute, on how the federal investigation into Jane Sanders may affect Bernie Sanders' political prospects.

Los Angeles Times quoted Leo Braudy, University Professor and Leo S. Bing Chair in English and American Literature and professor of English, art history and history, on how director George Romero changed the horror film genre.

CNBC quoted Stanley Rosen, professor of political science, about the financial performance of American films in the Chinese market.

Becker's Spine Review mentioned a $50 million gift from surgeon Gary Michelson to support the new USC Michelson Center for Convergent Bioscience.

July 14, 2017

The New York Times quoted Stanley Rosen, professor of political science, on the ways that movie ticket sales in China can change based on government-mandated blackout periods for imported films.

PopSugar quoted Elinor Accampo, professor of history, on how at-home pregnancy tests were a positive development for women.

July 13, 2017

Independent (UK) featured research by Julien Emile-Geay, associate professor of Earth sciences, and colleagues suggesting Earth is warmer than at any time in the past 2000 years and supporting similar conclusions from a famous study of climate change published 20 years ago. The study is considered the most comprehensive study of climate change to date. "There is now so much data supporting this observation that it will take nothing short of a revolution of how we understand all paleoclimate proxies to overturn this pattern," wrote Emile-Geay.

Louisville Courier-Journal published an op-ed by Richard Flory, associate professor (research) of sociology, on the changing landscape among evangelical Christians and religious activists.

July 12, 2017

New Atlas featured a study by Julien Emile-Geay, associate professor of Earth sciences, that found the current warming of Earth's temperatures began around the Industrial Revolution. "It comes down to this: We know the human burning of fossil fuel is very rapidly warming the planet, and we know that the longer we wait, the harsher the consequences and the more costly it is to prevent them. What is the point of endlessly delaying action?" said Emile-Geay.

July 11, 2017

Deadline quoted Stanley Rosen, professor of political science, about the Dailan Wanda Group's financial moves.

The Conversation published an op-ed by Richard Flory of USC Dornsife's Center for Religion and Civic Culture on the legacy of Jerry Falwell Sr. during the current presidential administration.

July 10, 2017

The New York Times (in an Associated Press story) quoted David Kang, director of USC Dornsife’s Korean Studies Institute, about reasonable expectations for North Korea's future actions. Buzzfeed quoted Sherman Jackson, King Faisal Chair in Islamic Thought and Culture and professor of religion and American studies and ethnicity, on how the legacy of Muhammad Ali's activism and faith is often whitewashed or glossed over for the sake of revision and commercialization.

Mashable quoted Stanley Rosen, professor of political science, on why it is not unexpected that the Chinese government seeks to shut down certain livestreaming services or content.

The Washington Post cited comments by Scott Soames, Distinguished Professor of Philosophy, on how the assertion that originalism can be a philosophy of language has some academic support.

July 7, 2017

Los Angeles Times quoted Irving Biederman, Harold Dornsife Chair in Neurosciences and professor of psychology and computer science, about why some visitors to Disneyland return repeatedly compared to individuals that visit theme parks once or twice for a new experience.

MSNBC interviewed Robert Shrum, Carmen H. and Louis Warschaw Chair in Practical Politics and Professor of the Practice of Political Science, about the Senate's health care bill and its Congressional Budget Office score.

Minnesota Public Radio interviewed David Kang, director of USC Dornsife’s Korean Studies Institute, about the latest political and military developments in North Korea and how the world is responding.

Quartz mentioned research by Matthew Sachs, a psychology graduate student, about the physical reaction of humans to music.

United Press International cited an op-ed by David Kang, director of USC Dornsife’s Korean Studies Institute, about the ongoing and volatile situation in North Korea.

July 6, 2017

The New York Times published an op-ed by David Kang, director of USC Dornsife’s Korean Studies Institute, about the ongoing and volatile situation in North Korea. Kang addresses the what has and has not worked in the past when trying to achieve peace on the Korean peninsula. "For the United States, making steady progress in alleviating the humanitarian and economic problems, while maintaining strong deterrence against the nuclear program, is the only way forward," he wrote.

The Conversation published an op-ed by Matthew Kahn, professor of economics, spatial sciences and environmental studies, and colleagues on how the potential for natural disasters may affect people's living decisions. Researchers found people generally moved away from areas that suffer the largest natural disasters, but smaller disasters have little effect on migration. "Our study suggests that areas that do not adapt to natural disaster risk will become poorer over time, as well-to-do residents move away," he wrote.

Los Angeles Times quoted Stanley Rosen, professor of political science, about the recent financial flops by Chinese businessman and Hollywood studio investor Wang Jianlin.

Pacific Standard quoted Jeffrey Sellers, associate professor of political science and public policy, about the ebb and flow of nationalist movements in European politics. Zocalo Public Square published commentary by Dana Gioia, California Poet Laureate and Judge Widney Professor of Poetry and Public Culture at USC, about a poetry project he started that was partially sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts.

July 5, 2017

China Daily quoted Stanley Rosen, professor of political science, on how an audit of Chinese box office performance could lead to greater profits for studios for future films.

Los Angeles Times cited research by Manuel Pastor of USC Dornsife's Program for Environmental and Regional Equity and colleagues finding emissions have not decreased under the cap-and-trade program.

The Korea Times published commentary by Kyung Moon Hwang, professor of history and East Asian languages and cultures, about the legacy of the U.S.-South Korean alliance and possible changes under presidents Donald Trump and Moon Jae-in.

June

June 30, 2017

The New York Times quoted Matthew Kahn, professor of economics, spatial sciences and environmental studies, on how climate change may affect resident migration within the United States.

Deutsche Welle quoted Raphael Alhadeff of chemistry about young chemists no longer memorizing the periodic table of elements.

June 29, 2017

National Public Radio quoted David Kang, professor of international relations and business, about the ironclad alliance between the United States and South Korea.

Los Angeles Times quoted David Kang, professor of international relations and business, on the meeting between President Trump and the new president of South Korea.

News Works mentioned that Clifford Johnson, professor of physics and astronomy, has served as a science expert for Hollywood productions.

June 28, 2017

Chicago Tribune featured Percival Everett, Distinguished Professor of English, and his novel, "So Much Blue." Everett's range as an author, from short fiction and poetry to novels, is celebrated. The reviewer makes the case for Everett to be recognized as a "Great American Novelist" alongside other authors like John Updike and Jonathan Franzen. "When Updike was working with this material, somehow it reflected the 'world we live in.' If that was true of Updike, it's doubly true of Everett, who is a far superior observer of the world," the reviewer wrote.

Variety quoted Stanley Rosen, professor of political science, on trade negotiations with China and how box office accounting in the country may impact film import agreements.

June 27, 2017 The Hill published an op-ed by Joel Strom, fellow of the Unruh Institute, on why GOP politicians should solicit the support of doctors for the U.S. Senate's Better Care Reconciliation Act. "As long as that plan includes more choice and more protection for the doctor-patient relationship while protecting the neediest, doctors will have reformers’ backs. And that might just save their political necks," Strom wrote.

The Nation highlighted Percival Everett, Distinguished Professor of English, and his new book, "So Much Blue." "So Much Blue" tells the story of a middle-aged painter who wrestles with lifelong secrets. "The most privileged person can certainly be tormented by real problems, but despite its moments of brilliance, this is not a novel I would have finished if it had not been written by someone named Percival Everett," the reviewer wrote.

June 26, 2017

The Conversation published an op-ed by Trisha Tucker, assistant professor (teaching) of writing, about the protests around the 20th birthday of the fictional character Harry Potter. Tucker discusses her class on previously banned works of literature and the reasoning behind such censorship. "These cases of attempted censorship show a profound distrust of child readers and their imaginations. And they ignore evidence that child readers are far more sophisticated than adults tend to credit them for," she wrote.

Los Angeles Times quoted Robin Coste Lewis and William Deverell of USC Dornsife about demographic strife in Los Angeles' history.

Los Angeles Times quoted Stanley Rosen, professor of political science, about China's censorship of live- streaming services.

June 23, 2017

France24 (France) produced a 17-minute documentary featuring Steven Ross and William Deverell, professors of history, about the emergence of Hollywood stars in the wake of World War I. According to Ross and Deverell, after increasing production, the U.S. was able to send its entertainment products to Europe.

The Sacramento Bee quoted Margaret Gatz, professor of psychology, gerontology and preventive medicine, about the importance of staying active to prevent the development of dementia.

June 22, 2017

African Arguments featured commentary by Brett Carter, assistant professor of international relations, on the challenges facing citizens in Congo-Brazzaville as they prepare to go to the polls. The country, already embroiled in ongoing concerns regarding free and fair elections, finds itself without internet service just weeks before legislative elections and residents are skeptical, according to Carter, of government explanations on the cause of the outage. BBC News mentioned Carter's commentary.

The New York Times, in an Associated Press story, quoted Karen Tongson, associate professor of English, gender studies and American studies and ethnicity, on how savvy American television viewers are to the fact that reality or unscripted television is produced to be sensational.

June 21, 2017 Fast Company highlighted the USC Shoah Foundation and its work to preserve the first-hand accounts of Holocaust survivors in virtual reality. The mission is more urgent now because of the advanced age of the remaining survivors. The article focuses on the testimony of 85-year-old Pinchas Gutter, a Holocaust survivor who recorded his experience for the Shoah Foundation's "New Dimensions in Testimony" initiative.

NPR's "Planet Money" podcast interviewed Ellen Wayland-Smith, assistant professor (teaching) of writing, about her book on the Oneida community, including how the commune came to be and the intersection of free love and capitalism.

Yahoo interviewed Clifford Johnson, professor of physics and astronomy, about his role advising on the set of the television show "Genius," about the life of Albert Einstein.

The Guardian (UK) cited research by Manuel Pastor of USC Dornsife's Program for Environmental and Regional Equity and colleagues on the impact of California's cap-and-trade program on reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution cited results from the USC Dornsife/Los Angeles Times Daybreak Poll that showed Donald Trump with a lead over Hillary Clinton heading into the November election.

June 20, 2017

The New York Times highlighted research by Norbert Schwarz and Eryn Newman of USC Dornsife's Mind and Society Center on how people evaluate the truth of information. Since analytics evaluations are "cognitively taxing," a person may rely on intuitive evaluations based on gut feelings or ease of understanding.

NPR quoted Karen Tongson, associate professor of English, gender studies and American studies and ethnicity, about the impact of Yoko Ono receiving a writing credit for the John Lennon song "Imagine."

KPCC-FM's "AirTalk" interviewed Ange-Marie Hancock-Alfaro, professor of political science and gender studies, on how to manage sexist comments and actions, especially in the workplace.

ATTN: quoted Christian Grose, associate professor of political science, about the Supreme Court's decision to consider a court case about partisan-based gerrymandering.

Women's Health noted that the fasting mimicking diet is based on research by Valter Longo of gerontology and biological sciences.

June 19, 2017

The Hindu (India) profiled Antonio Damasio, director of the Brain and Creativity Institute, and his research on consciousness. According to Damasio, a more thorough understanding of consciousness will lead to more effective treatment of mental illness.

Los Angeles Times quoted Manuel Pastor, Turpanjian Chair in Civil Society and Social Change and professor of sociology and American studies and ethnicity, about the impact of rising rents on the Latino homeless population in Los Angeles.

The Hollywood Reporter quoted Stanley Rosen, professor of political science, about the rising price of films sold into China. LA Weekly quoted Manuel Pastor, Turpanjian Chair in Civil Society and Social Change and professor of sociology and American studies and ethnicity, about the impact on Los Angeles residents following the suspension of the Deferred Action for Parents of Americans (DAPA) program by the federal government.

Daily Mail (UK) and Yahoo (Australia) published reviews of the fasting-mimicking diet research by Valter Longo of gerontology and biological sciences.

June 16, 2017

Los Angeles Wave interviewed Mark Whitlock of USC Dornsife’s Center for Religion and Civic Culture's Cecil Murray Center and Ariela Gross of the USC Gould School about Los Angeles Junteenth celebrations and the history of the event. "Juneteenth is as relevant as Bill Maher feeling comfortable using the N- word, failing to remember what the N-word represents," Whitlock said.

Zocalo Public Square profiled the late Kevin Starr of USC Dornsife and his work on the history of California. According to the author, Starr was able to "frame this contradictory place (California) in a way that earned respect from almost all corners."

June 15, 2017

Los Angeles Sentinel published commentary by Mark Whitlock of USC Dornsife's Cecil Murray Center on how to be a more effective preacher.

June 14, 2017

Alternet cited research by Valter Longo of gerontology and biological sciences about the benefits for the immune system when following a fasting-mimicking diet.

June 13, 2017

USA Today "College" highlighted the story of Felicitas Reyes, a foster youth who recently graduated from USC Dornsife. The story mentioned the Trojan Guardian Scholars program, which serves as a support network for foster youth in college. "I was lucky in that I had a ton of support from USC; I had people I could go to when I needed help. They’ve helped me find housing, they’ve helped me find jobs," Reyes said. The reporter also quoted George Sanchez, professor of American studies and ethnicity and history, about Reyes' resolve and achievements.

STAT published a profile on Valter Longo of gerontology and biological sciences and his research on the benefits of fasting and fasting-mimicking diets, and how the body ages. Fasting “is at the foundation of the body’s ability to protect, repair, and rejuvenate itself. We started to wonder: What can we use it for?” Longo said. Longo spoke about how his initial research on aging met some pushback from the scientific community. STAT also published a review of Longo's fasting-mimicking diet.

The Conversation published an op-ed by Daphna Oyserman, Dean’s Professor of Psychology, and Professor of Psychology, Education, and Communication, and a colleague on why a wider gap exists between aspiring to and achieving a college degree among low-income and minority students. "We believe policymakers should understand that the problem is not low aspirations but low support compounded by economic segregation," she wrote. Oyserman and her colleague advocate for policies that provide public, academic support for students in marginalized groups. New Scientist quoted Travis Longcore, assistant professor of architecture and spatial sciences, on how light pollution affects the aerial ecosystem.

June 12, 2017

Daily Mail (UK) highlighted research by Reout Arbel and Gayla Margolin of the USC Family Studies Project and colleagues on the how cortisol levels in adolescents could be linked to a higher likelihood of engaging in "health-promoting behavior." The researchers found that the adolescents who "worried" the most were less likely to suffer from illnesses or common ailments compared to those with the least amount of angst.

Los Angeles Times quoted Karen Tongson, associate professor of English, gender studies and American studies and ethnicity, on whether the "babadook" character could be framed as an LGBTQ icon.

Los Angeles Times quoted Lanita Jacobs, associate professor of anthropology and American studies and ethnicity, and Todd Boyd of the USC School of Cinematic Arts on how sexual assault allegations against actor and comedian Bill Cosby will affect his legacy among different groups.

Los Angeles Times quoted Manuel Pastor of USC Dornsife's Program for Environmental and Regional Equity on how Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti's proposed linkage fee imposed on construction projects will benefit low-income communities and provide needed affordable housing.

CBC Radio (Canada) interviewed Clifford Johnson, professor of physics and astronomy, about his consulting work for major superhero films and other television and movie series.

June 9, 2017

Thrillist quoted Sarah Portnoy, assistant professor (teaching) of spanish, on the migration of street food vendors from sidewalks to food trucks in Los Angeles.

June 8, 2017

KPCC-FM's "Take Two" interviewed Matthew Kahn, professor of economics, spatial sciences and environmental studies, about the future of green and clean tech in California and possible partnerships between the state and international actors on combatting climate change.

The Press-Telegram quoted Ange-Marie Hancock-Alfaro, professor of political science and gender studies, about the challenges facing Compton's re-elected mayor.

Miami Herald mentioned a documentary co-produced by the USC Shoah Foundation about the genocide in Guatemala.

The Korea Times published commentary by Kyung Moon Hwang, professor of history and east asian languages and cultures, on the historical treatment of orphans in Korea.

June 7, 2017

Harvard Business Review featured commentary by Matthew Kahn, professor of economics, spatial sciences and environmental studies, and Jonathan Eyer of the USC Price School on how Democratic- leaning states and their governors can effectively fight climate change under President Trump. Eyer and Kahn argue that an aggressive policy by these more prosperous Democratic-leaning states can act as research and development for the rest of the country when it comes to developing effective climate change solutions. "Given Trump’s action, the nation will benefit if the blue states stick to their plan to make the green push on their own. For any unproven technology, we need 'first movers' who are willing to try out the first generation of a product. Technologies that prove to be cost-effective can then be adopted by the rest of the nation."

June 6, 2017

KPCC-FM's "Take Two" interviewed Karen Tongson, associate professor of English, gender studies and American studies and ethnicity, about the history of West Hollywood and LGBTQ culture in Los Angeles.

June 5, 2017

The Huffington Post highlighted research by USC Dornsife graduate student David Newman and colleagues on how individuals seek out friendships. Newman found that when people sought out the "best" choice when befriending someone, they often reported regret or low well-being.

Los Angeles Times quoted Manuel Pastor, Turpanjian Chair in Civil Society and Social Change and professor of sociology and American studies and ethnicity, about the mayoral race in Compton and voting demographics.

Los Angeles Times quoted Craig Stanford, professor of biological sciences and anthropology, on the Chinese black market for common American turtle species.

LA Weekly quoted Matthew Kahn, professor of economics, spatial sciences and environmental studies, on why Los Angeles will likely disregard the president's dismissal of the Paris climate accord.

The Huffington Post mentioned a partnership between Peter Kuhn of The Bridge@USC with alumna entrepreneur Thuy Truong to build a CancerBase mobile platform and a Hack for Health event with the USC Michelson Center for Convergent Bioscience, Keck Medicine of USC and USC Viterbi School.

June 2, 2017

Vulture published a review of a new novel by Percival Everett, Distinguished Professor of English. So Much Blue tells the story of a middle-aged painter who wrestles with lifelong secrets. “Everett has blended these disparate strands of an imagined life into a quietly beguiling novel. That he’s constructed it on an edifice of clichés, sanded down and transformed into combustive elements, is a sign of his mastery of the form,” the reviewer wrote.

Los Angeles Times quoted Clifford Johnson, professor of physics and astronomy, about the recent advancements in gravitational-wave astronomy and how it will affect society’s understanding of the universe.

Bloomberg interviewed Matthew Kahn, professor of economics, spatial sciences and environmental studies, on what incentives China has to become a leader in maintaining the Paris climate accord.

June 1, 2017

El País (Mexico) interviewed Thomas Ward, associate professor (teaching) of anthropology, about his research on the MS-13 gang and whether immigration has an impact on the gang's prominence. San Francisco Chronicle cited research by Manuel Pastor of USC Dornsife's Program for Environmental and Regional Equity and colleagues finding emissions have not decreased under the cap-and-trade program.

May

May 31, 2017

Inside Higher Ed quoted Laurie Brand, Robert Grandford Wright Professor and professor of international relations and Middle East studies, about the Middle Eastern Studies Association's Committee on Academic Freedom and why it is looking into hiring practices at Fresno State University.

VentureBeat noted work by the USC Shoah Foundation and USC Institute for Creative Technologies to create interactive, holographic memoirs of Holocaust survivors.

Curbed LA mentioned research by Su Jin Lee of USC Dornsife Spatial Science Institute, Travis Longcore, assistant professor of architecture and spatial sciences, and colleagues on the declining percentage of green space in Los Angeles.

May 30, 2017

La Opinión featured USC TRiO student and Upward Bound graduate Jorge Campos. Campos, who lives in Palmdale and was previously homeless, will attend Harvard University this fall on a full ride. He credits USC with his academic success and ability to help pull his family out of poverty. The story noted USC's Upward Bound program and its 40-year history of serving thousands of first-generation and low-income prospective college students at low-performing Los Angeles high schools. "In the program we have instructors helping students five days a week and on Saturdays they participate in a 15-week academy," said Theda Douglas of USC University Relations.

Time quoted Wendy Wood, Provost Professor of Psychology and Business, on how the environment can unconsciously activate habits.

CBC News (Canada) quoted Jeffrey Fields, associate professor of the practice of international relations, on the allegations that President Donald Trump's son-in-law suggested setting up a secure line of communication with the Russian government that could not be monitored by American intelligence agencies.

May 26, 2017

Telemundo featured USC TRiO student and Upward Bound graduate Jorge Campos. Campos, who lives in Palmdale and was previously homeless, will attend Harvard University this fall on a full ride. He credits USC with his academic success and ability to help pull his family out of poverty. Campos travels for over an hour to get to and from Manuel Arts High School each day. The segment also interviewed Alejandro Ruiz of the USC TRiO program about the rigorous coursework.

Reuters quoted Salpi Ghazarian, director of USC Dornsife's Institute of Armenian Studies, on the incorrect assumption that wealthy countries do more for refugees because of their availability of resources. May 24, 2017

The Washington Post reported on research by Bryan "Dexter" Holland, who graduated from USC last week with a doctoral degree in molecular biology and is a member of the rock band The Offspring.

May 23, 2017

Univision featured USC TRiO student and Upward Bound graduate Jorge Campos. Campos, who lives in Palmdale and was previously homeless, will attend Harvard University this fall on a full ride. He credits USC with his academic success and ability to help pull his family out of poverty. Antelope Valley Press also highlighted his story.

People highlighted the story of Felicitas Reyes, a foster youth who recently graduated from USC Dornsife. The story noted only three percent of all foster youth graduate from college. "I didn’t know if I really belonged there," said Reyes of USC, but she ultimately graduated with 3.8 GPA and hopes to find a job connecting foster youth like herself with resources to succeed.

Fox News Los Angeles affiliate KTTV-TV quoted Valter Longo of gerontology and biological sciences about using fasting-mimicking diets to defy aging.

May 22, 2017

The Chronicle of Higher Education quoted Ange-Marie Hancock, professor of political science and gender studies, on the evolution of the term "intersectionality" and how its meaning has been affected by overuse.

May 19, 2017

CBS News published an op-ed by Jeffrey Fields, associate professor of the practice of international relations, on how the government defines classified information and who can disclose the information. "Dealing with large amounts of classified information over a career increases the possibility of accidentally sharing a small nugget. Sharing classified information knowingly, or revealing information one should know is sensitive, is a different matter," he wrote in the op-ed that originally appeared on The Conversation. Lifehacker cited comments by Fields.

Vox cited comments by Jonas Kaplan of USC Dornsife's Brain and Creativity Institute on why people adamantly defend their political beliefs.

LA Weekly mentioned a profile on Karen Tongson, associate professor of English, gender studies and American studies and ethnicity, and her research on popular culture and recognized her as "one of 10 Angelenos making L.A. a better place."

May 18, 2017

Los Angeles Sentinel featured work by Gabriel Crenshaw of the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work and Rajiv Kalia, professor of physics and astronomy, computer science, chemical engineering and materials science, and biomedical engineering, to begin an outreach program for underrepresented students in STEM fields. The story centered around the academic career of a Santa Monica College student who connected with Crenshaw to launch the program. "Learning works best when it’s diverse. I knew that having a community college student immerse himself in this high-level university culture—and in a field that moves so quickly—would be good for him, and for us," said Crenshaw.

LA Weekly profiled Clifford Johnson, professor of physics and astronomy, on his work as an advisor for the Marvel film franchise, Star Trek, the National Geographic television show "Genius" and other films and television shows that seek scientific believability. Johnson also encourages viewing scientists as young and diverse, not just older white men. "Are the scientists all white males with crazy hair? Because scientists are people of color, women and young people," Johnson said.

Elle noted research by Shrikanth Narayanan and Theodora Chaspari of the USC Viterbi School's Signal Analysis and Interpretation Laboratory, Adela Timmons of USC Dornsife's Family Studies project and colleagues that created an algorithm that can detect if a couple has had an argument using wearable technology.

May 17, 2017

U.S. News & World Report quoted Robert English, associate professor of international relations, Slavic languages and literature, and environmental studies, on why President Donald Trump's disclosure of classified information to Russian diplomats was reckless, but not unprecedented.

Fox News Los Angeles affiliate KTTV-TV quoted Valter Longo of gerontology and biological sciences on how fasting-mimicking diets can alter the body's metabolism or slow disease progression.

May 16, 2017

The Washington Post published an op-ed by Duncan Williams, associate professor of religion and east asian languages and cultures, and a colleague on the similarities between President Donald Trump's travel ban and the executive order that interned Japanese and Japanese-Americans during World War II. "We must hope that today’s courts, unlike those of 75 years ago, will continue to prevent the president’s reprehensible views from establishing untenable national policy," Williams wrote.

Big Think interviewed T.C. Boyle, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of English and Writer in Residence Emeritus, about his thoughts on CRISPR technology and normalizing gene editing.

PBS cited comments by David Kang, director of USC Dornsife's Korean Studies Institute, on South Korea's new president and the future of relations with North Korea.

May 15, 2017

Los Angeles Times quoted Dan Schnur, assistant professor of the practice of political science, on the Los Angeles Board of Education race that may result in charter school-backed candidates holding a majority on the board for the first time.

Los Angeles Times quoted Andre Haralyi of physical education on how yoga has informed his life and how he hopes to help USC students.

San Francisco Chronicle published an op-ed by Dan Schnur, assistant professor of the practice of political science, on why Senator Kamala Harris should not run for president in 2020.

Variety reported on research by Bryan "Dexter" Holland, who graduated from USC last week with a doctoral degree in molecular biology and is a member of the rock band The Offspring. Long Beach Press Telegram reported on research by USC Dornsife's Wrigley Institute in partnership with Marine BioEnergy and the U.S. Dept. of Energy to convert kelp into biofuel.

May 12, 2017

The New York Times' "California Today" featured research by Su Jin Lee of USC Dornsife Spatial Science Institute, Travis Longcore, assistant professor of architecture and spatial sciences, and colleagues on the declining percentage of green space in Los Angeles and increase of large construction projects between 2000 and 2009. According to researchers, decreased greenery affects all neighborhoods, regardless of socioeconomic status.

Rolling Stone, Billboard, Alternative Press and Radio.com reported on research by Bryan "Dexter" Holland. The graduating USC Dornsife student, who received his doctoral degree in molecular biology this week, published his dissertation on protein-coding the HIV virus and is a member of the rock band The Offspring.

KPCC-FM's "Take Two" interviewed Dan Schnur, assistant professor of the practice of political science, about his recommendation for an independent commission to evaluate the University of California system.

The Hollywood Reporter quoted Stephen Smith, director of the USC Shoah Foundation, about the legacy of actor and Holocaust survivor Curt Lowens.

LA Weekly quoted Dan Schnur, assistant professor of the practice of political science, about the factions competing for seats on the Los Angeles Unified School District Board of Education.

May 11, 2017

Big Think profiled Itzhak Bars, professor of physics and astronomy, and his theory that there are two dimensions of time. "These extra dimensions are out there, as real as the three dimensions of space and one of time we experience directly," Bars said. If his theory holds true, this would heal the rift in physics between quantum mechanics and general relativity and will be proven by the experiments performed at the European Organization for Nuclear Research's (CERN) Large Hadron Collider in Switzerland.

The Conversation published commentary by Marco Milani, postdoctoral scholar in USC Dornsife's Korean Studies Institute, about four challenges that face South Korea's new president.

May 10, 2017

Business Insider featured research by Su Jin Lee of USC Dornsife Spatial Science Institute, Travis Longcore, assistant professor of architecture and spatial sciences, and colleagues on the declining percentage of green space in Los Angeles and increase of large construction projects between 2000 and 2009. According to researchers, decreased greenery affects all neighborhoods, regardless of socioeconomic status.

The Washington Post's "Other: Mixed Race in America" podcast interviewed Duncan Williams, director of USC Dornsife 's Shinso Ito Center for Japanese Religions and Cultures, about the struggle to define who is "American." PBS Newshour interviewed David Kang, director of USC Dornsife's Korean Studies Institute, about the policy positions of South Korea's new president-elect, Moon Jae-in.

KPCC-FM's "AirTalk" interviewed Darby Saxbe, assistant professor of psychology, on how to best manage chronic negativity in the workplace and other stressful situations.

Buzzfeed News published commentary by Karen Tongson, associate professor of English, gender studies and American studies and ethnicity, on how singer Karen Carpenter became popular in the Philippines.

May 9, 2017

Los Angeles Times featured a conversation with graduating USC Dornsife student body president Edwin Saucedo. Saucedo shared what inspired him to become involved with campus politics and how his experience as a first-generation college student motivated him to help others. "I don't want to be on a pedestal for others, I want to be the springboard for more individuals to reach higher and do more amazing things than I did," Saucedo said.

China Daily featured the USC Shoah Foundation and its work to preserve the first-hand accounts of Holocaust and other genocide survivors in virtual reality. "We are almost out of time to have a deep conversation with Holocaust survivors. That conversation – that moment of dialogue – where I ask my question and I get it answered, is magic in the room. And we wanted to find a way to preserve that as best as possible," said Stephen Smith, director of the USC Shoah Foundation. The story also noted the program's work to preserve the testimonies from survivors of the Nanjing Massacre in China.

The San Francisco Chronicle published an op-ed by Dan Schnur, assistant professor of the practice of political science, on the current state of the University of California system. Schnur recommends Governor Jerry Brown appoint an independent commission to review UC practices and argues reinvigorating the state education system would solidify the legacy of Brown and his father, former Governor Pat Brown.

KPCC-FM's "Take Two" interviewed David Kang, director of USC Dornsife's Korean Studies Institute, about the South Korean presidential election.

The Huffington Post quoted Jonathan Tarbox, director of the Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis program, on why adults should seek out experts if they want to be evaluated for autism.

Vox quoted David Kang of USC Dornsife's Korean Studies Institute on whether North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is a rational leader.

The Conversation noted research by Malcolm Klein, professor emeritus of sociology, on the lack of impact a law enforcement crackdown on gangs had in Los Angeles during the 1980s.

May 8, 2017

La Opinión featured a new study by Su Jin Lee of USC Dornsife Spatial Science Institute, Travis Longcore, assistant professor of architecture and spatial sciences, and colleagues on the declining percentage of green space in Los Angeles and increase of large construction projects between 2000 and 2009. "We are losing the shade of trees in all areas ... wealthy places generally have more trees, but all residential areas are losing," said Longcore. Business Insider also highlighted the study's findings. The Wall Street Journal quoted Manuel Pastor, Turpanjian Chair in Civil Society and Social Change and professor of sociology and American studies and ethnicity, on the socioeconomic changes in South Los Angeles since the unrest in 1992.

PolitiFact quoted Dan Schnur, assistant professor of the practice of political science, on former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa's claim that he helped increase the high school graduation rate in the city during his tenure.

Los Angeles Times cited research by Manuel Pastor of USC Dornsife's Center for the Study of Immigrant Integration and colleagues on the proportion of children in Los Angeles County with at least one undocumented parent.

Smithsonian published an op-ed by Nicholas Radburn, postdoctoral scholar in history, and colleagues on a new digital archive developed to document 36,000 slave voyages between 1514 and 1866 (originally published in The Conversation).

The Conversation published commentary by Rand Wilcox, professor of psychology, on why new statistical methods are not supplanting the use of classic methods.

The Conversation published an op-ed by Marco Milani, postdoctoral scholar in USC Dornsife's Korean Studies Institute, and Markus Bell on the the challenges that face South Korea's next president.

Entrepreneur noted research by Ann Owens, assistant professor of sociology and spatial sciences, on how economic and racial segregation in neighborhoods translates to achievement levels at local schools.

May 5, 2017

The Atlantic's "CityLab" featured a new study by Su Jin Lee of USC Dornsife's Spatial Science Institute, Travis Longcore, assistant professor of architecture and spatial sciences, and colleagues on the declining percentage of green space in Los Angeles and increase of large construction projects between 2000 and 2009. The article also noted this was a reversal of the "bungalow boom" of the 1950s in the area, which actually encouraged the cultivation of trees on single-family home lots. The Real Deal and ConstructionDIVE also mentioned the research.

The Washington Post quoted David Bottjer, professor of earth sciences, biological sciences and environmental studies, on the possibility that a site in China may have the world's oldest animal fossils.

OZY mentioned the USC Dornsife/Los Angeles Times Daybreak Poll in an article about the evolution of polling.

Brit + Co reported on research by Shrikanth Narayanan of the USC Viterbi School's Signal Analysis and Interpretation Laboratory, Adela Timmons of USC Dornsife 's Family Studies project and colleagues that created an algorithm that can detect if a couple has had an argument.

May 4, 2017

China Daily quoted Stanley Rosen, professor of political science, on why blockbuster films and franchises are more likely to do well with Chinese audiences compared to other genres. The Algemeiner quoted Rob Kuznia of the USC Shoah Foundation about its new program to use artificial intelligence to answer students' questions about the Holocaust based on digital testimonies from survivors.

May 3, 2017

LA Weekly profiled Karen Tongson, associate professor of English, gender studies and American studies and ethnicity, and her work on Southern California culture in the publication's People Issue 2017. At USC, Tongson's classes include gender studies, contemporary literature and examinations of less well- known aspects of Southern California. "L.A. never ceases to surprise me. I never feel like I have it figured out. Just when you think you have something figured out, it will confound you. It will will frustrate you. Or you will find something completely out the blue that you had no clue existed," Tongson said.

Salon highlighted an event hosted hosted by the USC Price School and the USC Dornsife College's Center for Religion and Civic Culture and Cecil Murray Center about the 25th anniversary of the Los Angeles riots called, "Forward LA: Race, Arts, and Inclusive Placemaking after the 1992 Civil Unrest." Manuel Pastor of USC Dornsife's Program for Environmental and Regional Equity moderated a panel on the evolution and future of South Los Angeles. "I get calls from reporters back East every five years about the conditions in South Central. They portray the area as a place of desperation, as if nothing has changed since the riot. They don’t see it as a place of renaissance and potential," he said.

U.S. News & World Report quoted Dan Schnur, assistant professor of the practice of political science, on the difference between Arnold Schwarzenegger's and Donald Trump's political learning curves.

KPCC-FM's "Take Two" quoted Christian Grose, associate professor of political science, on the effect a Los Angeles City Council candidate's controversial internet comments will have on the race.

The Press-Enterprise quoted Christian Grose, associate professor of political science, on why Rep. Maxine Waters has garnered support from millennials and Dan Schnur, assistant professor of the practice of political science, on why Waters has risen to prominence in the age of President Donald Trump.

Forbes interviewed Clifford Johnson, professor of physics and astronomy, on his work as an advisor for the National Geographic television show, "Genius."

The Daily Dot cited comments by David Kang of USC Dornsife's Korean Studies Institute on why, despite presidential administration rhetoric to the contrary, the United States is unlikely to start a war with North Korea.

CBS News Detroit affiliate WWJ-TV noted Valter Longo of gerontology and biological sciences developed a fasting-mimicking diet that is sold commercially.

The Diplomat published commentary by Yukari Easton, USC East Asia Center ACE- Nikaido Fellow, on a recent summit between the Japanese and British prime ministers.

May 2, 2017

NBC News highlighted research by Shrikanth Narayanan and Theodora Chaspari of the USC Viterbi School's Signal Analysis and Interpretation Laboratory, Adela Timmons of USC Dornsife 's Family Studies project and colleagues that created an algorithm which can detect if a couple has had an argument. Using wearable technology and cell phones, the Couple Mobile Sensing Project can identify conflict based on raised heart rates and other metrics. "Our hope is to create models that can work across devices as the technology continues to develop," Timmons said.

Los Angeles Daily News and Next City featured a new study by Su Jin Lee of USC Dornsife's Spatial Sciences Institute, Travis Longcore, assistant professor of architecture and spatial sciences, and colleagues on the declining percentage of green space in Los Angeles - as captured by aerial photography - and increase of large construction projects between 2000 and 2009. The researchers found tree loss across all economic areas. "What we saw was lot-line development, sometimes referred to as mansionization. And when there is a larger footprint for a building, there’s more hard-scape, less trees, less grass and shrubs," said Longcore.

The Huffington Post published a Q&A with Clifford Johnson, professor of physics and astronomy, on his work as an advisor for the National Geographic television show, "Genius." "I think a show like this is a great opportunity to do something that hasn’t been done before in terms of really unpacking what people mean by genius, which is a lot more nuanced than we normally see portrayed on-screen," Johnson said.

CNN quoted Valter Longo of gerontology and biological sciences on the difficulties associated with ensuring study patients follow strict caloric restrictions.

KPCC-FM quoted David Caron, professor of biological sciences, on how science can better predict and prevent toxic algae blooms, which are affecting the Southern California sea lion population.

OZY quoted Laurie Brand, Robert Grandford Wright Professor and professor of international relations and Middle East studies, on how European powers have historically wrestled for imperial and colonial control over the Middle East.

Vocativ cited comments by David Kang of USC Dornsife's Korean Studies Institute on why, despite presidential administration rhetoric to the contrary, the United States is unlikely to start a war with North Korea.

The San Louis Obispo Tribune, in a profile on author T.C. Boyle, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of English and Writer in Residence Emeritus, mentioned he is a professor at USC Dornsife.

May 1, 2017

Los Angeles Times featured the new USC Dornsife/Los Angeles Times Daybreak Poll that found evidence of continued polarization among the American electorate and stable support for President Donald Trump among his voters. The poll also measured presidential job approval, economic expectations and trust in media. Sun Sentinel noted the results of the poll.

Los Angeles Times highlighted the USC Shoah Foundation and its work to preserve the first-hand accounts of Holocaust survivors in virtual reality. The mission is more urgent now because of the advanced age of the remaining survivors. The foundation's 17-minute VR experience, "The Last Goodbye," featuring the testimony of 85-year-old Pinchas Gutter, debuted at the Tribeca Film Festival.

NPR's "Morning Edition" interviewed Cecil Murray, director of the Cecil Murray Center for Community Engagement in the USC Dornsife College's Center for Religion and Civic Culture, about the legacy of the 1992 unrest in Los Angeles and the current state of race relations in the city and country. NPR's "CodeSwitch" podcast also published segments of the interview and noted Murray's contributions to the National Geographic Channel's documentary, "LA 92." Los Angeles Times cited a profile it ran on Murray. The Orange County Register and City News Service noted the Cecil Murray Center and the USC Price School hosted an event about the 25th anniversary of the Los Angeles riots called, "Forward LA: Race, Arts, and Inclusive Placemaking after the 1992 Civil Unrest."

KPCC-FM featured a new study by Travis Longcore, assistant professor of architecture and spatial sciences, on the declining percentage of green space in Los Angeles - as captured by aerial photography - and increase of large construction projects between 2000 and 2009. Longcore conducted his research out of concern that declining green cover negatively affected the environmental health of a community. The research also showed that some of the construction that occurred during the time period was unpermitted.

LAist featured Robin Coste Lewis of the Creative Writing and Literature program, who has been named Los Angeles' poet laureate. The story quoted David Ulin, assistant professor of the practice of English, about Lewis' appointment. "From the elderly to prisoners, I try at all times to remind my students that the only difference between a great poet and a lousy one is practice. Poetry isn’t rocket science. It’s merely love," Lewis told City News Service.

NBC News interviewed Damali Najuma Smith-Pollard of the Cecil Murray Center for Community Engagement in USC Dornsife's Center for Religion and Civic Culture on the parallels between the events that led to the 1992 unrest in Los Angeles and those in Ferguson, Missouri. The story also quoted Manuel Pastor, Turpanjian Chair in Civil Society and Social Change and professor of sociology and American studies and ethnicity, on how poverty levels in South Los Angeles have remained constant since the 1990s, but economic attitudes have changed. The story also included comments by Cecil Murray, John R. Tansey Chair in Christian Ethics and professor of religion.

The Christian Science Monitor quoted Dan Schnur, assistant professor of the practice of political science, about President Donald Trump's learning curve after his first 100 days in the office.

The San Jose Mercury News quoted Dan Schnur, assistant professor of the practice of political science, on how University of California President Janet Napolitano should respond to a new report about the public university system.

Vox quoted David Kang of USC Dornsife's Korean Studies Institute on why, despite presidential administration rhetoric to the contrary, the United States is unlikely to start a war with North Korea.

World Politics Review quoted Brett Carter, assistant professor of international relations, about the ongoing political struggle in the Republic of the Congo.

The San Francisco Chronicle published commentary by Dan Schnur, assistant professor of the practice of political science, on parallels he observed that are driving both the French election and California politics.

CNET reported on research by Shrikanth Narayanan of the USC Viterbi School's Signal Analysis and Interpretation Laboratory, Adela Timmons of USC Dornsife's Family Studies project and colleagues that created an algorithm which can detect if a couple has had an argument. The Press-Telegram cited comments by David Caron, professor of biological sciences, on the incidence of toxic algae blooms in bodies of fresh water, like in the lake at Long Beach's El Dorado East Regional Park.

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April 28, 2017

Los Angeles Times profiled Rev. Cecil Murray of the USC Center for Religion and Civic Culture and his leadership during the 1992 L.A. riots as the pastor of First African Methodist Episcopal Church in South Los Angeles. “Even today … the tension is real,” said Murray. “The police are our protectors and our defenders. But the question comes, who will protect us from our protectors? Who will defend us from our defenders?”

Los Angeles Times featured research by Nancy Pedersen, adjunct professor (research) of psychology, and colleagues supporting the theory that the cause of Parkinson’s disease, which sometimes leads to dementia, may originate in the stomach. The researchers looked at the role of the vagus nerve which transports a protein tied to the degenerative disease from the stomach to the brain. The Seattle Times also highlighted the research.

Tech News World quoted Mark Marino, associate professor (teaching) of writing, on the potential for Wikipedia's new start up Wikitribune.

Voice of America mentioned the USC Price School and the USC Center for Religion and Civic Culture hosted an event to discuss the 25th anniversary of the 1992 Los Angeles riots.

Courthouse News Service mentioned results from the USC Dornsife/Los Angeles Times poll on attitudes toward President Trump's first 100 days in office.

April 26, 2017

Los Angeles Times featured the new USC Dornsife/Los Angeles Times Daybreak Poll that found evidence of continued polarization among the American electorate and stable support for President Donald Trump among his voters. The poll also measured presidential job approval, economic expectations and trust in media.

The Chronicle of Higher Education quoted economics doctoral candidate Mallory Montgomery about the best way to distribute scientific research that focuses on well-being. The story also mentioned research presented by economics doctoral candidate Kelsey O'Connor on the connection between employment and well-being.

The Korea Times published commentary by Kyung Moon Hwang, professor of history and east asian languages and cultures, about Chinese efforts to spread its vision of the past through its nationalistic view.

April 25, 2017

TechCrunch highlighted research by Shrikanth Narayanan of the USC Viterbi School's Signal Analysis and Interpretation Laboratory, Adela Timmons of USC Dornsife's Family Studies project and colleagues that created an algorithm which can detect if a couple has had an argument. The Couple Mobile Sensing Project can identify conflict based on raised heart rate and other metrics gathered from wearables and mobile phones. Digital Trends and Elle also covered the project.

Engadget featured the USC Shoah Foundation and its work to preserve the first-hand accounts of Holocaust survivors in virtual reality. The mission is more urgent now because of the advanced age of the remaining survivors. The foundation's 17-minute VR experience, "The Last Goodbye," featuring the testimony of 85-year-old Pinchas Gutter, debuted at the Tribeca Film Festival.

NPR's "All Things Considered" interviewed Dan Schnur, assistant professor of the practice of political science, on whether President Donald Trump has demonstrated a cohesive political view during his first 100 days in office.

KPCC-FM interviewed Salpi Ghazarian, director of the USC Dornsife's Institute of Armenian Studies, about educating the public about the Armenian genocide.

The Atlantic quoted Ann Owens, assistant professor of sociology and spatial sciences, on how economic and racial segregation has grown in the past 30 years between schools and school districts.

Santa Barbara Independent noted research by David Caron, professor of biological sciences, that found toxic algae blooms have negatively affected the marine life off the West Coast.

April 24, 2017

Wired featured the USC Shoah Foundation and its work to preserve the first-hand accounts of Holocaust survivors in virtual reality. The mission is more urgent now because of the advanced age of the remaining survivors. "Knowledge is one thing, but connecting to history enables us to think about consequences in a deeper, more personal way," said USC Shoah Foundation executive director Stephen Smith. The foundation's 17-minute VR experience, "The Last Goodbye," featuring the testimony of 85- year-old Pinchas Gutter, debuted at the Tribeca Film Festival. CNN also reported on the project.

Los Angeles Times quoted Ann Marie Yasin, associate professor of art history and classics, about a statue in Monterey Park at the center of a community debate about diversity representations.

Dow Jones' Mansion Global quoted Matthew Kahn, professor of economics, spatial sciences and environmental studies, on how each household's energy use is unique.

The San Francisco Chronicle published an op-ed by Dan Schnur, assistant professor of the practice of political science, on why many California voters support tax-funded school vouchers.

Nautilus noted research by Antonio Damasio, director of the Brain and Creativity Institute, on the value humans place on nostalgia.

Education Source noted research by the USC Dornsife's Center for the Study of Immigrant Integration and the Center for American Progress on the number of children who have at least one undocumented family member.

Live Mint (India) mentioned research by economics doctoral student Seungwoo Chin, Matthew Kahn, professor of economics, spatial sciences and environmental studies, and Hyungsik Roger Moon, professor of economics, on how expanding train routes and access in South Korea affected the price rise rate of real estate. April 21, 2017

Nature highlighted work by David Bottjer, professor of earth sciences, biological sciences and environmental studies, to identify the fossils of what may be the world's first animals. The site of the fossils, located in the Guizhou province in China, is now under threat by the mining industry. "We may never find a comparable site and may lose the chance to truly understand early animal evolution on Earth," said Bottjer, who has studied remains at the site since 1999.

Sacramento Bee quoted Dan Schnur, assistant professor of the practice of political science, on how California Republicans must balance the views of liberal constituents and party values.

Vice quoted Jane Junn, professor of political science, about how gender impacts the voting calculus of female voters in different ways.

In Touch Weekly quoted Cavan Concannon, assistant professor of religion, on how, in certain sects of Christianity, children are not only blessings, but also add to the number of conservative Christians in the world.

Dallas Morning News mentioned the USC Shoah Foundation's collection of digital testimonies from Holocaust survivors.

The Advocate cited research by Manuel Pastor, Turpanjian Chair in Civil Society and Social Change and professor of sociology and American studies and ethnicity, on the economic benefits for New Orleans if the community can close the racial gap.

April 20, 2017

Science highlighted work by David Bottjer, professor of earth sciences, biological sciences and environmental studies, to identify the fossils of what may be the world's first animals. The site, located in the Guizhou province in China, is now under threat by the mining industry. "If you want to know about how animals evolved on Earth, this site is the most important one we know of," said Bottjer, who has studied remains at the site since 1999. "If this fossil deposit is lost, we will lose this unique window on evolution of life, which may never be replaced."

Daily Mail (UK) highlighted research by Shrikanth Narayanan of the USC Viterbi School's Signal Analysis and Interpretation Laboratory, Adela Timmons of USC Dornsife's Family Studies Project and colleagues that created an algorithm which can detect if a couple has had an argument. The Couple Mobile Sensing Project can identify conflict based on raised heart rate and other metrics gathered from wearables and mobile phones. Digital Trends and Silicon Beat also reported on the project.

CBS News quoted Robert English, associate professor of international relations, Slavic languages and literature, and environmental studies, about the financial incentives for Russia, America and others to establish a presence in the Arctic.

The San Francisco Chronicle quoted Dan Schnur, assistant professor of the practice of political science, about the challenge of finding a new generation of leaders within each major party.

KCET-TV cited research by USC Dornsife's Center for the Study of Immigrant Integration on the number of families in the United States with at least one undocumented family member. April 19, 2017

Univision Noticias Los Angeles affiliate KMEX-TV featured the USC La Clave program, developed by Steven Lopez, professor of psychology and social work, and colleagues. La Clave is a pilot campaign that helps families learn how to identify the signs of mental illness and how to receive services.

Financial Times quoted Pamela Starr, associate professor (teaching) of international relations, about the incidence of corruption in Mexican politics.

Quartz quoted Kyung Moon Hwang, professor of history and East Asian languages and cultures, about the accuracy of President Donald Trump's remark that the Korean peninsula used to be part of China.

BBC cited research by the USC Dornsife's Center for Religion and Civic Culture on the size of the Muslim population in Fresno, Calif.

April 18, 2017

Los Angeles Times featured a partnership by the USC Dornsife's Kaya Press, Other Books and Tiny Splendor in Boyle Heights to operate a bookstore, print shop and event space. Kaya Press, which focuses on the "Asian and Pacific Islander diaspora," is housed in USC Dornsife's Department of American Studies and Ethnicity. It uses the space to offer author book signings, readings and workshops.

The New York Times quoted Robert Shrum, Carmen H. and Louis Warschaw Chair in Practical Politics and Professor of the Practice of Political Science, about New York Mayor Bill de Blasio's recent refusal to answer any press questions at events.

NPR Boston affiliate WBUR-FM's "On Point" interviewed David Kang, professor of international relations, business, and East Asian languages and cultures, and director of the Korean Studies Institute, about the ongoing political tensions between the United States and North Korea following several missile tests. WBUR's "Here and Now" and Minnesota Public Radio also interviewed Kang about the growing tensions.

Los Angeles Times mentioned the USC Shoah Foundation in a story about other efforts to collect the stories of genocide victims.

Vice ran an excerpt from a new novel published by Kaya Press of USC Dornsife.

April 17, 2017

Los Angeles Times published commentary by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Viet Thanh Nguyen, Aerol Arnold Chair of English and professor of English and American studies and ethnicity, about the value of liberal arts and humanities education. "We need universities and governments to invest in the arts and humanities so that we can teach students about the importance of mystery and intuition, and the need to take a risk, to gamble on one’s beliefs and values," he wrote.

Fox News interviewed Andrew Peek of international relations about the American military's detonation of the "mother of all bombs" on an ISIS target.

China Daily quoted Stanley Rosen, professor of political science, about the financial incentives for releasing The Fate of the Furious on the same day in North America and China. The Fresno Bee cited research by Matthew Kahn, professor of economics and spatial sciences, about the rate of pollution generation and deterrence in China.

Jewish News published an op-ed by Stephen Smith, director of the USC Shoah Foundation, on why White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer should be removed from his position after his characterization of the Holocaust during a recent briefing.

The Des Moines Register cited research by the USC Dornsife's Center for the Study of Immigrant Integration and Center for American Progress on the number of families in Iowa that have at least one family member who is undocumented.

Nature published an obituary for Nobel Prize winner George Olah, Distinguished Professor of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science and Donald P. and Katherine B. Loker Chair in Organic Chemistry, who passed away in March.

The Sydney Morning Herald (Australia), in a story about the death of the oldest woman in the world, mentioned Valter Longo of gerontology and biological sciences.

April 14, 2017

The San Francisco Chronicle published an op-ed by Dan Schnur, assistant professor of the practice of political science, about where the political strategies of Senator Kamala Harris and former President Ronald Reagan might have aligned. Schnur points to both politicians' drive to achieve results over ideological purity. "Ronald Reagan once warned his most impassioned allies of the dangers of 'jumping off the cliff with the flag flying.' Harris is unlikely to quote the conservative Californian by name to her fans. But Reagan was right then, and so is Harris now," Schnur wrote.

Pacific Standard featured research by Ashlesha Datar of the USC Dornsife's Center for Economic and Social Research that found children who have siblings are less likely to become obese or develop a high body-mass index. "These estimates [suggest] the decline in average family size in U.S. households between the late 1960s and 2008 may account for up to 13 percent of the increase in childhood obesity during the same period," she said. Datar also found larger families are more likely to eat meals together, which may be healthier than food found outside the home.

ABC News Los Angeles affiliate KABC-TV interviewed Robert English, associate professor of international relations, Slavic languages and literature, and environmental studies, about the extensive media coverage of Russian leader Vladimir Putin.

Variety mentioned the USC Shoah Foundation in a review on "Finding Oscar," which documents the massacre of Guatemalan people during the country's civil war.

Voice of America Noticias covered a USC Dornsife event featuring Robert Shrum, Carmen H. and Louis Warschaw Chair in Practical Politics and professor of the practice of political science, on millennial perceptions about President Donald Trump's first 100 days in office.

April 13, 2017

The Wall Street Journal quoted Dan Schnur, assistant professor of the practice of political science, on how other states will likely react if California decides to move up its primary date. LAist quoted Rongdao Lai, assistant professor of religion, on why society is uncomfortable with death.

April 12, 2017

Xinhua News Agency highlighted research by Vadim Cherezov, professor of chemistry, biological sciences, and physics and astronomy, identifying new information about a hormone receptor that can possibly be targeted to treat cardiovascular and other conditions. "Now we see that we may have to start with entirely different drug-like molecules that are tailored to fit the AT2 receptor, which could set the drug discovery process in a different direction," he said.

The Wall Street Journal interviewed Valter Longo of gerontology and biological sciences about the benefits of a "fasting mimicking diet" on the body's response to diseases.

Voice of America quoted Wolf Gruner, Shapell-Guerin Chair in Jewish Studies and Professor of History, and USC Shoah Foundation about Press Secretary Sean Spicer's comments about the use of chemical weapons during the Holocaust.

University World News quoted Alan Baker of the USC School of Cinematic Arts and Stanley Rosen, professor of political science, about collaborations between Chinese universities and international universities for film studies. The story also noted USC's other partnerships with international universities.

The Korea Times published an op-ed by Kyung Moon Hwang, professor of history and East Asian languages and cultures, about the large proportion of South Korean leaders who come from the Yeongnam region.

April 11, 2017

Houston Chronicle featured research by Ann Owens, assistant professor of sociology and spatial sciences, on the level of economic and racial segregation in neighborhoods and local primary schools. While school choice can lead to reduced residential segregation, it may also contribute to greater racial homogeneity in the classroom.

KPCC-FM's "AirTalk" quoted Ange-Marie Hancock-Alfaro, professor of political science and gender studies, about the previous week in domestic and international politics.

April 10, 2017

KCET-TV featured the USC Fisher Museum's collaboration with a mother-daughter artist team. The story mentioned two past exhibits hosted at the USC museum and noted a collaboration between Lita Albuquerque and USC Fisher Museum Director Selma Holo, professor of art history.

Vox quoted David Kang, professor of international relations, business, and East Asian languages and cultures, on how China is far behind the United States in military technology capabilities.

Business Insider quoted Jonas Kaplan of USC Dornsife's Brain and Creativity Institute about people's natural tendency to dismiss opposing political views.

The Toronto Star quoted Laurie Brand, Robert Grandford Wright Professor and professor of international relations and Middle East studies, on President Donald Trump's lack of a cohesive world view. The New York Times cited research by Noli Brazil, postdoctoral scholar in USC Dornsife’s Spatial Sciences Institute on the impact Uber and other ride-sharing companies have on the rate of drunk driving accidents.

San Francisco Chronicle published an op-ed by Dan Schnur, assistant professor of the practice of political science, on what President Donald Trump could learn from former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.

KPCC-FM cited research by Manuel Pastor, Turpanjian Chair in Civil Society and Social Change and professor of sociology and American studies and ethnicity, on the proportion of Los Angeles' immigrant population that hails from Mexico.

New York Post mentioned the USC Shoah Foundation in a story about a World War II survivor's testimony that was catalogued by USC.

April 7, 2017

The New York Times published an op-ed by Abraham F. Lowenthal, professor emeritus of international relations, about whether Venezuelans should ask the United States and other countries to impose sanctions on its authoritarian regime. "Some of those in Venezuela who are seeking help from outside have tended to expect too much too soon from abroad, however," wrote Lowenthal. "Some have been pushing the United States to impose punitive sanctions to force Caracas to heel, but experienced United States officials have emphasized the risks and the likelihood that heavy-handed interventionism will be counterproductive."

The Los Angeles Times quoted Dan Schnur, assistant professor of the practice of political science, about a recently pulled legislative bill that would have expanded rent controls in California cities.

Minnesota Public Radio quoted David Kang, professor of international relations, business, and East Asian languages and cultures, about U.S. foreign policy toward China, South Korea, Syria, and North Korea.

The Los Angeles Times noted that a publisher based at USC Dornsife, Kaya Press, is a partner for a recently opened Boyle Heights bookstore, Other Books.

April 6, 2017

Los Angeles Times published an op-ed by Mike Gatto of the Unruh Institute of Politics about living without a car in Los Angeles. Though not without its challenges, Gatto says that his carless state has saved him money and improved his productivity. "I feel unburdened, even liberated, and sometimes joyful, because navigating a city without a car still brings to mind European or Manhattan vacations," wrote Gatto.

NPR North Texas affiliate KERA-FM program "Think" quoted Matthew Kahn, professor of economics and spatial sciences, on the impact that infrastructure improvement can have on climate change.

April 5, 2017

The Christian Science Monitor quoted Lowell Stott, professor of earth sciences, about California’s water struggles and extreme weather patterns. The San Diego Union-Tribune mentioned the USC Shoah Foundation in a story about a local philanthropist.

April 4, 2017

CW News Los Angeles affiliate KTLA-TV and The Press-Enterprise quoted Sarah Feakins, associate professor of earth sciences, on the affordability of renewable energy and why it is unlikely the coal industry will see a resurgence after President Donald Trump's executive order affecting climate change policies.

Inverse cited research by Antonio Damasio, director of the Brain and Creativity Institute, on the impact of emotions on decision-making.

April 3, 2017

The New York Times published an op-ed by Dan Schnur, assistant professor of the practice of political science, about the possibility of a centrist path by President Donald Trump. "During his campaign, Mr. Trump promised to change Washington. Few would have predicted he’d do it from the center, but that now seems to be the path that’s still open to him," Schnur wrote.

The Washington Post published commentary by Morris Levy, assistant professor of political science, and colleagues on the future of America's immigration system. Levy and his research partners found that Americans prefer educated, English-speaking and employed visa recipients, but do not necessarily want to inhibit family reunification. When asked questions about immigration based on specific immigrant groups, Levy found respondents did not favor reducing immigration.

The Guardian (UK) interviewed Valter Longo of gerontology and biological sciences about his research linking fasting-mimicking diets to anti-aging and disease treatment.

Los Angeles Daily News quoted Dan Schnur, assistant professor of the practice of political science, about the growing political capital of Rep. Adam Schiff.

The San Francisco Chronicle published an op-ed by Dan Schnur, assistant professor of the practice of political science, about how two California Congressmen are leading the House Intelligence Committee's examination into alleged election tampering by Russian officials, but the investigation is now mired in controversy.

March

March 31, 2017

KPCC-FM featured research by Ann Owens, assistant professor of sociology and spatial sciences, on the level of economic and racial segregation in neighborhoods and the local primary schools. While school choice can lead to "small declines in residential segregation," Owens found evidence white parents are reluctant to send their children to schools with large minority populations. Owens suggests school choice can integrate neighborhoods, but may increase segregation in classrooms. "It can be a good news-bad news story," Owens said. Los Angeles Times quoted David Kang, professor of international relations, business, and East Asian languages and cultures, and director of the Korean Studies Institute, on the tragic life of South Korea's latest ex-president.

March 30, 2017

The Washington Post published an op-ed by Laurie Brand, Robert Grandford Wright Professor and professor of international relations and Middle East studies, and Marc Lynch on how the refugee crisis is rewriting the future of the Middle East. "Researchers must find ways to take seriously the challenges posed by large refugee and displaced communities without giving in to the unwarranted securitization of these populations," they wrote.

San Jose Mercury News published commentary by Sheila Briggs, associate professor of religion and gender studies, on the importance of maintaining reproductive freedom, especially in the workplace.

March 29, 2017

Los Angeles Times reported on a group of USC professors calling for the university to take a more public position against new presidential policies that may possibly harm students, staff and faculty. The story quoted USC Provost Michael Quick, William Tierney of the USC Rossier School and Manuel Pastor, Turpanjian Chair in Civil Society and Social Change and professor of sociology and American studies and ethnicity. An earlier KPCC-FM story quoted Ariela Gross of the USC Gould School, Quick and Tierney, and mentioned Pastor, Jody Vallejo, associate professor of sociology and American studies and ethnicity.

The Conversation cited an op-ed by Matthew Kahn, professor of economics and spatial sciences, on the value of California's clean energy regulations for the renewable energy industry as a whole.

March 28, 2017

San Francisco Chronicle published an op-ed by Dan Schnur, assistant professor of the practice of political science, on how the California legislature failed to enforce a state law prohibiting tax-payer funded travel to states that have laws infringing on the rights of the LGBTQ community. "While sports shouldn’t — and can’t — take place in a cultural and societal vacuum, it’s difficult to argue that the cause of transgender rights would be advanced by forcing these young men to forfeit their place in the tournament," Schnur wrote about the UCLA men's basketball team traveling to Tennessee for its Sweet Sixteen game.

The Guardian (UK) quoted Robert Shrum, Carmen H. and Louis Warschaw Chair in Practical Politics and professor of the practice of political science, on the potential electoral fallout if the Republican health care bill had passed.

San Jose Mercury News quoted Dan Schnur, assistant professor of the practice of political science, on new poll results that show California Democrats want their politicians to oppose certain policies proposed by the Trump administration.

March 27, 2017

The New York Times quoted Pamela Starr, associate professor (teaching) of international relations, on President Donald Trump's declining political capital when it comes to negotiating with Mexico. The Atlantic cited research by USC Dornsife’s Center for Immigrant Integration showing that one in eight California homes has an undocumented immigrant, accounting for nearly five million total undocumented immigrants in the state.

March 24, 2017

KPCC-FM's "Take Two" highlighted the USC Fisher Museum and its partnership with Art Division to connect under-served youth with visual art studio space. Students in the program attended public workshops and their creative work was displayed alongside the museum's permanent collection. "For me, the whole reason for doing MONTARlaBestia is to try to create a sense of empathy in the people who see MONTARlaBestia, to try to understand that these are human beings who simply are trying to improve their lives and for us to see them as fellow human beings," said Selma Holo, director of the USC Fisher Museum and professor of art history.

Bloomberg quoted Robert Shrum, Carmen H. and Louis Warschaw Chair in Practical Politics and professor of the practice of political science, on the impact Democratic state attorneys general can have against President Donald Trump's policies.

The Columbus Dispatch published a Q&A with Pulitzer Prize winner Viet Thanh Nguyen, Aerol Arnold Chair of English and professor of English and American studies and ethnicity, about his latest collection of short stories, The Refugees. The Santa Fe New Mexican also ran a story on Nguyen.

March 23, 2017

The Christian Science Monitor quoted Steven Ross, professor of history, on whether holding conservative political views prevent actors from getting roles in Hollywood.

March 22, 2017

Associated Press and Agencia EFE (Spain) highlighted research by Manuel Pastor, Justin Scoggins, and Alejandro Sanchez-Lopez of USC Dornsife's Center for the Study of Immigrant Integration and the Center for American Progress that found President Donald Trump's executive orders on immigration will impact families with "mixed" immigration status, not just undocumented immigrants. The study found that 16.7 million people in America share a home with an undocumented relative.

Harvard Business Review published an op-ed by Matthew Kahn, professor of economics and spatial sciences, and Daxuan Zhao on how spreading skepticism of climate change will lead to less innovation in the industry. Kahn's research points to globalization as a necessary factor for innovation in "climate- adaptation products." "Globalization helps to offset the climate change adaptation challenge posed by the existence of climate skeptics in any one country," they wrote.

KCRW-FM highlighted the USC Fisher Museum and its partnership with Art Division to connect under- served youth with visual art studio space. Students in the program attended public workshops and their creative work was displayed alongside the museum's permanent collection. The story also quoted Selma Holo, director of the USC Fisher Museum and professor of art history, about the exhibit, MONTARlaBestia, which will be available for viewing until April 8, 2017. Los Angeles Times quoted Viet Thanh Nguyen, Aerol Arnold Chair of English and professor of English and American studies and ethnicity, about the Vietnamese-American community's relationship with free speech in California.

The New York Review of Books included a book by Ellen Wayland-Smith, assistant professor (teaching) of writing, in a review of titles focused on building the American dream.

The Conversation published an op-ed by Henrike Moll, assistant professor of psychology, on new discoveries in developmental psychology and children's previously unknown sensitivity to the mental states of others.

The Conversation published commentary by Richard Flory, associate professor (research) of sociology, and Brad Christerson on the new INC Christianity movement.

The Conversation published an op-ed by Marco Milani, postdoctoral scholar in USC Dornsife's Korean Studies Institute, and Markus Bell on the evolving role of the South Korean prime minister.

March 21, 2017

Associated Press quoted Dan Schnur, assistant professor of the practice of political science, on whether Republicans will face pushback from their donors for cuts to arts and humanities programs in the federal budget.

The Orange County Register reported on a new project by William Deverell, professor of history, and colleagues to review the works of the late Kenneth Starr of USC Dornsife.

Vox mentioned research by Jonas Kaplan of USC Dornsife's Brain and Creativity Institute on what happens to the brain when an individual is forced to defend his or her beliefs.

Hyperallergic cited research by Donald Arnold, professor of biological sciences, and Richard Roberts, Professor and Chair, Mork Family Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science and professor of chemistry, chemical engineering, and molecular & computational biology, about what memories look like in the brain.

Daily Mail (UK) cited research by Valter Longo of gerontology and biological sciences on the benefits of a "fasting-mimicking diet" on aging and disease development.

March 20, 2017

NPR San Francisco affiliate KQED-FM featured research by USC Dornsife’s Center for Immigrant Integration showing that one in eight California homes has an undocumented immigrant, accounting for nearly five million total undocumented immigrants in the state.

The New York Times, in an Associated Press report, quoted Dan Schnur, assistant professor of the practice of political science, on how Republican control of Congress will affect approval of President Trump's budget cuts.

CNBC quoted Steve Ross, professor of history, about Hollywood's relationship with President Trump.

Big Think, from an earlier Scientific American article, quoted Antonio Damasio, director of USC Dornsife's Brain and Creativity Institute, on whether or not bees and other invertebrates have feelings.

San Francisco Chronicle published an op-ed by Dan Schnur, assistant professor of the practice of political science, on the economic appeals that should be made to voters who supported Donald Trump.

March 17, 2017

Healthline featured a study by Valter Longo of gerontology and biological sciences on the benefits of intermittent fasting for people with diabetes. According to Longo's research, implementing a "fasting- mimicking" diet on a regular basis can possibly reverse the effects of diabetes on the pancreas. The study was also covered by Science Alert.

March 16, 2017

The New York Times quoted Matthew Kahn, professor of economics and spatial sciences, on how mobility and brain drain negatively affects communities.

Shape quoted Mary Helen Immordino-Yang, of USC Dornsife' Brain and Creativity Institute, on why it is important for your brain to have regular rest periods.

Los Angeles Downtown News noted Josh Kun, associate professor of communication and American studies and ethnicity, curated the soundtrack for an exhibit at the California African American Museum.

The Toronto Star reported on a partnership between the USC Shoah Foundation, USC Institute for Creative Technologies and Toronto's Neuberger Holocaust Education Centre that allows visitors to interact with recordings of Holocaust survivors.

March 15, 2017

Wired profiled Arie Kapetyn, director of USC Dornsife's Center for Economic and Social Research, and his thoughts on the future of public polling for elections. "After the election, we may have one more data point to see whether this works or not," said Kapetyn about his polling surrounding the election in the Netherlands.

CNN quoted David Kang, professor of international relations, business, and East Asian languages and cultures, and director of the Korean Studies Institute, on how the impeachment of South Korea's president may affect the country's relationship with North Korea.

KPCC-FM quoted Dana Gioia, California Poet Laureate and Judge Widney Professor of Poetry and Public Culture at USC, about the importance of continued funding for the National Endowment for the Arts.

Los Angeles Daily News quoted Dan Schnur, assistant professor of the practice of political science, on the recent rumors that Arnold Schwarzenegger may challenge U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein for her congressional seat.

The Hollywood Reporter quoted Stanley Rosen, professor of political science, about the unlikelihood Netflix will expand into China.

Quartz quoted Kyung Moon Hwang, professor of history and East Asian languages and cultures, on the state of the progressive wing in South Korean politics. Voice of OC quoted Dan Schnur, assistant professor of the practice of political science, on how the election of President Donald Trump may change the electoral map in Orange County.

San Francisco Chronicle published commentary by Dan Schnur, assistant professor of the practice of political science, on the importance of teaching civic engagement to the younger generation.

The Conversation published commentary by Stephanie Canizales, sociology doctoral student, on the exploitation of young immigrants who are unaccompanied when they enter the United States.

Nature World News and Fast Company reported on research by Valter Longo of gerontology and biological sciences on the various health benefits of a "fasting-mimicking" diet.

March 14, 2017

The Washington Post ran an obituary for George Olah, Distinguished Professor of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science and Donald P. and Katherine B. Loker Chair in Organic Chemistry. Olah won the 1994 Nobel Prize for Chemistry for his research on carbocations. “George Olah is one of the greatest chemists of the last century and this century,” said G.K. Surya Prakash of the USC Dornsife College who was a student and collaborator of Olah's.

BuzzFeed News quoted Olu K. Orange, adjunct assistant professor of political science, on the legal viability of lawsuits against gang injunctions.

The Sacramento Bee quoted Dan Schnur, assistant professor of the practice of political science, on Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti's chances in the race to succeed California Gov. Jerry Brown.

ABC News Los Angeles affiliate KABC-TV quoted Josh West, Wilford and Daris Zinsmeyer Early Career Chair in Marine Studies and associate professor of earth sciences and environmental studies, about the dangers associated with heavy storms in California following an extended drought.

Chicago Tribune mentioned that voice activation software in use in a Chicago-area museum was developed by the USC Shoah Foundation.

March 13, 2017

The New York Times published an obituary for George Olah, Distinguished Professor of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science and Donald P. and Katherine B. Loker Chair in Organic Chemistry, who passed away on March 8 at the age of 89. Olah won the 1994 Novel Prize in Chemistry, earned for his study of superacids and carbocations. The Times quoted G. K. Surya Prakash on Olah's work at the Loker Hydrocarbon Research Institute where Prakash and Olah worked together to study global energy needs and climate change. Los Angeles Times also ran an obituary for Olah.

The Washington Post featured an op-ed by Benjamin A.T. Graham, assistant professor of international relations, and USC students Anbar Aizenman and Anisha Chinwalla on the Greek debt and a lack of transparency by the Greek government regarding the deficit. The authors argue that Greece faces particular problems in the global financial market for trying to obscure the country's financial situation - going so far as to prosecute a Greek statistician for producing data that suggests a larger deficit than previously stated by the government. "They are signaling to government statisticians that it is dangerous to report bad news about the economy," they write. Los Angeles Times quoted Steve Ross, professor of history, on the typical political values of corporate leaders in Hollywood.

Los Angeles Times quoted Stanley Rosen, professor of political science, on the challenges faced by Wanda, a Chinese company, after a deal to buy Dick Clark Productions fell apart.

Los Angeles Times quoted Peter Westwick, adjunct assistant professor (research) of history, on the history of aviation manufacturing in Southern California.

PJ Media quoted David Kang, professor of international relations, business, and East Asian languages and cultures, and director of the Korean Studies Institute, on the ways the relationship between the U.S. and South Korea may change following the impeachment of the South Korean president.

Voice of Orange County quoted Dan Schnur, assistant professor of the practice of political science, on the likelihood that the so-called "Trump effect" could cost any of four Orange County Republican congresspeople their seat in the midterm elections.

The New York Times published an op-ed on the Hapa Japan Festival, a festival and academic conference which took place here at USC, organized by Duncan Ryuken Williams, associate professor of religion and East Asian languages and cultures.

March 10, 2017

The Washington Post (in an Associated Press story) published an obituary for George Olah, Distinguished Professor of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science and Donald P. and Katherine B. Loker Chair in Organic Chemistry, who passed away on March 8. Olah won the 1994 Nobel Prize in chemistry for his research on carbocations. "Distinguished professor George Olah was a true legend in the field of chemistry. His pioneering research fundamentally redefined the field's landscape and will influence its scholarly work for generations to come," said USC President C. L. Max Nikias. Új Szó (Hungary) and Chemistry World reported on Olah's passing.

Los Angeles Times published a review of a new book by Pulitzer Prize winner Viet Thanh Nguyen, Aerol Arnold Chair of English and professor of English and American studies and ethnicity. The Refugees, a collection of short stories, focuses on the duality experienced by refugees, which Nguyen knows firsthand. The review also noted Nguyen’s appointment as Aerol Arnold Chair of English.

Los Angeles Times quoted David Kang, professor of international relations, business, and East Asian languages and cultures, and director of the Korean Studies Institute, on the impeachment of South Korea's president (second story here). CNN also quoted Kang and cited earlier comments by the professor.

Los Angeles Times quoted Kyung Moon Hwang, professor of history and East Asian languages and cultures, on the political future of South Korea after the president's impeachment.

Inside Higher Ed quoted Laurie Brand, Robert Grandford Wright Professor and professor of international relations and Middle East studies, about possible violation of academic freedom as a result of an Israel ban on individuals who call for boycotts of Israeli products. NPR's San Francisco affiliate KQED-FM quoted Dan Schnur, assistant professor of the practice of political science, on why it is unlikely Sen. Diane Feinstein will face a viable Democratic challenger if she decides to run for reelection in 2018.

The Sacramento Bee quoted Dan Schnur, assistant professor of the practice of political science, about the type of experience appointees to the California Fair Political Practices Commission need to have to be successful.

Los Angeles Sentinel reported on a study published by Manuel Pastor, Turpanjian Chair in Civil Society and Social Change and professor of sociology and American studies and ethnicity, on the level of income inequality in Los Angeles County.

Daily Mirror (UK) noted research by Valter Longo of gerontology and biological sciences on the possible benefits of a "fasting-mimicking diet" to reverse the effects of diabetes on the pancreas.

March 9, 2017

Science quoted Jed Fuhrman, McCulloch-Crosby Chair in Marine Biology and professor of biological sciences, about the research of Penny Chisholm and identification of a microbe responsible for 5 percent of the global photosynthesis.

Los Angeles Times cited a study by Manuel Pastor, Turpanjian Chair in Civil Society and Social Change and professor of sociology and American studies and ethnicity, on the number of undocumented workers in the farming sector.

March 8, 2017

The San Diego Union-Tribune featured research by Gil Carvalho of USC Dornsife's Brain and Creativity Institute and colleagues that found sucralose suppresses the body's appetite. According to Carvalho, previous studies on the subject may have misinterpreted the effects of sucralose on appetites after including it in the diets of fruit flies.

Grist quoted Linda Duguay of USC Dornsife's Sea Grant Program on whether the Sea Grant funding will survive a spending cut by President Donald Trump.

March 7, 2017

KPCC-FM's "The Loh Down on Science" featured research by Jonas Kaplan of USC Dornsife's Brain and Creativity Institute on what happens to the brain when an individual is forced to defend his or her beliefs. Kaplan found political beliefs activated a certain part of the brain that "lights up" when an individual feels threatened.

The Times (UK) highlighted research by Valter Longo of the USC Davis School on the health benefits of intermittent fasting. According to Longo's research, implementing a "fasting-mimicking" diet on a regular basis can possibly reverse the effects of aging, slow the development of cancerous cells and reverse the effects of diabetes on the pancreas.

March 6, 2017

Inc. quoted Ann Owens, assistant professor of sociology and spatial sciences, on how affluent families ensure educational opportunities for their children when selecting a neighborhood. Los Angeles Times mentioned a report produced by Manuel Pastor, Turpanjian Chair in Civil Society and Social Change and professor of sociology and American studies and ethnicity, that ranked Los Angeles seventh in terms of income inequality among America's largest urban areas.

Los Angeles Times noted results from a USC Dornsife/Los Angeles Times Poll on California voter support for a path to citizenship for undocumented workers.

The San Diego Union-Tribune cited research by Manuel Pastor, Turpanjian Chair in Civil Society and Social Change and professor of sociology and American studies and ethnicity, on the number of undocumented workers contributing to the California economy.

The Salt Lake Tribune profiled Pulitzer Prize winner Viet Thanh Nguyen, Aerol Arnold Chair of English and professor of English and American studies and ethnicity, and his new collection of short stories, The Refugees.

Boston Globe published a review of a book by Anna Journey, assistant professor of English, An Arrangement of Skins: Essays.

March 3, 2017

Los Angeles Business Journal featured a report produced by Manuel Pastor, Turpanjian Chair in Civil Society and Social Change and professor of sociology and American studies and ethnicity, that ranked Los Angeles seventh in terms of income inequality among America's largest urban areas. According to the data available, Pastor and colleagues found the high rate of inequality may threaten Los Angeles's "long-term economic prosperity." EstrellaTV Los Angeles affiliate KRCA-TV mentioned the report.

The Washington Post quoted Leo Braudy, University Professor and Leo S. Bing Chair in English and American Literature and professor of English, art history and history, about travel literature's origins and why the narratives appeal to audiences.

San Francisco Chronicle published commentary by Dan Schnur, assistant professor of the practice of political science, about the challenges California Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom faces in his bid to succeed Gov. Jerry Brown.

The Huffington Post cited comments by University Professor Caleb Finch on the connection between air pollution exposure and dementia symptoms.

El Pais (Spain) reported on research by Valter Longo of gerontology and biological sciences and colleagues on the health benefits of fasting-mimicking diets.

March 2, 2017

Los Angeles Sentinel highlighted the USC Dornsife's Cecil Murray Center for Community Engagement and a $1.25 million funding grant to support a new financial literacy program for the community surrounding USC. "[The] Murray Center will be able to help religious leaders and their constituents gain knowledge and resources for financial fitness, which will transform communities into better places to live, work, and worship," said Mark Whitlock, director of the USC Murray Center.

Jewish Journal quoted Dan Schnur, assistant professor of the practice of political science, and Frank Zerunyan of the USC Price School about the race for mayor of Los Angeles. March 1, 2017

The Chronicle of Higher Education published commentary by Ellen Wayland-Smith, assistant professor (teaching) of writing, on how writing and composition professors can help educate students on how to distinguish facts from fake news. "The age of the internet and social media — and of fake news — is such a new development that we have not yet come to terms with how best to educate students and citizens on how to successfully navigate it," she wrote.

Fortune highlighted an academic paper by Daniel Barth of USC Dornsife's Center for Economic and Social Research and colleagues on the relationship between genes and wealth. Barth and his colleagues found a possible genetic connection between financial literacy, capital accumulation and wealth disparity.

The Seattle Times mentioned research by Manuel Pastor, Turpanjian Chair in Civil Society and Social Change and professor of sociology and American studies and ethnicity, on the disparate impacts of pollution based on socioeconomic level.

Voice of America reported on research by Valter Longo of gerontology and biological sciences that found a "fasting-mimicking diet" may reverse the effects of diabetes in the pancreas.

February

February 28, 2017

The Conversation published an op-ed by University Professor Caleb Finch and Jiu-Chiuan Chen of Keck Medicine of USC on how certain molecules of air pollution, known as PM2.5, can increase the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. According to Finch and Chen, the Clean Air Act has significantly reduced the levels of pollution exposure for Americans. "We believe any measures that undermine EPA’s operation or loosen clear air regulations will have unintended consequences," they wrote. Futurism also noted the research by Finch, Chen and colleagues.

Financial Times featured a study by Min Wei and Valter Longo of gerontology and biological sciences and colleagues that found anti-aging benefits by following a "fasting-mimicking diet" at regular intervals. The study found greater benefits for overweight or obese individuals if they repeated the diet more often, under observation by a dietitian or doctor. Men's Health highlighted similar research on fasting that found it may reverse the effects of diabetes in the pancreas.

Los Angeles Times quoted Dan Schnur, assistant professor of the practice of political science, on how President Donald Trump's rhetoric towards Latinos may affect the Los Angeles City Council District 9 race. The Times also quoted Schnur about Rep. Darrell Issa's commitment to oversight, which may mean breaking with the Republican Party.

China Daily quoted Stanley Rosen, professor of political science, on what drives Chinese investment in American films.

Vice cited research by Manuel Pastor, Turpanjian Chair in Civil Society and Social Change and professor of sociology and American studies and ethnicity, on the number of undocumented workers in California. Maclean's (Canada) published a Q&A with Pulitzer Prize winner Viet Thanh Nguyen, Aerol Arnold Chair of English and professor of English and American studies and ethnicity, about how his experience as a Vietnamese refugee informed his fiction and nonfiction writing.

February 27, 2017

Inquisitr featured research by Valter Longo of gerontology and biological sciences that found a "fasting- mimicking diet" may reverse the effects of diabetes in the pancreas. Ars Technica, Daily Express (UK), Tech Times, WebMD, International Business Times, The Australian (Australia), Digital Journal, The Huffington Post (UK) and Agence France Presse featured the research.

Los Angeles Times quoted Manuel Pastor, Turpanjian Chair in Civil Society and Social Change and professor of sociology and American studies and ethnicity, about the fear and anxiety facing undocumented workers following President Donald Trump's immigration actions.

Los Angeles Times quoted Dan Schnur, assistant professor of the practice of political science, about whether the California Republican Party can energize supporters in the state.

CNN quoted USC Gould School Dean Andrew Guzman about the legacy of the late Judge Joseph Wapner. The New York Times noted the judge, who served on the bench of “The People’s Court,” attended the USC Gould School and USC Dornsife. The New York Times (in a Reuters story), The Wall Street Journal (in an Associated Press story), The Washington Post, NPR and the Los Angeles Times noted Wapner’s USC affiliation.

KPCC-FM's "Take Two" quoted Brie Loskota, executive director of the Center for Religion and Civic Culture, on how an accumulation of abhorrent comments, not a single statement, led to the downfall of Milo Yiannopoulos.

The Press-Enterprise quoted Dan Schnur, assistant professor of the practice of political science, about why it is important for anti-Trump groups to unify under a common message.

Courthouse News Service quoted Olu Orange, adjunct assistant professor of political science, about a federal class action suit that alleges a Los Angeles city ordinance violates protections against unlawful searches and seizures.

Los Angeles Times, in a story about President Donald Trump's speech at CPAC, mentioned the USC Dornsife/Los Angeles Times Daybreak Poll. USA Today also noted the president's mention of the poll and its results.

San Francisco Chronicle published an op-ed by Dan Schnur, assistant professor of the practice of political science, on how the political capital of California Republicans is a reflection of President Donald Trump's own political capital.

Foreign Policy published commentary by Stanley Rosen, professor of political science, about the box office expectations for The Great Wall.

LAist cited comments by Dana Gioia, California Poet Laureate and Judge Widney Professor of Poetry and Public Culture at USC, about the importance of continuing federal funding for the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). February 24, 2017

BBC featured research by Valter Longo of gerontology and biological sciences that found a "fasting- mimicking diet" may reverse the effects of diabetes in the pancreas. "Scientifically, the findings are perhaps even more important because we've shown that you can use diet to reprogram cells without having to make any genetic alterations.” Daily Mail (UK) and Irish Independent highlighted the study’s results.

International Business Times and Fox & Hounds cited research by Manuel Pastor, Turpanjian Chair in Civil Society and Social Change and professor of sociology and American studies and ethnicity, on what percentage of California’s labor force is undocumented immigrants.

February 23, 2017

Los Angeles Times quoted Wendy Wood, Provost Professor of Psychology and Business, on how people can form "bad" habits as quickly as they form "good" habits.

Los Angeles Times quoted Donna Spruijt-Metz of USC Dornsife's Center for Economic and Social Research on the benefits of fitness tracking devices and applications.

KPCC-FM quoted Manuel Pastor, Turpanjian Chair in Civil Society and Social Change and professor of sociology and American studies and ethnicity, about the economic contributions of undocumented workers in Los Angeles County. Los Angeles Times cited research by Pastor and the Center for the Study of Immigrant Integration on the number of undocumented workers in California.

The Long Beach Press-Telegram quoted Manuel Pastor, Turpanjian Chair in Civil Society and Social Change and professor of sociology and American studies and ethnicity, on how the demographic changes in the city of Paramount mirror changes in other cities in Southern California.

UPROXX quoted Pierrette Hondagneu-Sotelo, professor of sociology, about the level of activism inspired by President Donald Trump's policies.

February 22, 2017

NPR Phoenix affiliate KJZZ-FM interviewed Dan Schnur, assistant professor of the practice of political science, on whether the career bureaucrats will remain in their roles during President Donald Trump's administration.

The Orange County Register quoted Manuel Pastor, Turpanjian Chair in Civil Society and Social Change and professor of sociology and American studies and ethnicity, about past immigration enforcement by previous presidents and how President Donald Trump's deportation rules are a departure from past actions.

The San Diego Union-Tribune quoted Robert Shrum, Carmen H. and Louis Warschaw Chair in Practical Politics and professor of the practice of political science, about rising activism among the Democratic party.

Fortune published commentary by Marco Milani, postdoctoral scholar at USC Dornsife College's Korean Studies Institute, and Markus Bell on the possibility that President Donald Trump may be able to successfully negotiate with North Korean leaders. February 21, 2017

The Wall Street Journal featured research by Valter Longo of gerontology and biological sciences that found anti-aging benefits to following a "fasting-mimicking diet" at regular intervals. The study found greater benefits for people with lower baselines for age or disease markers. The Wall Street Journal highlighted the research in a second story and Daily Mail (UK), iTech Post, The Scotsman (Scotland), Tech Times and Men's Fitness reported on the study as well.

The San Francisco Chronicle profiled Pulitzer Prize winning author Viet Thanh Nguyen, Aerol Arnold Chair of English and professor of English and American studies and ethnicity. Nguyen discussed his new book, "The Refugees," and his own experience as a refugee in America. Los Angeles Times quoted Nguyen about perceptions of refugees, which he addresses in his new book. The Orange County Register published a profile leading up to an appearance by Nguyen. The Huffington Post and The Straits Times (Singapore) reviewed "The Refugees."

The New York Times quoted Larry Swanson, University Professor and Appleman Professor of Biological Sciences, Neurology and Psychology, on how Santiago Ramón y Cajal, the founder of modern neuroscience, changed the discipline's understanding of the nervous system.

The New York Times quoted Dan Schnur, assistant professor of the practice of political science, on how Representative Kevin McCarthy may help mediate political differences between California's liberal super majority and President Donald Trump.

KPCC-FM's "AirTalk" interviewed Lon Kurashige, professor of history and spatial sciences, about the history of anti-Asian racism in the United States in a story leading up to the 75th anniversary of the executive order that interned Japanese-Americans.

Los Angeles Daily News quoted Manuel Pastor, Turpanjian Chair in Civil Society and Social Change and professor of sociology and American studies and ethnicity, on the variety of factors that have set Los Angeles' undocumented immigrant community on edge.

The San Francisco Chronicle published an op-ed by Dan Schnur, assistant professor of the practice of political science, on California Gov. Jerry Brown's response to the Oroville Dam disaster.

February 17, 2017

Los Angeles Times published an op-ed by Dana Gioia, California Poet Laureate and Judge Widney Professor of Poetry and Public Culture at USC, about the importance of continuing federal funding for the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). He noted no president of either political party has attempted to eliminate the NEA. "In a divided country, the arts represent a rare consensus. Let’s not lose it," Gioia wrote.

Forbes featured research by Valter Longo of gerontology and biological sciences that found anti-aging benefits by following a "fasting-mimicking diet" at regular intervals. The study found greater benefits for overweight or obese individuals if they repeated the diet more often, under observation by a dietian or doctor. United Press International and The Huffington Post (Italy) also highlighted the study.

The Atlantic highlighted research by Leland Saito, associate professor of sociology and American studies and ethnicity, into the effects of race on public policy issues. The story noted that he is author of “The Politics of Exclusion: The Failure of Race-Neutral Policies in Urban America" in a larger article about the failure of such economic policies.

Bloomberg quoted Stanley Rosen, professor of political science, about the challenges American filmmakers face when trying to appeal to global audiences, especially in China.

Los Angeles Daly News quoted Manuel Pastor, Turpanjian Chair in Civil Society and Social Change and professor of sociology and American studies and ethnicity, about the economic impact of movements such as "A Day Without Immigrants" and other protests will have on Democratic lawmakers.

Los Angeles Times reported Pulitzer Prize winner Viet Thanh Nguyen, Aerol Arnold Chair of English and professor of English and American studies and ethnicity, was nominated for the National Book Critics Circle for his nonfiction book, "Nothing Ever Dies: Vietnam and the Memory of War." San Francisco Chronicle published a review of Nguyen's new short story collection, "The Refugees." The Australian (Australia) reviewed "Nothing Ever Dies: Vietnam and the Memory of War."

February 16, 2017

Scientific American featured research by Valter Longo of gerontology and biological sciences that found anti-aging benefits by following a "fasting-mimicking diet" at regular intervals. Longo called it "safe, feasible and effective in reducing risk factors for aging and age-related diseases." The study found greater benefits for overweight or obese individuals if they repeated the diet more often. Science and The Today Show also highlighted the new research. Time quoted Longo about the anti-aging benefits of intermittent fasting.

Harvard Business Review published an op-ed by Matthew Kahn, professor of economics and spatial sciences, on public benefits of requiring companies to disclose climate risks associated with facilities. "The net effect of these disclosures will be that firms increasingly invest in resilience in order to claim that they are making progress in limiting their risk exposure," he wrote. The Conversation also published commentary by Kahn on the value of California’s low carbon standards as a laboratory for potential national and global policies.

The Orange County Register profiled Pulitzer Prize winning author Viet Thanh Nguyen, Aerol Arnold Chair of English and professor of English and American studies and ethnicity. Nguyen discussed his new book, "The Refugees," and his own experience as a refugee in America. America has a strong tradition of welcoming immigrants and refugees, according to Nguyen. "But at the same time we also have a very strong tradition of xenophobia and racism that is not an accident, not an aberration; it’s actually fundamental to American history and the American character," he said. Second story here.

SingTao Daily quoted Julie Albright of psychology about the shift society's trust in dating websites and an increasing willingness to share that a couple met online.

CBS News Los Angeles affiliate KCBS-TV noted research by Jonas Kaplan of USC Dornsife's Brain and Creativity Institute and colleagues on what happens to the brain when an individual is forced to defend his or her beliefs.

February 15, 2017 The Orange County Register highlighted a partnership between the USC Sea Grant program, U.S. Geological Survey and the City of Santa Monica to develop a virtual reality program that portrays what rising sea levels and global warming would do to Santa Monica. "If you have someone on a beach or in a marsh or wetland and say ‘if you were standing here in the future you might have water up to your knees’ – it’s a powerful message to get across," said Nick Sadrpour of the USC Sea Grant program.

The Korea Times published commentary by Kyung Moon Hwang, professor of history and East Asian languages and cultures, on how major world events in 2002 still have repercussions today.

February 14, 2017

KPCC-FM quoted Jody Agius Vallejo, associate professor of sociology and American studies and ethnicity, on how certain white ethnic groups work to maintain traditions through camps and language schools. The story is part of an ongoing series developed by Diane Winston of the USC Annenberg School's Knight Program on Media and Religion and her students.

The Christian Science Monitor cited comments by David Kang, professor of international relations and business, about the difference between U.S. presidential candidate rhetoric regarding North Korea and implementation of policies.

The Diplomat published an op-ed by Yukari Easton, a USC East Asia Center ACE-Nikaido Fellow, about the continuing diplomatic relationship between Japan and the United States.

February 13, 2017

NBC's "Late Night with Seth Meyers" interviewed Pulitzer Prize winning author Viet Thanh Nguyen, Aerol Arnold Chair of English and professor of English and American studies and ethnicity, about his new book "The Refugees" and his own experience as a refugee in America (second segment here). Buzzfeed News also interviewed Nguyen about his latest collection of short stories. "We need to understand how refugees are different so that we don’t erase the specificity of their experience," he said.

The Washington Post quoted Thomas Jordan, director of the Southern California Earthquake Center at USC Dornsife, about the risk of small earthquakes triggering a larger earthquake along the San Andreas fault.

Los Angeles Times quoted Dan Schnur, assistant professor of the practice of political science, about California Senate leader Kevin de León's future political aspirations.

Vox cited comments by David Kang, professor of international relations and business, on why politicians often fail to live up to campaign rhetoric when navigating America's diplomatic relationship with China.

New Republic published an op-ed by Andrew Lakoff, associate professor of sociology, and a colleague on how President Donald Trump is undermining the constitution of the United States.

February 10, 2017

NPR Fresno affiliate KVPR-FM quoted Matthew Kahn, professor of economics and spatial sciences, on the environmental impact of spreading residential development beyond the city centes of Fresno and Madera. Terra (Spain) quoted Pamela Starr, associate professor (teaching) of international relations, about President Donald Trump's executive order regarding drug cartels.

February 9, 2017

Quartz published a review of The Refugees by Pulitzer Prize winning author Viet Thanh Nguyen, Aerol Arnold Chair of English and professor of English and American studies and ethnicity.

February 8, 2017

Time highlighted research by Mary Helen Immordino-Yang of USC Dornsife' Brain and Creativity Institute and colleagues finding that when people rest, the brain is still very active and used for all kinds of essential mental processes. "When the brain has space to roam freely, its default mode is engaged in reliving recent experiences, connecting emotionally relevant information, and constructing narratives that make sense out of life," Immordino-Yang said. The research was included in a story on how extensive smartphone use affects cognitive capabilities.

Los Angeles Times quoted David Kang, director of the Korean Studies Institute, on the unprecedented actions of South Korea's president as the government decides whether to remove her from office.

Los Angeles Times quoted Dan Schnur, assistant professor of the practice of political science, about why John Chiang, California's treasurer, may be the "undervalued stock" in the California governor race.

NBC News quoted Christopher Freeman, professor (teaching) of English, on how writer Doug Baldwin epitomized "intersectional" before it was considered a classification.

Newsweek published commentary by Marco Milani, postdoctoral scholar at the Korean Studies Institute, and a colleague on the importance of acknowledging North Korea's nuclear strength. The op-ed originally appeared in The Conversation.

February 6, 2017

La Opinion featured the First-Generation College Student Summit, hosted by USC Dornsife. The article highlighted two first generation USC students, USC's resources for first-generation Trojans and comments from the summit's keynote speaker, George Sanchez, director of USC Dornsife's Center for Diversity and Democracy. At USC, about 15 percent of students are the first in their families to attend college; these students have a graduation rate of 90 percent, which equals the USC's overall graduation rate.

NPR San Francisco affiliate KQED-FM published a Q&A with Viet Thanh Nguyen, Aerol Arnold Chair of English and professor of English and American studies and ethnicity, about his newest collection of short stories called, "The Refugees." "I hope that my own book and the stories of other refugees work to make it clear that they’re not pitiful — that they’re only pitiful because of their circumstances," he said.

KPCC-FM quoted Dan Schnur, assistant professor of the practice of political science, about whether a challenger for Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti's seat has a chance at an upset.

NPR New York City affiliate WNYC-FM quoted Dana Gioia, California Poet Laureate and Judge Widney Professor of Poetry and Public Culture at USC, about the importance of federally funded art through the National Endowment for the Arts. The Christian Science Monitor quoted Paul Lichterman, professor of sociology and religion, on how mass protests can influence policy and history.

The Toronto Star (Canada) quoted Steven Ross, professor of history, about the impact celebrities may have when taking sides in a political discussion.

The San Francisco Chronicle published an op-ed by Dan Schnur, assistant professor of the practice of political science, on why fanaticism is often ineffective in promoting change.

Entrepreneur cited research by Antonio Damasio, director of the Brain and Creativity Institute, on how emotions can drive decisions.

February 3, 2017

Time published an interview with Viet Thanh Nguyen, Aerol Arnold Chair of English and professor of English and American studies and ethnicity, who won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction for his first novel, "The Sympathizer." Nguyen spoke about the theme of empathy in his writings and perceptions about refugees. "In terms of being angry in my fiction writing, it's not simply to say, 'I want the same privileges as a white man.' It’s to say, 'I want to question those privileges altogether,'" he said.

Science Blog featured research by Benjamin Graham, assistant professor of international relations, and colleagues on why banks are able to make more informed investment decisions than the general public in certain countries. The lack of available public information may be due to funding restrictions in producing reliable data or knowingly suppressing available information to maintain control over markets.

Vox quoted Maytha Alhassen, an American studies and ethnicity doctoral student, about prejudice against the Islamic faith and the misnomer "Islamophobia."

LA Weekly quoted Dan Schnur, assistant professor of the practice of political science, about the rhetoric used by Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and California Gov. Jerry Brown following the election of President Donald Trump.

The Huffington Post noted research by Iva Bozovic of international relations to develop a "Social Capital Index."

Business Insider cited research from USC Dornsife finding that the brains of pathological liars are structurally different than those of normal people.

February 2, 2017

KPCC-FM highlighted a report by Manuel Pastor, Turpanjian Chair in Civil Society and Social Change and professor of sociology and American studies and ethnicity, and colleagues suggesting a 2016 bill in California that distributes cap and trade revenues will not benefit low-income and minority communities. Although the bill will help the planet, according to Pastor, there is no clear reduction of emissions in low-income communities of color. "We did not expect to find that there would be actual emissions increases in these neighborhoods. And that's what we found," said Pastor. The Wall Street Journal quoted Wendy Wood, Provost Professor of Psychology and Business, about the difference between a habit and an addiction. In a second story, The Wall Street Journal quoted Wood about setting boundaries for social media access.

Los Angeles Times quoted William Deverell, professor of history, on how a declining economy led to anti-immigrant backlashes in Los Angeles' history, but that there is an overall sense of community in the city.

CBS News Los Angeles affiliate KCBS-TV quoted Gerardo Munck, professor of international relations, about the implications for U.S.-Mexico relations if President Donald Trump continues his "cowboy diplomacy."

Tablet published commentary by Jacob Soll, professor of history and accounting, on the historical origins of think tanks and how their modern research may be influenced by funding flows.

February 1, 2017

The New York Times quoted Manuel Pastor, Turpanjian Chair in Civil Society and Social Change and professor of sociology and American studies and ethnicity, about how the demographic shift in California during the 1990s offers lessons for the country as a whole.

Grist quoted Moh El-Naggar, Robert D. Beyer (‘81) Early Career Chair in Natural Sciences and associate professor of physics, biological sciences, and chemistry, on the important contributions to STEM fields foreign-born researchers make in the United States.

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January 30, 2017

The Chronicle of Higher Education quoted Irving Biederman, Harold Dornsife Chair in Neurosciences and professor of psychology and computer science, about the personality of a famous psychology researcher, Amos Tversky.

U.S. News & World Report quoted Robert English, associate professor of international relations, Slavic languages and literature, and environmental studies, about the possible international and domestic repercussions for President Donald Trump if he lifted sanctions against Russia.

The Christian Science Monitor quoted David Kang, professor of international relations and business, on how President Donald Trump might respond to a demonstration of power by North Korea.

The Orange County Register quoted Dan Schnur, assistant professor of the practice of political science, on how the Republican Party failed to heed the lessons learned by the party's anti-immigrant rhetoric in California and which pushed them towards obscurity.

National Review quoted Dan Schnur, assistant professor of the practice of political science, about how California's policies mirror the strategy employed by Texas following the election of President Barack Obama. The Charlotte Observer quoted Peter Westwick, assistant professor (research) of history, on how the losing party in a presidential election tends to focus on the possible catastrophic effects and fears they associate with the other party.

January 27, 2017

The San Francisco Chronicle published an op-ed by Dan Schnur, assistant professor of the practice of political science, on how President Donald Trump's anti-immigrant and anti-refugee rhetoric, executive orders and legislation will harm the Republican Party in the long-term. "While the California political landscape has changed dramatically, the GOP has not changed with it," Schnur wrote. "As a result, this volatile issue has contributed to the virtual demise of the Republican Party here."

NPR quoted Larry Swanson, University Professor and Appleman Professor of Biological Sciences, Neurology and Psychology, on how Santiago Ramón y Cajal, the founder of modern neuroscience, changed the discipline's understanding of the nervous system.

ATTN: quoted Morris Levy, assistant professor of political science, on the obstacles President Donald Trump will face in actually implementing his executive order to build a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border.

Curbed LA quoted Philip Ethington, professor of history, political science, and spatial sciences, on the racially motivated zoning and characterization of neighborhoods in Los Angeles.

January 26, 2017

Rockford Register Star published an op-ed by Richard Flory of USC Dornsife's Center for Religion and Civic Culture on the rising indifference toward traditional religion in American society. "The disconnect between our political institutions and the public they are supposed to represent may prompt some dramatic electoral realignments," he wrote.

CBS News quoted Manuel Pastor, Turpanjian Chair in Civil Society and Social Change and professor of sociology and American studies and ethnicity, and director of USC Dornsife's Center for the Study of Immigrant Integration on why a border wall is an ineffective security measure to deter unauthorized crossings.

Daily Breeze quoted Jeb Barnes, associate professor of political science, on how rescinding federal funding from sanctuary cities, such as Los Angeles, can negatively affect law enforcement, community services and public education.

January 25, 2017

City News Service profiled the USC Shoah Foundation's Center for Advanced Genocide Research newest fellow, Omer Bartov. "Bartov’s research is special, since, compared with other scholars in the field, he has always been interested in the impact of the murderous policies on the Jews, their relationships with their neighbors and their responses," said Wolf Gruner, director of the center.

China Daily quoted Stanley Rosen, professor of political science, about the strategy behind Dalian Wanda Group’s acquisition of Europe's largest theater chain.

January 24, 2017 China Daily quoted Stanley Rosen, professor of political science, about a recent acquisition of Europe's largest theater chain by the Dalian Wanda Group's AMC Entertainment.

Smithsonian Magazine mentioned an essay written by Larry Swanson, University Professor and Appleman Professor of Biological Sciences, Neurology and Psychology, included in a book about the "father of neuroscience."

January 23, 2017

The Christian Science Monitor quoted Pamela Starr, associate professor (teaching) of international relations, about the future of U.S.-Mexico relations.

China Daily quoted Stanley Rosen, professor of political science, about the business strategy behind the Dalian Wanda Group's recent investments in the American entertainment industry.

The Hill published an op-ed by Joel Strom, a fellow of the Unruh Institute of Politics, and a colleague on pharmaceutical pricing.

The San Francisco Chronicle published an article on the life of Kevin Starr, University Professor and professor of history, and policy, planning, and development, who passed away earlier in January.

The San Francisco Chronicle published an op-ed by Dan Schnur, assistant professor of the practice of political science, on why Congressman Jared Huffman's decision not to attend the inauguration of President Donald Trump led to public backlash.

Las Vegas Review-Journal noted a study by Duncan Ermini Leaf of the USC Schaeffer Center, Maria Jose Prados of USC Dornsife's Center for Economic and Social Research and colleagues on the long-term benefits of preschool.

January 20, 2017

The Wall Street Journal featured research by Daphna Oyserman, Dean’s Professor of Psychology, and professor of psychology, education and communication, and Neil Lewis Jr. of the University of Michigan on ways to counteract people's natural urge to spend in the present rather than to save for the future and retirement. One technique is to frame time until retirement in days, rather than years. “We use days to talk about things that are soon and pressing and years to talk about things that are farther away. By using the label ‘days,’ the future feels more pressing," said Lewis.

Marie Claire mentioned a study by Valter Longo of gerontology and biological sciences and colleagues on possible cancer risks middle-aged and older adults who consume high amounts of animal protein may face.

January 19, 2017

Los Angeles Times reported on a four-day Cuban music program organized by Josh Kun, professor of communication and American studies and ethnicity, at Los Angeles' Music Center. The six-part series developed by Kun will explore "the ways in which Los Angeles and Latin American musical sounds have intersected over the decades."

Vox quoted David Kang, professor of international relations and business, about typical rhetoric on U.S.- China relations by presidential candidates and how it plays out in practice. Voice of America quoted Brett Carter, assistant professor of international relations, on the likelihood that President-elect Donald Trump would continue America's support for the African Growth and Opportunity Act.

January 18, 2017

Los Angeles Times published a piece by William Deverell, professor of history, on the life of his friend and colleague, Kevin Starr, University Professor and professor of history, and policy, planning, and development, who passed away on Jan. 14. "Death has robbed us of the most important guide we have ever had to our state’s history and culture, our ingenious interpreter of the elusive and many meanings of the California Dream over several centuries," he wrote. Associated Press quoted USC President C. L. Max Nikias about Starr's impact on California and USC. KCET-TV also published an obituary honoring Starr.

The Washington Post quoted Valter Longo of gerontology and biological sciences about the elevated risk of Alzheimer's disease for President-elect Donald Trump due to his advanced age and family history.

Los Angeles Times quoted Stanley Rosen, professor of political science, on how the entertainment industry may question the motives of the Dalian Wanda Group based on who is chosen to lead Legendary Entertainment.

ABC News affiliate networks quoted Manuel Pastor, Turpanjian Chair in Civil Society and Social Change and professor of sociology and American studies and ethnicity, about whether President-elect Donald Trump's proposed border wall will decrease undocumented border crossings.

The Christian Science Monitor quoted Daniel Lidar, professor of electrical engineering systems, chemistry and physics and astronomy, on how to measure patterns in quantum computing. The story also notes that a D-Wave computer is housed at the USC Lockheed Martin Quantum Computation Center.

Financial Times noted research by Travis Longcore, assistant professor of architecture and spatial sciences, about the makeup of ecological light pollution.

Daily Mail (UK) cited research by Valter Longo of gerontology and biological sciences on the benefits of intermittent fasting on disease progression.

Boing Boing noted research by Jonas Kaplan of USC Dornsife's Brain and Creativity Institute and colleagues on what happens to the brain when an individual is forced to defend his or her beliefs.

January 17, 2017

The New York Times published an obituary for Kevin Starr, University Professor and professor of history, and policy, planning, and development, who passed away on Jan. 14, at the age of 76. The New York Times (in an Associated Press story) and KPCC-FM quoted Dana Gioia, California Poet Laureate and Judge Widney Professor of Poetry and Public Culture at USC, about Starr's work ethic and personality. Los Angeles Times quoted USC Provost Michael Quick about Starr's impact on chronicling California's history. The Washington Post, NPR San Francisco affiliate KQED-FM, International Business Times, LAist, Fox & Hounds, City News Service and LA Observed mentioned Starr's passing. The San Francisco Chronicle published an op-ed by Dan Schnur, assistant professor of the practice of political science, on the differences between President Barack Obama and California Gov. Jerry Brown's rhetoric and leadership styles. "Obama sees the glass as half full; Brown warns that it is half empty. Obama sees the doughnut; Brown sees the hole. Obama promises 'change you can believe in'; Brown tells you 'get off my lawn,'" said Schnur.

The American Prospect published an op-ed by Manuel Pastor, Turpanjian Chair in Civil Society and Social Change and professor of sociology and American studies and ethnicity, on how to improve civic engagement in the Latino community.

CNN quoted Matthew Kahn, professor of economics and spatial sciences, on how exposure to air pollution is affect by socioeconomic class in China.

Daily Breeze quoted Nayan Shah, professor of American studies and ethnicity and history, on how rhetoric that justified the internment of Japanese-American is similar to calls for a Muslim registry and state-endorsed discrimination against immigrants.

The Press-Enterprise quoted Dan Schnur, assistant professor of the practice of political science, on how the Republican Party was the perfect foil for President Barack Obama's legacy.

ATTN: quoted Steven Lopez, professor of psychology and social work, about the stigma surrounding mental health diagnoses for physicians.

Cosmos Magazine quoted David Wallace, professor of philosophy, about the mathematic evidence for parallel universes.

Pasadena Now quoted Dan Schnur, assistant professor of the practice of political science, about the importance of learning about California's government.

January 13, 2017

The New York Times quoted Lois Banner, professor emerita of history, about Marilyn Monroe's affair with the musical director of The Seven Year Itch.

Fox News Los Angeles affiliate KTTV-TV interviewed Patrick James, professor of international relations, on whether Russia is a security threat to the United States and the current political climate in the United States regarding Russia.

January 12, 2017

The Huffington Post featured research by Jonas Kaplan of USC Dornsife's Brain and Creativity Institute on what happens to the brain when an individual is forced to defend his or her beliefs. Kaplan found political beliefs are "hardwired" into the brain and defending beliefs activates a specific part of the brain. “The inability to change another person’s mind through evidence and argument, or to have one’s own mind changed in turn, stands out as a problem of great societal importance,” Kaplan said.

Los Angeles Daily News quoted Selma Holo, director of the USC Fisher Museum and professor of art history, on the benefits the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art will bring for USC students and the surrounding community

January 11, 2017 KPCC-FM's "Take Two" interviewed Ange-Marie Hancock Alfaro, professor of political science and gender studies, about the legacy of President Barack Obama and how California was affected by his presidency.

The Hill published commentary by Joel Strom, a fellow at the Unruh Institute of Politics, on the need to prepare a replacement for the Affordable Care Act before repealing it.

Inside Higher Ed reported on a down vote by USC Dornsife adjunct faculty to unionize and the ongoing process by USC Roski School adjunct faculty members to unionize. The story also noted an email sent to faculty from USC Provost Michael Quick on a recent National Labor Relations Board ruling.

The San Francisco Chronicle noted research by Valter Longo of gerontology and biological sciences on the benefits of intermittent fasting, especially prior to chemotherapy.

New York Post cited research by Emily Liman, professor of biological sciences, on how sparkling drinks activate the body's pain nerves.

The Independent (UK) noted a fasting mimicking diet developed by Valter Longo of gerontology and biological sciences.

January 10, 2017

Quartz highlighted research by Mallory Montgomery of USC Dornsife's Center for Economic Social Research on the happiness gender gap. On surveys, women typically report higher happiness levels than men, despite having lower incomes, less education and worse health than men. Montgomery observed women report they are more satisfied with their lives and think others are satisfied with their own lives as well.

KPCC-FM interviewed Robert English, associate professor of international relations, Slavic languages and literature, and environmental studies, about how the United States has interfered in other countries' elections in the past, including Russia's reelection of Boris Yeltsin.

January 9, 2017

The Korea Times ran an op-ed by Kyung Moon Hwang, professor of history and East Asian languages and cultures, on South Korea's political future.

LAist quoted Michael Madrid, Unruh Institute Fellow, about the typical political aspirations of Los Angeles city mayors.

January 6, 2017

Public Radio International featured David Kang, professor of international relations and business, and his family story as it relates to the Korean division following World War II. Kang's research and expertise are centered on the politics of the region and the question of reunification. “The fact that North Korea has nuclear weapons is, sadly, one of the reasons that unification — or solving the problem — is so hard,” said Kang.

Los Angeles Times quoted Dan Schnur, assistant professor of the practice of political science, on the timing and possible political repercussions of a gubernatorial or Senate bid by Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti. Reading Eagle quoted Dan Schnur, assistant professor of the practice of political science, on Republican strategy in repealing Obamacare, based on information from the USC Dornsife/Los Angeles Times Daybreak Poll.

San Francisco Chronicle ran an op-ed by Dan Schnur, assistant professor of the practice of political science, on the similarities between Texas and California's stances toward presidential administrations opposing the states' political majorities.

The Hindu mentioned comments by Mark Schroeder, professor of philosophy, on the importance of the work of philosopher Derek Parfit.

January 5, 2017

CNN featured research by Jonas Kaplan USC Dornsife's Brain and Creativity Institute on what happens to the brain when an individual is forced to defend his or her beliefs. Kaplan found political beliefs are "hardwired" into the brain and defending beliefs activates a specific part of the brain. "To consider an alternative view, you would have to consider an alternative version of yourself," Kaplan said to Mashable. Eju (Bolivia) also featured the study.

Los Angeles Times quoted Brie Loskota of the Center for Religion and Civic Culture about heightened safety concerns among the Southern California Muslim community.

The Orange County Register quoted Dan Schnur, assistant professor of the practice of political science, about President-elect Donald Trump's selections for his cabinet.

Quartz quoted Wendy Wood, Provost Professor of Psychology and Business, about why habitual behaviors impact an individual's ability to follow-through on resolutions.

Deadline quoted Stanley Rosen, professor of political science, about the future relationship between Hollywood and China.

China Daily quoted Stanley Rosen, professor of political science, about the future of oversight over foreign investment in the entertainment industry.

The New York Times cited comments by Mark Schroeder, professor of philosophy, on the late philosopher Derek Parfit.

The Diplomat published an op-ed by Yukari Easton, a USC East Asia Center ACE-Nikaido Fellow, about postwar reconciliation between the United States and Japan.

January 4, 2017

KPCC-FM's "AirTalk" interviewed Matt Sachs, a doctoral student at USC Dornsife's Brain and Creativity Institute, about how certain music can promote relaxation and reduce stress.

The New York Times noted that USC Dornsife hosted the 2016 Presidential Election Conference.

The Washington Post published an op-ed by Benjamin Graham, assistant professor of international relations, and colleagues on the political and societal barriers to unifying the government on the island of Cyprus. Los Angeles Times published a poetry review written by Carol Muske-Dukes, professor of English, about two new collections.

January 3, 2017

KPCC-FM's "Take Two" featured research by Jonas Kaplan USC Dornsife's Brain and Creativity Institute on what happens to the brain when an individual is forced to defend his or her beliefs. Kaplan found political beliefs are "hardwired" into the brain and defending beliefs activates a specific part of the brain. "Political beliefs are like religious beliefs in the respect that both are part of who you are and important for the social circle to which you belong," said Kaplan. Daily Mail (UK), Vox, Yahoo, Tech Times, ATTN:, Raw Story and GQ Magazine highlighted the study.

Los Angeles Times quoted Dan Schnur, assistant professor of the practice of political science, about the relationship between California Senator Barbara Boxer and outgoing Senator Dianne Feinstein.

CNBC quoted Robert English, associate professor of international relations, Slavic languages and literature, and environmental studies, about the future of U.S.-Russia relations and the future of Syria.

Minnesota Public Radio quoted David Treuer, professor of English, about the significance of Wounded Knee and its association with repression and resistance for Native Americans.

The Washington Post mentioned a study by National Equity Atlas, a joint project of USC Dornsife's Program for Environmental and Regional Equity and PolicyLink about economic segregation.

NBC News, in a story about Asian-American literary achievements during 2016, noted Viet Thanh Nguyen, Aerol Arnold Chair of English and professor of English and American studies and ethnicity, won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction for his book, The Sympathizer.