USC Dornsife in the News Archive - 2015
December
Wednesday, December 23, 2015
CBS News featured research presented by John Platt of USC Dornsife College to the American Geophysical Union that may explain mysterious fault lines. Platt said when two faults collide, they may merge like a zipper, instead of breaking past one another. "It may solve some long-standing and intractable problems concerning the timing and displacement on faults," he said.
EdTech wrote about a $2.7 million U.S. Department of Education grant for a digital game project by Daphna Oyserman, Dean’s Professor of Psychology and professor of psychology, education and communication. Oyserman will work with the nonprofit McREL, game developer Filament Games, and the South Centeral Colorado Board of Cooperative Education Services to build and test the game based on Oyserman's "identity-based motivation" for teens.
The Wall Street Journal ran an op-ed by Dan Schnur, director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, about Sen. Lindsey Graham's decision to end his presidential campaign.
Tuesday, December 22, 2015
The Nation highlighted research by Manuel Pastor, Turpanjian Chair in Civil Society and Social Change and professor of sociology and American studies and ethnicity, and colleagues on the economic impact of Prop. 13 in California. If Prop. 13 was reformed so that commercial and industrial properties were taxed at market rate, the state could generate between $8.2-10.2 billion. Pastor noted that Prop. 13 affects younger Californians - who are predominantly non-white - more than older, more established residents.
Daily Mail featured research by Margaret Gatz, professor of psychology, gerontology and preventive medicine, and Andrew Petkus, a postdoctoral researcher in psychology, along with colleagues finding that long-term anxiety can increase the risk for dementia.
Monday, December 21, 2015
Los Angeles Times quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, about how Los Angeles Unified School District needs to establish a clear chain of command now that the district has named an interim superintendent.
Los Angeles Times quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, about how the Democrats are likely to nominate Hillary Clinton, but the Republicans are just starting to decide who the party will nominate.
CNN cited research by Manuel Pastor, Turpanjian Chair in Civil Society and Social Change and professor of sociology and American studies and ethnicity, and Rhonda Ortiz, mananging director at the Program for Environmental and Regional Equity and the Center for the Study of Immigrant Integration at USC, on American cities pursuing data-driven strategies to better integrate immigrants and refugees.
San Jose Mercury News quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, about the role of fear in party politics.
The Conversation ran an op-ed by Donald Miller, Leonard K. Firestone Professor of Religion, about celebrating Christmas in an age of religious extremism.
The Oklahoman covered research by Matthew Sachs of the USC Brain and Creativity Institute about the psychology of sad Christmas songs.
Friday, December 18, 2015
Atlanta Journal Constitution quoted Jody Agius Vallejo, associate professor of sociology, about Latino social mobility.
Thursday, December 17, 2015
Daily Mail featured research by Matthew Sachs of the USC Brain and Creativity Institute, along with colleagues, on the science of sad Christmas songs.
Yahoo News featured research by Scott Kanoski, assistant professor of biological sciences, and colleagues on hunger-related hormones that could pave the way to new weight-loss therapies. A hormone called "ghrelin" plays a key role in activating the parts of the brain related to hunger and the feeling of fullness.
The Washington Post interviewed Stanley Rosen, professor of political science, about Ali Baba Group collaborating with Disney on a new content service.
Los Angeles Times quoted Dan Schnur,director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, about the political fallout from L.A. Unified School District closing schools due to a terrorist threat.
McClatchy News Service quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, about California Democrats voting to restrict resettlement of Syrian refugees.
The Guardian mentioned director Roman Polanski filmed the testimonies of Holocaust survivors collected by the USC Shoah Foundation. The Hollywood Reporter also covered the story.
Wednesday, December 16, 2015 The Washington Post ran an op-ed by Ben Graham, assistant professor of international relations, and colleagues featuring their research on democracies, autocracies and war. They found that democracies are far more successful in wars, largely because they pursue values shared by coalitions of allies. Autocracies tend to act alone - a sign, Graham and his colleagues wrote, that China should not be so aggressive in the Pacific Rim.
Tuesday, December 15, 2015
Los Angeles Times quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, about Republican presidential candidates taking on Donald Trump.
NPR highlighted "The Sympathizer," a novel by Viet Nguyen, associate professor of English and American studies and ethnicity, as one of 2015's books worth reading.
Monday, December 14, 2015
The Chronicle of Higher Education ran an analysis by Jack Halberstam, professor of American studies and ethnicity, gender Studies and comparative literature, about the male gaze and sadism.
Los Angeles Times quoted Bill Deverell, professor of history, about the perception of safety in Southern California in the wake of a San Bernardino mass shooting.
Los Angeles Times quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, about elected leaders being notably absent in the wake of a San Bernardino mass shooting.
Los Angeles Times quoted Ange-Marie Hancock, associate professor of political science and gender studies, about the waning influence of the women's activist group NOW in California.
NBC News quoted Sherman Jackson, King Faisal Chair in Islamic Thought and Culture and professor of religion and American studies and ethnicity, about how Donald Trump's perspective on Muslims affects African-American communities.
KPCC-FM quoted Brie Loskota, managing director of the USC Center for Religion and Civic Culture, about the number of Muslims in California.
The Huffington Post cited research by Arthur Stone, professor of psychology and director of the USC Dornsife Center for Self-Report Science, and Stefan Schneider, a Ph.D. research scientist in psychology, on aged differences in experiencing mixed emotions.
San Gabriel Valley Tribune quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, about a reversal in the Democratic and Republican Party roles during the 2016 presidential campaign.
Friday, December 11, 2015
The Orange County Register featured Dana Gioia, Judge Widney Professor of Poetry and Public Culture at USC. Gioia was appointed California Poet Laureate on Friday. Gioia formerly directed the National Endowment of the Arts, where he established a national program for high schools known as Poetry Out Loud.
Forbes cited Richard Easterlin, USC University Professor and professor of economics, about the "Easterlin paradox," the idea that happiness does not necessarily rise with a country's income.
Thursday, December 10, 2015
Los Angeles Times cited the USC Dornsife/Los Angeles Times Poll on Donald Trump's appeal among his supporters in California.
Tuesday, December 8, 2015
Daily Mail featured research by Glenn Fox, a postdoctoral researcher at the Brain and Creativity Institute (BCI), and Antonio Damasio, director of the USC Brain and creativity Institute, along with colleagues, analyzing the effect of gratitude on the brain. Study subjects who experienced someone holding a door open for them were more willing to display gratitude later on.
Mashable featured research by Antoine Bechara of the USC Dornsife College, Deborah MacInnis of the USC Marshall School, and a colleague, finding that adults prefer a smaller meal with a prize inside rather than a larger meal.
Monday, December 7, 2015
The Washington Post, in an Associated Press story, featured Dana Gioia, Judge Widney Professor of Poetry and Public Culture at USC. Gioia was appointed California Poet Laureate on Friday. Gioia formerly directed the National Endowment of the Arts, where he established a national program for high schools known as Poetry Out Loud. The story was also covered by The Sacramento Bee.
KPCC-FM featured Dana Gioia, Judge Widney Professor of Poetry and Public Culture at USC. Gioia was appointed California Poet Laureate on Friday.
Friday, December 4, 2015
KPCC-FM quoted Brie Loskota, managing director of the Center for Religion and Civic Culture, about why people turn to spirituality in times of tragedy, such as the mass shooting in San Bernardino.
The Sacramento Bee quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, about Gov. Jerry Brown postponing a trip in order to visit San Bernardino in the wake of a mass shooting.
Thursday, December 3, 2015
Los Angeles Times mentioned Dan Schnur, director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, and his independent campaign for secretary of state.
Wednesday, December 2, 2015
The Denver Post highlighted research by Glenn Fox, a postdoctoral researcher at the Brain and Creativity Institute (BCI), and colleagues on the neuropsychology behind gratitude. Fox had study participants listen to Holocaust survivors express gratitude after people provided live-saving food or hiding places, then scanned the participants brains for changes.
November
Monday, November 30, 2015
KPCC-FM featured research by Matt Dean, assistant professor of biological sciences, and Jim Dines of the Natural History Museum and colleagues on an evolutionary theory about mating strategies.
Fox News Latino quoted Jody Vallejo, associate professor of sociology, about birth rates among Latinas falling to an all-time low.
Wednesday, November 25, 2015
CNN quoted Steve Ross, professor of history, on increasing concern over Donald Trump.
Tuesday, November 24, 2015
NPR featured a study by Antoine Bechara, professor of psychology, Deborah MacInnis of the USC Marshall School and colleagues who found people eat less if they are offered an incentive.
Monday, November 23, 2015
The Houston Chronicle cited research by Manuel Pastor, Turpanjian Chair in Civil Society and Social Change and professor of sociology and American studies and ethnicity, and colleagues finding that 1.6 million relatives of immigrants will be elligible to vote in the 2016 presidential elections.
Friday, November 20, 2015
Los Angeles Times reviewed "Half an Inch of Water" by Percival Everett, distinguished professor of English, calling him one of the L.A.'s most decorated writers.
The Houston Chronicle featured research by Manuel Pastor, Turpanjian Chair in Civil Society and Social Change and professor of sociology and American studies and ethnicity, and colleagues finding that 1.6 million relatives of immigrants will be eligible to vote in the 2016 presidential elections.
Wednesday, November 18, 2015
Los Angeles Times quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics,about Inglewood City Council voting to hold meetings during the day.
Los Angeles Times quoted Nina Eliasoph, professor of sociology, about the rise of young leaders in a heavily immigrant corner of L.A. County.
Monday, November 16, 2015
The Orange County Register featured the USC Dornsife/Los Angeles Times Poll finding a gap between the way California voters perceive the state's economy. The poll found that 81 percent of self-described Republicans were disatisfied versus 39 percent of Democrats. The article quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics.
Los Angeles Times cited the USC Dornsife/Los Angeles Times Poll finding that Californians are more progressive in general on the issue of immigration.
San Francisco Chronicle quoted Karen Sternheimer, associate professor (teaching) of sociology, on Californians lying about their excessive water use.
Thursday, November 12, 2015
Bloomberg News cited a study by Michael Messner, professor of sociology, and colleagues on the underrepresentation of women's sports on ESPN's "SportsCenter."
Wednesday, November 11, 2015
The New York Times featured research by Jesse Graham, assistant professor of psychology, on the moral values of liberals versus conservatives. The story quoted Graham about liberals being outraged by videos of police using excessive force that have been shared on social media.
KPCC-FM's "Take Two" quoted Darby Saxbe, assistant professor of psychology, about how parents struggle to balance work and their personal lives.
Los Angeles Times cited the USC Dornsife/Los Angeles Times Poll finding that Californians are more progressive in general on the issue of immigration.
San Francisco Chronicle quoted Karen Sternheimer, associate professor (teaching) of sociology, on Californians lying about their excessive water use.
Tuesday, November 10, 2015
Reuters featured the USC Dornsife/Los Angeles Times Poll, which found that most Californians are dissatisfied with the state's economy. The poll was also cited by Los Angeles Times in three more stories (additional links here and here) and by the Central Valley Business Journal.
Smithsonian Science News featured research by David Bottjer,professor of earth sciences, biological sciences and environmental studies, and colleagues on a sea urchin fossil that diversified 10 million years earlier than previously thought. The finding has impacts on how biologists understand the processes that occur during major evolutionary changes.
Monday, November 9, 2015
Los Angeles Times featured the USC Dornsife/Los Angeles Times Poll, which found that Donald Trump and Ben Carson remain the leaders in the Republican presidential field both in California and nationally. Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz have moved into a solid second tier. The poll also found that inland Californians are more downbeat about the economy, and while Republicans and Democrats differ on what they worry about. International Business Times covered the poll's findings regarding immigration. Los Angeles Times covered the poll in five more stories (additional links available upon request). The poll was also covered by Bloomberg News, Politico, National Journal, KPCC-FM and CBS News San Francisco affiliate KCBS-AM.
Thursday, November 5, 2015
Nature World News featured research by David Bottjer, professor of earth sciences, biological sciences and environmental studies, and colleagues on a sea urchin fossil that diversified 10 million years earlier than previously thought. The finding has impacts on how biologists understand the processes that occur during major evolutionary changes.
United Press International quoted David Kang, professor of international relations and business, on the cost of unifying of North and South Korea.
Tuesday, November 3, 2015 National Journal featured research by the USC Dornsife College's Program for Environmental and Regional Equity, along with partners, finding that white Americans earn more than people of color even when they have attained the same level of education. The survey found this to hold true in the vast majority of 150 major metropolitan areas across the country.
Monday, November 2, 2015
Variety quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, about the challenges of hosting this year's GOP presidential debates.
Boise State Public Radio ran an interview with Mary Sarotte, Dean's Professor of History, about the fall of the Berlin Wall.
Friday, October 30, 2015
The New York Times quoted Karen Sternheimer, associate professor (teaching) of sociology, about how our environment governs how we behave.
Economist cited research by Richard Easterlin, University Professor and professor or economics, that rising incomes do not necessarily make a population happier.
Wednesday, October 28, 2015
Village Voice quoted Alice Echols, Barbra Streisand Professor of Contemporary Gender Studies and professor of history and gender studies, about how the Village Voice became a mainstream music sensation in the '70s.
Monday, October 26, 2015
The Wall Street Journal reviewed "Citizen Sailors: Becoming American in the Age of Revolution" by Nathan Perl-Rosenthal, assistant professor of history and spatial sciences. The book looks at how the notion of citizenship evolved in the colonial age.
The New York Times quoted Kevin Starr, University Professor and professor of history, and policy, planning, and development, about the history of the California dream.
Los Angeles Times quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics. The poll found wide public support for California Attorney General Kamala Harris, who is running to replace Sen. Barbara Boxer.
KPCC-FM quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, about local ballot measures.
Thursday, October 22, 2015
La Opinion featured a group of USC post-doctoral students with Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Technología de Mexico. The story praised the students for their academic accomplishments: one, Socrates Muñoz, obtained his PhD in chemistry when he was just 25, and wrote his doctoral thesis in a month. The students are researching therapies for HIV, Hepatitis C and cancer.
CNET quoted Leo Braudy, University Professor and Leo S. Bing Chair in English and American Literature and professor of English and history, about online services like Netflix and Amazon taking more risks with producing shows than Hollywood.
Politico ran a column by Jacob Soll, professor of history and accounting, about the need for transparency in the federal budget.
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
Daily Mail featured a study by Glenn Fox, of the USC Brain and Creativity Institute, and colleagues on how the brain processes feelings of gratitude. The USC Shoah Foundation provided testimonies of Holocaust survivors who shared stories of survival. The story was also covered by The Algemeiner.
Tuesday, October 20, 2015
The Washington Post featured a study by Glenn Fox, of the USC Brain and Creativity Institute, and colleagues on how the brain processes feelings of gratitude. The USC Shoah Foundation provided testimonies of Holocaust survivors who shared stories of survival. Study participants then rated the level of gratitude reflected in the story while undergoing an MRI scan. The story quoted Fox and Shoah Foundation Director Stephen Smith.
NPR featured a study by Daphna Oyserman, Dean’s Professor of Psychology and professor of psychology, education and communication, and colleagues on "left-behind" children in China who can still get ahead and have a bright future. Oyserman's study found that children who set personal goals could overcome depression and anxiety.
The Scientist quoted Frank Alber, associate professor of biological sciences, about the 3D organization of genomes.
Monday, October 19, 2015
Politico quoted Donna Spruijt-Metz, professor (research) of psychology and director of the USC mHealth Collaboratory, about how scientists will manage and interpret big data collected by future medical devices.
Friday, October 16, 2015
The New Yorker reviewed "Voyage of the Sable Venus and Other Poems," a new collection by Robin Coste Lewis, a Provost’s Fellow in the creative writing & literature Ph.D. program. The story noted that Lewis' collection has been nominated for the 2015 National Book Award.
Inverse featured research by Daphna Oyserman, Dean’s Professor of Psychology and professor of psychology, education and communication, and colleagues on how culture shock causes us to pay attention to details.
Thursday, October 15, 2015
CNN en Español featured a live viewing of the first Democratic debate, organized by the Unruh Institute of Politics at the USC Dornsife College. The event was held at Wallis Annenberg Hall and included interviews with USC students, as well as panelists Cindy Montañez, former California Assemblywoman, 39th District and Tony Strickland, former California State Senator, 19th District.
The Huffington Post mentioned that James Hick, professor (research) of biological sciences, and Peter Kuhn, Dean’s Professor of Biological Sciences and professor of medicine, biomedical engineering, and aerospace & mechanical engineering, and colleagues are at the forefront of developing a liquid biopsy technology that will be used to assess risk and provide better therapies for breast cancer patients.
Inside Philanthropy mentioned that David and Dana Dornsife gave the USC Dornsife College a $200 million gift in 2011.
Wednesday, October 14, 2015
CBS News Burlington, VT affiliate WCAX-TV interviewed Christian Grose, associate professor of political science, about how the first Democratic debate affected the campaigns of candidates.
Monday, October 12, 2015
Associated Press featured a poll by the USC Dornsife College, Los Angeles Times and California Community Foundation finding that county residents want to get involved in their communities but often don't know where to direct their energy. Los Angeles and The Huffington Post also covered the story.
Los Angeles Times quoted Viet Nguyen, associate professor of English and Amrican studies and ethnicity, about selections appearing in a new book, "100 Years of the Best American Short Stories."
Capital Public Radio quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, about recent legislation signed or vetoed by Gov. Jerry Brown.
Friday, October 9, 2015
Los Angeles Daily News featured a poll by the USC Dornsife College, Los Angeles Times and California Community Foundation on the concerns of county residents. CBS News Los Angeles affiliate KCBS- TV also covered the poll, which ranked traffic and congestion as the top concern of Angelenos. The story was also covered by LAist, another story by CBS News Los Angeles affiliate KCBS-TV and by Fox News Los Angeles affiliate KTTV-TV.
The Wall Street Journal mentioned that Hashem Pesaran, director of the USC Dornsife Institute for New Economic Thinking, is often mentioned as a potential winner of the Nobel Prize in economics.
Thursday, October 8, 2015
Los Angeles Times featured a poll by the USC Dornsife College, Los Angeles Times and California Community Foundation on the top concerns of L.A. County residents. The poll found that 55 percent of respondents are concerned most about traffic and congestion, over physical safety and making ends meet. Another Los Angeles Times story covered the poll, noting that the Foundation has pledged $1 billion to Los Angeles County nonprofits over the next decade. Los Angeles Times looked at how the concerns of county residents have changed over time. The story was also covered in another Los Angeles Times story, and by City News Service, Los Angeles Daily News, CBS News Los Angeles affiliate KCBS-TV, Curbed L.A.
The Christian Science Monitor quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, about California laws enacted by Gov. Jerry Brown.
The Jerusalem Post mentioned that George A. Olah, distinguished professor of chemistry, chemical engineering and materials ccience and Donald P. and Katherine B. Loker Chair in Organic Chemistry, and G.K. Surya Prakash, George A. and Judith A. Olah Nobel Laureate Chair in Hydrocarbon Chemistry and professor of chemistry, were awarded a $1 million prize by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in 2013 for their work on developing a methanol-based economy.
Wednesday, October 7, 2015
Los Angeles Times featured a poll by the USC Dornsife College, Los Angeles Times and California Community Foundation finding that the complications of urban life keep L.A. residents from getting more involved. The article quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics. The poll was covered in two more Los Angeles Times stories (second link here).
Los Angeles Times quoted Travis Longcore, assistant professor of architecture and spatial sciences, about water usage in Beverly Hills.
Monday, October 5, 2015 Science News quoted Travis Longcore, assistant professor of architecture and spatial sciences, about how light pollution can affect the reproduction habits of wild animals.
San Diego Reader reported that Dan Schnur, director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, has expressed support for local ownership of the Los Angeles Times.
September
Wednesday, September 30, 2015
The Guardian quoted Jack Halberstam, professor of American studies and ethnicity, on the history of hazing in the U.S. and the U.K.
Monday, September 28, 2015
The Wall Street Journal ran an op-ed by Dan Schnur, director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, about Speaker of the House John Boehner announcing his resignation. Schnur wrote that the next speaker will face the same challenging situation that Boehner did: either capitulating to the conservative base of the caucus or defy it and risk being deposed.
Inside Higher Ed featured the USC Dornsife College's Preceptor System, a program that retains humanities and social science PhD graduates for full-time employment for up to two years. During that time, they teach for a faculty mentor as well as a course of their own design.
Los Angeles Times quoted James Heft, Alton M. Brooks Professor of Religion, about how Pope Francis has changed the image of the Catholic Church.
Al Jazeera quoted Ange-Marie Hancock, associate professor of political science and gender studies, about the California Fair Pay Act, which would help address the gender income gap.
The Des Moines Register ran an op-ed by Jacob Soll, professor of history and accounting, about the University of Iowa hiring Bruce Harreld as president, and his stated objectives of "turning the university around."
Friday, September, 25, 2015
KNX-AM interviewed Dan Schnur, director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, about the announcement that Speaker of the House John Boehner is resigning.
The Washington Times quoted Richard Flory, of the Center for Religion and Civic Culture, about younger Americans' perception of Pope Francis.
Thursday, September 24, 2015 The Daily Mail featured research by Donna Spruijt-Metz, professor of psychology, and colleagues on the psychological stressors that fuel eating habits that lead to obesity. Her study, funded by the National Science Foundation, will use body sensors and wireless beacons to collect real-time data from participants. The story was also covered by The Washington Free-Beacon.
Los Angeles Times cited research by Matthew Kahn, visiting professor of economics and spatial sciences, finding that vehicle inspections in Illinois had lowered ozone pollution, but not carbon monoxide pollution.
KPCC-FM interviewed Joe Palacios, sociology lecturer, about the reception of Pope Francis in the U.S.
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
The Daily Journal featured a writing course taught by Mark Marino of the Writing Program that looks at the selfie as a cultural artifact. The story quoted Marino and Kate Flint, also of the USC Dornsife College, about the role of the selfie in culture.
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
The Christian Science Monitor quoted Kevin Starr, University Professor and professor of history, and policy, planning, and development, about how the character of downtown Los Angeles has changed.
KPCC-FM quoted Phyllis Grifman, associate director of the USC Sea Grant Program, about a sewage spill in Long Beach.
Monday September 21, 2015
The Chronicle of Higher Education highlighted research by Antonio Damasio, director of the Brain and Creativity Institute, and Mary Helen Immordino-Yang of the USC Rossier School about the relationship between the human body and emotions. "Somatic markers" within the body react to outside stimulus and can end up guiding our thoughts, reactions and decisions.
Los Angeles Times cited the USC Dornsife/Los Angeles Times Poll finding that California Attorney General Kamala Harris leads in the race to replace Senator Barbara Boxer. Los Angeles Times also cited the poll regarding support for Republican candidates for U.S. Senate. Los Angeles Times cited the poll in other stories finding that support for Carly Fiorina is building as support for Donald Trump is wavering.
Los Angeles Times quoted Dan Schnur,director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, about California Assemblyman Anthony Rendon succeeding Assembly Speaker Toni Atkins.
The Guardian quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, about presidential candidate Carly Fiorina's choice of words, which is heavily influenced by her corporate background. Minnesota Public Radio quoted Manuel Pastor, Turpanjian Chair in Civil Society and Social Change and professor of sociology and American studies and ethnicity, about new citizens leaning Democratic due to the political climate.
The Sacramento Bee quoted Leo Braudy, University Professor and Leo S. Bing Chair in English and American Literature and professor of English, art history and history, about three men who stopped a terrorist attack while on a French train.
The Conversation cited an op-ed by Norbert Schwarz, Provost Professor of Psychology and Marketing, and a colleague on how falsehoods about vaccines are spread through public messaging.
Los Angeles Times mentioned the USC Dornsife/Los Angeles Times Poll.
The Scientist reported that Dean Steve Kay will lead the Scripps Research Institute in La Jolla. The story was also covered by The Palm Beach Post.
Friday, September 18, 2015
The New York Times reviewed an exhibit of Swedish wooden toys organized by Amy Ogata, professor of art history, and a colleague. The toys range from the 17th to the early 21st Century and include factory- produced and artisan-crafted playthings.
The Huffington Post cited research by Antonio and Hannah Damasio, of the USC Brain and Creativity Institute, on how classical music can impact learning.
The San Diego Union-Tribune reported that Dean Steve Kay will lead the Scripps Research Institute in La Jolla. The story was also covered by Nature and Science.
Thursday, September 17, 2015
Al Jazeera cited the USC Dornsife/Los Angeles Times Poll finding that 57 percent of California voters think climate change is a major crisis.
KQED-FM interviewed Dan Schnur, director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, about the second GOP debate.
Wednesday, September 16, 2015
Los Angeles Times featured the USC Dornsife/Los Angeles Times Poll finding that California voters are sharply divided over whether free or low-cost health insurance should be granted to undocumented immigrants. KPCC-FM cited the Poll, which found that Donald Trump is the leading presidential candiddate among California Republicans. The Poll was additionally covered by Los Angeles Times in two stories (second link here) and The Sacramento Bee. The Washington Post quoted Claudia Rankine, Aerol Arnold Chair of English, about Donald Trump's political rhetoric.
Los Angeles Times quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics,about Donald Trump and Arnold Schwarzenegger as political celebrities.
San Francisco Chronicle quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, about Republicans needing to unite behind one presidential candidate. Contra Costa Times quoted Schnur about Republican policies regarding immigration.
Tuesday, September 15, 2015
The Washington Post featured the USC Dornsife/Los Angeles Times Poll, which found that Democratic voters in California are more likely to support Hillary Clinton than Bernie Sanders. Clinton drew support from minority voters by wide margins, the story noted. Fox News Latino and California Healthline also covered the poll.
Monday, September 14, 2015
Los Angeles Times featured the USC Dornsife/Los Angeles Times Poll, which found that Donald Trump is a leading presidential candidate among California voters, with Ben Carson coming in second. Los Angeles Times also reported on the Poll's findings that Rep. Loretta Lynch is establishing herself as a serious contender in the race to succeed Sen. Barbara Boxer. Another story reported that Gov. Jerry Brown's popularity has slipped, but most Californians approve of his job performance. Two more Poll stories looked at how California voters view local politics. The Poll was also covered by Politico and KFBK-AM.
Los Angeles Times mentioned philosophy courses at USC.
The Boston Globe covered a performance by James Taylor at a benefit for the USC Shoah Foundation.
Thursday, September 10, 2015
Los Angeles Times covered the USC Dornsife/Los Angeles Times Poll finding that most California voters say the drought has had little to no effect on their lives. The poll found that 36 percent of voters said El Niño will help ease the drought a lot, while 42 percent said it would only help a little.
U.S. News & World Report, in an Associated Press story, featured a partnership between the USC Shoah Foundation and the Ford Motor Company. A $180,000 gift by Ford will help expand the Shoah Foundation's IWitness program, giving Detroit-area students access to video testimonies of the survivors of the Holocaust and other genocides. The story was also covered by Detroit Free Press.
Los Angeles Times quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, of the USC Dornsife College about Gov. Jerry Brown's various legislative proposals which were defeated this week.
Wednesday, September 9, 2015
Foreign Affairs highlighted commentary by Jacques Hymans, associate professor of international relations, of the USC Dornsife College on the Iran nuclear deal.
China Daily featured research by Daphna Oyserman, Dean’s Professor of Psychology, and professor of psychology, education, and communication, and colleagues on China's "left-behind children," and how they need to be given strategies for attaining their goals. Many rural Chinese children are left in the care of grandparents while their parents move to cities for work. Children who were given both positive images of their future and strategies on how to achieve those dreams scored higher on exams than those without.
Tuesday, September 8, 2015
Voice of America highlighted efforts by the USC Shoah Foundation to record testimonies of the Guatemalan genocide. The story quoted Sandra Gruner-Domic of the USC Shoah Foundation about the history of the Guatemalan genocide. The foundation has already collected 30 audio-visual statements, and hopes to have 100 by the end of the year. They will be added to the foundation's 53,000 recordings of genocide survivors, including those from the Holocaust.
Los Angeles Times quoted Dan Schnur,director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, about environmental protections bills being promoted for their economic impact.
Los Angeles Times quoted Stanley Rosen, professor of political science, about profits not being a primary motivator for business deals between Hollywood and China.
The Press-Enterprise cited research by Juan De Lara, assistant professor of American studies and ethnicity, on logistics industries in the Inland Empire relying largely on temporary workers.
L.A. Weekly quoted Dana Johnson, associate professor of English, about author Victoria Patterson's book "The Little Brother."
Thursday, September 3, 2015
Los Angeles Times ran a book review by Viet Nguyen, associate professor of English and American Studies and ethnicity. Nguyen reviewed "The Making of Asian America: A History" by Erika Lee.
New Scientist highlighted research by Maureen McCarthy, a Ph.D. student in integrative and evolutionary biology, about chimpanzees thriving in a rapidly shrinking area of forest in Uganda.
Wednesday, September 2, 2015
The Washington Post research by David Hutchins, professor of marine environmental biology, and colleagues finding that climate change could cause irreversible changes to ocean-borne bacteria. When the bacteria were placed in high-acidity water, they produced more nitrogen, which drastically change the marine food web; when they were placed back into low-acidity water, their production of nitrogen was just as high. The story was also covered by The Scientist, and Agence France-Presse.
KCRW-FM's "To the Point" interviewed Jacob Soll, professor of history and accounting, about stock market volatility in China.
Tuesday, September 1, 2015
CBC (Canada) covered USC's move-in day, featuring freshmen who are the first in their families to go to college. George Sanchez, vice dean for diversity and strategic initiatives, spoke about the challenges faced by these students, as well as the support that USC provides.
The Sacramento Bee quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, about the potential for Republican legislators in California to support tax increases.
ABC News New York affiliate WABC-TV mentioned a writing course that examines social media and selfies taught by Mark Marino of the Writing Program.
August
Monday, August 31, 2015
Buzzfeed ran a Q&A with Claudia Rankine, Aerol Arnold Chair of English, about her book "Citizen: An American Lyric," and perceptions of race in America. Rankine spoke about microaggressions, white perceptions of Serena Williams and media coverage of police violence against African-Americans.
The New York Times, in an Associated Press story, quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, about professional sports teams lobbying for sports raffles.
Re/code quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, about Silicon Valley becoming more involved in political lobbying.
The Orange County Register quoted Bill Deverell of history about the role of groups who strive to preserve California's historical ties to the Confederacy.
RedOrbit featured research by Thorsten Becker of earth sciences finding that intraplate earthquakes, which occur far away from tectonic plate boundaries, are caused by motion in the mantle beneath the plates. Livescience also covered the story.
Friday, August 28, 2015
The New York Times highlighted research using linguistic software conducted by Adam Feldman, political science doctoral candidate, on Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas' majority opinions.
The New York Times reviewed "The Sympathizer," a novel by Viet Nguyen of English and American studies and ethnicity, about a Vietnamese Army captain living in Los angeles. The Washington Post ran an article by Claudia Rankine, Aerol Arnold Chair of English, about Thomas Jefferson's treatment of race in his writing. The piece examines the conflicts between Jefferson's ideology and his views on slavery.
Politico ran an op-ed by Jacob Soll of history and accounting about the recent volatility of China's stock market.
Indo-Asian News Service featured research by Giorgio Coricelli of economics and psychology and colleagues on how the brain functions when someone makes a mistake. CBS News Sacramento affiliate KOVR-TV also covered the story.
The New York Times quoted Norbert Schwarz, Provost Professor of Psychology and Marketing, about a University of Virginia study on academic journals that publish suspect science. Fivethirtyeight and Reason also quoted Schwarz.
NPR Fresno affiliate KVPR-FM quoted Shana Redmond of American studies and ethnicity about African immigrants in California.
Thursday, August 27, 2015
Daily Mail featured research by Thorsten Becker of earth sciences and colleagues finding that intraplate earthquakes, which occur far away from tectonic plate boundaries, are caused by motion in the mantle beneath the plates. The research was also covered by Der Spiegel, ABC News (Australia) and KPCC-FM.
Time, in a story about creative college courses, highlighted a writing class by Mark Marino of the Writing Program that takes a critical look at selfies and social media.
The New York Times quoted John Bowlt of Slavic languages and literatures about a collection of avant- garde Russian art.
The Wall Street Journal quoted David Schwartz of psychology about the psychological power of bullying and politics.
NPR quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, about the different ways that Arnold Schwarzenegger and Donald Trump used celebrity in politics.
Wednesday, August 26, 2015
Daily Mail featured research by Giorgio Coricelli of economics and psychology and colleagues on how the brain functions when someone makes a mistake.
Nature World News featured research by Maureen McCarthy, doctoral student in integrative and evolutionary biology, and colleagues on the slowly disappearing habitats of chimpanzees. Indo-Asian News Service also covered the story.
Indo-Asian News Service featured a writing class taught by Mark Marino of the Writing Program that analyzes selfies and social media. The story looked at how Marino teaches students to think critically about social media content and the images people choose to show to the world. Press Trust International also covered the story.
New York Observer quoted Nancy Lutkehaus of anthropology, gender studies and political science about the New York Metropolitan Museum's influence in highlighting primitive art.
China Daily quoted Stanley Rosen of political science about Warner Bros. planning to develop Chinese language movies.
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
The New York Times ran an article by Claudia Rankine, Aerol Arnold Chair of English, titled "The Meaning of Serena Williams." The article examined celebrations of achievement by African-Americans like Williams - how she rejoices on the court, in particular - and how that's perceived by other viewers.
The Wall Street Journal featured a writing class taught by Mark Marino of Writing Program that analyzes selfies and social media. ABC News Philadelphia affiliate WPVI-TV also mentioned the course.
CNN quoted David Kang of international relations and business about an agreement between North and South Korea to end recent military tension.
Monday, August 24, 2015
The Wall Street Journal, in an Associated Press story, quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, about the Hillary Clinton campaign's approach to an email controversy.
The Wrap quoted Diane Blaine of the Writing Program about political speech on college campuses.
Great Falls Tribune covered paleontological research by doctoral student Nathan Carroll.
Friday, August 21, 2015
Business Insider featured a writing class taught by Mark Marino of the Writing Program that analyzes selfies and social media.
Thursday, August 20, 2015
The Independent quoted Manuel Pastor, Turpanjian Chair in Civil Society and Social Change and professor of sociology and American studies and ethnicity, about Compton residents not being able to watch "Straight Outta Compton" due to the lack of a movie theater.
Popular Science quoted Tom Jordan, University Professor, William M. Keck Foundation Chair in Geological Sciences and professor of earth sciences, how the San Andreas fault functions during massive earthquakes. KPCC-FM's "The Frame" quoted Sikivu Hutchinson of the USC Center for Feminist Research about ties between misogyny and gangsta rap.
Wednesday, August 19, 2015
BBC News interviewed John Allen of the USC Brain and Creativity Institute about the neurological changes that happen while eating.
Associated Press quoted Julien Emile-Geay of earth sciences about whether El Niño could end the drought.
CBS News Los Angeles affiliate KCAL-TV quoted Manuel Pastor, Turpanjian Chair in Civil Society and Social Change and professor of sociology and American studies and ethnicity, about the city of Compton not having a movie theater.
Tuesday, August 18, 2015
Los Angeles Times quoted Norbert Schwarz, Provost Professor of Psychology and Marketing and founding co-director of the USC Dornsife Mind and Society Center, about how politicians frame public campaigns to make them seem much less risky or difficult than they are.
Monday, August 17, 2015
KQED-FM covered an exhibition of historical L.A. menus organized by Josh Kun of communication and American studies and ethnicity.
Friday, August 14, 2015
The Hollywood Reporter quoted Clifford Johnson of physics and astronomy about the science of "Fantastic Four."
Sinclair Broadcast Group quoted Patrick James, Dean's Professor of International Relations, about ISIS recruitment strategies.
Times of San Diego cited research by Manuel Pastor, Turpanjian Chair in Civil Society and Social Change and professor of sociology and American studies and ethnicity, and colleagues about income inequality and the future of San Diego's economy.
Tuesday, August 11, 2015
Los Angeles Times ran a Q&A with Josh Kun of communication and American studies and ethnicity about his research project "To Live and Dine in L.A." The Washington Post cited research by the USC Dornsife's Program for Environmental and Regional Equity and PolicyLink on the economic benefits of a lower jobless rate.
The Chronicle of Higher Education quoted George Sanchez of American studies and ethnicity and history about mentoring and support services provided to USC students from underprivileged backgrounds. The story noted that programs like USC's are rare in higher education.
Los Angeles Times cited the USC Dornsife/Los Angeles Times Poll finding that California voters broadly support a path to citizenship for those in the country illegally.
CBS News Los Angeles affiliate KCBS-TV interviewed Dan Schnur, executive director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, about how presidential candidate Bernie Sanders responded to the concerns of Black Lives Matter protestors.
Monday, August 10, 2015
Los Angeles Times quoted Manuel Pastor, Turpanjian Chair in Civil Society and Social Change and professor of sociology and American studies and ethnicity, about political influence and the demography of Watts.
San Jose Mercury News quoted Dan Schnur, executive director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, about a surge in appeal for presidential candidate Carly Fiorina.
Los Angeles Wave quoted Travis Longcore of spatial sciences about the impact of more coyotes appearing in the southwest region of Los Angeles.
Friday, August 7, 2015
London Review of Books ran an article by Jacques Hymans of international relations about the decision to bomb Hiroshima and how it fueled a nuclear arms race. Hymans wrote that physicist Niels Bohr proposed bringing the Soviet Union into discussions between the U.S. and U.K. over the use of nuclear weapons in the hopes of forestalling such a race.
Thursday, August 6, 2015
Vice featured research by Norbert Schwarz, Provost Professor of Psychology and Marketing and founding co-director of the USC Dornsife Mind and Society Center, finding that fishy scents make people more skeptical.
ABC News Los Angeles affiliate KABC-TV quoted Dan Schnur, executive director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, about Donald Trump's role in the first GOP presidential debate.
Wednesday, August 5, 2015 NPR News San Diego affiliate KPBS-FM featured research by Manuel Pastor, Turpanjian Chair in Civil Society and Social Change and professor of sociology and American studies and ethnicity, and colleagues about income inequality and the future of San Diego's economy.
Los Angeles Times quoted Jody Agius Vallejo of sociology about the city of Downey epitomizing Latino upward mobility.
The Boston Globe quoted Dan Schnur, executive director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, about candidates in the Republican presidential primary.
Tuesday, August 4, 2015
CityLab cited research by Manuel Pastor, Turpanjian Chair in Civil Society and Social Change and professor of sociology and American studies and ethnicity, and others on how addressing climate change can help working class communities.
Monday, August 3, 2015
The New York Times highlighted #SelfieClass, a writing course taught by Mark Marino of the Writing Program, and how academics are bringing new ideas to the scholarship of self-portraiture.
RT quoted Patrick James, Dean's Professor of International Relations, about the impact of U.S. sanctions against Russia.
The Boston Globe quoted Constance Ahrons, professor emerita of sociology, about cultural changes regarding child custody.
July
Friday, July 31, 2015
NPR San Diego affiliate KPBS-FM featured research by Manuel Pastor, Turpanjian Chair in Civil Society and Social Change and professor of sociology and American studies and ethnicity, and colleagues about the role of inequality and diversity in San Diego's future economic growth. There are more young Latino and black residents than young white residents, so future innovation depends on bridging educational, political and geographic gaps. Investing in infrastructure that addresses inequality can make San Diego "a model for today’s rapidly-changing American cities and tomorrow’s global economy," Pastor said. The San Diego Union-Tribune and The Daily Transcript also covered the research.
NBC News' "Today" featured research by Norbert Schwarz, Provost Professor of Psychology and Marketing, finding that fishy scents make people more skeptical.
The Washington Post cited research by Michael Messner of sociology and gender studies and colleagues on TV news outlets ignoring women athletes. MSNBC interviewed Robert Shrum, Carmen H. and Louis Warschaw Chair in Practical Politics and professor of the practice of political science, about the rhetoric of Republican presidential nominees.
Foreign Policy quoted Karena Avedissian, USC Dornsife researcher, about protests against Armenia's dependence on Russia.
Fast Company cited Antonio Damasio, director of USC's Brain and Creativity Institute, about the role emotion plays in decision-making.
The Advocate quoted Chris Freeman of English about the use of the word "cisgender."
The Huffington Post ran a column by Manuel Pastor, Turpanjian Chair in Civil Society and Social Change and professor of sociology and American studies and ethnicity, about how climate change will affect California's Latinos.
Wednesday, July 29, 2015
KPCC-FM's "Off-Ramp" featured an exhibition of historical L.A. menus organized by Josh Kun of communication and American studies and ethnicity.
Monday, July 27, 2015
Los Angeles Times featured a discussion with Josh Kun of communication and American studies and ethnicity about how Los Angeles is perceived.
Thursday, July 23, 2015
Los Angeles Times featured the Instagram account "Blaxicans of L.A.," a personal photography project by Walter Thompson-Hernandez of USC Dornsife's Center for the Study of Immigrant Integration. Thompson-Hernandez takes portraits of people from black and hispanic descent in South Los Angeles. Los Angeles Times ran a second story.
The Guardian cited Jacob Soll of history and accounting about Germany's anger and the Greek debt crisis.
Wednesday, July 22, 2015
Nature quoted Andrew Hires of biological sciences about the lessons learned by graduate researchers early in their academic careers.
The Hollywood Reporter covered an exhibition of historical L.A. menus organized by Josh Kun of communication and American studies and ethnicity.
The Huffington Post covered research by Valter Longo of gerontology and biological sciences on how fasting can reboot the immune system.
Tuesday, July 21, 2015
The New York Times ran an op-ed by Dan Schnur, executive director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, about this year's GOP presidential candidates reflecting a "new normal" in politics. New rules governing super PACs and the availability of social media have made it easier than ever for fringe candidates to gain a platform. Public Radio International's "Living on Earth" featured research by Sergey Nuzhdin of biological sciences and Ph.D. candidate Hossein Asgharian finding that mosquitoes are under intense evolutionary pressure, and that geographic location is the most important factor in determining genetic similarity among mosquito populations. The research can help scientists understand which mosquito genes make them resistant to pesticides, as well as how climate change can affect how they spread disease.
Vox quoted Jacques Hymans of international relations about the history of Iran's nuclear program.
Headlines and Global News cited a study about setting achievable goals by Daphna Oyserman, Dean’s Professor of Psychology, and professor of psychology, education, and communication.
L.A. Daily News cited research by Manuel Pastor, Turpanjian Chair in Civil Society and Social Change and professor of sociology and American studies and ethnicity, and colleagues about the demographics of undocumented immigrants.
Monday, July 20, 2015
The Chronicle of Higher Education highlighted Laura Pulido of American studies and ethnicity on her role as a mentor for activist scholars. Pulido wrote a chapter for a book on methods of activist scholarship. Her work has focused on political, antiracism and environmental justice movements.
Die Welt (Germany) and Le Monde (France) cited an op-ed by Jacob Soll of history and accounting about German anger and the Greek debt crisis.
The Advocate quoted Chris Freeman of English about transgender people, the subject of an undergraduate course he teaches.
The Orange County Register cited research by the USC Dornsife's Center for the Study of Immigrant Integration about 43 percent of the Merced County's undocumented worker population works in agriculture.
The Wall Street Journal ran a column by Dan Schnur, executive director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, about the GOP's silence on Donald Trump's immigration rhetoric.
Newsweek covered an exhibition of historical L.A. menus organized by Josh Kun of communication and American studies and ethnicity.
Friday, July 17, 2015
Nature published an op-ed by Stephen Bradforth of chemistry and colleagues about ways to improve undergraduate education, especially in STEM subjects.
Thursday, July 16, 2015
Politico ran an op-ed by Jacob Soll of history and accounting about state interference in the Chinese stock market after a 30 percent drop in values.
The New York Times, in a Reuters story, quoted Dan Schnur, executive director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, about small donor contributions in the presidential campaign. The Nation quoted Shana Redmond of American studies and ethnicity on academics balancing public engagement with academic freedom.
The Advocate quoted Dan Schnur, executive director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, about presidential candidate Bobby Jindal's fundraising.
Wednesday, July 15, 2015
The New York Times ran an op-ed by Jacob Soll of history and accounting about Germany's role in the Greek debt crisis. The New York Times' Paul Krugman and Fortune cited the op-ed.
Jewish Journal featured interactive holograms designed by the USC Shoah Foundation and the USC Institutes for Creative Technologies to preserve the testimonies of Holocaust survivors. Stephen Smith, executive director of the USC Shoah Foundation, said the experience can't fully replace interacting with a living human, but that this "narrows the gap."
The Huffington Post covered research by Eileen Crimmins of the USC Davis School and Caleb Finch, University Professor, ARCO/William F. Kieschnick Chair in the Neurobiology of Aging and professor of gerontology, biological sciences, anthropology, and psychology, on how heart disease contributes to the mortality of men and women.
Tuesday, July 14, 2015
San Jose Mercury News quoted Dan Schnur, executive director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, about the appeal of Republican presidential candidates for California voters.
Shape covered research by Eileen Crimmins of the USC Davis School and Caleb Finch, University Professor, ARCO/William F. Kieschnick Chair in the Neurobiology of Aging and professor of gerontology, biological sciences, anthropology, and psychology, on how heart disease contributes to the mortality of men and women.
Monday, July 13, 2015
United Press International featured research by David Bottjer of earth sciences, biological sciences and environmental studies about a tiny sponge fossil that predates the Cambrian explosion by 60 million years.
South China Morning Post featured research by Eileen Crimmins of the USC Davis School and Caleb Finch, University Professor, ARCO/William F. Kieschnick Chair in the Neurobiology of Aging and professor of gerontology, biological sciences, anthropology, and psychology, finding that men have shorter lives than women due to heart disease. Pasadena Star-News also ran a story.
The Guardian cited research by Valter Longo of gerontology and biological sciences on how fasting can reboot the immune system.
Friday, July 10, 2015
Politico quoted Dan Schnur, executive director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, about San Francisco's "sanctuary city" policy coming under fire.
Thursday, July 9, 2015 The Telegraph featured research by Eileen Crimmins of the USC Davis School and Caleb Finch, University Professor, ARCO/William F. Kieschnick Chair in the Neurobiology of Aging and professor of gerontology, biological sciences, anthropology, and psychology, finding that men have shorter lives than women due to heart disease. The story was also covered by International Business Times and NBC News Chico affiliate KNVN-TV.
Buzzfeed News quoted Dan Schnur, executive director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, about political advisors using the California senate seal.
Fox News featured research from Valter Longo of gerontology and biological sciences finding that occasionally dieting in a way that mimics fasting could improve health.
Wednesday, July 8, 2015
CBS News featured research by Eileen Crimmins of the USC Davis School and Caleb Finch, University Professor, ARCO/William F. Kieschnick Chair in the Neurobiology of Aging and professor of gerontology, biological sciences, anthropology, and psychology, on why women have lived longer than men for the past 100 years. The story was also covered by Ars Technica.
The Atlantic quoted Dan Schnur, executive director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, about the challenges facing progressive legislators in California.
KPCC-FM's "AirTalk" interviewed Darby Saxbe of psychology about the definition of youth rebellion, noting that Saxbe recently studied the brain activity of teenagers who engage in risky behavior.
KPCC-FM quoted David Caron of biological sciences about algae blooms making some locally-harvested seafood dangerous to eat.
Tuesday, July 7, 2015
Daily Mail featured research by Eileen Crimmins of the USC Davis School and Caleb Finch, University Professor, ARCO/William F. Kieschnick Chair in the Neurobiology of Aging and professor of gerontology, biological sciences, anthropology, and psychology, finding that men have shorter lives than women due to heart disease. The story was also covered by The Independent, Asian News International, Indo-Asian News Service, Press Trust of India, ABC (Spain) and RT.
KPCC-FM interviewed Darby Saxbe of psychology about the definition of youth rebellion, noting that Saxbe recently studied the brain activity of teenagers who engage in risky behavior.
American Public Media's "Marketplace" interviewed Jacob Soll of history and accounting about the possibility of Greece developing its own currency.
Ms. cited research by Michael Messner of sociology and gender studies and colleagues on TV news outlets ignoring women athletes.
Bloomberg News quoted Michael Messner of sociology and gender studies about fan excitement over women's sports.
LA Daily News quoted Nathan Perl-Rosenthal of history and spatial sciences about the Naturalization Act of 1790. Napa Valley Register quoted Dan Schnur, executive director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, about the increasing activity of freshman California legislators.
The Wall Street Journal ran an op-ed by Dan Schnur, executive director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, about Bernie Sanders' populist appeal within the Democratic Party.
Business Insider mentioned that Richard Easterlin, University Professor and Professor of Economics, pioneered the field of "happiness economics."
Monday, July 6, 2015
Politico ran an op-ed by Jacob Soll of history and accounting about the Greek debt crisis.
Los Angeles Times quoted Dan Schnur, executive director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, about City Council President Herb Wesson's recent high-profile initiatives.
Los Angeles Times quoted Dan Schnur, executive director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, about the role of redistricting in American politics.
KPCC-FM's "Take Two" interviewed Ange-Marie Hancock of political science and gender studies about how modern women choose to define feminism.
The Chronicle of Higher Education mentioned that Arieh Warshel, Distinguished Professor of Chemistry, Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, and Chemical Engineering and Materials Science and Dana and David Dornsife Chair in Chemistry, is being honored by the Carnegie Corporation of New York as one of a group of "great immigrants" working in higher education. The story noted that Warshel is a Nobel laureate.
Thursday, July 2, 2015
CBS News Sacramento affiliate featured research by Norbert Schwarz, Provost Professor of Psychology and Marketing and founding co-director of the USC Dornsife Mind and Society Center, finding that fishy smells make people more skeptical.
Los Angeles Times quoted Dan Schnur, executive director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, about presidential candidate Carly Fiorina’s lack of prior political experience.
Los Angeles Times quoted Stanley Rosen of political science about the potential success of the new Chinese film "The Great Wall."
The Nation quoted Ange-Marie Hancock of political science and gender studies about university administrators increasingly taking a customer-service oriented approach rather than an educational one.
Wednesday, July 1, 2015
Fortune highlighted research by USC Dornsife Dean Steve Kay on sleep cycles. The story noted Kay is one of the world’s leading minds on circadian rhythms.
NBC News Albuquerque affiliate KOB-TV featured a study by Darby Saxbe of psychology and colleagues finding that teens who grow up in verbally abusive households have less emotional processing in their brains, which can perpetuate a cycle of family violence. Many of these teens then act more aggressively toward their parents in response, the study found.
U.S. News & World Report cited research by Michael Messner of sociology and gender studies and colleagues finding that women athletes are routinely ignored by TV news media.
Los Angeles Times quoted Selma Holo of art history about the expansion of the Huntington Library under outgoing President Steven Koblik.
Los Angeles Times quoted Stanley Rosen of political science about Chinese investment in Hollywood productions.
ABC News Los Angeles affiliate KABC-AM’s “The Peter Tilden Show” interviewed Jacob Soll of history and accounting about the Greek debt crisis.
June
Tuesday, June 30, 2015
Los Angeles Times quoted Dan Schnur, executive director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, about the reactions of Republican presidential contenders to a Supreme Court ruling on same-sex marriage.
Los Angeles Times cited the USC Dornsife/Los Angeles Times Poll finding that 58 percent of California voters approve of same-sex marriage.
Variety cited Steven Ross of history about politics in Hollywood.
The Detroit Free-Press featured the USC Shoah Foundation's upcoming award to a Ford Motor executive and quoted USC Shoah Foundation Executive Director Stephen Smith.
Friday, June 26, 2015
C-SPAN's "Book TV" featured an interview with Elaine Bell Kaplan of sociology discussing her book, "We Live in the Shadow," which explores how inner-city children see themselves and their community. Many participants were children in the Neighborhood Academic Initiative, 98 percent of whom go on to attend college. She discussed the children's view of USC as a "haven in a heartless land" as well as views of tutors enrolled in the Joint Educational Project. "For these kids, it's really significant" to be near USC, Kaplan said.
KPCC-FM's "Airtalk" interviewed Dan Schnur, executive director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, about media coverage of Donald Trump.
Eater L.A. reviewed the Los Angeles library exhibit curated by Josh Kun of communication and American studies and ethnicity.
The Empire State Tribune covered research by Valter Longo of gerontology and biological sciences showing that a "fasting mimicking" diet reduces the risk of cancer, aging, and diabetes.
Thursday, June 25, 2015 C-SPAN's "Book TV" featured an interview with Leo Braudy, University Professor, Leo S. Bing Chair in English and American literature, and Professor of English, art history and history, about the history, governance and symbolic development of the Hollywood sign, which he catalogued in his book, "The Hollywood Sign: Fantasy and Reality of an American Icon."
Los Angeles Times cited research by Michael Messner of sociology and gender studies and colleagues finding that sports news media doesn’t cover female athletes as fairly as male athletes.
CBS News Lafayette, Indiana affiliate WLFI-TV interviewed Mark Whitlock, executive director of the USC Cecil Murray Center for Community Engagement, about a shooting at a church in Charleston, South Carolina.
Nature quoted Valter Longo of gerontology and biological sciences about studies of an anti-cancer drug.
Wednesday, June 24, 2015
The Washington Post ran an op-ed by Laurie Brand, Robert Grandford Wright Professor and Professor of International Relations and Middle East Studies, explaining how explicit Islamic symbols on Jordan’s new flag reveals how the monarchy there seeks to distinguish itself from ISIS.
Los Angeles Times featured research from Valter Longo of gerontology and biological sciences finding that occasionally dieting in a way that mimics fasting could improve health. Newsweek and Men's Fitness also ran the story.
Mother Jones highlighted research conducted by Caleb Finch, University Professor, ARCO/William F. Kieschnick Chair in the Neurobiology of Aging and professor of gerontology, biological sciences, anthropology, and psychology, and colleagues on the relationship between air pollution and Alzheimer's disease.
The Washington Post cited Antonio Damasio, director of USC's Brain and Creativity Institute, about "core consciousness" in the brain.
Slate cited a study by Michael Messner of sociology and gender studies that found women's sports are rarely covered by TV news media.
The Daily Mail (U.K.) cited research by Christopher Boehm of biological sciences regarding the social structure of human's ancestors 3.3 million years ago.
Quanta quoted Nicholas Warner of physics and astronomy, and mathematics about string theory's relevance to a new model for black holes.
La Republica (Peru) cited research by Richard Easterlin, University Professor and professor of economics, that welfare doesn't necessarily increase as wealth does.
Tuesday, June 23, 2015
Wired featured research from Valter Longo of gerontology and biological sciences finding that occasionally dieting in a way that mimics fasting could improve health. Longo's research was covered in a series of Italian publications, including La Repubblica, La Stampa, Corriere Della Sera and Agenzia Giornalistica Italia. The research was also covered by CNN, Le Monde, Forbes, Harper's Bazaar, The Huffington Post, United Press International, Mother Nature Network and Latinos Post. Monday, June 22, 2015
The Washington Post featured research from Valter Longo of gerontology and biological sciences finding that occasionally dieting in a way that mimics fasting could improve health. Longo will seek FDA- approval for doctors to recommend the diet, which decreases belly fat and increases memory and learning skills. International Business Times noted that the method is significantly healthier and safer.The story was also covered by HealthDay News and CBS News New York affiliate WCBS-TV also ran the story.
GOOD featured "Some Men," a book by Michael Messner of sociology and gender studies and colleagues on the history of men in the women's rights movement. The book explored how modern men who are feminist advocates also have increasingly diverse backgrounds, including more men of color as well as gay or queer-identified men.
Deseret News quoted Cecil Murray, John R. Tansey Chair in Christian Ethics and Professor of Religion, about the role of Freedman's Bureaus after the American emancipation of slaves in 1865.
Friday, June 19, 2015
Time featured research from Valter Longo of gerontology and biological sciences finding that occasionally dieting in a way that mimics fasting could improve health. Undergoing a low-calorie, plant- based diet for short periods every month significantly reduces many factors that indicate poor health. "It is designed to turn on stem cells and trigger regenerative effects," said Longo, director of the USC Longevity Institute. Science reported that dieting this way must be approved and supervised by a physician or registered dietician, as it will not work for those with certain diseases. The story was also covered by La Repubblica, The Scientist, Daily Mail, The Telegraph (U.K.), The Independent (U.K.), Yahoo News, Tech Times and Headlines & Global News.
The New York Times, in an Associated Press story, cited a study by USC Dornsife’s Program for Environmental and Regional Equity finding that 30 percent of women work in manufacturing although women comprise half the U.S. labor force.
KCET-TV highlighted a talk by Bill Deverell, chair of the history department who directs the Huntington- USC Institute on California and the West, about the growth of Los Angeles as a city.
The Chronicle of Higher Education mentioned an interactive storytelling excersize for children that Mark Marino of the Writing Program teaches.
Thursday, June 18, 2015
Pacific Standard featured research by Michael Messner of sociology and gender studies and colleagues finding that TV sports news coverage of women athletes is less now than it was in 1989. Messner was interviewed about the study on KPCC-FM's "Take Two." He said that while more women and girls are playing sports, female athletes are still being routinely ignored. Feministing highlighted data from the study.
KPCC-FM quoted David Caron of biological sciences about algae blooms off the coast of California.
The Wall Street Journal ran a column by Dan Schnur, executive director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, about media coverage of Donald Trump's presidential campaign. Wednesday, June 17, 2015
The Washington Post ran an op-ed by Pablo Barberá of international relations about using Twitter to detect the political affiliation of different presidential candidates. Barberá charted out the most liberal and conservative candidates, noting that where they fall on the scale could shift as they gain or lose followers throughout the duration fo the presidential campaign.
Inside Higher Ed mentioned that USC is one of the top universities in the country for awarding master's degrees to Latinos in STEM fields.
Tuesday, June 16, 2015
C-SPAN featured an interview with Jody Agius Vallejo of sociology about her book "Barrios to Burb: The Making of the Mexican American Middle Class." Vallejo noted that Mexican immigrants have faced a more hostile culture than previous generations of immigrants to the U.S. She added that mass media have inaccurately portrayed Latino immigrants as unlikely to enter the middle-class, which spurred her interest in writing the book.
Quartz featured research by Michael Messner of sociology and gender studies and colleagues finding that TV sports news coverage of women athletes is less now than it was in 1989.
Monday, June 15, 2015
National Journal featured research by USC Dornsife's Program for Environmental and Regional Equity and PolicyLink finding that educational-attainment rates for Latinos are far behind where they need to be. Miami has the highest concentration of educated Latinos in the U.S., the study found.
The Wall Street Journal quoted Norbert Schwarz, Provost Professor of Psychology and Marketing, about a study finding that people who come into contact with money actually feel colder.
Los Angeles Times quoted Dan Schnur, executive director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, about an exemption to L.A.'s new minimum wage law that was proposed by union leaders.
Friday, June 12, 2015
La Crosse Tribune quoted Daphna Oyserman, Dean’s Professor of Psychology, and professor of psychology, education, and communication, about the psychological impact that stereotypical team mascots, such as ones based on Native Americans.
Thursday, June 11, 2015
Los Angeles Times quoted Manuel Pastor, Turpanjian Chair in Civil Society and Social Change and professor of sociology and American studies and ethnicity, about a new map of urban pollution produced by the Environmental Protection Agency.
Los Angeles Times quoted USC Dornsife/Los Angeles Times Poll about Democratic voters becoming more liberal in California.
Fox News interviewed Arthur Stone of psychology about why people report greater satisfaction with their lives at older ages. Wednesday, June 10, 2015
Chicago Tribune quoted Darby Saxbe of psychology about people's tendencies to collect clutter.
Tuesday, June 9, 2015
The Huffington Post featured a 25-year survey of TV sports news media by Michael Messner of sociology and colleagues finding that TV sports news covers women athletes less frequently than in 1989. "It really demonstrates the unevenness of social change," Messner said. "We’ve had this incredible explosion of girls and women going into sports in the last 40 years. ... What’s puzzling to us is that the increased interest and participation in women’s sports has not at all been reflected in news and highlights shows." TakePart cited the study.
Los Angeles Times quoted Dan Schnur, executive director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, about the legacy of Mervin Field, developer of the Field Poll, on American politics.
Los Angeles Times covered an op-ed by William Deverell of history about the impact of the drought on California.
Monday, June 8, 2015
Hyperallergic featured #Selfieclass, a writing course designed by Mark Marino of the Writing Program in which students analyze the ways they build online representations of themselves. "Selfies are part of first-person communication in the 21st century," Marino said. "Just like first-person writing, this is a communication mode that has its own rhetoric and aesthetics."
Il Venerdi di Repubblica (Italy) featured Valter Longo of gerontology and biological sciences, and his research on how fasting can help reset the human immune system.
The Advocate quoted Dan Schnur, executive director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, about Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal's potential as a Republican presidential candidate.
Variety mentioned that William Deverell of history attended a gathering of Los Angeles leaders to discuss civic engagement.
Friday, June 5, 2015
National Journal featured research by USC Dornsife's Program for Environmental and Regional Equity (PERE) and PolicyLink finding that cities celebrating high-achieving black professionals often overlook the educational development of their own black communities. The study found that cities with the highest educational attainment rates have attracted black college graduates from out of state rather than developing the local workforce.
The Sydney Morning Herald (Australia) ran an op-ed by Stanley Rosen of political science about how Hollywood and the Chinese film industry are collaborating. Despite efforts to cater to Chinese government demands, Hollywood films do a better job of promoting American values than those of Chinese bureaucrats, Rosen wrote.
Los Angeles Times mentioned that William Deverell of history spoke at an event regarding civic engagement in Los Angeles. Thursday, June 4, 2015
Politico ran an op-ed by William Deverell of history on California's drought. History has taught us that cultural attitudes toward water can change, Deverell wrote. Re-emphasizing water scarcity in California culture can go a long way toward changing policy and behavior, he wrote. Los Angeles Times highlighted the op-ed.
New York Daily News ran an op-ed by Dan Schnur, executive director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, advocating that longshot political contenders have the chance to debate frontrunners. Schnur said that George Pataki is a good example: a centrist candidate who isn't likely to become president, but is well-qualified to seek his party's nomination.
Los Angeles Times quoted Kate Flint of art history about museums embracing the sharing of "selfie moments."
CBS News' "Evening News" reported that experts from the USC Wrigley Institute for Environmental Studies were called to examine the carcass of a massive oarfish on Santa Catalina Island.
Wednesday, June 3, 2015
Voice of America cited a study by USC Dornsife's Program for Environmental and Regional Equity (PERE) finding that women make up just 13 percent of the workforce in rail transit manufacturing, and 30 percent in U.S. manufacturing overall.
The Washington Post mentioned a symposium on Middle East political science organized by Laurie Brand of international relations and a colleague.
Monday, June 1, 2015
Los Angeles Times quoted Bill Deverell of history about long-term planning on water usage in California.
Politico cited research by Richard Easterlin, University Professor of Economics, about how happiness changes as countries gain wealth.
L.A. Weekly quoted Tom Jordan, University Professor of Earth Sciences, about the realities of earthquake threats depicted in the new Hollywood film "San Andreas."
Fox & Hounds ran a column by Dan Schnur, executive director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, about the California attorney general race.
May
Friday, May 29, 2015
Los Angeles Times quoted Tom Jordan, University Professor of Earth Sciences, clarifying the extent of his advisory capacity on upcoming disaster film “San Andreas.” Jordan was quoted in another Los Angeles Times story and by L.A. Weekly.
Thursday, May 28, 2015 The Wrap featured Tom Jordan, University Professor of Earth Sciences, separating the science from the fiction in the upcoming disaster film “San Andreas.” Jordan, who directs the Southern California Earthquake Center, said the film has some major inaccuracies in terms of scale, but includes good advice for people to follow during an earthquake. He said some of the protagonists’ stunts were unrealistic, but that “The Rock does what The Rock wants to do.” The New York Times, in a Reuters story, also noted that USC seismologists were consulted during the making of the film.
International Business Times quoted Tom Jordan, University Professor of Earth Sciences, about the factual accuracy of the earthquake disaster film "San Andreas."
Bustle quoted James Dolan of earth sciences regarding his theory that a large earthquake in Los Angeles would be followed by a series of other earthquakes.
The Wall Street Journal ran a column by Dan Schnur, executive director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, about the difficulty in hosting debates for the large number of viable GOP presidential candidates.
Pasadena Star-News ran an op-ed by Rev. Cecil Murray of religion and a colleague that calls on city officials to do more to protect black people from systemic discrimination in the workforce.
Wednesday, May 27, 2015
Politico ran an op-ed by Jacob Soll of history and accounting on the need for quality accounting in the Greek financial crisis. "All [European Union] states must allow EU audits, but when those happen, they are most often done by political entities, not by professional auditing firms," Soll wrote. "There is always a conflict of interest when the auditor has a stake in the outcome."
USA Today interviewed Sandra Disner of linguistics about the relevance and importance of spelling in a post-autocorrect society.
NPR interviewed Phyllis Grifman of the USC Sea Grant program, housed at USC Dornsife, about the environmental effects of an oil spill in Santa Barbara.
Variety interviewed Tom Jordan, University Professor and William M. Keck Foundation Chair in Geological Sciences, about the factual accuracy in the upcoming earthquake disaster film "San Andreas."
Al Jazeera quoted John Bowlt of Slavic languages and literatures about the historical relevance of a large collection of Soviet-era art in a small city in Uzbekistan.
The Chronicle of Higher Education highlighted "A Discovery of Witches" and other books by Deborah Harkness of history.
Fox News Phoenix affiliate KSAZ covered a freshman writing class by Mark Marino of the Writing Program that examines cultural elements behind the selfie.
Tuesday, May 26, 2015
The New York Times featured research by Travis Longcore of spatial sciences on how LED light bulbs could be made less attractive to insects, reducing the spread of infectious diseases in the process. Longcore's study of a new generation of LED bulbs reduced insect attraction by 20 percent by customizing the color mix of the diodes in those bulbs. Los Angeles Times ran an op-ed by Dan Schnur, executive director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, stating that it makes little sense to oppose the Trans-Pacific Partnership if you live in California. "Our ability to draw closer to the rest of the world has always been the source of our strength and our successes," Schnur wrote. "When we reach across the ocean — whether for open markets and consumers, or for friends and co-workers — California flourishes."
Los Angeles Times cited the USC Dornsife/Los Angeles Times Poll finding that Latino voters are generally more supportive of environmental protections in California than white voters.
Radio Free Asia quoted David Kang of international relations and business about the barriers to reunification between North and South Korea.
The News Journal quoted Nalika Gajaweera of USC Dornsife’s Center for Religion and Civic Culture about Buddhist perspectives on natural disasters.
The Wall Street Journal ran a column by Dan Schnur, executive director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, about Memorial Day and the need to reconnect military and civilian populations.
The Sacramento Bee ran an op-ed by Dan Schnur, executive director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, about the California Senate's ban on fundraising during budget talks.
NPR News St. Louis Affiliate KWMU-FM mentioned that USC Dornsife’s Program for Environmental and Regional Equity (PERE) provides data for the National Equity Atlas.
The Idaho Statesman featured “The Collapse” by Mary Elise Sarotte, Dean's Professor of History and professor of international relations, about the social and political change that lead to the collapse of the Berlin Wall.
Friday, May 22, 2015
Los Angeles Times quoted Phyllis Grifman of the USC Sea Grant program, housed at USC Dornsife, about long-term effects of an oil spill near Santa Barbara.
Korea Times quoted David Kang of international relations and business about potential expenses associated with Korean Unification.
CNN mentioned a lecture by Sherman Jackson, King Faisal Chair in Islamic Thought and Culture, and Professor of Religion, and American Studies and Ethnicity, in an article about American Islamophobia.
Reuters featured research by Ashlesha Datar, director of Program on Children and Families at the Dornsife Center for Economic and Social Research (CESR), finding that obesity rates in the United States are increasing for children from low-income households while wealthier children’s obesity rates are declining.
The New Republic published a review by Jacob Soll of history and accounting about a newly-translated book that analyzes the philosophical effects of the Enlightenment.
Thursday, May 21, 2015
Chinese Radio International featured a writing class taught by Mark Marino of the Writing Program about selfies. The class asks how selfies relate to identity and touches on issues of gender, sexuality, race and socio-economic status. The story was also covered by The Chosun Ilbo (South Korea) and Newsis (South Korea).
Ria Novosti (Russia) mentioned that the USC Shoah Foundation has announced that it will begin contributing to the Jewish Museum & Tolerance Center in Moscow, which opened in 2012.
Wednesday, May 20, 2015
National Journal quoted Manuel Pastor of sociology about high-skills industries growing in cities that lack residents who are educated enough to fill those jobs. The article cited research compiled in part by the USC Dornsife's Program for Environmental and Regional Equity, which Pastor directs.
The Daily Beast quoted Robert Shrum of political science about Hillary Clinton's relationship with the press.
The Root quoted Maytha Alhassen, a doctoral fellow in American studies and ethnicity, about Malcolm X's legacy in an article about creating a national holiday for him.
The Wall Street Journal ran a column by Dan Schnur, executive director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, about divisions within the Democratic Party over trade.
National Post (Canada) featured Viet Thanh Nguyen of English, and American studies and ethnicity, and his debut novel, "The Sympathizer."
Tuesday, May 19, 2015
Al Jazeera featured a program that allows high school students in Chattanooga, Tenn., to remotely use a USC microscope for scientific research. Nooga.com noted that students at STEM School Chattanooga worked with David Caron of biological sciences and colleagues to analyze the effect of fertilizer samples on algae growth.
Monday, May 18, 2015
Voice of America quoted Dan Schnur, executive director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, about how Los Angeles address economic development after the 1992 civil unrest.
Friday, May 15, 2015
Inside Higher Ed ran an article by Jessica Cantiello of the Writing Program about teaching students to use author Malcom Gladwell’s rhetorical techniques so they can learn to make persuasive academic arguments. “Certain aspects of this type of writing are applicable to writing in college and beyond,” she said. “Gladwell’s structure is an example of one way to move beyond the categorical, list-y five- paragraph structure to which most incoming college students are wedded and consider ways of organizing ideas conceptually.”
GOOD Magazine featured an article about the USC Shoah Foundation's New Dimensions in Testimony project, which creates interactive holograms of Holocaust survivors through a partnership with the USC Institute for Creative Technology. NBC News Chicago affiliate WMAQ-TV also covered the story.
Financial Times (U.K.) quoted Dan Schnur, executive director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, about Gov. Jerry Brown’s fiscal responsibility.
Fox News quoted Dan Schnur, executive director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, analyzing several aspects of California’s 2016 U.S. Senate race.
KPCC-FM cited the USC Dornsife/Los Angeles Times Poll showing that Californians think teachers receive tenure too soon.
KPCC-FM quoted Dan Schnur, executive director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, about voter issues in Los Angeles.
Thursday, May 14, 2015
The Wall Street Journal quoted Dan Schnur, executive director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, about the California governor's race.
The Washington Post cited "Achieving Nuclear Ambitions," a book by Jacques Hymans of international relations about how authoritarian regimes often inadvertently undermine development of their own nuclear programs.
Wednesday, May 13, 2015
Los Angeles Times featured a writing class taught by Mark Marino of the Writing Program about selfies. AOL News created a video and story about the class, which asks how selfies relate to identity and touch on issues of gender, sexuality, race and socio-economic status. The story was also covered by Agence France-Presse, NBC News Los Angeles affiliate KNBC-TV in two stories (second link here) and ABC News Denver affiliate KMGH-TV.
Smithsonian featured the USC Shoah Foundation's New Dimensions in Testimony project, which creates interactive holograms of Holocaust survivors through a partnership with the USC Institute for Creative Technology. The article highlighted the importance of access to Holocaust survivors' stories as their number dwindles.
The San Jose Mercury News quoted Dan Schnur, executive director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, explaining why a Montana elections commissioner said Stanford and Dartmouth university researchers broke election laws.
NBC News Austin affiliate KXAN-TV featured research by Daphna Oyserman, Dean’s Professor of Psychology, finding that when people think of future goals as being days away instead of months or years, they're more likely to take action in the present to accomplish them.
Tuesday, May 12, 2015
BBC featured a writing class taught by Mark Marino of the Writing Program about selfies. The class asks how selfies relate to identity and touches on issues of gender, sexuality, race and socio-economic status. The story was also covered by Indo-Asian News Service and Dainik Jagran (India).
NBC News' "Today" featured the USC Shoah Foundation's New Dimensions in Testimony project, which creates interactive holograms of Holocaust survivors through a partnership with the USC Institute for Creative Technology. "Future generations are going to be able to sit down and have a conversation with people who are living today," said Stephen Smith, executive director of the Shoah Foundation. The story also quoted David Traum and Paul Debevec of the USC Institute for Creative Technologies.
The Atlantic featured research by Daphna Oyserman, Dean’s Professor of Psychology, finding that when people think of future goals as being days away instead of months or years away, they're more likely to take action in the present to accomplish them.
The Wall Street Journal's "MarketWatch" quoted Kevin Starr, University Professor and Professor of History, and Ted Braun of the USC School of Cinematic Arts about what California could learn about its drought from the movie "Chinatown."
Columbia Journalism Review cited research by Mary Helen Immordino-Yang, of education and psychology, and colleagues showing that it takes longer to empathize with people experiencing psychological pain than those with physical pain.
The Huffington Post cited research by Michael Messner of sociology on the role of mentors in the lives of female sports coaches.
San Jose Mercury News quoted Dan Schnur, executive director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, about legislation mandating that California schoolchildren be vaccinated against measles and other diseases.
Monday, May 11, 2015
Politico featured research by Christian Grose of political science and colleagues on how politicians represent themselves to constituents who don't support their positions. Examining the immigration reform issue, they found legislators explained their votes differently, emphasizing issues like border security or family reunification depending on the tone of letters that were sent to them.
Xinhua News Agency (China) featured a writing class taught by Mark Marino of the Writing Program about selfies. The class asks how selfies relate to identity and touches on issues of gender, sexuality, race and socio-economic status. "My students are learning that we live in a moment where selfies have become a part of the communication process," Marino said. The story was also covered by Indo-Asian News Service (India), L.A. Weekly and LAist.
Friday, May 8, 2015
San Francisco Chronicle featured a writing class taught by Mark Marino of the Writing Program about selfies. The class asks how selfies relate to identity and touches on issues of gender, sexuality, race and socio-economic status. It also analyzes celebrity culture and branding. The story was also covered by Seattle Post-Intelligencer, CBS News Los Angeles affiliate KCBS-TV and CBS News Los Angeles affiliate KGO-AM.
Thursday, May 7, 2015
Fox News quoted Dan Schnur, executive director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, about the impact of Latino voters in California. The article also cited the USC Dornsife/Los Angeles Times Poll's findings on the 2014 U.S. Senate Race. The Huffington Post ran a column by Christopher Freeman of English about gay novelist Christopher Isherwood.
Wednesday, May 6, 2015
The Orange County Register quoted Manuel Pastor of sociology about how Latinos have changed American demographics.
Tuesday, May 5, 2015
CNBC featured research by Daphna Oyserman, Dean’s Professor of Psychology, finding that when people think of future goals as being days away instead of months or years away, they're more likely to take action in the present to accomplish them. Oyserman said the study has implications for savings and investment. "Americans don't under-save because they don't care. They under-save because they don't start soon enough," she said. The story was also covered by Business Insider, The Huffington Post, Asian News International and RedOrbit.
Science quoted Daphna Oyserman, Dean’s Professor of Psychology, about a new study finding that, if you come from a country of immigrants, you're more likely to smile at strangers in public.
The Wall Street Journal ran a column by Dan Schnur, executive director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, about why Mike Huckabee, Carly Fiorina and Ben Carson are running for president. ABC News Los Angeles affiliate KABC-AM cited Schnur's column.
Monday, May 4, 2015
Los Angeles Times featured a visit to the USC campus by Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who studied at the university in the 1970s. USC President C. L. Max Nikias toured the campus with Abe, who also met with faculty from USC Dornsife’s Shinso Ito Center for Japanese Religions and Culture. The story, along with a photo slideshow, was covered by Associated Press.
Politico quoted Dan Schnur, executive director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, about long shot presidential candidates taking more provocative stances in order to draw attention to themselves.
Buzzfeed featured research by Ed Ransford of sociology on the causes of the 1965 Watts Riots.
Friday, May 1, 2015
Yahoo News featured research by Daphna Oyserman, Dean’s Professor of Psychology and co-director of the USC Dornsife Mind and Society Center, finding that when people think of future goals as being days away instead of months or years away, they're more likely to take action in the present to accomplish them. "This is a new way to think about reaching goals that does not require willpower and is not about having character or caring," Oyserman.
Los Angeles Times cited the USC Dornsife/Los Angeles Times Poll finding that three-quarters of California voters think race relations were excellent or good in their neighborhood.
The Wall Street Journal ran a column by Dan Schnur, executive director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, about Democratic policies affecting trade and immigration.
April
Thursday, April 30, 2015
PBS News' "Tavis Smiley" featured Writer-in-Residence and Distinguished Professor of English T.C. Boyle, who spoke about "The Harder They Come," his new novel about gun violence in America. The book looks at the anti-authoritarianism at the heart of American culture, probing the extremes of that impulse. "Where do you draw the line? Where does it become violent or a breakdown of society?" Boyle said.
CBS News Los Angeles affiliate KCBS-TV interviewed Rev. Mark Whitlock, executive director of the USC Cecil Murray Center for Community Engagement at USC Dornsife, about the Baltimore riots.
Los Angeles Times featured the USC Dornsife/Los Angeles Times Poll, noting that USC Dornsife's Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics helps provide a nonpartisan review of the poll results.
Wednesday, April 29, 2015
Science quoted Travis Longcore of spatial sciences about the impact of artificial lighting on marine life.
Tuesday, April 28, 2015
National Journal featured research by USC Dornsife's Program for Environmental and Regional Equity on how younger and older generations will interact in America's cities. A cultural generation gap is growing as millennials are ethnically and culturally more diverse, as opposed to more homogenous generations of older Americans. "We are creating a group of adults that [will] need to be far more productive … to support a larger share of retired adults," said Manuel Pastor of sociology, and American studies and ethnicity.
KPCC-FM's "AirTalk" interviewed James Dolan of earth sciences about a government study on man-made earthquakes.
PBS News' "Mediashift," in a story about the Pulitzer Prize being awarded to the South Bay newspaper the Daily Breeze, noted that one of the winners, Rob Kuznia, now works at the USC Shoah Foundation.
Monday, April 27, 2015
BBC News' "Newshour" highlighted the USC Shoah Foundation and its efforts to record the testimonies of genocide survivors, including those of the Armenian genocide. The foundation was created by USC Trustee Steven Spielberg to preserve the memory of the Holocaust, the story noted.
The New York Times quoted Craig Stanford of anthropology and biological sciences about a new study finding female chimps more involved in hunting than previously believed.
Los Angeles Times cited the USC Dornsife/Los Angeles Times Poll finding that 60 percent of California voters lack an impression of Attorney General Kamala Harris.
NPR News' "All Things Considered" interviewed Karen Tongson of English and gender studies about Native American actors who walked off the set of a recent Adam Sandler movie. Bloomberg News quoted Robert Shrum of political science about New York Mayor Bill De Blasio choosing not to endorse former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
The Christian Science Monitor quoted Manuel Pastor of sociology, and American studies and ethnicity, about urban political movements like "Black Lives Matter."
Sun-Sentinel cited a study by USC Dornsife’s Center for the Study of Immigrant Integration finding that if eligible, lawful permanent residents in the Miami area were naturalized, income for those residents would increase from $863 million to $1.187 billion per year.
The Huffington Post covered research by Travis Longcore of spatial sciences on using customizable LED lightbulbs to reduce infection rates of malaria and other diseases.
Salon ran an article by Rhonda Roumani of the USC Dornsife’s Center for Religion and Civic Culture about author Ayaan Hirsi Ali and her depiction of Islam.
KQED-FM covered research by USC Dornsife's Program for Environmental and Regional Equity and PolicyLink finding that San Francisco is at risk of becoming significantly less equitable in the future.
Friday, April 24, 2015
The Times (U.K.) ran a column by a woman who said her life was saved by research on fasting pioneered by Valter Longo of gerontology and biological sciences. Fasting resets the body's autoimmune system – a critical discovery for people with autoimmune disorders. "I only do it because the results have been so dramatic," the author wrote. The story noted Longo's earlier research found fasting was as effective as chemotherapy in treating cancer.
Financial Times (U.K.) highlighted research on customizable LED lightbulbs by Travis Longcore of spatial sciences. A new generation of bulbs can be tweaked to attract fewer insects like mosquitos, preventing the spread of malaria and other diseases. "This could be an additional tool to minimize their abundance in areas where you don’t have screens and glass windows but you need an inside light," Longcore said.
RT (Russia) featured research by James Dolan of earth sciences finding that a major earthquake on the San Andreas fault could trigger additional large temblors on nearby faults.
Thursday, April 23, 2015
The Washington Post featured Writer-in-Residence and Distinguished Professor of English T.C. Boyle, winner of the Rea Award for the Short Story. The $30,000 prize is given each year to the best short story writer in the U.S. or Canada. The awards jurors said that Boyle's stories "fairly glitter with imagination." The article mentioned Boyle's new book, "The Harder They Come," was released last month.
Los Angeles Times featured research by James Dolan of earth sciences finding that a major earthquake on the San Andreas fault could trigger additional large temblors on nearby faults. CBS News Los Angeles affiliate KCBS-TV interviewed Dolan about the study. "The pace of earthquake occurrence is extremely non-constant," he said. The study was also covered by NBC News Los Angeles affiliate KNBC-TV, ABC News Los Angeles affiliate KABC-TV and
The Architect's Newspaper quoted Travis Longcore of spatial sciences about how night lighting affects health and human sleep patterns. San Francisco Examiner mentioned a lecture by Viet Thanh Nguyen of English, and American studies and ethnicity, on his novel "The Sympathizer," which follows a double-agent in Saigon during the aftermath of the Vietnam War.
Wednesday, April 22, 2015
Los Angeles Times ran a Q&A with Richard Hovannisian of the USC Shoah Foundation, covering his work preserving the history of the Armenian genocide. Denial of the event has prevented Armenians and Turks from acknowledging the histories of either side, Hovannisian said.
The Times of Israel featured the USC Shoah Foundation's efforts to preserve 52,000 Holocaust testimonies, 1,500 of which are included in iWitness, a program designed to teach students about the event. It provides some 39,000 educators with streaming video and audio." This is really bringing the power of storytelling in the digital environment," said Kori Street of the USC Shoah Foundation.
CCTV interviewed Chin-Hao Huang, postdoctoral research associate at USC Dornsife, about the Asian African Business Summit.
The Washington Post, in a story about the Pulitzer Prize being awarded to the South Bay newspaper the Daily Breeze, noted that one of the winners, Rob Kuznia, now works at the USC Shoah Foundation. The Daily Beast covered the story, noting that director Steven Spielberg created the Shoah Foundation to memorialize the Holocaust and other episodes of genocide. The story was also covered by CBS News, Newsweek and Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
Los Angeles Times featured the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books at USC. Paste featured Writer-in- Residence and Distinguished Professor of English T.C. Boyle, who received the 2014 Robert Kirsch Award for Lifetime Achievement. The festival was also covered by Publisher's Weekly in two stories (second link here), City News Service, NBC News Los Angeles affiliate KNBC-TV, L.A. Observed, Jewish Journal, Los Angeles Downtown News and The Rafu Shimpo.
The Daily Mail featured research by Darby Saxbe of psychology and colleagues on MRI scans of teenage brains. The researchers found the teens responded far more to their peers than to their parents – particularly when the teenagers were known for being rebellious.
Vox featured the USC Dornsife/Los Angeles Times Poll, which found that Californians still worry about police discrimination targeting black and Latino people. More than three in four African-Americans felt police were tougher on black people than on other groups, the poll found.
The New York Times, in a story about the Pulitzer Prize being awarded to the South Bay newspaper the Daily Breeze, noted that one of the winners, Rob Kuznia, now works at the USC Shoah Foundation. Los Angeles Times reported that Kuznia and colleagues wrote more than 50 stories on possible corruption at a cash-strapped school district. The story was also covered by The Washington Post, Slate, Capital New York, KPCC-FM, LAist and L.A. Observed.
MinnPost quoted Richard Hovannisian of the USC Shoah Foundation about the need to archive video testimonies of the Armenian genocide.
Post-Gazette quoted Richard Fox of history about the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. Monday, April 20, 2015
Los Angeles Times featured the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books at USC, including the annual Book Prizes. USC Dornsife Writer-in-Residence and Distinguished Professor of English T.C. Boyle was awarded the 2014 Robert Kirsch Award for Lifetime Achievement and discussed his new novel about gun violence. A panel on what it's like to be black in America included Shana Redmond of American studies and ethnicity, and Robin Coste Lewis of the Creative Writing & Literature Ph.D. Program.
Los Angeles Times quoted Juan DeLara of American studies and ethnicity about business practices in the Inland Empire's warehouse labor sector.
Los Angeles Times quoted Tom Jordan, W. M. Keck Foundation Chair in Geological Sciences and professor of earth sciences, about the potential impact that an earthquake on the Ventura fault could have on the California coast.
Los Angeles Times cited the USC Dornsife/Los Angeles Times Poll finding that 43 percent of California voters think police generally are tougher on African-Americans.
Slate cited Kevin Starr, University Professor and Professor of History, and Policy, Planning and Development, about sustainable growth in California.
New York Daily News quoted Christian Grose of political science about California's top-two primary system.
The New York Times, in an Associated Press story, mentioned that the American Muslim Civic Leadership Institute, housed in USC Dornsife, identifies emerging leaders within the Muslim community.
Friday, April 17, 2015
KCRW-FM covered the results of the USC Dornsife/Los Angeles Times Poll which found that California voters believe race relations are better in their state than elsewhere in the country. The Bakersfield Californian and Christian Science Monitor also covered the story. San Diego Union-Tribune mentioned the poll results regarding voters' opinions about student achievement and teacher evaluation. Education Week featured poll results related to Californian's views on teacher tenure. Fox & Hounds also covered the poll and voter opinions on education reform.
Bangor Daily News mentioned that the USC Shoah Foundation archives visual histories of Holocaust survivors.
Thursday, April 16, 2015
The Washington Post, in an Associated Press story, quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, about the political ramifications of portraying one’s true self in the midst of a presidential campaign.
Los Angeles Times quoted Clifford Johnson of physics and astronomy about how blogging has changed the image of the scientist.
Wednesday, April 15, 2015 Arizona Jewish Post featured the USC Shoah Foundation and a trip organized by the Shoah Foundation and Discovery Education for 25 educators from around the world to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz. The story followed an educator, Tracy Sockalosky, as she instructed a lesson on the importance of remembrance – a theme echoed in all of the materials available from the USC Shoah Foundation - the Institute for Visual Archives and Education.
The New York Times quoted Craig Stanford of anthropology and biological sciences about a 10-year study in Senegal showing that female chimpanzees play an unexpectedly large role in hunting.
Education Dive cited the USC Dornsife/LA Times poll finding that, if pushed, California voters would fund arts, math and sciences over technology in the classroom.
Tuesday, April 14, 2015
Time featured USC Dornsife/Los Angeles Times Poll results showing that Californian voters overwhelmingly do not support teacher tenure, but they do trust teachers and want to spend money to support public classrooms. KQED-TV and LA School Report covered the story, as did Los Angeles Times, which also featured poll results related to school testing and classroom funding priorities.
Los Angeles Times featured additional results from the USC Dornsife/Los Angeles Times Poll which found that race relations in California are better here than elsewhere in the country. Most voters think that race relations in California are stable or improving, though 43 percent of people polled say police are generally tougher on African Americans. Los Angeles Times mentioned the poll again in a second story here. KPCC-FM's "Take Two," CBS News Los Angeles affiliate KNX-AM, Los Angeles Daily News, LA Weekly, MyNewsLA and Deseret News also ran the story.
CBC Radio's "The Current" interviewed Kevin Starr, University Professor and Professor of History, and Policy, Planning and Development, on the relationship of the growth of California, in population and agriculture, to the drought.
South China Daily News quoted Stanley Rosen, director of the East Asian Studies Center at USC Dornsife, about what it will take for Chinese filmmakers to produce a global blockbuster film.
Monday, April 13, 2015
The Wall Street Journal featured results from the USC Dornsife/Los Angeles Times Poll, which found that California residents strongly favor teacher performance metrics and do not strongly support providing teacher tenure in public schools. “We were struck by how strongly [residents] want to see changes in the current system,” said Dan Schnur, director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics. The story was also covered by Los Angeles Times and KPCC-FM.
NPR News’s "All Things Considered" interviewed Viet Thanh Nguyen of English, and American studies and ethnicity, about his new novel, The Sympathizer. The novel explores life from the perspective of a Vietnamese person during and after the Vietnam War. “When I was growing up in the 1980s, the idea that Hollywood was fighting the Vietnam War again, through all manner of popular movies that many people have seen, was very important to me,” said Nguyen.
The Wall Street Journal quoted Jacob Soll of history and accounting on the link between high-quality accounting standards and commercially successful economies. Bend Bulletin quoted Richard Wightman Fox of history on historians' changing views about Abraham Lincoln over the decades.
The Times Gazette quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, on political candidacy being a very extended, public job interview.
The Telegraph (UK) mentioned research by Valter Longo of gerontology and biological sciences on the genetic mechanisms of fasting.
Friday, April 10, 2015
CNN featured an op-ed piece co-written by Nathan Perl-Rosenthal of history and Sam Erman of USC Gould School of Law about the plight of American Samoans in trying to gain U.S. citizenship even though American Samoa joined the U.S. 115 years ago.
Los Angeles Times featured “The Sympathizer,” the debut novel of Viet Thanh Nguyen of English, and American studies and ethnicity. Nguyen’s novel explores the aftermath in Los Angeles of the Vietnam War. “Many Vietnamese refugees feel the Americans betrayed them by pulling out, but they would never say it publicly in English,” said Nguyen. “Because the Vietnamese people are grateful to America for rescuing them, and they don't want to contaminate that narrative. But I'm willing to because it's what is said in private, and Americans need to hear this complexity.”
The Washington Post featured an article by Nick Street of the USC Dornsife Center for Religion and Civic Culture about Pentecostal law professor Yemi Osinbajo, who is now Nigeria’s vice president-elect. "As last week’s election results proved, (president-elect) Buhari’s choice of Osinbajo was arguably indispensable to his success," Street wrote.
Thursday, April 9, 2015
Nature featured the research of Donal Manahan of biological sciences, finding that sea urchins can alter their metabolism to cope with increasing levels of acidity in the ocean. This ability could help urchins withstand climate change, say the researchers.
Gizmodo featured the research of University Professor Larry Swanson, Appleman Professor of Biological Sciences, Neurology and Psychology, and Mihail Bota, who have created a robust map of a rat cerebral cortex, and found organizational similarities to the Internet. Their team first mapped out thousands of connections and then conducted a network analysis.
Bay State Banner featured a report on the philanthropic giving of the black community in Boston, conducted by Ange-Marie Hancock of political science and gender studies. The report addressed questions on where donations were directed, how decisions on giving were made and how donors could be better leveraged.
US News & World Report quoted Robert English of international relations, and Slavic languages and literatuers, about western relations with Russia.
Wednesday, April 8, 2015 The Atlantic featured USC Dornsife Writer-in-Residence and Distinguished Professor of English T.C. Boyle in a discussion on writing and one of his favorite literary passages of all-time. "When I start a story, I don’t know what the ending will be in advance," said Boyle. The article was republished in Yahoo News.
San Jose Mercury News quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, on proposed legislation to expand protections for illegal immigrants in California.
LA Downtown News quoted Leo Braudy, University Professor and Leo S. Bing Chair in English and American Literature and professor of English, art history and history, on the use of Los Angeles as the historic setting for many television and film projects.
Marin Independent Journal quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, on the attitudes of Californians toward undocumented immigrants.
Tuesday, April 7, 2015
KPCC-FM featured the research of University Professor Larry Swanson, Appleman Professor of Biological Sciences, Neurology and Psychology, and Mihail Bota, who have created a robust map of a rat brain. They discovered that rodent brains have patterns similar to an airline’s flight directory, with many dense regional connections and a few longer “international” connections uniting distant areas.
USA Today quoted Kevin Starr, University Professor and Professor of History, and Policy, Planning and Development, on the ability of California's residents to create a new vision of what it means to live in the state with changing views on water use. Yahoo News also quoted Starr.
Los Angeles Times quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, on Gavin Newsom’s “potentially risky” move of seeking to legalize recreational use of marijuana.
San Jose Mercury News quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, on Kamala Harris' time as California Attorney General.
The Japan Times quoted Viet Thanh Nguyen of English, and American studies and ethnicity, on memories of the Vietnam War.
Monday, April 6, 2015
The Oregonian featured research by Valter Longo of gerontology and biological sciences showing that a combined treatment using fasting and biological therapy may be as effective as chemotherapy at treating cancer. "Like every other cell, cancer cells need energy to survive and keep growing," said Longo. The story was also mentioned by Motley Fool.
The New York Times quoted Kevin Starr, University Professor and Professor of History, and Policy, Planning and Development, on California's history of reinvention and the challenges presented by the record drought facing the state.
KPCC-FM cited research by Travis Longcore of spatial sciences and colleagues on how LED light bulbs could be customized in ways that lower the spread of infectious diseases.
Cleveland Plain Dealer cited the book "Lincoln's Body" by Richard Wightman Fox of history in a story on the importance of Ohio to Republican politics. Phillipine Star mentioned research by University Professor and Professor of Economics Richard Easterlin.
Friday, April 3, 2015
BuzzFeed featured a story by USC Dornsife Writer-in-Residence and Distinguished Professor of English T.C. Boyle about a boyhood friend who later inspired two of his stories. “Casper lit me up, from kindergarten through the end of high school, and I miss him," wrote Boyle.
The New York Times reviewed the “remarkable debut novel” of Viet Thanh Nguyen of English, and American studies and ethnicity, in a front-page piece.
Thursday, April 2, 2015
The Wall Street Journal ran an op-ed by Dan Schnur, director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, about the controversy over Indiana’s Religious Freedom Restoration Act and its potential impact on Gov. Mike Pence’s political future. “Mr. Pence, justifiably recognized as one of the Republican Party’s sharpest policy intellects, has floundered in a national spotlight,” Schnur wrote. “Regardless of how the legislation itself is altered, Mr. Pence will almost certainly be bruised by this experience.”
Los Angeles Times quoted Donald Miller, Firestone Professor of Religion and executive director of the Center for Religion and Civic Culture, about the death of evangelist Rev. Robert H. Schuller, founder of Crystal Cathedral Ministries.
CBS News Los Angeles affiliate KCBS-TV interviewed Sarah Feakins of earth sciences about California Gov. Jerry Brown announcing statewide mandatory water reductions.
Wednesday, April 1, 2015
Los Angeles Times highlighted changes in degree programs at USC and other Southern Californian universities. USC has taken an entrepreneurial approach, relying on students and faculty interest to direct new fields said Steven Lamy of international relations, also vice dean of academic programs. "We try to look at where the world is going and how do we prepare students to be effective leaders," Lamy said. Key programs include spatial studies and narrative studies; the latter began six years ago with 10 or 12 majors, and is now one of the campus' fastest-growing programs with more than 100 majors.
KQED-FM quoted Ange-Marie Hancock of political science and gender studies about access to subsidized child care being framed as a gender issue.
March
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
Los Angeles Times profiled USC Provost Michael Quick, also of biological sciences, noting the neuroscientist's goals include an expanded research role for the university. "It's my take that we actually have a moral responsibility to do great things. That inspires me," Quick said. KPCC-FM featured research by Donal Manahan of biological sciences and colleagues finding that marine life work harder to maintain basic life functions to cope with the effects of climate change. Oceans made more acidic by carbon dioxide and higher temperatures are causing sea urchins to work more than twice as hard to survive, leaving less energy to fight disease and pollution.
The Guardian quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, about Carly Fiorina being a lead Republican challenger to former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
The Atlantic quoted Mary Helen Immordino-Yang of education and psychology on how cross-cultural experiences influence brain development.
Press Trust of India featured research by Travis Longcore of spatial sciences and colleagues on how LED light bulbs could be customized in ways that lower the spread of infectious diseases.
Indo-Asian News Service covered research by Valter Longo of gerontology and biological sciences finding that fasting drugs could one day replace chemotherapy.
Monday, March 30, 2015
Los Angeles Times featured USC Provost Michael Quick of biological sciences, who was appointed to the position Sunday. USC President C. L. Max Nikias said Quick "possesses the rare combination of abilities, experiences and knowledge that will best serve our large, complex and very ambitious research university." Quick has headed USC's neuroscience graduate program and served in a number of high- ranking administrative jobs.
Daily Mail featured research by Travis Longcore of spatial sciences and colleagues on how LED light bulbs could be customized in ways that lower the spread of infectious diseases. "For places in the world where glass windows and screens are uncommon, reducing insect attraction to indoor lights is a big deal," Longcore said.
Los Angeles Times cited the USC Dornsife/Los Angeles Times Poll finding that 40 percent of Asian Americans are nonpartisan voters, while only 24 percent of Latinos are registered as nonpartisan.
The Wall Street Journal ran a column by Dan Schnur, director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, about Sen. Harry Reid's retirement announcement. The Wall Street Journal ran a second column by Schnur about GOP presidential hopefuls.
KPCC-FM featured research by Manuel Pastor, Turpanjian Chair in Civil Society and Social Change, and professor of sociology, and American studies and ethnicity, and colleagues finding that short staffing at the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power has held up L.A.'s municipal solar program, the largest in the country.
Friday, March 27, 2015
Voice of America's "Science World" featured research by Travis Longcore of spatial sciences and colleagues on how LED light bulbs could be customized in ways that lower the spread of infectious diseases. The Atlantic's CityLab reported that LED bulbs give off light wavelengths that are attractive to insects like mosquitos; in developing countries especially, this can attract more disease-carrying insects. Longcore and his colleagues showed that the bulbs can be customized to be less attractive to different insect species. The story was also covered by Popular Science. Public Radio International featured research by Pierrette Hondagneu-Sotelo of sociology about the role of Latino gardeners in the L.A. landscape. "It’s impossible to imagine California gardens without immigrant labor," Hondagneu-Sotelo said.
Los Angeles Times quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, about the number of Republicans in the California Assembly.
C-SPAN featured a talk by Richard Fox of history about the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln.
The Telegraph (India) reviewed "The Reckoning" by Jacob Soll of history and accounting.
Thursday, March 26, 2015
Los Angeles Times cited the USC Dornsife/Los Angeles Times Poll finding broad support for legalization of undocumented immigrants in California.
The Economist quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, about California Attorney General Kamala Harris running for U.S. Senate.
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
The Hindu featured the 2015 Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement, awarded with the support of USC to recognize researchers dedicated to conservation causes.
Monday, March 23, 2015
The Guardian featured research by doctoral student Simon Radford of political science and international relations, and colleagues finding suspicious correlations between big donors in the U.K.'s political system and those awarded "peerage," or titles of nobility. Radford and his colleagues published a study arguing that lifetime appointments to Britain's upper house are, in effect, being sold. The probability required to achieve these results is "approximately equivalent to entering the National Lottery and winning the jackpot five times in a row," they wrote.
Thursday, March 19, 2015
The Sacramento Bee featured an op-ed by Manuel Pastor, Turpanjian Chair in Civil Society and Social Change, and professor of sociology, and American studies and ethnicity, on the long-term implications of President Obama's plan to defer action on the children of undocumented immigrants. "Bad politics will eventually give way to good policy – and successfully implementing the president’s actions is a down payment on the gains that a more comprehensive immigration reform will bring," Pastor wrote.
The Conversation ran an op-ed by Norbert Schwarz, Provost Professor of Psychology and Marketing, and co-director of USC Dornsife’s Mind and Society Center, and research associate Eryn Newman about how the media has fueled vaccination myths in their efforts to debunk them. "Even serious news analyses that confront myths with facts backfire as time passes," Schwarz and Newman wrote.
Los Angeles Times cited the USC Dornsife/Los Angeles Times Poll on voter awareness of California senatorial candidates.
The Sacramento Bee quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, about environmental hearings involving Gov. Jerry Brown. L.A. Weekly mentioned a moderated discussion involving Jack Halberstam of American studies and ethnicity, gender studies, comparative literature, and English about a fictional account of testosterone use.
Wednesday, March 18, 2015
The Wall Street Journal ran a column by Dan Schnur, director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, about Sen. Rand Paul's presidential campaign and foreign policy realignment. Sen. Tom Cotton's warning letter to Iran's leaders signaled a change of heart for Paul, who signed the letter despite a previously ardent isolationist stance. The letter represents Paul's return to traditional Republican commitments, Schnur wrote.
Los Angeles Times featured the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books at USC, noting that the lineup includes USC Dornsife Writer-in-Residence and Distinguished Professor of English T.C. Boyle, authors Joyce Carole Oates and Malcolm Gladwell, USC alumnus LeVar Burton and more.
Monday, March 16, 2015
The Chronicle of Higher Education featured "Know Thy Selfie," a critical writing assignment designed by Mark Marino of the Writing Program. Marino directs his students to think about how race, gender, sexuality and other identity traits are expressed through "selfies" on social media.
Los Angeles Times quoted Sarah Benor of contemporary Jewish studies about younger Jews finding new forms of community in Los Angeles.
New Orleans Advocate quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, about the influence of Grover Norquist on conservative lawmakers.
Latina featured research by USC Dornsife's Center for the Study of Immigrant Integration finding that President Obama's executive action on immigration could lift 40,000 children in California out of poverty.
Friday, March 13, 2015
Discovery featured research by University Professor Tom Jordan, W. M. Keck Foundation Chair in Geological Sciences and professor of earth sciences, and colleagues finding that California faces a bigger chance than previously predicted of facing a powerful earthquake in the next 30 years. Jordan said that advancements in earthquake forecasting have led to the new prediction.
Jewish Journal featured a talk by U.S. Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and her husband, astronaut Mark Kelly. Giffords' talk was hosted by USC Dornsife's Casden Institute for the annual Carmen and Louis Warschaw Distinguished Lecture Series.
Los Angeles Times covered research by Jesse Graham of psychology and colleagues finding that political conservatives report greater happiness, but are less likely to display it than liberals. The story was also covered by O.C. Weekly.
Thursday, March 12, 2015
KPCC-FM featured research by USC Dornsife's Brain and Creativity Institute on the impact of musical training on brain development. The findings of a five-year study showed that orchestra students have stronger skills in reading and understanding nuances in conversation. "There’s absolutely no question that moving the arts away from school is a great big mistake," said Antonio Damasio, director of USC's Brain and Creativity Institute. The story also quoted Assal Habibi, the study's lead researcher. The story was also covered by Pacific Standard.
The Huffington Post featured research by USC Dornsife's Center for the Study of Immigrant Integration finding the possibility of political blowback if Republicans continue to block the expansion of the president's deportation relief program.
The Daily Beast quoted Bob Shrum, Carmen H. and Louis Warschaw Chair in Practical Politics and professor of the practice of political science, about the media's antagonism toward former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
Korea JoonAng Daily (South Korea) featured a lecture at USC Dornsife's Korean Studies Institute by Park Chan-ho, the first Korean to play in Major League Baseball. Park played for the Los Angeles Dodgers and retired last year.
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
Los Angeles Times featured research by USC Dornsife's Center for the Study of Immigrant Integration finding the possibility of political blowback if Republicans continue to block the expansion of the president's deportation relief program. "I think the heated debate over the last couple of years will probably have long-lasting political impacts," said Manuel Pastor of sociology, director of the Center for Immigrant Integration.
Tuesday, March 10, 2015
ABC News Los Angeles affiliate KABC-TV featured a talk by U.S. Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and her husband, astronaut Mark Kelly. Giffords' talk was hosted by USC Dornsife's Casden Institute. CW News Los Angeles affiliate KTLA-TV reported that Giffords urged students in the audience to make a difference in their communities.
Scientific American ran a column by James Askew, a doctoral student in human and evolutionary biology, about the importance of play for orangutans.
The Huffington Post mentioned that the USC Shoah Foundation has recorded 52,000 interviews with Holocaust survivors from 56 countries.
Monday, March 9, 2015
Salon featured Michael Messner of sociology and his new book, "Some Men: Feminist Allies and the Movement to End Violence Against Women." Messner discussed men involved in preventing gender- based violence and the need to change cultural notions of masculinity.
O.C. Weekly quoted Viet Nguyen of English, and American studies and ethnicity, about the Vietnamese perspective on the Vietnam War.
Los Angeles Times ran an article by Carol Muske-Dukes of English reviewing several new works of poetry. Friday, March 6, 2015
Los Angeles Times featured T.C. Boyle, USC Writer in Residence and Distinguished Professor Emeritus of English, who will be honored at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books at USC this year with the Robert Kirsch Award for Lifetime Achievement. Boyle has taught at USC since 1978; he was a key figure in establishing the university's creative writing department.
La Opinion featured research by Manuel Pastor of sociology, and American studies and ethnicity, and colleagues on undocumented immigrants living in California without access to any form of health insurance. The study revealed that only 24 percent of undocumented workers are covered by employers.
National Journal cited the USC Dornsife/Los Angeles Times Poll finding that former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa is better known than other Democrats running for U.S. Senate.
Popular Science featured research by Oleg Prezhdo of chemistry and colleagues on nano-explosives dubbed "buckybombs," which could potentially be used to combat cancer cells or viruses.
Wednesday, March 4, 2015
Los Angeles Times cited the USC Dornsife/Los Angeles Times Poll finding that only 19 percent of registered voters know Assemblyman Rocky Chavez by name.
KPCC-FM's "AirTalk" interviewed Emily Liman of biological sciences about the science of taste.
The Conversation highlighted research by Vitaly Kresin of physics and colleagues finding that small, homogenous clumps of atoms known as “superatoms” are superconductive at warmer temperatures than superconductors currently in use. The discovery of this new family of superconductors could one day lead to more efficient electronic devices that consume less power.
Vox interviewed Jacques Hymans of international relations about the international community's concerns that Iran could build a secret nuclear facility.
KPCC-FM quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, about Korean- American politician Grace Yoo and how she has laid the groundwork for a future Asian American to be elected to City Council District 10.
The Press-Enterprise quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, about legislation that would return control of Ontario International Airport to the Inland Empire.
Los Angeles Times mentioned that Gen. David Petraeus, now a Judge Widney Professor at USC with appointments at USC Dornsife, met with former President Bill Clinton and USC ROTC students in November.
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
Los Angeles Times covered the USC Dornsife/Los Angeles Times Poll, finding that most Californians would rather live here than any other state. LAist reported that California voters are willing to accept a higher cost of living for the state's weather, diversity and progressiveness. "Most Californians have decided that they are willing to pay a ‘weather tax’ to live here," said Dan Schnur, director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics. The poll was also covered by Associated Press, The Hill, The Modesto Bee and Curbed L.A.
KPCC-FM quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, about Los Angeles city charter amendments 1 and 2, which are designed to change election dates for Los Angeles Mayor, City Council and other positions, along with the L.A. Unified School Board.
Monday, March 2, 2015
The New York Times, in an Associated Press story, cited the USC Dornsife/Los Angeles Times Poll, which found that Fresno Mayor Ashley Swearengin received the largest support for a potential U.S. Senate campaign among Republican candidates. Los Angeles Times reported that the poll found California voters have given Gov. Jerry Brown and state lawmakers their highest approval ratings in years. Despite that, the poll also found that voters prefer former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton for president. In a video about the poll's results, Dan Schnur of the USC Dornsife College discussed the California Dream, and how seven of 10 voters would rather live in this state than any other. The poll also found that 19 percent of registered voters could identify Assemblyman Rocky Chavez by name; Chavez will announce a bid for U.S. Senate on Thursday. The poll found that voters overwhelmingly oppose a tuition increase at University of California campuses. The poll was also covered in another Los Angeles Times story, as well as L.A. Weekly and L.A. Observed.
KPCC-FM interviewed Christian Grose of political science about strategies to increase voter turnout.
Macleans (Canada) cited research by Wendy Wood, Provost Professor of Psychology and Business, finding that people will mechanically eat stale popcorn out of habit.
Gizmag featured research by Vitaly Kresin of physics and astronomy on "superatoms" which could potentially serve as a new type of superconductors.
February
Friday, February 27, 2015
Los Angeles Times featured the USC Dornsife/Los Angeles Times Poll finding that California Atty. Gen. Kamala Harris is unknown by more than half the state’s registered voters. Six in 10 voters have no impression of her, favorable or dim. Dan Schnur, director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, was quoted on the U.S. Senate race for which Harris will campaign.
Mashable cited the USC Dornsife/Los Angeles Times Poll finding that the majority of Californians support the statewide ban on plastic bags.
The New York Times mentioned that Gen. David Petraeus, a Judge Widney Professor at USC with appointments at USC Dornsife, met with former President Bill Clinton and USC ROTC students in Novemeber.
Thursday, February 26, 2015
KPCC-FM interviewed Manuel Pastor of sociology and American studies and ethnicity about unemployment and the economy of Los Angeles Council District 8. San Jose Mercury News cited the USC Dornsife/Los Angeles Times Poll about a California ban on single- use plastic bags. Dan Schnur, director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, was quoted about the ban.
The New York Times, in an Associated Press story, reported that Brandon Som, a lecturer in USC Dornsife’s Ph.D. in Creative Writing & Literature program, was recently honored with the $10,000 Kate Tufts Discovery Award. He received the award for his first book, "The Tribute Horse." The award is presented to poets who shows great promise.
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
Los Angeles Times cited the USC Dornsife/Los Angeles Times Poll finding that 60 percent of California voters support a ban on single-use plastic bags.
Los Angeles Times quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, on Los Angeles Charter Amendments 1 and 2, which could potentially move the voting dates of city and school board elections.
The Sacramento Bee quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, about former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa declining to run for U.S. Senate.
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
MSNBC's "Melissa Perry-Harris" interviewed Sherman Jackson, King Faisal Chair in Islamic Thought and Culture and professor of religion and American studies and ethnicity, about prejudices faced by America's Muslim community.
Monday, February 23, 2015
Science Friday featured research by Norbert Schwarz, Provost Professor of Psychology and Marketing, finding that when people are hungry, they're more likely to buy more things. Schwarz found that people are more likely to take items – even items that they have no interest in – when they're hungry than when they're not. The story was also covered by U.S. News & World Report in a Healthday News story, The Huffington Post and Healthline.
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
The Scientist ran an article by Jan Amend of Earth sciences and biological sciences, and a colleague on "extremophiles," simple organisms that exist in environments that humans consider harsh and inhospitable. The story highlighted the needs of these organisms – including unusual ways to access energy.
Los Angeles Times quoted USC Dean of Religious Life Varun Soni about the popularity of mindfulness meditation, mentioning USC's university-wide effort toward mindfulness.
California Lawyer magazine has announced that USC Dornsife Trial Advocacy Program Director Olu Orange of political science has been selected as a 2015 recipient of its coveted California Lawyer Attorney of the Year (CLAY) award, to be presented in March by California Supreme Court Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye.
Tuesday, February 17, 2015 The Chronicle of Higher Education ran a remembrance of Betty Freidan by Michael Messner of sociology and gender studies. He noted that in the late 1980s, the strength of USC's gender studies program made it "truly the place to be" for the field. Betty Freidan was an adjunct professor who spoke on campus annually.
The New York Times quoted Valter Longo of gerontology and biological sciences about the role genetics and diet play in longevity. Time featured Longo and how low-protein diets can affect longevity.
Al Jazeera quoted Travis Longcore of spatial sciences about the environmental impact of rat poison in California.
KPCC-FM quoted Juliette Hart of the USC Sea Grant Program about King Tides and how they shape L.A.'s beaches.
Merced Sun-Star cited a study conducted by the USC Center for the Study of Immigrant Integration which found that more than half of the undocumented workers in Merced County do not have health insurance.
Friday, February 13, 2015
The Chronicle of Philanthropy included Gary Michelson in its list of the country's top 50 philanthropists, noting that he pledged $50 million to USC's new Michelson Center for Convergent Bioscience. While many organizations have approached Michelson for donations over the years, he said he chose USC because no other institution is pursuing the kind of collaborative research that would lead to real world change: "They have a sense of urgency and a vision for how to bring disciplines together to solve problems," Michelson said. Los Angeles Times also covered the story.
KPCC-FM's "AirTalk" interviewed Robert English of international relations about ongoing negotiations between Russia and Ukraine.
Agence France-Presse cited Antonio Damasio, director of USC's Brain and Creativity Institute, on how written materials provided psychological comfort to concentration camp victims.
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
The Wall Street Journal featured an op-ed by Dan Schnur, director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, on the diplomatic unrest in both the U.S. and Israel over a scheduled U.S. Congressional visit by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Los Angeles Times quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, on an increased interest in student politics this year; a presidential race featuring two female candidates is notably bringing in more female attendance at debates and other events.
Al Jazeera America featured an op-ed by Nick Street of the USC Center for Religion and Civic Culture about the concept of secularism and arguing that secularists or those with no religious affiliation are not without moral action.
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
Los Angeles Times quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, on the political implications of the LA City Council's choice to select an operator for the Greek Theatre. The Chicago Tribune quoted Stephen Smith, executive director of the USC Shoah Foundation, on the histories of the Armenian genocide and the Holocaust. The article mentioned that the USC Shoah Foundation preserves the testimonies of survivors and witnesses of both the Holocaust and Armenian genocide.
Monday, February 9, 2015
The Wall Street Journal reviewed "Lincoln's Body," a new history book by Richard Fox of history. The book examines the impact of Lincoln's likeness on the American people, both at the time of his death as well as through memorials, statues, poems, plays and movies viewed by later generations.
The New York Times quoted Leo Braudy, University Professor and Leo S. Bing Chair in English and American Literature and professor of English, art history and history, about how fame has changed over the course of human history.
The Washington Post, in an Associated Press story, quoted Andrew Hires of biological sciences about a measles outbreak at a Santa Monica daycare.
Los Angeles Times quoted Peter Westwick of history about the collapse of aerospace manufacturing in Southern California.
The Huffington Post quoted Wendy Wood, Provost Professor of Psychology and Business, about the length of time it takes to establish new habits.
Eastsider LA mentioned that George Sanchez of American studies and ethnicity and history led a discussion on the history of Boyle Heights.
Friday, February 6, 2015
Daily Mail featured research by postdoctoral researcher Alberto Robador and colleagues on an undersea aquifer, which has led to the discovery of a new species of microbes capable of breathing sulfate. Researchers drilled through several hundred feet of ocean floor in order to obtain samples. Jan Amend of earth sciences and biological sciences discussed the challenges of the research. The story was also covered by IFL Science.
The Washington Times mentioned that Sherman Jackson, King Faisal Chair in Islamic Thought and Culture and professor of religion and American studies and ethnicity, recently met with President Barack Obama during a conference of Muslim-American leaders.
Thursday, February 5, 2015
The Chicago Tribune ran a Q&A with David Treuer of English about his new book, "Prudence." The novel explores the lives of Native American characters in and around reservations.
The Huffington Post ran an op-ed by Michael Messner of sociology and gender studies about the downsides of an NFL stadium coming to Los Angeles. He also wrote that the sport itself is losing the support of many Americans as they grow familiar with the toll it takes on players. News on the impact of head injures have led to growing unease from parents, who no longer want their children playing the sport. Reuters cited Jacob Soll of history and accounting about Greece being the victim of "an accounting scandal," with gross debt much lower than official numbers.
The Detroit Free Press mentioned that Sherman Jackson, King Faisal Chair in Islamic Thought and Culture and professor of religion and American studies and ethnicity, recently met President Obama at the White House with numerous other Muslim-American leaders.
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
The New York Times reviewed "Lincoln's Body," a new book by Richard Fox of history about the impact of President Abraham Lincoln's death.
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
Fusion quoted John Monterosso of psychology about the Tinder app and how it plays on the brain's needs for goal-directed awards.
Monday, February 2, 2015
KPCC-FM interviewed Manuel Pastor of sociology and American studies and ethnicity about the future of California's state park system.
Sacramento Bee quoted Dan Schnur, director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, about California Attorney General Kamala Harris and her run for U.S. Senate.
January
Friday, January 30, 2015
Voice of America featured Kenneth Nealson, Wrigley Chair in Environmental Studies and professor of earth sciences and biological sciences, on bacteria that eat and breathe electricity. The findings have implications for the search for life elsewhere in the universe. "This was one of the most exciting times in my career — when you realize you have something that probably no one else has and that almost no one is going to believe," Nealson said.
The Washington Post, citing a National Journal story, quoted Manuel Pastor of sociology and American studies and ethnicity about states with relatively small immigrant populations being the most upset over President Obama's immigration policies.
Los Angeles Times quoted Manuel Pastor of sociology and American studies and ethnicity about the California state park system no longer appealing to the state's diverse demographics.
TakePart quoted Travis Longcore of spatial sciences about the ecology of cities.
Wednesday, January 28, 2015
Education Week featured the USC Shoah Foundation, which helped organize a professional development program for teachers attending the 70th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz concentration camp. The teachers learned to use the foundation's iWitness collection, an online instructional resource with 1,300 Holocaust testimonials and multimedia activities. Ynet covered a group of survivors who were brought together by the USC Shoah Foundation. Frontiers Media also covered the story.
Los Angeles Times quoted Stephen Smith, executive director of the USC Shoah Foundation, about the legacy of the Holocaust.
The Guardian quoted Valter Longo of gerontology and biological sciences about the impact of fasting on health.
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
Los Angeles Times mentioned that the USC Shoah Foundation helped bring Holocaust survivors to Auschwitz to commemorate the concentration camp's liberation 70 years ago. The story noted director Steven Spielberg founded the USC Shoah Foundation, which has collected video testimony from more than 53,000 Holocaust survivors. Wired reported that the USC Shoah Foundation launched an exhibition, "70 Stories of Auschwitz," featuring the recorded testimonials of Holocaust survivors. The story was also covered by VentureBeat and International Business Times.
Los Angeles Times quoted Anthony Kemp of the USC Dornsife College about the experience of taking Metrolink commuter rail to work.
CBS News Los Angeles affiliate KNX-AM interviewed Dan Schnur, executive director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, about the role Latino voters could play in the race for U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer's seat.
The Huffington Post covered a NASA scientist invited to speak to a local Los Angeles elementary school as part of USC's ReadersPlus Program.
Monday, January 26, 2015
Los Angeles Times featured USC Dornsife student Ambrose Soehn and USC Marshall and USC Thornton student Alex Biniaz-Harris, who traveled to Poland with the USC Shoah Foundation to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz. The commemoration initially included violinist Itzhak Perlman; when he was unable to attend, organizers asked Soehn and Biniaz-Harris if they could perform a piano suite they had written instead. Variety covered the commemoration, mentioning the USC Shoah Foundation's involvement.
Los Angeles Times quoted Dan Schnur, executive director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, about potential conflicts of interest facing an L.A. City Council candidate.
Los Angeles Times quoted Dan Schnur, executive director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, about candidates running for outgoing Los Angeles City Councilman Tom Labonge's seat. io9 cited Antonio Damasio, director of USC's Brain and Creativity Institute, about the role emotion plays in decision-making. Scientific American ran a column by USC Dornsife Ph.D. candidate James Askew about the use of drones to track orangutans.
Headlines & Global News featured research by Kenneth Nealson, Wrigley Chair in Environmental Studies and professor of earth sciences and biological sciences, and Moh El-Naggar of physics, biological sciences and chemistry on bacteria that eat and breathe electricity.
Friday, January 23, 2015
Inside Higher Ed featured a book co-edited by USC Dornsife emeritus professor Abe Lowenthal on how international affairs scholars and policy makers operate in different spheres. "Scholars, Policymakers & International Affairs: Finding Common Cause" contains essays on the gaps between these two practices.
The Wall Street Journal quoted Dan Schnur, executive director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, about the potential for former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa to run for U.S. Senate.
Forbes cited an op-ed by Jacob Soll of history and accounting about Greece's lack of transparency in accounting.
Thursday, January 22, 2015
Smithsonian cited NPR News' new podcast, "Invisibilia," which quoted Antonio Damasio, director of USC's Brain and Creativity Institute, about a woman who is incapable of feeling fear. Damasio is one of the few researchers to have studied the woman's lack of fear. New York Daily News and Headlines & Global News also cited Damasio.
Bloomberg News quoted Dan Schnur, executive director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, about Republicans making greater efforts to address income inequality.
Wednesday, January 21, 2015
The Washington Post cited NPR News' new podcast, "Invisibilia," which quoted Antonio Damasio, director of USC's Brain and Creativity Institute, about a woman who is incapable of feeling fear. Damasio is one of the few researchers to have studied the woman's lack of fear.
The Wall Street Journal ran a column by Dan Schnur, executive director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, about how both the Democratic and Republican parties are approaching issues of income inequality.
Los Angeles Times mentioned that Manuel Pastor of sociology and American studies and ethnicity will advise a group researching the potential impacts of a raised minimum wage in Los Angeles.
Tuesday, January 20, 2015 The New York Times ran an op-ed by Jacob Soll of history and accounting about the role of transparent accounting in Greece, and how it would address the country's economic situation.
The Washington Post quoted Steven Ross of history about the appeal of movie stars to older generations.
Voice of America quoted Dan Schnur, executive director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, about Californian voter opinion on driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants.
International Business Times quoted Dan Schnur, executive director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, about President Obama's current policy agenda.
The Wall Street Journal mentioned that Tom Garrison of anthropology and colleagues hope to locate the burial chamber of a Mayan queen this summer.
Friday, January 16, 2015
Los Angeles Times featured research by postdoctoral researcher Alberto Robador and colleagues on an undersea aquifer, the exploration of which led to "the discovery of a microorganism that is unique and thriving in a place seemingly inhospitable to life." The microbes may yield insights into where and how to seek life elsewhere in our solar system. "It’s about finding signs of life never detected before; be it on Earth, Mars, Jupiter’s ice-covered moon Europa or elsewhere," said Jan Amend of the USC Dornsife College. The story was also covered by Europa Press (Spain) and Nature World News.
Smithsonian featured research by Kenneth Nealson, Wrigley Chair in Environmental Studies and professor of earth sciences and biological sciences, and Moh El-Naggar of physics, biological sciences and chemistry on bacteria that eat and breathe electricity. The story ran video shot by El-Naggar of bacteria transmitting electrons through special whip-like extensions known as nanowires.
The Hill cited the USC Dornsife/Los Angeles Times Poll finding that former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa had the highest name recognition among potential frontrunners for a U.S. Senate seat.
KPCC-FM quoted Dan Schnur, executive director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, about the mistakes made by aspiring politicians in their first race.
Thursday, January 15, 2015
Associated Press quoted Dan Schnur, executive director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, about California State Sen. Kevin De Leon issuing a personal denial and defense of a bill that has attracted questions from the F.B.I.
Yahoo News quoted Sandra Disner of linguistics about the first words that children learn to speak.
Bay Area Newsgroup quoted Dan Schnur, executive director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, about California Attorney General Kamala Harris running for U.S. Senate.
Wednesday, January 14, 2015
Los Angeles Times cited the USC Dornsife/Los Angeles Times Poll finding that California Attorney General Kamala Harris is less well known in Los Angeles and the Southern California area than in the Bay Area.
Tuesday, January 13, 2015
The New York Times highlighted Wendy Wood, Provost Professor of Psychology and Business, in an article testing readers on how to keep their New Year's resolutions.
Los Angeles Times cited the USC Dornsife/Los Angeles Times Poll finding that former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa was found to have unfavorable ratings among California voters.
BBC quoted Jack Halberstam of American studies and ethnicity, gender studies, comparative literature, and English about media depictions of transgender characters.
San Francisco Chronicle quoted Dan Schnur, executive director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, about Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom announcing he will not run for Sen. Barbara Boxer's seat.
Monday, January 12, 2015
Popular Science featured Kenneth Nealson, Wrigley Chair in Environmental Studies and professor of earth sciences and biological sciences, and his research on bacteria that eat and breathe electricity. Nealson said that electric bacteria could be used to create biological fuel cells or clean up human waste. A former student recently received a grant to build a bacteria-powered sewage system. The story also featured research by Moh El-Naggar of physics, biological sciences, and chemistry, who shot video of bacteria transmitting electrons through special whip-like extensions known as nanowires.
Los Angeles Times quoted Dan Schnur, executive director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, about billionaire Tom Steyer running for the U.S. Senate seat of Barbara Boxer.
Los Angeles Times quoted Dan Schnur, executive director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, about Gov. Jerry Brown probably never making a fourth run for president of the United States.
NBC News quoted Manuel Pastor of sociology and American studies and ethnicity on how naturalization fees disincentivize immigrants from becoming American citizens.
Reason quoted Dan Schnur, executive director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, about Gov. Jerry Brown's balancing of political agendas on both the right and left.
Los Angeles Daily News quoted Manuel Pastor of sociology and American studies and ethnicity about a drastic slowdown in the number of Mexicans illegally crossing the U.S. border, and a rise in immigrants from Central American countries.
Friday, January 9, 2015 The New York Times featured Wendy Wood, Provost Professor of Psychology and Business, about the psychology of habits and how to turn New Year's resolutions into actions. "Habits are only good or bad to the extent they’re consistent or inconsistent with your goals," Wood said. They become bad habits when they "start interfering with other goals you have."
Education Week featured Mary-Helen Immordino-Yang of education and psychology. She was ranked among national scholars contributing most substantially to public debates about education.
Los Angeles Times cited the USC Dornsife/Los Angeles Times Poll finding that California voters feel neither Sens. Barbara Boxer nor Dianne Feinstein should run for reelection.
CNN quoted Dan Schnur, executive director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, about competition for the seat of Sen. Barbara Boxer. CNN quoted Schnur in another story. KPCC-FM quoted Schnur in two stories (second link here).
CNBC quoted David Kang of international relations and business about North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's hold on power.
MSNBC's "The Ed Show" interviewed Bob Shrum, Carmen H. and Louis Warschaw Chair in Practical Politics and professor of the practice of political science, about current affairs in politics.
Fusion quoted Manuel Pastor of sociology and American studies and ethnicity about how protests against racial profiling by police have forged alliances between different racial groups.
Voice of America quoted Dan Schnur, executive director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, about California voter opinions of issuing driver's licenses to undocumented immigrants.
Contra Costa Times quoted William Deverell of history about Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti's efforts to boost the tourism industry.
The Wall Street Journal ran a column by Dan Schnur, executive director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, on California Democrats wanting to replace Sen. Barbara Boxer.
Thursday, January 8, 2015
Sacramento Bee quoted Dan Schnur, executive director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, about former Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa being at liberty to take unpopular positions now that he's out of office.
DiCYT (Latin America) featured research by Arie Kapteyn, professor of economics, and Emma Aguila of the USC Price School finding that extra income can significantly improve the overall health, particularly in memory and lung function, of elderly populations in developing countries.
The Advocate (Tasmania) profiled Geoff Wiseman of international relations and his career in diplomacy.
Wednesday, January 7, 2015 KCRW-FM featured research by Arie Kapteyn, professor of economics, and Emma Aguila of the USC Price School finding that extra income can significantly improve the overall health, particularly in memory and lung function, of elderly populations in developing countries. The story was also covered by Voxxi and Indo-Asian News Service.
Visalia Times-Delta cited the USC Dornsife/Los Angeles Times Poll finding that 60 percent of respondents support a statewide ban on plastic bags.
Tuesday, January 6, 2015
Politico ran an op-ed by Robert Shrum, Carmen H. and Louis Warschaw Chair in Practical Politics and professor of the practice of political science, about the legacy of Frank Mankiewicz, who served as Robert Kennedy's press secretary and George McGovern's 1972 campaign director. He also helped transform National Public Radio. "He had heart, conscience, compassion—and yes, Frank was a rapier- sharp political operative who could send his signature quips into battle."
Arirang (South Korea) featured an interview with David Kang of international relations and business about new dialogue between North and South Korea. Kang said that the outcome of the talks could involve some form of joint cultural exchange or events, but probably not an actual change in either nation's policies.
The New Yorker cited Antonio Damasio, director of USC's Brain and Creativity Institute, about the relationship of the mind to the body.
Los Angeles Times quoted Manuel Pastor of sociology and American studies and ethnicity and Jody Agius Vallejo of sociology about a younger generation of Latino voters coming into their own in Santa Ana.
South China Morning Press quoted Stanley Rosen of political science about Hollywood portrayals of villains after Sony's "The Interview." Voice of America quoted Rosen about the theaters that screened the film.
CTV (Canada) covered research by Wendy Wood, Provost Professor of Psychology and Business, on how to change bad habits.
Monday, January 5, 2015
Los Angeles Times ran an op-ed by Dan Schnur, executive director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, about Gov. Jerry Brown's low public profile. Though Brown was elected based on his prowess for behind-the-scenes governance, he has done so at the expense of talking to his citizenry, Schnur wrote.
NBC News "Nightly News" interviewed Juliette Hart of the USC Sea Grant Program about an increase in whale sightings off the California coast.
NPR News' "Shots" interviewed Wendy Wood, Provost Professor of Psychology and Business, about how to change bad habits.
The Desert Sun cited a report by the USC Center for the Study of Immigrant Integration finding that one in seven children in the Inland Empire has at least one undocumented parent.