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Science/Technology Cole Kawana — once a “stay-at-home” kid — climbs with a friend. (Photo/Courtesy of Cole Kawana) USC grad mixes AI and documentary filmmaking to preserve the pastImagine a museum where Japanese Americans from World War II live on as virtual avatars. Recent USC graduate Cole Kawana is working on it. June 23 Science/Technology A nerve cell synapse with structures GABAB, a neurotransmitter receptor protein, captured in four different conformations (background) and in the active state (close-up) with molecules (orange and magenta) bound to it. (Illustration/Yekaterina Kadyshevskaya) Scientists discover how a protein that calms brain activity worksThe findings from USC researchers provide a clear path to uncovering new drugs to control addiction, pain and neurological disorders such as epilepsy and muscle spasticity. June 23 University Salvador Garcia, left, and Oscar Osuna prepare beef enchiladas with steamed quinoa as part of a USC program that provides 8,000 meals a week. (USC Photo/Gus Ruelas) Campus kitchen cooks for seniors during coronavirusA university dining hall that normally feeds students is crafting healthy fare for L.A.’s older adults in need. June 22 Facebook Live: Does Alzheimer’s disease share any features with COVID-19?Join Caleb Finch of the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology and Axel Montagne of the Keck School of Medicine of USC for a discussion on ‘Alzheimer’s, inflammation and COVID-19’ starting at 11 a.m. Wednesday. Health Qi-Long Ying‘s lab will expand research using hematopoietic stem cells, which are found in the bone marrow of adults. (Photo/Chris Shinn) Chinese biotech firm collaborates with USC on stem cell researchThe six-year project, led by Professor Qi-Long Ying, aims to improve the ex vivo expansion of hematopoietic stem cells for clinical applications. June 23 University Statue of Hecuba at USC Village (Photo/David Sprague) USC schedules discussions and issues statements of support in wake of George Floyd protests“This moment is our call to action,” says USC President Carol L. Folt. “It will be challenging to confront directly issues like racism in our community, but we must.” June 22 Science/Technology Dongqing Zheng is a doctoral student in the lab of Nicholas Graham, assistant professor of chemical engineering and materials science at USC Viterbi. (Photo/Courtesy of Dongqing Zheng) A certain type of sugar can help destroy cancer cellsChemical engineers at USC Viterbi have unlocked a fatal vulnerability in many cancer cells: sugar inflexibility. June 22 University USC Kaufman’s d. Sabela grimes performs a dance tribute during USC’s virtual Juneteenth celebration. (Zoom photo) USC community commemorates Juneteenth with virtual celebrationProfessors, administrators and students all shared words of remembrance and personal stories at the university’s inaugural Juneteenth event. June 19 University Father s Day is celebrated on the third Sunday of June. (Photo/Pixabay) How Dad inspired me: Professors reflect on their fathers influenceWith Father s Day on our minds, seven USC faculty members share touching stories of how their dads helped shape who they are today. June 19 Arts A woman’s unfulfilled dreams get new life through her daughter in Miss Juneteenth, a film from USC alumna Channing Godfrey Peoples. (Image/Courtesy of Vertical Entertainment) Messages of hope and determination in alum’s film Miss JuneteenthChanning Godfrey Peoples talks about the responsibility borne by Black artists, storytellers and creators today and the power of speaking your truth. June 19 University Genesis Guerra, left, and Paulina Rodriguez admit they were both anxious in advance of Thursday’s DACA ruling. (Photos/Courtesy of Genesis Guerra and Paulina Rodriguez) ‘It definitely felt like a victory’: USC students share thoughts on Supreme Court DACA decisionThere’s a feeling of celebration — but three students we spoke with are already focused on what’s next. June 18 University The virtual celebration will be hosted by President Carol L. Folt, Senior Vice President for Human Resources Felicia Washington and Camille Rich, associate provost for faculty and student initiatives. (Illustration/iStock) USC to mark Juneteenth with intercampus celebrationThe online gathering will include student tributes, artistic performances and other celebrations of Black heritage. June 18 Policy/Law The high court’s 5-4 opinion signals there are other legal pathways for Trump or other opponents of DACA to dismantle it, but the question remains whether the administration will do so this election year.(Photo/Rhododendrites). Supreme Court decision is a win for ‘Dreamers’ — but USC experts say it may not lastWhile many advocates are celebrating the Supreme Court’s opinion on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, USC experts warn that additional legal challenges are likely. June 18 BusinessHealth One-third of working mothers in two-parent households reported they were the only ones providing care for their children, compared to one-tenth of working fathers, according to a recent study. (Illustration/iStock) COVID-19 has hit women hard, especially working mothersAccording to USC’s ongoing coronavirus survey, job losses, additional child care duties and mental distress have all disproportionately affected women since the start of the pandemic. June 18 Policy/Law The Undocumented Trojans Online Resource Center centralizes USC‘s various legal, medical, financial and spiritual resources, as well as immigration programming, advocacy and research initiatives. (Photo/Christopher Penler, Shutterstock) Undocumented USC students can seek legal aid, counseling and other resourcesFrom scholarships to visa and citizenship assistance, programs for students abound. June 18 University This Juneteenth, we should think about what the holiday intended to commemorate and what freedom has looked like over the past 155 years, says USC expert Sharoni Little. (Illustration/iStock) As Juneteenth approaches, USC experts examine the persistence of racism and resistanceThis year, the celebration of emancipation comes amid protests that beg the question: How far has America really come since 1865? June 18 Health The new study will examine the links between differences in male and female chormosomes, their hormone profiles and immune cell response to inflammation and damage repair in the body. (Illustration/iStock) Why do females age differently than males? New study to investigateA research project led by Bérénice Benayoun of the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology will examine what causes differences in male and female aging. June 18 Health Health professionals from the Keck School of Medicine joined the vigil held in Grand Park in downtown Los Angeles. (Photo/Courtesy of Diana Lee) Scenes from the White Coats for Black Lives vigilHealth professionals from the Keck School of Medicine of USC, including Dean Laura Mosqueda, on Monday honored the memory of Black lives lost. June 17 Health During his eight-month stay at Keck Hospital of USC, Timothy Thomas kept his spirits high through friendship, faith and grit. (Photo/Ricardo Carrasco III) One patient’s long journey to a successful heart transplantDuring his eight-month stay at Keck Hospital of USC, Timothy Thomas waited for a donor heart and even got married. Today, he’s grateful for the medical staff who gave him a new lease on life. June 17 Science/Technology USC Viterbi's Assad Oberai and colleagues have designed a deep learning algorithm that can identify, classify and map defects in semiconductors as they occur. (Illustration/Jeremy Waterhouse) Catching semiconductor defects before they multiplyUSC and IBM researchers are using deep learning to identify manufacturing issues before they spread, reducing wasted time, money and materials. June 17 Arts Madison Holbrook, left, takes a break with the film’s director, Ella Harris, and producer Caroline Quien. (Photo/Courtesy of Madison Holbrook) How a USC student film reunited siblings on opposite sides of the worldWhile serving his country, an Army specialist missed most of his sister’s milestones — but not this time, thanks to a group of fellow students and their professor. June 16 Health The COVID-19 emergency gives us the opportunity to examine health inequalities and to look at the way Americans view and treat older people. (Photo/Shutterstock) Coronavirus shows how ageism is harmful to health of older adultsPublic health messages have a way of becoming public health realities, USC’s Paul Nash and a colleague note. The result impacts care and support for older adults. June 15 University USC NAI scholars in the class of 2020 were photographed on Jan. 11. Ninety-six students will be continuing onto the college of their choice. (Photo/Rich Schmitt) Virtual gala celebrates 2020 grads of USC Neighborhood Academic InitiativeThis year’s graduates of USC Leslie and William McMorrow Neighborhood Academic Initiative were recognized for their perseverance during uncertain times; all 94 scholars will be attending college in the fall. June 15 Science/Technology A USC team is working on developing models that focus on Darwinian evolution principles to control tumor growth. Adaptive therapy based on Darwin’s evolutionary principles could help fight cancerComputational models developed by USC researchers indicate that keeping tumor cells in competition can lead to more effective cancer treatments. June 15 Health Alec Fisher signed up to donate bone marrow — but didn’t expect to be called during a pandemic. (Photo/Courtesy of Alec Fisher) Amid COVID-19 fears, USC Spirit Leader donates stem cells for leukemia patientAlec Fisher was a little nervous when he was chosen for the 4-hour donation procedure, but the opportunity to help save a life wasn’t one that he could ignore. June 15

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