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College Magazine

Fall 2007

Research Matters

No Day at the Beach
For USC College undergrads, summer means research.

Research Ascendant
Grants to USC College faculty rise dramatically in face of tighter competition.

Hanging with the Lemurs
Nayuta Yamashita of USC College peers into the lives of the planet’s most primitive primates.

The New Three R’s
Manuel Pastor brings his brand of social (con)science to USC College.

How Sweet It Is
USC College professors team up to unravel mystery of blood sugar sensors in body and brain.




Exploring Diversity

Blooms of Diversity
A diverse faculty and student body add fresh perspectives to academia and push new frontiers in scholarship.

Building A Diverse College 
USC College's hiring efforts show progress as more women and minorities join faculty.

The Hidden Biodiversity of the Ocean Realm
Genetic tools reveal new species and insights into why biological diversity matters.

Escaping the Inner Caveman
USC College psychologists offer perspectives on the brain and our innate fear of difference.

Exploring Immigrants, Churches and Politics
Fellowship supports USC College scholar's year in residence at Wilson Center in nation's capital.

 

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