The Office of the Vice President for Research has recognized 20 faculty members for its 2017 Breakthrough Awards [pdf]. Fourteen were selected as Breakthrough Stars, demonstrating outstanding records of research, scholarship and teaching within the first few years of their service at USC. Six professors have received the Leadership in Research Award, having demonstrated leadership through such activities as mentoring junior faculty, establishing research centers and promoting research and outreach.

Read more about the 2017 Breakthrough Award recipients here.