Thank you for joining us to make Discover USC 2025 an incredible showcase of the university’s research excellence
We are thrilled to announce that Discover USC 2025 broke the attendance record for the second year running, with more than 3,300 people, including presenters, mentors, volunteers, reviewers, friends, family and other visitors joining us throughout the day.
We can't wait to see you again at Discover USC 2026, on Friday, April 24, 2026!
Simplified Review Criteria are now in effect for NIH funding proposals
Now in effect, NIH review criteria will operate based on new, simplified review criteria. To review these updates and learn more, please see the NIH website detailing these changes here.
Engagement Opportunity: Lewis-Burke Associates & CDMRP Holding Webinar on May 8
Lewis-Burke will be hosting an informational webinar with the Congressional Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP) on Thursday, May 8, 2025, from 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. (EST). The webinar, which will include CDMRP leadership and program managers, features an overview of CDMRP, including topical research programs award mechanisms. For background information on CDMRP and recent programs see the CDMRP website.
Join SC INBRE for a Series of Bioinformatics/Data Science Summer Workshops
Register now for free, virtual workshops in AI/ML held over the summer. The workshops are designed for undergraduate students but are open to anyone seeking to develop fundamental skills in AI and machine learning. Click here to view the full schedule and register. For more information, please reach out to Dr. Homayoun Valafar at HOMAYOUN@cse.sc.edu.
Register Now for May GenAI Learning Sessions
The University Libraries will once again be offering a series of GenAI learning sessions during Maymester. Topics being covered will include:
- Where are we with GenAI?
- How do I talk to a teenager (or a GenAI chatbot)?
- Comparing Common GenAI Chatbots
- Building A GenAI Academic Toolkit
- Let's Get Creative with GenAI
Registration for each of these sessions can be found here.
Save the date: 2025 Research Core Fair on Friday, September 19
We are pleased to announce the 2025 Research Core Fair is scheduled for Friday, September 19, 2025, in the USC Russell House Ballroom and Theater. This full-day event is dedicated to fostering Collaborative Opportunities for Research Excellence (CORE) across our research community.
Attendees will be provided lunch and are invited to stay for refreshments at the closing awards reception. We welcome the entire research community to join us, share your work, and collaborate in strengthening our CORE network. Registration and call for abstracts will open August 2025, the date to be announced.
1 May 2025