Registration will be required, and questions for the dean can be submitted online prior to the meeting.
Christian Geils, USC's first data science graduate, used AI to tackle research in biology and chemistry--earning a Magellan grant and launching the university's first AI student club along the way.
When Peter McCausland first visited the University of South Carolina as a teenager, he had no idea he would one day become the namesake of its largest college. From changing majors and finding his passion for history, to founding a Fortune 500 company and giving back through transformative philanthropy, McCausland's journey is a testament to the lifelong power of a liberal arts education. Learn how one USC graduate shaped his legacy -- and the future of the McCausland College of Arts and Sciences.
In Jie Li's chemistry lab at USC, undergraduate researchers discover how tiny microbes can lead to big discoveries for medicine and public health.
McCausland College of Arts and Sciences neuroscientist Kristy Welshhans advances Down syndrome research while mentoring undergraduates in cutting-edge brain development studies to prepare them for careers in science, medicine and beyond.
USC chemistry professor Olja Simoska helps turn first-year students into scientists and earned the 2025 Distinguished Undergraduate Research Mentor Award for launching hands-on lab experiences that tackle big issues like antibiotic resistance and wearable health tech.
