USC Viterbi Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering

Aerospace and mechanical engineers design and build complex mechanical optical electronic (mechoptronic) systems, from the International Space Station to microscale generators and advanced robotic systems. The department conducts fundamental and applied research across a broad range of engineering disciplines, integrating knowledge from diverse fields to create innovative solutions to real world challenges.

Supporting the Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering enables students to explore the frontiers of aerospace and mechanical innovation through hands-on design, experimentation, and research. Your investment will help prepare engineers to develop advanced systems – from robotics to space technologies – that address complex global challenges.

USC Viterbi Department of Astronautical Engineering

Astronautical Engineering at USC focuses on advanced science and space technology. Faculty and students design, build, and operate rockets, satellites, launch systems, space vehicles, and planetary probes, preparing the next generation of engineers to advance space exploration, communication, and navigation.

Supporting the Department of Astronautical Engineering expands opportunities for students to design, build, and operate the next generation of rockets, satellites, and space exploration systems. Support from alumni, parents and friends fuels cutting-edge research and equips future engineers with the expertise needed to advance space technology and exploration.

USC Viterbi Alfred E. Mann Department of Biomedical Engineering

Biomedical Engineering at USC integrates engineering with medicine and biology to advance research in biomedical devices, imaging, cellular and molecular bioengineering, computational biosystems, and neuroengineering. Faculty and students develop technologies that improve human health and transform patient care.

Supporting the Alfred E. Mann Department of Biomedical Engineering provides students with transformative research experiences at the intersection of engineering, medicine, and biology. These opportunities empower future innovators to develop technologies that improve human health and redefine patient care worldwide.

USC Viterbi Sonny Astani Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Civil and Environmental Engineers at USC design and maintain infrastructure critical to society, including roads, bridges, buildings, and water systems. The department addresses societal challenges, improving quality of life, protecting communities, and tackling global environmental issues.

Supporting the Sonny Astani Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering equips students to design resilient infrastructure and sustainable environmental solutions. Donor support helps prepare our engineers to address pressing global challenges – from water and transportation systems to climate resilience and community safety.

USC Viterbi Mork Family Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science

Intergrates chemical engineering, materials science, and petroleum engineering to address fundamental and emerging challenges in energy, materials, health, and manufacturing. Faculty and students conduct cutting edge research in sustainable energy technologies, quantum materials, advanced manufacturing methods, and data driven discovery, leveraging interdisciplinary collaboration and state of the art facilities. This work spans from designing new materials and nanotechnologies to applying data science and AI for complex systems and sustainable solutions.

Supporting the Mork Family Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science strengthens opportunities for students to advance discoveries in energy, materials, and manufacturing. Through hands-on research and interdisciplinary collaboration, students gain the experience needed to develop technologies that promote sustainability, health, and economic progress.

USC Viterbi Thomas Lord Department of Computer Science

The Thomas Lord Department of Computer Science at USC advances pioneering research and education across a broad spectrum of computing disciplines, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, computer vision and graphics, human robot interaction, speech and language analysis, and privacy and secure systems. Faculty and students collaborate on cutting edge projects that push forward fundamental theory and practical applications — from intelligent systems and data analytics to technologies that improve healthcare, enhance safety, and address societal challenges.

Supporting the Thomas Lord Department of Computer Science empowers students to explore groundbreaking innovations in artificial intelligence, machine learning, robotics, and data science. Support from the USC community expands opportunities for hands-on research that prepares future computing leaders to develop technologies that shape industries and improve society

USC Viterbi Ming Hsieh Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

The Ming Hsieh Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at USC Viterbi conducts leading edge research and education across broad areas including signal and image processing, communications, computer engineering, control systems and robotics, photonics and electromagnetics, nanotechnology, and networks. Faculty and students innovate in foundational and applied domains — from biomedical signal and image analysis to wireless and optical communications, computing systems and autonomous technologies, energy conversion, and quantum and photonic devices — preparing graduates to solve complex societal and industrial challenges.

Supporting the USC Ming Hsieh Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering provides students with immersive research experiences across communications, computing systems, robotics, and emerging technologies. These opportunities prepare graduates to lead advancements that drive innovation across industries and improve lives around the world.

USC Viterbi Daniel J. Epstein Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering

The Daniel J. Epstein Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at USC prepares students to design, analyze, and optimize complex systems using advanced quantitative methods and interdisciplinary approaches. Its research spans decision making, machine learning, statistics, optimization, operations and supply chains, healthcare systems, and data centric technologies that improve processes and outcomes in manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, transportation, and beyond. Faculty and students work on cutting edge problems using computational models, analytics, and simulation to address societal challenges and develop innovative systems solutions.

Supporting the Daniel J. Epstein Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering enables students to apply analytics, optimization, and systems thinking to complex real-world challenges. Through experiential learning and research, students develop data-driven solutions that improve efficiency and outcomes across industries such as healthcare, logistics, and manufacturing.