The Center for American Civic Leadership and Public Discourse hosted politically opposed philosophers and friends Robert P. George and Cornel West to discuss how they maintain a friendship despite political differences. George and West discussed the importance of seeking and sharing truth while challenging one’s assumptions.
In collaboration with other marine science research institutions, USC's Baruch Marine Institute joined the Lowcountry Shrimp Collaborative to research the effects of rising water temperatures on two species of commercially valuable shrimp. The Lowcountry Shrimp Collaborative, a collection of Southeastern marine science research organizations, analyzed historical data and current field samples to determine how estuarine shrimps' migratory patterns are impacted by increasing water temperatures.
Three USC students have founded a new research journal to promote undergraduate research in a variety of fields. Named after the oldest free-standing academic library in the country, the Caroliniana Undergraduate Research Journal hopes to provide students with a space to publish their research.
On Aug. 24, there were two calls made to USCPD about an active shooter at Thomas Cooper Library, which were later proven to be false. Some students shared their experiences of the event, describing large crowds running across campus.
USC will offer free ChatGPT Edu access to all students, faculty and staff for the upcoming year, as part of a $1.5 million contract with OpenAI. While some students have used AI technology such as ChatGPT to enhance and streamline their learning, they worry that university-provided unlimited access may encourage more students to misuse AI.
In a survey of on-campus students The Daily Gamecock found that over half of those surveyed think energy overconsumption in residence halls is a problem, and that an increasing population could exacerbate that problem. Both the university and individual students must work to create sustainable change on campus, USC's director of sustainability Larry Cook said.
USC chemistry professor Susan Richardson and her research team work to identify harmful contaminants in South Carolina drinking water and study the impacts of human action on drinking water.
Microplastics are everywhere, but their impact can be mitigated by turning to more environmentally friendly versions of everyday products. Disposable products we use every day can be extremely harmful to the environment and human health, but making simple switches can help reduce their impact.
Though he had little experience with computer software, USC alumnus and former finance student Andrew Nye created an AI software that aims to reduce billing paperwork for skilled nursing facilities. Qatalyst Health launched in Nov. 2023 and is on track to work with over 100 skilled nursing facilities by the end of 2025.
USC and global energy company Siemens have completed energy efficiency renovations on five campus buildings, estimated to save the university $8.4 million over 15 years. Some students were unaware of energy efficiency improvements made to campus buildings, but they are expected to improve the comfort and functionality of the buildings, USC's Associate Vice President for Facilities Services Jason Lambert said.
Cornel West (right) speaks on stage with Robert P. George and Interim Executive Director of the Center for American Civic Leadership and Public Discourse Christopher Tollefsen (left) during the center's first event at the Darla Moore School of Business on Sept. 12.