USC Viterbi School of Engineering
Business Profile
Core Value Proposition
[USC Viterbi School of Engineering] provides innovative, elite education, advanced engineering research, and pathways for commercialization of technology.
Target Customer
{"Current undergraduate students","Master's students"," Doctoral students","Prospective students","Alumni","Industry corporate partners","Faculty and researchers"}
Key Differentiator
Interdisciplinary hub within USC Viterbi, including the School of Advanced Computing (SAC) as a 'school-within-a-school' and affiliations with Information Sciences Institute (ISI) and Institute for Creative Technologies (ICT), plus a strong emphasis on entrepreneurship and technology commercialization.
Implementation Timeline
{"Cancer detection tool reports as little as 10 minutes for results","Interspeech 2025 awards announced in October 2025 (implied recent recent results)","Space robotics Astrobee commercial transition discussions in 2025 news cycle"}
Pain Points
- 1Need for advanced computing education and research bridging multiple departments
- 2Desire to accelerate innovation from lab to market via entrepreneurship and industry partnerships
- 3Integration of education, research, and commercialization to produce impact (e.g., AI, space robotics, biomedical engineering)
Key Features
- 1Academic programs across multiple departments (Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering, Astronautical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering & Materials Science, Civil & Environmental Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Industrial & Systems Engineering, etc.)
- 2School of Advanced Computing (SAC) as a hub for advanced computing research and education
- 3Division of Computing Education (DCE), Technology and Applied Computing Program (TAC), Interdisciplinary Data Science Program (IDS)
- 4Affiliated research centers and institutes: Information Science Institute (ISI), Institute for Creative Technologies (ICT)
- 5Advanced Computing Affinity Groups (ACAGs)
- 6Online and specialized programs: DEN@Viterbi (online graduate programs), Specialized Graduate Programs (Financial Engineering, Green Technologies, IDS, etc.)
- 7Resources for students: academic integrity, global outreach, K-12 outreach, faculty directory, research environment information
Target Customer Industries
Decision Makers
- 1Dean (e.g., Dean Yannis C. Yortsos)
- 2Director of USC School of Advanced Computing (e.g., Gaurav Sukhatme)
- 3Academic department leaders / chairs (implicit in program structure)
- 4Program directors of SAC, TAC, IDS, DCE (implied by organizational structure)
Client Results
- 1Cancer cell detection in blood samples (liquid biopsies) in as little as 10 minutes with AI tool that operates with limited human-in-the-loop
- 2First optical device based on 'Optical Thermodynamics' demonstrated to potentially improve chip information processing efficiency
- 3USC Viterbi researchers recognized with multiple awards at Interspeech 2025 (SAIL Lab Best Paper and Dual Grand Challenge wins)
- 4Space robotics platform Astrobee discussed for commercial transition for ISS operations
- 5News coverage and institutional leadership discussions on AI and engineering education
Competitive Advantages
- 1Strong interdisciplinary structure linking Computer Science, Electrical & Computer Engineering, and other engineering disciplines
- 2Strategic focus on innovation and entrepreneurship with dedicated offices and centers (Office of Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship, USC Stevens Center for Innovation, NSF I-Corps Hub West Region)
- 3Affiliation with prominent research centers (ISI, ICT) enabling advanced computing and AI research
- 4Active engagement with industry and government spaces (e.g., NASA-related initiatives, Interspeech awards)
Key Benefits
Case Studies & Success Stories
Researchers Invent New AI Tool to Automate Detection of Cancer in Blood Samples
AI-driven method detects cancer cells in liquid biopsies in as little as 10 minutes and identifies hard-to-find cells without human-in-the-loop.
Space Robotics Platform Astrobee Set for Commercial Transition for ISS Operations
USC/ISI hosted researchers and startups to discuss Astrobee for next-generation space robotics and its transition toward commercial use.
First Optical Device Based on Optical Thermodynamics
Innovation could help chips process information more efficiently, representing a notable advancement in computing hardware.
Additional Product Information
Product Description
A comprehensive engineering school offering undergraduate and graduate programs, research initiatives, and pathways to commercialization across multiple engineering disciplines, with an emphasis on interdisciplinary computing through the School of Advanced Computing and affiliated centers.
Target Market
Prospective and current students (undergraduate, master's, doctoral), alumni, corporate partners, industry researchers, government and defense stakeholders seeking advanced engineering education and cutting-edge research collaborations.
Unique Value Proposition
An interdisciplinary, innovation-driven engineering ecosystem that combines world-class education, high-impact research, and active technology commercialization via SAC, ISC/ICT, and industry/government partnerships.
Technical Requirements
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Pricing Model
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