ISI in the Media
IEEE Offers New Credential to Address Tech Skills Gap
Source: IEEE SpectrumThe program provides microcredentials for completing learning experiences
Misinformation rampant as fires ravage LA
Source: LAistISI’s Kristina Lerman discusses the spread of online misinformation about the LA wildfires.
Why Meta’s Fact-Checking Change Could Lead to More Misinformation on Facebook and Instagram
Source: TIMELuca Luceri is quoted by Time magazine, highlighting the risks of misinformation, manipulation, and content amplification under Meta’s new approach.
Meet the USC (Viterbi) Rocket Club that Shattered a World Altitude Record
Source: Fast CompanyThis profile story details the history of RPL, includes mention alumni space startups as well as SERC as part of the USC Viterbi space ecosystem.
Partnering to Win: Ensuring Space Superiority by Improving Software Development for Space Defense
Source: Space Systems CommandU.S. Space Force Space Systems Command partnered with the USC ISI as part of the USSF’s University Partnership Program.
Carrot E. coli outbreak brings new concerns for shoppers
Source: CBSAbigail Horn was interviewed about the discussing the recent E.Coli outbreak linked to carrots, which has impacted local grocery stores and prompted a recall.
The Search for Critical Minerals is Going High Tech Republish
Source: UndarkCraig Knoblock was interviewed about his team’s participation in a DARPA project that applies machine learning to to identify sources of rare earth minerals.
ISI’s Ewa Deelman appointed trustee of the Internet2 board
Source: Internet 2Internet2 is a non-profit, member-driven advanced technology community founded by the nation’s leading higher education institutions in 1996.
Election Security Concerns
Source: ABC7 (no link available)Cliff Neuman was interviewed on election day about cyber attacks, AI and misinformation and how this could affect the election process.
Trust in voting: USC experts discuss misinformation, threats to democracy ahead of Election 2024
Source: USC NewsWith Election Day drawing near, USC ISI experts are available to provide insights on how misinformation spreads, the role of media and AI in safeguarding election integrity and potential solutions to restore voter confidence in democracy