Kyle Kosnoff is currently a Sophomore currently studying in Hong Kong as part of the World Bachelor in Business Program. In his freshman year at USC, he worked on multiple consulting projects as part of the World Bachelor in Business consulting team and travelled to Rio de Janeiro to work with Viva Rio’s Young Apprentice Program. He enjoys playing … [Read more...] about A League of Legendary Opportunities
Extraordinary Women in STEM: Maryam Mirzakhani
“The more I spent time on mathematics, the more excited I became. I can see that without being excited mathematics can look pointless and cold. The beauty of mathematics only shows itself to more patient followers.” - Maryam Mirzakani Maryam Mirzakhani is the 1st woman to be awarded the Fields … [Read more...] about Extraordinary Women in STEM: Maryam Mirzakhani
Mental Illness Among the Homeless and Incarcerated of Los Angeles
Homelessness is a longstanding problem in Los Angeles County, and the data shows that it is getting worse. Between 2013 and 2015 alone, the homeless population in Los Angeles increased by 12% (Jamison et al., 2015). In many cases, these homeless individuals are struggling with mental illness, substance abuse, or both. These problems often go untreated, which can cause the … [Read more...] about Mental Illness Among the Homeless and Incarcerated of Los Angeles
Extraordinary Women in STEM: Liu Yang
"From day one, I have been told I am no different from the male astronauts. As a pilot, I flew in the sky. Now that I am an astronaut, I will fly in space." -Liu Yang Liu Yang is China’s first female astronaut to travel into space. Yang began her journey towards space when she enrolled in aviation school and later enlisted in … [Read more...] about Extraordinary Women in STEM: Liu Yang
Extraordinary Women in STEM: Dr. Fabiola Gianotti
It's always good news when you're closer to the truth. - Fabiola Gianotti Dr. Fabiola Gianotti is a well-respected particle physicist and just recently took over the role as Director-General of the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN). She is the first woman to ever hold that title. She earned a PhD in … [Read more...] about Extraordinary Women in STEM: Dr. Fabiola Gianotti