Emily Kopania is a senior majoring in biological sciences with a minor in computational biology and bioinformatics. She is currently doing research in Dr. Matthew Dean’s lab on the genetic basis of shape variation in oyster shells. After graduating, she plans to pursue a Ph.D. in genetics. She is also a Supplemental Instruction Leader for Physics 151 and a member of Science … [Read more...] about The Benefits of Using Genomic Data from Electronic Medical Records for Scientific Research
Unweaving Africa: Hijarbie
Last month, the beloved Barbie doll underwent a much needed transformation with the introduction a new of line of diverse dolls varying both in body type and skin tone. This long awaited transformation came in response to years of criticism regarding the dolls perpetuation of rigid societal beauty standards on young girls. This new line of dolls was met with much praise with … [Read more...] about Unweaving Africa: Hijarbie
The Mighty Dollar: An Ethical Dilemma in the Age of Currency
Michael O'Krent is a sophomore pursuing a dual B.A. in Comparative Literature and Philosophy, Politics, and Law, in addition to an East Asian Languages and Cultures minor. Outside of his academic interests, Michael coaches high school debate at Marlborough School in Los Angeles and is the president of USC's Apollo Men's Chorus. He has had a … [Read more...] about The Mighty Dollar: An Ethical Dilemma in the Age of Currency
Unweaving Africa: Sub-Saharan Africa’s First Light Railway
This year’s Ethiopian New Year, celebrated on September 12th, brought with it added fanfare and excitement in the nation’s capital Addis Ababa where people gathered for the inaugural service of the nation’s first light railway system. With a population of nearly 4 million people, most of whom are reliant on public transport, the city of Addis’ roads have gradually become … [Read more...] about Unweaving Africa: Sub-Saharan Africa’s First Light Railway
Unweaving Africa: The African Millionaire
The continent of Africa is so often inextricably associated with poverty and disease that one would find it difficult to believe that there are in fact a number of multimillionaires who call the continent their home. According to CNN, there are approximately 163,000 millionaires living in Africa. And while this number pales in comparison to that in some developed nations, let … [Read more...] about Unweaving Africa: The African Millionaire