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Many Lives of Engineers

Many Lives of Engineers

Text by Adam Smith, Marc Ballon, Katie McKissick, Megan Hazle and Stephanie Shimada. Illustrations by Tim Szabo.

Q+A: Buzz Aldrin, Astronaut and Engineer

Q+A: Buzz Aldrin, Astronaut and Engineer

Photos courtesy of Buzz Aldrin

Buzz Aldrin set foot on the moon on July 21, 1969. Forty-five years later, his “Unified Space Vision” eyes a permanent settlement on Mars.

Sweet Emotion

Sweet Emotion

Jon Gratch, research professor of computer science and psychology.

Robo Buds

Robo Buds

Research by USC Viterbi robotics experts suggests that robots might one day help children with autism become more socially integrated.

The Real Bionic Woman

The Real Bionic Woman

Photos : Noe Montes and Gus Ruelas

After losing her vision for 30 years, Lisa Kulik finds hope in the Argus II, the world’s first commercially available device to restore sight to the blind.

Sim City: LA 2014

Sim City: LA 2014

Illustration: Huan Tran

In honor of the 25th anniversary of SimCity, Electronic Arts’ iconic computer game, we asked several distinguished USC Viterbi civil engineers to reimagine a better Los Angeles. Their visionary ideas include a floating island, flying robots, and lots and lots of alternative energy sources.

The Next Neil Armstrongs

The Next Neil Armstrongs

As told to Katie McKissick

In celebration of the 10th anniversary of the astronautics program at USC Viterbi, recent alums share their passion of space and technology and how they plan to follow in the footsteps of alumnus Neil Armstrong (M.S Aerospace '70).

Saving The Garden Of Eden

Saving The Garden Of Eden

Art: Gregory Euclide

Azzam Alwash, Ph.D. '89, returned to his native Iraq to restore its wetlands—and a way of life.

Many Lives of Engineers

Many Lives of Engineers

Text by Adam Smith, Marc Ballon, Katie McKissick, Megan Hazle and Stephanie Shimada. Illustrations by Tim Szabo.

Q+A: Buzz Aldrin, Astronaut and Engineer

Q+A: Buzz Aldrin, Astronaut and Engineer

Photos courtesy of Buzz Aldrin

Buzz Aldrin set foot on the moon on July 21, 1969. Forty-five years later, his “Unified Space Vision” eyes a permanent settlement on Mars.

Sweet Emotion

Sweet Emotion

Jon Gratch, research professor of computer science and psychology.

Robo Buds

Robo Buds

Research by USC Viterbi robotics experts suggests that robots might one day help children with autism become more socially integrated.

The Real Bionic Woman

The Real Bionic Woman

Photos : Noe Montes and Gus Ruelas

After losing her vision for 30 years, Lisa Kulik finds hope in the Argus II, the world’s first commercially available device to restore sight to the blind.

Sim City: LA 2014

Sim City: LA 2014

Illustration: Huan Tran

In honor of the 25th anniversary of SimCity, Electronic Arts’ iconic computer game, we asked several distinguished USC Viterbi civil engineers to reimagine a better Los Angeles. Their visionary ideas include a floating island, flying robots, and lots and lots of alternative energy sources.

The Next Neil Armstrongs

The Next Neil Armstrongs

As told to Katie McKissick

In celebration of the 10th anniversary of the astronautics program at USC Viterbi, recent alums share their passion of space and technology and how they plan to follow in the footsteps of alumnus Neil Armstrong (M.S Aerospace '70).

Saving The Garden Of Eden

Saving The Garden Of Eden

Art: Gregory Euclide

Azzam Alwash, Ph.D. '89, returned to his native Iraq to restore its wetlands—and a way of life.