Dornsife Dialogues
Dornsife Dialogues, hosted by the USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, are conversations among leading scholars and distinguished alumni regarding a wide range of topics relevant to our world today.
Dornsife Dialogues
Latest Episodes
The Science of Fatherhood
What actually happens to a man when he becomes a father — in his brain, his body and his sense of who he is? Darby Saxbe, professor of psychology at USC Dornsife, draws on ...
Discovering Life in Unexpected Places
Life is emerging where scientists once thought it impossible — deep beneath Earth’s surface, under crushing pressure, extreme heat, and total darkness. These discoveries are redefining the limits of biology and expanding the search for life bey...
From Gold Rush to Gigabytes: California’s 175 Years of Change and Reinvention
Commemorate California’s 175th anniversary by exploring defining moments that have shaped the Golden State — from its 1850 admission to the Union to today’s tech-fueled transformation. Moderated by historians
The Quantum Leap: How Quantum Computing Redefines What's Possible
Quantum computing is set to transform how we solve some of the world's biggest problems, from accelerating medical breakthroughs to tackling climate challenges. But how does it work, and why is it so powerful?In this Dornsife Dialogues,...