Two visionary company founders set the stage for groundbreaking research to become thriving startups

At the USC Viterbi undergraduate commencement ceremony, the next generation of engineers are encouraged to advance technology that solves the world’s grand challenges.

At the USC Viterbi master’s commencement ceremonies, Dean Yannis C. Yortsos praised graduates on the “singular achievement” of earning their master’s degree.

The 2025 Ph.D. Hooding and Awards Ceremony honors 150 new graduates and Haotian Hang, winner of this year’s best Ph.D. thesis

PhD student Ulubilge Ulusoy researches optimal collaboration between humans and AI during maintenance operations in deep space habitats.

Mike Gruntman was interviewed about SpaceX’s Fram2 mission which overcame challenges such as increased radiation exposure and the lack of Earth’s rotational boost.

Garrett Reisman was interviewed by CNN, NBC, and ABC about the SpaceX launch.

A report on a research project conducted by Professor Joseph Wang (USC) and Professor Chen Cui (University of Virginia)

Garrett Reisman was interviewed about the potential for Jared Isaacman to lead NASA.

This profile story details the history of RPL, includes mention alumni space startups as well as SERC as part of the USC Viterbi space ecosystem.