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Skylar Funk MA ’25 — a professional rock musician and climate activist — has helped make USC a greener place as graduate co-chair of the Student Sustainability Committee.

As the medical director of sustainability at Keck Medicine of USC, Associate Professor Arash Motamed is working to reduce the harmful effects of clinical operations on the environment.

STORY AND VIDEOS: Executive Chef Luis Santos’ deconstructed Honduran tamale was chosen from five finalists. Read the backstory — and learn how to make this delicious dish.

The USC Sea Grant director brings more than 25 years of experience as a scientist, educator and leader in ocean research, education, policy and public engagement.

Biomedical engineers at USC Viterbi have created a biocompatible material that is safe for marine life and avoids harmful microplastics.

EARTH MONTH: Researchers at the USC School of Advanced Computing and other units within the USC Viterbi School of Engineering are working to improve computing efficiency.

USC experts share their expertise on how Angelenos can rebuild their communities stronger and better after January’s wildfires.

An expert on how societies prepare for and respond to emergencies — from pandemics to climate change — USC’s Andrew Lakoff explores how our well-being depends on the health of Earth’s ecosystems.

EARTH MONTH: Zelinda Welch discusses how USC has transformed into a leader in sustainability and the challenges ahead.

The theme of Earth Day 2025 is “Our Power, Our Planet,” a call to action to triple renewable energy worldwide by 2030.