CS@SC Institutes

Information Sciences Institute

The Information Sciences Institute (ISI) is a world leader in research and development of advanced information processing, computer and communications technologies.

A unit of the University of Southern California’s highly ranked Viterbi School of Engineering, ISI is one of the nation’s largest, most successful university-affiliated computer research institutes. The Institute attracts nearly $100 million annually for basic and applied research from federal agencies and the private sector.

Our work ranges from theoretical basic research, such as core engineering and computer science discovery, to applied research and development, such as design and modeling of innovative prototypes and devices.

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Leadership

Stephen P. Crago

Interim Michael Keston Executive Director

Terry V. Benzel

Managing Director

Matthew French

Director, Computational Systems and Technology Division

Yolanda Gil

Director for Major Strategic Initiatives in AI and Data Science | Director of Knowledge Technologies

Carl Kesselman

Director, Informatics Systems Research Division

Derek Mikuriya

Director of Human Resources

Jonathan May

Director of the Artificial Intelligence Division

John Wroclawski

Senior Director for Strategic Initiatives

Institute for Creative Technologies

At the University of Southern California Institute for Creative Technologies (ICT), leaders in the artificial intelligence, graphics, virtual reality and narrative communities are working to advance immersive techniques and technologies to solve problems facing service members, students and society.

Established in 1999, ICT is a DoD-sponsored University Affiliated Research Center (UARC) working in collaboration with the U.S. Army Research Laboratory. UARCs are aligned with prestigious institutions conducting research at the forefront of science and innovation.

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