Trojan Talks

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A space for conversation about USC's future with President Beong-Soo Kim and voices both inside and beyond the Trojan Family.

Episodes

  1. Ep. 5: President Beong-Soo Kim with Eileen Crimmins

    JAN 22

    Ep. 5: President Beong-Soo Kim with Eileen Crimmins

    President Kim and Eileen Crimmins, one of the world's leading scholars in aging and population health, discuss how scientists measure aging and longevity — and why living longer does not always mean living healthier. They explore biomarkers, life-course influences on health, and what demographic trends suggest about the future of aging.

    25 min
  2. Ep. 4: President Beong-Soo Kim with Dr. Inderbir "Indy" S. Gill

    12/08/2025

    Ep. 4: President Beong-Soo Kim with Dr. Inderbir "Indy" S. Gill

    President Kim speaks with Dr. Inderbir (Indy) Gill — USC's Chair of Urology and a global leader in robotic surgery — about the world's first in-human bladder transplant and the innovation behind it. They discuss what this breakthrough could mean for patients, the future of AI and robotics in medicine, and USC's expanding role in advancing care globally.

    27 min
  3. Ep. 3: President Beong-Soo Kim with Eric Schmidt

    11/18/2025

    Ep. 3: President Beong-Soo Kim with Eric Schmidt

    President Kim and Eric Schmidt (Former CEO and Chairman, Google; Chair and CEO, Relativity Space) discuss the rapid evolution of AI and what it means for higher ed. Recorded at USC's first AI Summit, their conversation covers the future of work, the global race for talent, the importance of computing power, and the immense opportunities for students and researchers today.

    38 min
  4. Ep. 2: President Beong-Soo Kim with Jonathan Haidt

    11/13/2025

    Ep. 2: President Beong-Soo Kim with Jonathan Haidt

    President Kim and social psychologist and thought leader Jonathan Haidt explore what it means to nurture wellbeing and personal development in a generation shaped by technology and how universities can lead with purpose and empathy.

    27 min
  5. Ep. 1: Meet Interim President Beong-Soo Kim with Dean Willow Bay

    09/29/2025

    Ep. 1: Meet Interim President Beong-Soo Kim with Dean Willow Bay

    In the launch episode, President Kim and Dean Bay discuss USC's present and future, ranging from student success and open dialogue to responsible AI and more.

    37 min
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About

A space for conversation about USC's future with President Beong-Soo Kim and voices both inside and beyond the Trojan Family.

Information

  • Creator
    University of Southern California
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025
  • Show Website
    Trojan Talks