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The GSMMC is a workshop designed to teach advanced undergraduate and graduate students a broad range of problem-solving skills, including mathematical modeling and analysis, scientific computation, and critical assessment of solutions. Guided by an invited faculty mentor, students work in teams on highly interdisciplinary problems inspired by real industrial applications. As a result, the GSMMC provides a valuable educational and career-enhancing experience outside of the traditional academic setting.   

The following problems were analyzed at GSMMC 2025: 

The GSMMC is run in conjunction with the MPI Workshop the following week, held this year at Drexel University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The MPI Workshop focuses on real-world open-ended industrial problems and invites problem-solvers at all career stages, from students to professors. The skills obtained at the GSMMC allow participants to become valuable contributors to the problem-solving teams at the MPI Workshop, which also provides mentoring and networking opportunities with academic and industrial representatives. GSMMC participants will automatically be registered for the MPI Workshop. 

How to apply:

Applications submitted online at the 2026 GSMMC website by March 31, 2026 will receive full consideration. Successful applicants will be notified on a rolling basis after the priority deadline until all spots are filled. 

The USC and Techstars Startup Weekend is back on March 27-29! 

This is the ultimate 3-day sprint designed exclusively for Trojan founders to transform new and raw ideas into scalable businesses. Whether you’re a coder, a designer, or a business strategist, we need your skills to build the next big thing in industries like AI, FinTech, EdTech, and beyond.

Ideas will emphasize tech enabled solutions – think industries like:
🔹 DeepTech & AI
🔹 Health & BioTech
🔹 FinTech
🔹EdTech

From Friday ideation pitches to Sunday evening’s final presentations, this is your chance to access the mentorship and resources needed to kickstart your business.

Why Join?

✅ Expert Mentorship: Work directly with our mentors and startup experts.

✅ Masterclasses: Learn everything from Startup Fundamentals to Pitching.

✅ Rapid Prototyping: Form a team Friday, build Saturday, and pitch to expert judges on Sunday.

The Timeline: March 27-29: The Build 🛠️ March 29: The Grand Finale Pitches 🎤

Don't wait—spots are limited! Registration closes March 23rd.

Sign up today: https://luma.com/qkkl90c3

Kickstart Your Career in Physical and Life Sciences!

Come network with industry representatives and participate in a Panel Q&A with industry leaders and experts.

Poster Competition: Showcase your work for cash prizes

Event details:

Who: Graduate students in Dornsife Life & Physical Sciences

Date: Thursday, April 16, 2025

Location: Michelson Center for Convergent Bioscience, USC

Event schedule:

Physical Sciences Session: 10 am - 1 pm | Industry Panel, Networking & Poster Competition

Life Sciences Session: 2 pm - 5 pm | Industry Panel, Networking & Poster Competition

*Poster competition participants should arrive at least 30 minutes before the start of their session

Sign up today! RSVP Here