Lightbulb Moments by USC

About Lightbulb Moments by USC

Lightbulb Moments by USC is a new podcast that brings you face to face with the brilliant minds behind USC's research. Interviews highlight top researchers' experiences, insights and personal ah-ha moments that drive their quest for innovative ideas and excellence.

Publisher

University of Southern California

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

14 Jun 2024

Latest episode

30 May 2025

Latest episodes

8 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   30 May 2025

   The Future of Wearable Technology with Yasser Khan

   Professor Yasser Khan discusses the convergence of engineering, medicine, and design in wearable technology, offering insights into the future of human-centered healthcare and wellness in this interview.

2. 

   30 Apr 2025

   Beyond Traditional Social Work with Ruth Supranovich

   Ruth Supranovich, professor at USC, discusses the evolving role of social work in community programs and academia, offering insights into its impact on families and future directions in this interview.

3. 

   31 Mar 2025

   Pushing Boundaries in Medicine with 3D Printing with Summer Decker

   Summer Decker discusses her work as inaugural director of the USC Center for Innovation and Medical Visualization, highlighting the use of 3D printing to transform surgery, education, and patient care in this interview.

4. 

   6 Nov 2024

   Dark Matter and Pursuing the Unknown with Vera Gluscevic

   Vera Gluscevic, USC physics and astronomy professor, explores the mysteries of dark matter and the universe through computational modeling in this interview.

5. 

   2 Oct 2024

   Stories of the Past for our Future with Susan Kamei

   Susan Kamei, Managing Director at USC, discusses the history of Japanese American incarceration during World War II and its implications for national security and civil liberties in this interview.

6. 

   29 Aug 2024

   Demystifying Dad Brain with Darby Saxbe

   Professor Darby Saxbe explores the fascinating phenomenon of "dad brain" and the neurobiological changes men experience when transitioning to parenthood in this interview.

7. 

   24 Jul 2024

   Ancient Clues to Modern Health with David Raichlen

   Professor David Raichlen explores how studying our ancestors' physical activity and rest habits informs our understanding of modern health and well-being in this interview.

8. 

   14 Jun 2024

   Music and the Mind with Assal Habibi

   Professor Assal Habibi discusses her research into how music impacts brain development and cognitive, emotional, and social abilities across a person's life in this interview.

Who has been a guest on Lightbulb Moments by USC

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Yasser Khan
• Ruth Supranovich
• Summer Decker
• Vera Gluscevic
• Susan Kamei

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 7 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

13

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

0