Trojan Talks with USC Interim President Beong-Soo Kim
A space for conversation about USC’s future with President Beong-Soo Kim and voices both inside and beyond the Trojan Family. Trojan Talks is also available on Apple Podcast, Spotify and USC Podcasts.
Trojan Talks 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.
Trojan Talks 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.
Trojan Talks 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.
Trojan Talks Ep. 1: Meet 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.