Our Mission
Graduates Rising in Data Science (GRIDS) is the first graduate student organization within the USC Viterbi School of Engineering's Lord Department of Computer Science with a mission to build a strong inter-disciplinary data science community.
Projects This Semester (Fall 2025)
GRIDS Website 2.0
A dynamic hub featuring project showcases, live analytics, and AI-powered tools designed to connect our community and highlight innovative work.
Course Recommender
Smart course planning tool that combines historical data, professor ratings, and student insights to help you build the perfect schedule.
ICU-MM
AI-powered medical assistant that combines imaging and patient data to predict critical care needs with precision.
AI-Powered Tenant Legal Assistant
Empowering tenants with instant access to legal guidance and resources through intelligent AI assistance.
Events This Semester
Mixer Fall 2025
Fun Games and networking
Ideathon Fall 2025
48-hour innovation sprint where cross-disciplinary teams prototype data-driven solutions to real-world challenges.
Social Night
Join us for a fun evening of networking and socializing
Our Teams
Meet the core organizers and leads driving GRIDS initiatives across projects, partnerships, and community programming.