About Us
GRIDS was established in 2017 as the first graduate organization dedicated to Data Science within USC Viterbi’s Thomas Lord Department of Computer Science. It is now the largest Data Science community at USC, boasting a robust and ever-growing alumni network
Mission Statement
Advance the academic and professional interests of Informatics, Data Science, and Computer Science students through experiential learning, corporate partnerships, and networking opportunities.
Objectives
Build a Thriving Community
Create the strongest interdisciplinary AI & Data Science network at USC.
Experiential Learning
Hands-on semester projects in AI, ML, NLP, Computer Vision, and Data Engineering.
Industry Partnerships
Bridge academia and industry through workshops, sponsorships, and recruiting pipelines.
Elevate Career Outcomes
Prepare GRIDS members for top roles in AI and data science.
Project Showcase
ICU-MM: Multimodal ICU Risk Prediction
AI system predicting ICU deterioration using imaging and EHR data.
Class Lens: Smart Course Recommender
AI system generating optimized USC course schedules using user interests and course reviews.
Student Collaboration Tool
A lightweight AI-powered planning tool for student group projects and clubs with the goal to reduce coordination stress and make student collaboration smoother.
ML Reliability & Efficiency Toolkit/Library
A responsible AI and LLM systems project focused on combining the following aspects:
- Auditing fairness / bias
- LLM token / context optimization / management
- Efficiency and reliability improvements
Events & Community
Where USC data scientists collaborate, innovate, and build real-world impact.
Ideathon
48-hour innovation sprint where students collaborate to prototype real-world AI and data science solutions.
Social Mixer
Fun networking event bringing together GRIDS members, alumni, and industry professionals.
Symposium
End-of-semester research and project showcase highlighting GRIDS innovation.
Our Team
Dr. Saty Raghavachary
Advisor
Chaya Vijayakumar
President
Shamik Basu
Vice President
Kaushal Patil
Director – Finance
Ayush Deo
Director – AI & Innovation
Gyselle Aguilar
Director – Outreach
Nehang Patel
Director – Marketing
Companies we collaborate with.
Bridge academia and industry. Join us in shaping the future of AI & Data Science.
