ABOUT THE INFORMATION SCIENCES INSTITUTE
The Tiny Institute That
Lit The Fire Of The Digital Age
USC's Information Sciences Institute (ISI), nestled on the picturesque shores of the Pacific Ocean in Marina Del Rey, is home to a legendary group of innovators who were the engineers of the internet. Established in 1972, ISI quickly became a beacon of cutting-edge research and technological advancement.
In the 1980s, these trailblazers developed foundational internet protocols that formed the backbone of modern digital communication. Their relentless pursuit of innovation didn't stop there; they pushed the boundaries of computing, advancing artificial intelligence and shaping the digital landscape we navigate today.
ISI's visionaries, driven by a passion for exploration and discovery, transformed theoretical concepts into practical technologies that revolutionized the world. From the birth of the internet to pioneering AI advancements, ISI has continually played a pivotal role in ushering in the modern information age and laying the groundwork for future technological marvels.
