Darin Gray
Director, USC Viterbi K-12 STEM Center
Dr. Darin Gray has earned a Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical and Electrical Engineering from USC Viterbi School of Engineering, a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, a Master’s degree in teaching with an emphasis in mathematics from USC Rossier School of Education, a Master’s degree in Cybersecurity from Cal State San Marcos and a Doctorate in Education Technology from Boise State University. He also holds California teaching credentials in math and science.
As the Director of the USC Viterbi K-12 STEM Center, Dr. Gray oversees Center logistics and operations, supervises STEM outreach to K-12 students, manages partnerships with STEM organizations within and outside of the University, and oversees data driven program analyses. He teaches an introduction to engineering course and a cybersecurity seminar at USC. Dr. Gray is also the Director of the USC MESA University program which works with USC academic departments and administrative units to provide support to STEM undergraduate students by providing the tools, resources, and support they need to successfully earn STEM degrees. He is also the Director of the CS@SC Coding Camps. In that role, he oversees the development of computer science, robotics, and AI curriculum and leads teacher professional development. In addition, Dr. Gray is a SciStater Citizen Science Ambassador who provides volunteers with the knowledge, skills, and experiences essential for cultivating and supporting citizen science initiatives within their communities.
After graduating from USC, Dr. Gray worked for the Hughes Aircraft Company’s Advanced Circuit Technology Lab where he designed analog to digital converters for the Radar Systems Group. After leaving Hughes, he founded an engineering design firm and developed prototypes for inventors for 15 years, while also leading a real estate consulting firm for 10 years. Dr. Gray worked for 25 years for the Los Angeles Unified School District’s (LAUSD) Division of Adult and Career Education as a mathematics instructor, a math and science curriculum designer and as a coordinator for an alternative high school. He has been at USC Viterbi for almost 30 years (20 of which while simultaneously working for LAUSD) and prior to being the Director, he was the STEM Coordinator responsible for program support, curricula development and teacher professional development. In addition, Dr. Gray is a retired Master sergeant in the California State Guard. In his 10 years of service, he served as a communications specialist, airfield operations specialist, cybersecurity trainer, and IT infrastructure engineer. Dr. Gray is currently a Senior software developer, and cybersecurity engineer for Binary Holdings Group.
