If you want to maximize your chances of getting my attention,
please describe some aspect of my prior work and your prior work that overlap,
and what you'd like to do.
Advice to students already at USC
In the Spring semesters, I have regular office hours on campus. Feel free to come by during those hours (no appointment needed---that's why they're regular office hours).
For class related questions other times during the year, or if you cannot make my office hours, please contact me by e-mail. Please indicate the reason you want to talk in the mail.
In general, it is always helpful to have some context about why you want to meet. "I want to meet with you" is not helpful, while "I did well in your class and would like to a DR on topic X" is.