DSC may refer to:

Academia

Doctor of Science Doctor of Science ( la, links=no, Scientiae Doctor), usually abbreviated Sc.D., D.Sc., S.D., or D.S., is an academic research degree awarded in a number of countries throughout the world. In some countries, "Doctor of Science" is the degree used f ...

(D.Sc.) *

District Selection Committee District Selection Committee known as DSC is an entrance examination by the state governments in India for recruitment of teachers. Eligibility All the Bachelor of Education or B.Ed graduates are eligible to take the test. Andhra Pradesh The AP go ...

, an entrance exam in India * Doctor of Surgical Chiropody, superseded in the 1960s by

Doctor of Podiatric Medicine A podiatrist ( ) is a medical professional devoted to the treatment of disorders of the foot, ankle, and related structures of the leg. The term originated in North America but has now become the accepted term in the English-speaking world for ...

Educational institutions

Dalton State College Dalton State College (DSC or Dalton State) is a public college in Dalton, Georgia. It is part of the University System of Georgia. Founded in 1963 as a junior college, the college became a four-year institution in 1998. Dalton State is accredite ...

, Georgia, United States *

Daytona State College Daytona State College (DSC) is a public college with its main campus in Daytona Beach, Florida. DSC also has 6 smaller regional campuses throughout Volusia and Flagler counties. It is part of the Florida College System. The college offers mo ...

, Florida, United States * Deep Springs College, California, United States * Dixie State College, now Utah Tech University, Utah, United States *

Dyal Singh College, Delhi Dyal Singh College is a co-educational institute of University of Delhi. It was established in 1959 in Delhi, India. It offers undergraduate as well as postgraduate courses in science, the humanities and commerce. It has been ranked 21st all o ...

, India * DSC International School, Hong Kong, China

Science and technology

DECT Standard Cipher Digital enhanced cordless telecommunications (Digital European cordless telecommunications), usually known by the acronym DECT, is a standard primarily used for creating cordless telephone systems. It originated in Europe, where it is the commo ...

, an encryption algorithm used by wireless telephone systems * Dice similarity coefficient, a statistical measure *

Differential scanning calorimetry Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) is a thermoanalytical technique in which the difference in the amount of heat required to increase the temperature of a sample and reference is measured as a function of temperature. Both the sample and ref ...

, or the differential scanning calorimeter *

Digital selective calling Digital selective calling or DSC is a standard for transmitting predefined digital messages via the medium-frequency (MF), high-frequency (HF) and very-high-frequency (VHF) maritime radio systems. It is a core part of the Global Maritime Distress ...

in marine telecommunications *

Digital setting circles Setting circles are used on telescopes equipped with an equatorial mount to find astronomical objects in the sky by their equatorial coordinates often used in star charts or ephemerides. Description Setting circles consist of two graduated disk ...

on telescopes *

Digital signal controller A digital signal controller (DSC) is a hybrid of microcontrollers and digital signal processors (DSPs). Like microcontrollers, DSCs have fast interrupt responses, offer control-oriented peripherals like PWMs and watchdog timers, and are usually ...

, a hybrid microcontroller and digital signal processor *

Digital still camera A digital camera is a camera that captures photographs in digital memory. Most cameras produced today are digital, largely replacing those that capture images on photographic film. Digital cameras are now widely incorporated into mobile devic ...

, a type of camera *

Display Stream Compression DisplayPort (DP) is a digital display interface developed by a consortium of PC and chip manufacturers and standardized by the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA). It is primarily used to connect a video source to a display device su ...

, a VESA-developed video compression algorithm * Distributed source coding, in information theory and communication * Document Structuring Conventions a PostScript standard *

Doppler shift compensation When an echolocating bat approaches a target, its outgoing sounds return as echoes, which are Doppler shifted upward in frequency. In certain species of bats, which produce constant frequency (CF) Animal echolocation, echolocation calls, the bats c ...

, in bat echolocation *

Dye-sensitized solar cell A dye-sensitized solar cell (DSSC, DSC, DYSC or Grätzel cell) is a low-cost solar cell belonging to the group of thin film solar cells. It is based on a semiconductor formed between a photo-sensitized anode and an electrolyte, a '' photoelec ...

* Dynamic stability control, computerized technology that improves a vehicle's stability * Desired State Configuration, a feature of Windows PowerShell * Dynamic susceptibility contrast, a technique in perfusion MRI * A

subarctic climate The subarctic climate (also called subpolar climate, or boreal climate) is a climate with long, cold (often very cold) winters, and short, warm to cool summers. It is found on large landmasses, often away from the moderating effects of an ocean, g ...

in Köppen climate classification

Government and military

* Defence Security Corps, of the Indian Army * Defense Security Command, of the Republic of Korea Armed Forces *

Distinguished Service Cross (Australia) The Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) is a military decoration awarded to personnel of the Australian Defence Force. It is awarded for distinguished command and leadership in action. The DSC was introduced in 1991 and is the highest distinguished ...

, an Australian military award *

Distinguished Service Cross (United Kingdom) The Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) is a third-level military decoration awarded to officers; and, since 1993, ratings and other ranks of the British Armed Forces, Royal Fleet Auxiliary and the British Merchant Navy have been included. Addi ...

, a British naval award *

Distinguished Service Cross (United States) The Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) is the United States Army's second highest military decoration for soldiers who display extraordinary heroism in combat with an armed enemy force. Actions that merit the Distinguished Service Cross must be o ...

, an American military award * United States District Court for the District of South Carolina

Media and entertainment

* '' Daily Source Code'', a podcast by Adam Curry *

Dallas Symphony Chorus The Dallas Symphony Chorus (DSC), is the official vocal ensemble of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. For more than 45 years, the all-volunteer chorus has supported classical and pops performances with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, as well as appe ...

, an American choir * ''

Dave, Shelly, and Chainsaw ''The DSC Show'', formerly ''The Dave, Shelly, and Chainsaw Show'' (DSC), and known simply as ''Dave and Chainsaw'', was a long-running morning radio show in the San Diego, California area. Broadcast on weekday mornings on San Diego's famous KGB-FM ...

'', a morning radio show in the San Diego, California area *

DeepSouthCon The DeepSouthCon (DSC) is an annual science fiction convention, which is hosted in different cities in the Southern United States. Site selection is by vote of the membership of a given DSC, for the convention to be held 2 years in the future. DS ...

, a science fiction convention in the southern United States * Dutch Swing College Band, a Dutch jazz ensemble * '' Star Trek: Discovery'', an American science fiction television series

Sport

* Delbrücker SC, a German association football club from Delbrück, North Rhine-Westphalia * Deep South Conference, a defunct NCAA athletic conference * Dresdner SC, a German multisport club from Dresden, Saxony *

Dubai Sports City Dubai Sports City or DSC is a multi-venue sports complex in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, developed by Dubai. It provides a mix of residential, retail, leisure and recreational facilities. It is built around five major sports venues and featur ...

, a multi-venue sports complex in Dubai, United Arab Emirates * U.S. Postal Service Pro Cycling Team, an American professional road bicycle racing team

Other uses

* Directory of Social Change, a British charity * Down Syndrome Centre, a registered charity in Ireland * Dschang Airport, in Cameroon {{disambiguation