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Events for January 15, 2025
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Setting Up Success in Online Learning Workshop
Wed, Jan 15, 2025 @ 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
USC Viterbi School of Engineering
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Start off your semester with Viterbi Graduate Academic Services & the Kortschak Center to set yourself up for success in online learning! Join to learn about tips for successful advising and strategies for online learning.
Location: Online Event
Audiences:
Contact: Sidney Lim
Event Link: https://engage.usc.edu/viterbi/rsvp?id=401635
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AME Seminar
Wed, Jan 15, 2025 @ 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Yue Wang, USC
Talk Title: Embodied Intelligence for Space Exploration with Foundation Models
Abstract: Robotics has made remarkable strides, driven by advances in machine learning, optimal control, and hardware innovation. However, their applications to the space domains still face unique challenges: it is neither straightforward nor inherently scalable to train large machine learning models to enable these applications. To address this gap, our research endeavors to tackle these challenges through three principal directions: Simulation. Constructing photorealistic simulations that replicate space environments and enabling foundation model learning from synthetic or hybrid data sources. Perception. Leveraging geometric, semantic, and motional cues to develop data-efficient algorithms for robust scene perception and understanding in both simulated and real-world settings. Decision making. Integrating knowledge from foundation models (such as LLMs) into intelligent agents to enhance autonomous decision-making capabilities in novel and unknown environments. My primary aim is to bridge the gap between the theoretical underpinnings of AI and tangible advancements in space robotics, overcoming data limitations to push the boundaries of intelligent exploration at an accessible cost.
Biography: Yue Wang is an assistant professor at the computer science department and a faculty scientist at Nvidia Research. His lab is focusing on three major directions: 1) neural scene representations for robotics; 2) real-to-simulation-to-real transfer for robotics; 3) and robotic manipulation. He worked on 3D geometric deep learning during his PhD. His paper "Dynamic Graph CNN" has been widely adopted in 3D visual computing and beyond. He received the Powell Faculty Research Award, Toyota Young Faculty Researcher award, Nvidia Fellowship, the best paper award in geometric computing and graphics at the inaugural international congress of basic science, and the best paper nomination at the CVPR 2021 workshop on autonomous driving. He was also named the first place recipient of the William A. Martin Master’s Thesis Award for 2021. Yue received his bachelor from Zhejiang University, master from UCSD, and PhD from MIT. He has spent time at Nvidia Research, Google Research and Salesforce Research.
Host: AME Department
More Info: https://ame.usc.edu/seminars/
Webcast: https://usc.zoom.us/j/96060458816?pwd=8LmoG2q6vBCQubqqWpcizd2F1bxqsH.1Location: James H. Zumberge Hall Of Science (ZHS) - 252
WebCast Link: https://usc.zoom.us/j/96060458816?pwd=8LmoG2q6vBCQubqqWpcizd2F1bxqsH.1
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Tessa Yao
Event Link: https://ame.usc.edu/seminars/
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The Evolution of Energy - SoCalGas Info Session
Wed, Jan 15, 2025 @ 05:00 PM - 06:30 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Career Connections
Workshops & Infosessions
This event is for Viterbi engineering students only. Non-Viterbi students will not be admitted. Please register through Handshake.Join us for a transformative event aimed at USC engineering students eager to innovate and lead in the energy sector.Who’s SoCalGas?At SoCalGas we live by three values: Do the Right Thing, Champion People and Shape the Future.We believe every Californian deserves a clean, affordable, resilient energy future. SoCalGas is working to achieve that future through innovation, collaboration, and decarbonization.Event Highlights: Learn about SoCalGas’ commitment to exploring cutting-edge technologies in natural gas, renewable energy, and sustainable practices and how you can join the team. We will also discuss upcoming opportunities for Engineering students looking for internships or entry level roles.Expert Speakers: Hear from industry leaders at SoCalGas from both Engineering and Human Resources departments.Who Should Attend: This event is tailored for USC engineering students passionate about making a difference in the energy landscape. Whether you’re an undergraduate or a graduate student, you’ll find valuable insights and opportunities to enhance your career path.Don’t miss out on this chance to fuel your passion for engineering and energy innovation. We look forward to seeing you there!
Location: Ronald Tutor Hall of Engineering (RTH) - 211
Audiences: All Viterbi
Contact: RTH 218 Viterbi Career Connections
Event Link: https://usc.joinhandshake.com/
