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W.V.T. Rusch Honors Colloquium; Space Shuttle Engineering from a Korean Perspective
Fri, Feb 01, 2013 @ 01:00 PM - 01:50 PM
USC Viterbi School of Engineering, Viterbi School of Engineering Student Affairs
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Dr. Jay Chung, President & CEO of Tayco Engineering
Talk Title: Space Shuttle Engineering from a Korean Perspective
Host: W.V.T. Rusch Honors Program
Location: Seeley G. Mudd Building (SGM) - 101
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Christine Viterbi Admission & Student Affairs
This event is open to all eligible individuals. USC Viterbi operates all of its activities consistent with the University's Notice of Non-Discrimination. Eligibility is not determined based on race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other prohibited factor. -
USC's Homeland Security Center (CREATE) Monthly Seminar Series
Wed, Feb 06, 2013 @ 11:30 AM - 01:00 PM
USC Viterbi School of Engineering
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: John Mueller, Ralph D. Mershon Senior Research Scientist at the Mershon Center for International Security Studies of Ohio State University
Talk Title: ââ¬ÅTerrorism and Counterterrorism: Threat, Capacity, Risk, Cost, Benefitââ¬Â
Series: CREATE Monthly Seminar Series
Abstract: An examination of the degree to which terrorism presents a threat and an assessment of counterterrorism measures. The key question from which analysis should spring is not "are we safer?" but "how safe are we?" Some measures do seem to be cost-effective--reducing risk at a reasonable cost--but other fail rather impressively to do so.
Biography: John Mueller is the Ralph D. Mershon Senior Research Scientist at the Mershon Center for International Security Studies of Ohio State University. He is also adjunct professor of Political Science at Ohio State and a Cato Senior Fellow at the Cato Institute in Washington, DC.
He is currently working on terrorism and particularly on the reactions (and costly over-reactions) it often inspires. His book, Terrorism, Security, and Money: Balancing the Risks, Benefits, and Costs of Homeland Security, written in collaboration with engineer and risk analyst Mark Stewart, applies cost-benefit analysis to issues of homeland security and was published in 2011 by Oxford University Press. Information about this book. His 2010 book, Atomic Obsession: Nuclear Alarmism from Hiroshima to Al Qaeda (Oxford University Press), suggests that atomic terrorism is highly unlikely and that efforts to prevent nuclear proliferation frequently have damaging results. Information about this book. He has also written Overblown: How Politicians and the Terrorism Industry Inflate National Security Threats, and Why We Believe Them (Free Press, 2006). The New York Times called the book "important" and "accurate, timely, and necessary." Information about this book. Another book, War and Ideas: Selected Essays was published in May 2011 by Routledge. Information about this book. He is also the editor of a set of case studies, Terrorism Since 9/11: The American Cases, published as a webbook in 2011 and 2012 by the Mershon Center. Information about this book.
Before coming to Ohio State in 2000, Mueller was on the faculty at the University of Rochester for many years. From 2000 to 2011, he held the Woody Hayes Chair of National Security Studies at Ohio Stateââ¬â¢s Mershon Center and was a professor of political science. He is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, has been a John Simon Guggenheim Fellow, and has received grants from the National Science Foundation and the National Endowment for the Humanities. He has also received several teaching prizes, and in 2009 received the International Studies Association's Susan Strange Award that "recognizes a person whose singular intellect, assertiveness, and insight most challenge conventional wisdom and intellectual and organizational complacency in the international studies community." In 2010, he received Ohio State University's Distinguished Scholar Award. He was also selected for the Playboy Honor Roll of 20 Professors Who Are Reinventing the Classroom in the October 2010 issue of the magazine.
For a full bio please visit: http://politicalscience.osu.edu/faculty/jmueller/MUELLER.BIO.htm
To ensure that I order your lunch, please RSVP no later than Friday, February 1, 2013. Please advise if you require a vegetarian option.
Hope to see you there!
Best Regards,
Erin Calicchio
Administrative Assistant
University of Southern California
U.S. Department of Homeland Security - National Center for
Risk and Economic Analysis of Terrorism Events (CREATE)
3710 McClintock Ave, RTH 313
Los Angeles, CA 90089-2902
213-740-3863
calicchi@usc.edu
www.usc.edu/create
Host: Homeland Security Center @ USC (CREATE)
More Information: Mueller Invite_2-6-13.docx
Location: Ronald Tutor Hall of Engineering (RTH) - 306
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Kelly Buccola
This event is open to all eligible individuals. USC Viterbi operates all of its activities consistent with the University's Notice of Non-Discrimination. Eligibility is not determined based on race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other prohibited factor. -
W.V.T. Rusch Honors Colloquium; USC Has Its Own Satellite?
Fri, Feb 08, 2013 @ 01:00 PM - 01:50 PM
USC Viterbi School of Engineering, Viterbi School of Engineering Student Affairs
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Tim Barrett, Associate Director, Space Engineering Research Center, USC Information Sciences Institute
Talk Title: USC Has Its Own Satellite?
Host: W.V.T. Rusch Honors Program
Location: Seeley G. Mudd Building (SGM) - 101
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Christine Viterbi Admission & Student Affairs
This event is open to all eligible individuals. USC Viterbi operates all of its activities consistent with the University's Notice of Non-Discrimination. Eligibility is not determined based on race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other prohibited factor. -
USC's Homeland Security Center (CREATE) Lecture Forum
Wed, Feb 13, 2013 @ 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
USC Viterbi School of Engineering
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: LT. BRIAN BANNING (RET), CALIFORNIA EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
Talk Title: Understanding Homegrown Violent Extremists
Series: CREATE Lecture Forum
Abstract: Terrorist attacks in the United States have been in the spotlight since the shocking events of September 11, 2001. Most of Americaââ¬â¢s attention and focus have been on Al Qaeda and affiliated groups. While the internationally based terrorist groups have continued to attempt attacks in the continental United States, such as the Christmas Day attempt by the ââ¬ÅUnderwear Bomberââ¬Â Umar Abdulmutallab, there is a growing awareness of the danger posed by Home Grown Violent Extremists (HVEââ¬â¢s). This is principally due to the fact that the internationally based attacks have all failed since September 11. By contrast, American born ââ¬Åactorsââ¬Â have killed dozens and their plots that could have kill hundreds more were disrupted.
Americans turn to violence for several different philosophies. Some develop sympathies with international movements. Some are affiliated with global hotspots with ongoing struggles. And some are related to movements that have been present for decades such as militias or sovereign citizens. All of these groups have unique characteristics that give us some insight into possible operations they may undertake. However, despite the philosophical uniqueness of the groups, there is a similarity in the psychological radicalization process each of these ââ¬Åactorsââ¬Â undergoes on their path to violence.
Hostage Negotiation as practiced by Law Enforcement is a unique analytical discipline. It involves the analyses of the origins of the human ââ¬Åactorââ¬Â, then considers situational factors which have occurred to cause the ââ¬Åactorââ¬Â to behave in the manner in which they have. Brian has interviewed dozens of these Homegrown Violent Extremists using the exclusive mindset of a Hostage Negotiator and will discuss these behaviors and characteristics.
Biography: Prior to his retirement with the Sacramento County (CA) Sheriffââ¬â¢s Department, Lt. Brian Banning was the founding Assistant Commander of the Sacramento Regional Terrorism Threat Assessment Center, a multi-agency intelligence fusion center that supports the FBI led Joint Terrorism Task Force at the Top Secret level.
During his law enforcement career, Brian developed and supervised the jail intelligence unit and operated in Hostage Negotiations for 16 years participating in over 275 critical incidents, 100 at command rank as the team leader. He worked numerous cases involving Homegrown Violent Extremists and in the jail system came to know dozens more on a personal level. As a negotiator, getting to know the actual person and motivations behind the criminal behavior has always been his focus. His personal conversations with extremists from various belief systems developed his unique insights into the understanding of extremist behaviors.
A trained Intelligence Analyst, Lt. Banning holds a B.A. in Police Science. He was an elected member of the California Association of Hostage Negotiatorsââ¬â¢ Executive Board for 8 years, now an Honorary Life Member, ex president.
Brian currently supports the California Emergency Management Agency on statewide counterterrorism issues as an employee of SRA International. He also frequently teaches negotiations for D Prep, LLC.
In order to RSVP for this event, please email calicchi@usc.edu by February 6, 2013.
Host: Homeland Security Center @ USC (CREATE)
Location: Ronald Tutor Campus Center (TCC) - 227
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Erin Calicchio
This event is open to all eligible individuals. USC Viterbi operates all of its activities consistent with the University's Notice of Non-Discrimination. Eligibility is not determined based on race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other prohibited factor. -
W.V.T. Rusch Honors Colloquium; Software Engineering and Crucial Career Advice
Fri, Feb 15, 2013 @ 01:00 PM - 01:50 PM
USC Viterbi School of Engineering, Viterbi School of Engineering Student Affairs
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Aaron Crow, Software Engineer, Factual
Talk Title: Software Engineering and Crucial Career Advice
Host: W.V.T. Rusch Honors Program
Location: Seeley G. Mudd Building (SGM) - 101
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Christine Viterbi Admission & Student Affairs
This event is open to all eligible individuals. USC Viterbi operates all of its activities consistent with the University's Notice of Non-Discrimination. Eligibility is not determined based on race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other prohibited factor. -
W.V.T. Rusch Honors Program; Hitchhikers Guide to Particle Physics
Fri, Feb 22, 2013 @ 01:00 PM - 01:50 PM
USC Viterbi School of Engineering, Viterbi School of Engineering Student Affairs
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Dr. Gene Bickers, Vice Provost for Undergraduate Programs
Talk Title: Hitchhikers Guide to Particle Physics
Host: W.V.T. Rusch Honors Program
Location: Seeley G. Mudd Building (SGM) - 101
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Christine Viterbi Admission & Student Affairs
This event is open to all eligible individuals. USC Viterbi operates all of its activities consistent with the University's Notice of Non-Discrimination. Eligibility is not determined based on race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other prohibited factor. -
USC's Homeland Security Center (CREATE) Monthly Seminar Series
Thu, Feb 28, 2013 @ 12:30 PM - 02:00 PM
USC Viterbi School of Engineering
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Dr. Jun Zhuang , Assistant Professor of Industrial and Systems Engineering at the University at Buffalo, the State University of New York (UB, or SUNY-Buffalo)
Talk Title: ââ¬ÅBalancing Congestion and Security in the Presence of Strategic Applicants with Private Informationââ¬Â
Series: CREATE Monthly Seminar Series
Abstract: Concerns on security and congestion appear in security screening which is used to identify and deter potential threats (e.g., attackers, terrorists, smugglers, spies) among normal applicants wishing to enter an organization, location, or facility. Generally, in-depth screening reduces the risk of being attacked, but creates delays that may deter normal applicants and thus, decrease the welfare of the approver (authority, manager, screener). In this research, we develop a model to determine the optimal screening policy to maximize the reward from admitting normal applicants net of the penalty from admitting bad applicants. We use an M/M/n queueing system to capture the impact of security screening policies on system congestion and use game theory to model strategic behavior, in which potential applicants with private information can decide whether to apply based on the observed approver's screening policy and the submission behavior of other potential applicants. We provide analytical solutions for the optimal non-discriminatory screening policy and numerical illustrations for both the discriminatory and non-discriminatory policies. In addition, we discuss more complex scenarios including robust screening, imperfect screening, abandonment behavior, and complex server networks.
Biography: Presenter: Dr. Jun Zhuang has been an Assistant Professor of Industrial and Systems Engineering at the University at Buffalo, the State University of New York (UB, or SUNY-Buffalo), since he obtained his Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering in 2008 from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Dr. Zhuang has a M.S. in Agricultural Economics in 2004 from the University of Kentucky, and a bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering in 2002 from Southeast University, China. Dr. Zhuang's long-term research goal is to integrate operations research, game theory, and decision analysis to improve mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery for natural and man-made disasters. Other areas of interest include health care, sports, transportation, supply chain management, and sustainability. Dr. Zhuang's research has been supported by the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF), by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through the National Center for Risk and Economic Analysis of Terrorism Events (CREATE) and the National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START), by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) through the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), and by the U.S. Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) through the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL). Dr. Zhuang is a fellow of the 2011 U.S. Air Force Summer Faculty Fellowship Program (AF SFFP), sponsored by the AFOSR. Dr. Zhuang is also a fellow of the 2009-2010 Next Generation of Hazards and Disasters Researchers Program, sponsored by the NSF. Dr. Zhuang has published 30 peer-reviewed journal articles in Operations Research, European Journal of Operational Research, Annals of Operations Research, Journal of the Operational Research Society, Military Operations Research, Risk Analysis, Decision Analysis, among others. His research and educational activities have been highlighted in The Wall Street Journal, Industrial Engineer, Stanford GSB News, The Council on Undergraduate Research Quarterly, The Pre-Engineering Times, among others. He is on Editorial Board of Decision Analysis, is the co-Editor of Decision Analysis Today, and has reviewed proposals for NSF/ASEE/DOD/NASA, book chapters for Springer, and articles for 50+ academic journals and conferences for 180+ times. Dr. Zhuang dedicates to mentoring high school, undergraduate, and graduate students in research. Dr. Zhuang's mentoring effort has been recognized by the 2008 Graduate Student Mentor Award from University of Wisconsin-Madison, and the 2012 President Emeritus and Mrs. Martin Meyerson Award for Distinguished Teaching and Mentoring from University at Buffalo.
To ensure that I order your lunch, please RSVP to calicchi@usc.edu no later than Monday, February 25, 2013.
Please advise if you require a vegetarian option. Hope to see you there!
Best Regards,
Erin
Erin Calicchio
Administrative Assistant
University of Southern California
U.S. Department of Homeland Security - National Center for
Risk and Economic Analysis of Terrorism Events (CREATE)
3710 McClintock Ave, RTH 313
Los Angeles, CA 90089-2902
213-740-3863
calicchi@usc.edu
www.usc.edu/create
Host: Homeland Security Center @ USC (CREATE)
Location: Charles Lee Powell Hall (PHE) - 223
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Kelly Buccola
This event is open to all eligible individuals. USC Viterbi operates all of its activities consistent with the University's Notice of Non-Discrimination. Eligibility is not determined based on race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other prohibited factor.
