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Events for January 23, 2012
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NOBE General Meeting
Mon, Jan 23, 2012 @ 08:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Student Organizations
Workshops & Infosessions
We will be discussing our events for the semester.
Pizza will be provided.Location: Von Kleinsmid Center For International & Public Affairs (VKC) - 102
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: USC NOBE
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BME 533 (Seminar in Biomedical Engineering)
Mon, Jan 23, 2012 @ 12:30 PM - 01:50 PM
Alfred E. Mann Department of Biomedical Engineering
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Oscar J. Abilez, M.D., Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Stanford University
Talk Title: Biochemical, Electrical, and Optogenetic Control of Human Pluripotent Stem Cells
Abstract: Cardiovascular disease affects more than 70 million Americans and is the number one cause of mortality in the United States. Because the regenerative capacity of cardiac tissue is limited, human pluripotent stem cells (hPSC) have emerged as a potential source for cellular-based therapies. However, for these therapies to be effective, sufficient amounts of differentiated cells must be produced, these cells must be identified and sorted, and, upon implantation, arrhythmias must be avoided. In this seminar, I describe the biochemical control of hPSC for their directed differentiation into cardiomyocytes, electrical control for electrophysiology-based cell sorting, and optogenetic control for temporal synchronization.
Biography: Guided by quantitative approaches, Dr. Abilez's long-term research goal is to ascertain the mechanisms by which various biophysical stimuli direct the development of cells and tissues from human pluripotent stem cells, and to use these findings to address challenges in the basic, translational, and clinical sciences.
Host: Department of Biomedical Engineering
Location: Olin Hall of Engineering (OHE) - 122
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Mischalgrace Diasanta
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EE-EP/Joint Colloquium with Physics
Mon, Jan 23, 2012 @ 04:15 PM - 05:15 PM
Ming Hsieh Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Edo Waks, University of Maryland, College Park
Talk Title: Strong Light-Matter Interactions in Semiconductor Quantum Dots Coupled to Photonic Crystals
Abstract: Two dimensional photonic crystals have been recognized as a highly promising scalable platform for compact integrated photonics. Another important aspect of photonic crystals is their ability to localize and trap light to spatial volumes on the order of a cubic wavelength, resulting in extremely high electromagnetic intensities. Recently, it has been shown that by embedding a single quantum dot (QD) in the high field region of photonic crystal cavities it becomes possible to achieve strong light-matter interactions at the single photon/single atom level. These unprecedented interaction strengths open up the possibility for creating nonlinear optical effects approaching the single photon level. In addition, they can be exploited to engineer unique quantum mechanically entangled states of light and matter that enable scalable quantum networks. In this talk, I will discuss our work on coupling indium arsenide (InAs) QDs to photonic crystal structures for creating nonlinear optical interactions at low photon numbers, and for storing and transferring quantum information from QD spin to photons for quantum networking. I will describe an experimental demonstration of giant optical Stark shifts with only 10 photons of energy by using a strongly coupled cavity-QD system, as well as a recent demonstration of all-optical switching with only 150 photons of control energy. I will then describe our work on coupling QD spin to light in order to realize a quantum transistor that can exhibit the quantum mechanical property of entanglement. The quantum transistor could enable a novel class of opto-electronic devices that serve as a fundamental building block for quantum computers and quantum networks.
Biography: Edo Waks is a professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Maryland, College Park. He is also a member of the Joint Quantum Institute (JQI), a collaborative effort between the University of Maryland and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) at Gaithersburg, dedicated to the study of quantum coherence. Waks received his B.S. and M.S. from Johns Hopkins University, and his Ph.D. from Stanford University. He is a recipient of an NSF CAREER award as well as a Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) for the investigation of interactions between quantum dots and nanophotonic structures. His current work focuses on coherent control and manipulation semiconductor quantum dots, and their interactions with photonic crystal devices for creating strong atom-photon interactions.
Host: EE-EP/Joint Colloquium with Physics
More Info: http://ee.usc.edu/news/seminars/eepLocation: John Stauffer Science Lecture Hall (SLH) - 102
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Marilyn Poplawski
Event Link: http://ee.usc.edu/news/seminars/eep
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Google Intern and Career Panel
Mon, Jan 23, 2012 @ 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Career Connections
Workshops & Infosessions
Want to know what it's like to be an intern or start your career at Google? Come hear it grom the people who really know-former Google interns, new grads, and intern hosts. This panel will share experiences, give advice and answer your questions on what life is really like. Information on Google opportunities, food, and Google swag will also be provided.
Co-sponsored by the USC ACM
Please sign up for the event by RSVPing here (goo.gl/3hYng). RSVPing helps us know how many people to order food for, but everyone is welcome!
Targeted student audience:BS,MS,PhDMore Information: Google Career Panel @ USC 1 23 12.pdf
Location: Grace Ford Salvatori Hall Of Letters, Arts & Sciences (GFS) - 106
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: RTH 218 Viterbi Career Services
