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Six Sigma Black BeltTue, Jan 28, 2014 @ 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Executive Education
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: TBA,
Talk Title: Six Sigma Black Belt
Abstract: Course Overview
This course teaches you the advanced problem-solving skills you'll need in order to measure a process, analyze the results, develop process improvements and quantify the resulting savings. Project assignments between sessions require you to apply what you've learned. This course is presented in the classroom in three five-day sessions over a three-month period.
Learn the advanced problem-solving skills you need to implement the principles, practices and techniques of Six Sigma to maximize performance and cost reductions in your organization. During this three-week practitioner course, you will learn how to measure a process, analyze the results, develop process improvements and quantify the resulting savings. You will be required to complete a project demonstrating mastery of appropriate analytical methods and pass an examination to earn IIE's Six Sigma Black Belt Certificate.This practitioner course for Six Sigma implementation provides extensive coverage of the Six Sigma process as well as intensive exposure to the key analytical tools associated with Six Sigma, including project management, team skills, cost analysis, FMEA, basic statistics, inferential statistics, sampling, goodness of fit testing, regression and correlation analysis, reliability, design of experiments, statistical process control, measurement systems analysis and simulation. Computer applications are emphasized.
NOTE: Participants must bring a laptop computer running Microsoft Office to the seminar.
Course Topics
* Business process management
* Computer applications
* Design of experiments (DOE)
* Design for Six Sigma (DFSS)
* DMAIIC
* Enterprisewide deployment
* Lean enterprise
* Project management
* Regression and correlation modeling
* Statistical methods and sampling
* Statistical process control
* Team processes
Benefits
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
* Analyze process data using comprehensive statistical methods
* Control the process to assure that improvements are used and the benefits verified
* Define an opportunity for improving customer satisfaction
* Implement the recommended improvements
* Improve existing processes by reducing variation
* Measure process characteristics that are critical to quality
Who Should Attend
* VPs, COOs, CEOs
* Employees new to a managerial position
* Employees preparing to make the transition to managerial roles
* Current managers wanting to hone leadership skills
* Anyone interested in implementing Lean or Six Sigma in their organization
Program Fees
On-Campus Participants: $7,245
Includes continental breakfasts, lunch and all course materials. The fee does not include hotel accommodations or transportation.
Online Participant with Live Session Interactivity: $7,245
Includes attendee access codes for live call-in or chat capabilities during class sessions. Also includes all course and lecture materials available for live stream or download.
Reduced Pricing:
Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE): Reduced pricing is available for members of IIE. Please contact professional@gapp.usc.edu for further information.
Trojan Family: USC alumni, current students, faculty, and staff receive 10% reduced pricing on registration.
Boeing: Boeing employees receive 20% off registration fees (please use Boeing email address when registering).
Location
Two course delivery options are available for participants, on-campus and online with interactivity:
On-Campus Course is held in state-of-the-art facilities on the University of Southern California campus, located in downtown Los Angeles. Participants attending on-campus will have the option to commute to the course or stay at one of the many hotels located in the area. For travel information, please visit our Travel section.
Overview of on-campus option:
* The ability to interact with faculty and peers in-person.
* Access to hard copy course materials.
* Ability to logon and view archived course information - up to 7 days after the course has been offered. This includes course documents and streaming video of the lectures.
* If there is a conflict during any on-campus course dates, on-campus participants can elect to be an online/interactive student.
* Parking, refreshments and lunch are provided for on-campus participants unless otherwise specified.
Online (Interactivity) Course delivery is completely online and real-time, enabling interaction with the instructor and fellow participants. Participants have the flexibility of completing the course from a distance utilizing USC's Distance Education Network technology. Students are required to be online for the entirety of each day's session.
Overview of online (interactive):
* Virtually participate in the course live with the ability to either ask questions or chat questions to the entire class.
* WebEx technologies provide the option to call into the class and view the entire lecture/materials on a personal computer, or to participate on a computer without having to utilize a phone line.
* Ability to logon and view archived course information up to 7 days after the course has been offered. This includes course documents and streaming video of the lectures.
Continuing Education Units
CEUs: 10.5 (CEUs provided by request only)
USC Viterbi School of Engineering Certificate of Participation is awarded to all participants upon successful completion of course.
Upon completion, participants will also receive their Institute of Industrial Engineers certification in Six Sigma Black Belt.
Host: Corporate and Professional Programs
More Info: http://gapp.usc.edu/professional-programs/short-courses/industrial%26systems/six-sigma-black-belt
Audiences: Registered Attendees
Contact: Viterbi Professional Programs
Event Link: http://gapp.usc.edu/professional-programs/short-courses/industrial%26systems/six-sigma-black-belt
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CS Colloquium: Anita Sarma (U Nebraska) - Coordination in Distributed Software Development
Tue, Jan 28, 2014 @ 04:00 PM - 05:30 PM
Thomas Lord Department of Computer Science
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Anita Sarma, U Nebraska
Talk Title: Coordination in Distributed Software Development
Series: CS Colloquium
Abstract: Distributed software development poses many challenges. One of the main factors is the complexity of technical dependencies existing in the code base, which leads to complex social-technical dependencies among developers. This social-technical complexity inevitably leads to software conflicts because of coordination problems. Recently, we have been witnessing the development of new kinds of collaborative technology, and variations on existing technologies that support new collaborative development practices. New trends in organization of distributed, collaborative work and the development of new technologies supporting it result in an intriguing interplay of people and technology, which motivates my research in supporting coordination in software development. In this talk, I will discuss coordination tools developed by my group to facilitate distributed software development. In particular I will focus on tools that help in exploring software dependencies and scheduling tasks to minimize conflicts.
Biography: Anita Sarma is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln. Previously, she was a post doctoral fellow at the School of Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University. She holds a Ph.D. degree in Information and Computer Science from the University of California, Irvine. Her research interests are at the intersection of software engineering and computer-supported cooperative work. She seeks to understand how factors such as interdependencies among work artifacts, design erosion of the work product, and organizational culture affect coordination; and create effective coordination solutions for distributed development by identifying the kinds of information required for coordination, the means of generating and distributing such information, and ways to present it. Anita regular serves on program committees in Software Engineering conferences (ICSE, ASE, ICGSE), has been the co-chair of ICSE 2014 formal demonstration track and serves as a reviewer for TSE, TOSEM, TOCHI.
Host: Neno Medvidovic
Location: Henry Salvatori Computer Science Center (SAL) - 101
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Assistant to CS chair
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Employer Networking Tips workshop (Vista Entertainment)
Tue, Jan 28, 2014 @ 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Career Connections
Workshops & Infosessions
Vista Entertainment will be on campus to help students learn about Networking. They will provide students with great tips from an employer perspective. Don't miss out!
Location: Seeley G. Mudd Building (SGM) - 101
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: RTH 218 Viterbi Career Services
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What Every International Student Should Know About U.S. Employment
Tue, Jan 28, 2014 @ 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Career Connections
Workshops & Infosessions
For more information: http://sait.usc.edu/ois/workshops-events/calendar/h-1b-informational-workshop2-22.aspx
Location: Ronald Tutor Campus Center (TCC) - Ballroom
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: RTH 218 Viterbi Career Services
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Design Team Expo: AeroDesign Team Lab Tour
Tue, Jan 28, 2014 @ 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Student Organizations
Student Activity
A peek into the life of the AeroDesign Team lab and the work we do on a daily basis.
Open to all students, all skill levels, all majors!Location: Vivian Hall of Engineering (VHE) - M31
Audiences: Undergrad
Contact: Amy LaRue
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Design Team Expo: Rocket Lab Tour and Hands On Building Demo
Tue, Jan 28, 2014 @ 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Student Organizations
Student Activity
Tour of Rocket Lab facilities and an opportunity to participate in the hands on build process for vehicles flying later this semester.
Open to all students, all skill levels, all majors!Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Jordan Noone
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Spotlight Series: Electrical Engineering
Tue, Jan 28, 2014 @ 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Student Affairs
Workshops & Infosessions
Want to learn more about your major or one you're considering? Come hear Alumni discuss the many ways they are using their Electrical Engineering degrees!
This is your opportunity to connect with alumni and industry professionals, ask questions about their experiences, and learn about the work they do and the many opportunities for students from each major!
RSVP at:
http://bit.ly/EEspot14Location: Ronald Tutor Hall of Engineering (RTH) - 211
Audiences: Undergrad
Contact: Viterbi Student Affairs
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Design Team Expo: SC Racing Shop Tour and Team Introduction
Tue, Jan 28, 2014 @ 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Student Organizations
Student Activity
We will have a brief introduction of the team, explaining who we are and what we do, and will then proceed to have a shop tour and tool demonstration.
Open to all students, all skill levels, all majors!Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Jason Zide
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Spotlight Series: Electrical Engineering
Tue, Jan 28, 2014 @ 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Student Affairs
Workshops & Infosessions
Want to learn more about your major or one you're considering? Come hear Alumni discuss the many ways they are using their Electrical Engineering degrees!
This is your opportunity to connect with alumni and industry professionals, ask questions about their experiences, and learn about the work they do and the many opportunities for students from each major!
RSVP at:
http://bit.ly/EEspot13Location: Ronald Tutor Hall of Engineering (RTH) - 211
Audiences: Undergrad
Contact: Viterbi Student Affairs
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SpaceIL
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Tue, Jan 28, 2014 @ 07:30 PM - 09:30 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Graduate Admission
Receptions & Special Events
On behalf of TAMID at USC, I am pleased to invite you to an exclusive event held with SpaceIL, a non-profit organization consisting of Israeli scientists and engineers working to land the first Israeli spacecraft on the moon.
The event will take place on Tuesday, January 28th at the USC Hillel at 7:30 p.m. Join us at this special event as TAMID and SpaceIL discuss the outstanding work that we have done so far and SpaceIL's next steps in their historic mission.
SpaceIL's vision is far deeper than making Israel the fourth nation to land on the moon- it is an education non-profit organization working to inspire the next generation in Israel and around the world to think differently about science and engineering. The organization was founded by three young Israeli engineers to compete in the Google Lunar X-Prize, a global race to land an unmanned spacecraft on the moon.
For more information on SpaceIL please see: http://www.spaceil.com
Attached is your invitation. Please RSVP by sending an email to usctamid@gmail.com. Please let us know if you have any questions. We hope you can make it!
Address of event:
3300 South Hoover Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90007
Location: 3300 South Hoover Blvd.
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: TAMID at USC
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Design Team Expo: Institute of Electronic and Electrical Engineers Micro-Mouse
Tue, Jan 28, 2014 @ 08:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Student Organizations
Student Activity
USC IEEE just started a Micromouse design team last semester, with the goal of building a “mouse” to reach the middle of the maze as fast as possible on its own. All types of skills will be involved and it’s a great way to get hands on experience with research and development. Come to either info-session to learn how you can be more involved in the team!
Open to all students, all skill levels, all majors!Location: Waite Phillips Hall Of Education (WPH) - 102
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Walter Iu
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Design Team Expo: Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Intro to Robot Submarines
Tue, Jan 28, 2014 @ 08:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Student Organizations
Student Activity
Team members will offer hands on demonstrations of USCs home made hardware and software that allows SeaBee, the Autonomous Underwater vehicle to run!
Open to all students, all skill levels, all majors!Location: Ronald Tutor Hall of Engineering (RTH) - Lobby
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Turner Topping
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ASME General Meeting
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Tue, Jan 28, 2014 @ 08:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Student Organizations
Student Activity
ASME will be having a short general meeting on Tuesday, 1/28/14 in SOS B46 at 8pm where you can come hear about our club and grab some food. We'll be talking about our upcoming events and opportunities for you guys to get involved. We hope to see you there!
Location: Social Sciences Building (SOS) - B46
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
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USC Racing Spring 2014 Info-session
Tue, Jan 28, 2014 @ 08:00 PM - 09:30 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Student Organizations
Student Activity
We are hosting our Spring 2014 Info-session. If you would like to know more about our team, or are interested in joining, please attend! Afterwards, we will be holding our Spring 2014 General Meeting, which you are welcome to attend as well.
Location: Kaprielian Hall (KAP) - 146
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: USC Racing (Formula SAE Team)
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