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Events for January 16, 2025
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PhD Dissertation Defense - Weizhao Jin
Thu, Jan 16, 2025 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Thomas Lord Department of Computer Science
University Calendar
Title: Efficiency in Privacy-Preserving Computation via Domain Knowledge
Date and Time: Thursday, January 16th, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: THH 221
Committee: Srivatsan Ravi (CS), Bhaskar Krishnamachari (ECE), Harsha V. Madhyastha (CS), Fred Morstatter (CS)
Abstract: In recent years, the growing reliance on user data for building server-side applications and services has significantly heightened the importance of data privacy. To meet expanding privacy regulations like GDPR, service providers have turned to privacy-preserving methods that maintain computational functionality while protecting user privacy. However, integrating techniques such as homomorphic encryption into application protocols presents a critical challenge: achieving a balance between privacy and efficiency. This thesis explores two distinct domains within privacy-preserving computation, offering practical, domain-specific solutions to address challenges related to overheads and protocol complexity. The focus is on achieving efficient privacy in both machine learning and networks/IoT. To illustrate how leveraging domain-specific insights—from federated learning, entity resolution, and computer networking—can substantially enhance the efficiency of privacy-preserving computation, we first introduce a selective encryption strategy for large-scale federated learning models, reducing overhead by encrypting only sensitive parameters while still maintaining robust privacy guarantees; secondly, we demonstrate how homomorphic encryption can be optimized for deep entity resolution via a two-stage computation scheme and novel techniques including synthetic ranging and polynomial degree optimization that preserve accuracy under encrypted computation; finally, we apply Non-Interactive Zero-Knowledge proofs to achieve lightweight privacy-preserving path validation across multi-authority network slices, ensuring data forwarding compliance without revealing sensitive topology details by utilizing a backward pairwise validation procedure. Taken together, these studies highlight how targeting domain-specific challenges via domain-specific knowledge can yield practical, scalable frameworks for efficient privacy-preserving computation.
Zoom Link: https://usc.zoom.us/j/99543392059?pwd=FlQxFqagihzPzEV4tfBaemgHBwOwUM.1Location: Mark Taper Hall Of Humanities (THH) - 221
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Weizhao Jin
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Viterbi - Resume & Cover Letter 1.0: What Recruiters Look For
Thu, Jan 16, 2025 @ 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Career Connections
Workshops & Infosessions
This event is for Viterbi engineering majors only. Non-viterbi majors will not be admitted. Please register on Handshake.
Wondering how to write a strong resume? Join Viterbi Career Connections for "Resume & Cover Letter 1.0: What Recruiters Look For," an introductory workshop designed to help you get started on crafting an effective resume and cover letter to ensure you stand out by reflecting on your greatest strengths, skills, and accomplishments. Find out what employers look for, review tips and samples, and explore different resume formats. Have your resume draft ready to take notes and make modifications in real-time!
In this informative session, you will:
Understand the fundamental components of a resume and cover letter, including formatting, structure, and content.
Identify key elements recruiters look for in resumes and cover letters.
Learn how to structure and write a cover letter that effectively introduces yourself and complements your resume.
Understand the best practices for formatting and structuring your documents to ensure they are Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and AI-friendly.
Learn how AI comes into play and how to utilize it effectively.
Walk away with the next steps to make your resume application-ready.
Location: Ronald Tutor Hall of Engineering (RTH) - 211
Audiences: All Viterbi
Contact: RTH 218 Viterbi Career Connections
Event Link: https://usc.joinhandshake.com/
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Viterbi - Resume 2.0: How to Turn Applications into Interviews
Thu, Jan 16, 2025 @ 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Career Connections
Workshops & Infosessions
This event is for Viterbi engineering majors only. Non-Viterbi students will not be admitted. Please register on Handshake.
Wondering what resumes get picked for interviews? Join Viterbi Career Connections for "Resume 2.0: How to Turn Applications into Interviews," a workshop designed to provide you with strategies and techniques to make your resume stand out. By the end of the session, you should feel more confident in creating a resume that captures recruiters' attention and conveys your qualifications for the positions you are applying for.
In this informative and interactive session, you will:
Understand the importance of tailoring your resume and cover letter to specific job descriptions and how this directly impacts interview invitations.
Learn how to write a cover letter highlighting your suitability for the position.
Understand the importance of how to align your skills and experiences with the job description.
Learn how AI comes into play and how you can utilize it effectively.
Identify and incorporate industry-specific keywords that will help your resume get noticed.
Gain insights into what makes an application stand out versus what can detract from your candidacy.
Location: Ronald Tutor Hall of Engineering (RTH) - 211
Audiences: All Viterbi
Contact: RTH 218 Viterbi Career Connections
Event Link: https://usc.joinhandshake.com/
