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Events for February 12, 2014
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EE Distinguished Lecturer Series
Wed, Feb 12, 2014 @ 03:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Ming Hsieh Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Tom Leighton, Co-founder, Chief Executive Officer, Akamai Technologies
Abstract: Everyone and everything is getting connected, resulting in enormous expectations for the Hyperconnected World (aka, the Internet of Things and the Internet of Everything). In this lecture, we will talk about three Grand Challenges created by the explosive proliferation of connected devices. We will also talk about how early theoretical work on these challenges at MIT led to the creation of a company that today accelerates and secures the delivery of many of the world’s most important applications and web sites.
Biography: Dr. Tom Leighton co-founded Akamai Technologies in 1998, and served as Akamai’s Chief Scientist for 14 years before becoming Chief Executive. Dr. Leighton is Akamai’s technology visionary and leads the senior management team in setting the company’s strategic direction, while engaging directly with customers and partners from around the globe. He is also a member of the Board of Directors.
As one of the world’s preeminent authorities on algorithms for network applications, Dr. Leighton’s work behind establishing Akamai was based on recognizing that a solution to freeing up Web congestion could be found in applied mathematics and algorithms. Akamai has demonstrated this through the creation of the world’s largest distributed computing platform that dynamically routes content and applications across a network of over 100,000 servers. Dr. Leighton’s technology achievements at Akamai earned him recognition as one of the Top 10 Technology Innovators in U.S. News & World Report.
Prior to his role as CEO of Akamai, Dr. Leighton was also a Professor of Applied Mathematics at MIT and a member of the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL).
Dr. Leighton holds numerous patents involving content delivery, Internet protocols, algorithms for networks, cryptography, and digital rights management. During the course of his career, he has served on dozens of government, industrial and academic review committees; program committees; and editorial boards. He is a former two-term chair of the 2,000-member Association of Computing Machinery Special Interest Group on Algorithms and Complexity Theory, and a former two-term editor-in-chief of the Journal of the ACM. From 2003 to 2005, Dr. Leighton served on the President’s Information Technology Advisory Committee (PITAC), during which time he chaired the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity. Dr. Leighton is a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the National Academy of Engineering, and the National Academy of Sciences.
Dr. Leighton has published more than 100 research papers, and his leading text on parallel algorithms and architectures has been translated into several languages. Dr. Leighton graduated summa cum laude from Princeton University with a B.S. in Engineering. He received his Ph.D. in Mathematics from MIT.
Host: Paul Bogdan and Viktor Prasanna
More Info: http://ee.usc.edu/news/dls/
More Information: 20140212 Leighton Print.pdf
Location: Hughes Aircraft Electrical Engineering Center (EEB) - 132
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Estela Lopez
Event Link: http://ee.usc.edu/news/dls/
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Computer Science General Faculty Meeting
Wed, Feb 12, 2014 @ 12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Thomas Lord Department of Computer Science
Workshops & Infosessions
Computer Science General Faculty Meeting.
Details emailed directly to attendees.
RSVP link also to be provided.Location: Ronald Tutor Hall of Engineering (RTH) - 217
Audiences: Invited Faculty Only
Contact: Assistant to CS chair
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Pre-Engineering Information Session
Wed, Feb 12, 2014 @ 12:30 PM - 12:30 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Student Affairs
Workshops & Infosessions
Current USC students interested in changing their major to engineering must attend a Pre-Engineering Information Session as part of the application process. At the session, we will review the application process, the change of major requirements, and important Viterbi programs and services.
Students who attended the Viterbi Academic Expectations and Registration sessions during Orientation do not need to attend a Pre-Engineering workshop.
For questions about the change of major process, please contact either Christine D’Arcy (cdarcy@usc.edu) or Jenny Vazquez-Akim (vazqueza@usc.edu).Location: Ronald Tutor Hall of Engineering (RTH) - 211
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Christine D'Arcy
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Spokeo Information Session
Wed, Feb 12, 2014 @ 06:00 PM - 07:15 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Career Connections
Workshops & Infosessions
Spokeo is hiring! We're a leading people search start-up that's growing rapidly. We need energetic, awesome developers to come use Ruby on Rails to build robust web experiences and solve massive "big data" problems. If you're a budding product manager with a keen analytical brain or an eye for design we need you too.
Located in sunny Pasadena, Spokeo has the vibe of a Bay Area start-up, (think awesome catered lunches every day, foosball, ping pong and pool, parties, great salaries and stock) with the weather and laid back culture of SoCal.
Check out our info session to learn more. I promise it won't be too long ;)Location: Seeley G. Mudd Building (SGM) - 101
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: RTH 218 Viterbi Career Services
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USC Meditation, Yoga & Service Club Workshop
Wed, Feb 12, 2014 @ 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM
Thomas Lord Department of Computer Science
Student Activity
The Secret of the Breath
An Info Session for the yesplus Workshop
Did you know a few minutes of attention on your breath can boost your happiness, focus, productivity and confidence?
The USC Meditation, Yoga & Service Club invites you to an info session for the yesplus workshop this Wednesday at 6:30 PM in THH 214.
Experience a guided meditation with a certified instructor
Learn a breathing technique you can use everyday
See how the workshop can improve your grades, sleep and relationships
What? yesplus Info Session & Guided Meditation
When? 2/12/14 6:30 PM-7:30 PM
Where? THH 214
Location: Mark Taper Hall Of Humanities (THH) - 214
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Ryan Rozan
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Spotlight Series: Biomedical Engineering
Wed, Feb 12, 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 Biomedical 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/BMEspot14/Location: Ronald Tutor Hall of Engineering (RTH) - 211
Audiences: Undergrad
Contact: Viterbi Student Affairs
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ASBME GM#15: Interview Tips and Headshots
Wed, Feb 12, 2014 @ 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Student Organizations
Student Activity
So you went to the career fair. What's next? Time to conquer those interviews! Join us this Wednesday evening for tips on preparing for those interviews with Viterbi's own Lilian Barajas. And following her advice, we will be offering FREE PROFESSIONAL HEADSHOTS for our members so feel free to come dressed to impress. We hope to see you there!
Location: Mark Taper Hall Of Humanities (THH) - 201
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Associated Students of Biomedical Engineering
