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Events for February 13, 2008
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Meet USC
Wed, Feb 13, 2008
Viterbi School of Engineering Undergraduate Admission
Workshops & Infosessions
This half day program is designed for prospective freshmen and family members. Meet USC includes an information session on the University and the Admission process; a student led walking tour of campus and a meeting with us in the Viterbi School. Meet USC is designed to answer all of your questions about USC, the application process and financial aid.Reservations are required for Meet USC. This program occurs twice, once at 9:00 a.m. and again at 1:00 p.m. Please visit http://www.usc.edu/admission/undergraduate/visit/events/meet_usc/ to check availability and make an appointment. Be sure to list an Engineering major as your "intended major" on the webform!
Location: USC Admission Center
Audiences: Prospective Freshmen and Family Members - RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Contact: Viterbi Admission
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Sparks Construction Bid Competition
Wed, Feb 13, 2008 @ 11:00 AM
Viterbi School of Engineering Student Organizations
Student Activity
Students must create a construction bid and presentation for an existing construction project while sequestered in a single room for 16 hours. They are judged on quality of presentation, exactness in budget, schedule, and quality control of project.
(Begins Feb. 13 at 11am and ends Feb. 16 at 9pm)Location: Shrine Place Apartments (SPA) - rks, NV
Audiences: Graduate/Undergrad/
Contact: AGC (Associated General Contractors)
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Preparing for the Engineering Career Fair
Wed, Feb 13, 2008 @ 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Career Connections
Workshops & Infosessions
Make a great first impression! Learn how to optimize your time, approach employers and prepare for the recruiting event of the semester.
Location: Ronald Tutor Hall of Engineering (RTH) - 109
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: RTH 218 Viterbi Career Services
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Multiscale Design System
Wed, Feb 13, 2008 @ 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Sonny Astani Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Dr. Jacob Fish, The Rosalind and John J. Redfern Chaired Professor of Engineering; Director, Multiscale Science and Engineering Center, Renssalaer Polytechnic Institute"Multiscale Design System"The first integrated design system for composite materials and structures has been developed and validated at Rensselaer. The multiscale design system (MDS) is a complete environment for analysis and design of structural components made of composites (CMCs, PMCs or MMCs), polycrystals, concrete, soil or any other material system involving microstructure. The MDS consists of the state-of-the-art multiscale analysis tools integrated with the commercial finite element analysis engine and optimization package for model calibration (or parameter identification) and validation. The MDS has been successfully applied to design of polymer matrix based composite cars developed by a consortium of GM, FORD and Chrysler, life prediction of CMC-based JSF components (Rolls-Royce design) and hybrid steel-composite naval ships.
Location: Kaprielian Hall (KAP) - 209
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Evangeline Reyes
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Nonlinear control and bioinspired underwater vehicle systems
Wed, Feb 13, 2008 @ 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Professor Kristi MorgansenUniversity of WashingtonDepartment of Aeronautics and AstronauticsUnderwater locomotion and propulsion for underwater vehicles provide rich applications for the development of control methods for nonlinear systems and underactuated mechanical systems. In the work here, the tasks of modeling and control for agile gait generation for robots built with fin propulsive and maneuvering surfaces are considered. Previous work for such bioinspired devices has shown that simplified models with quasistatic lift and drag can be used to construct trajectory tracking controls for forward and turning motions that strongly resemble biomimetic motions. Here we will evaluate the use of such models for agile maneuverability by comparing biomimetic fast start and snap turn data from experiment with simulation data from the model. Beyond single-vehicle applications, a number of current science applications indicate the need for operation of multivehicle groups composed of different types of vehicles operating in different media (air, water, space). Recent work in coordinated control of vehicle systems has shown that earlier studies in mathematics, physics, and chemistry with models of interconnected oscillators can be used to construct controls for coordinated vehicles. Additionally these oscillator models have been demonstrated to have direct connection to Frenet-Serret models of dynamics for nonholonomic systems (e.g. ground vehicles, fixed-wing aircraft, and underwater vehicles). The work presented here will address the construction of controls for oscilator-based analysis that allow a group of vehicles to track a moving target. Further, when these models are considered in a discrete time setting, effects of intermittent, dynamic and asynchronous communication can be incorporated into the dynamics. Stability bounds for particular group modes of behavior (identical heading or common point of rotation) can then be determined in the context of limited communication. Results are demonstrated in simulation and experiment with applications drawn from the engineering contexts of autonomous air and underwater vehicles as well as the biological context of schooling fish.Beyond single-vehicle applications, a number of current science applications indicate the need for operation of multivehicle groups composed of different types of vehicles operating in different media (air, water, space). Further, such systems are needed to operate with variable levels of autonomy and human interaction. Recent work in coordinated control of vehicle systems has shown that earlier studies in mathematics, physics, and chemistry with models of interconnected oscillators can be used to construct controls for coordinated vehicles. Additionally these oscillator models have been demonstrated to have direct connection to Frenet-Serret models of dynamics for nonholonomic systems (e.g. ground vehicles, fixed-wing aircraft, and underwater vehicles). The work presented here will address the construction of controls for oscillator-based analysis that allow a group of vehicles to track a moving target. Further, when these models are considered in a discrete time setting, effects of intermittent, dynamic and asynchronous communication can be incorporated into the dynamics. Stability bounds for particular group modes of behavior (identical heading or common point of rotation) can then be determined in the context of limited communication. Results are demonstrated in simulation and experiment with applications drawn from the engineering contexts of autonomous air and underwater vehicles as well as the biological context of schooling
fish.
Location: Seaver Science Library, Rm 150
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: April Mundy
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Scaling Laws of Multiple Antenna (Group) Broadcast Channels
Wed, Feb 13, 2008 @ 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Ming Hsieh Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
SPEAKER:Professor Tareq Al-Naffouri, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia; Fulbright Research Visitor, Communication Sciences InstituteABSTRACT:Broadcast (or point to multipoint) communication has attracted a lot of research recently. In this talk we consider the scaling laws for two broadcast scenarios.In the first part of the talk, we consider the effect of spatial correlation between transmit antennas on the sum-rate capacity of the MIMO broadcast channel (i.e., downlink of a cellular system). Specifically, for a system with a large number of users n, we analyze the scaling laws of the sum-rate for the dirty paper coding (DPC) and for different types of beamforming transmission schemes. When the channel is i.i.d., it has been shown that for large number of users n, the sum rate is equal to M*loglog(n) + M*log SNR where M is the number of transmit antennas. When the channel exhibits some spatial correlation with a covariance matrix R, we show that this results in an SNR hit that depends on 1) the multiuser broadcast technique and 2) on the eigenvalues of the correlation matrix R. We quantify this hit for DPC and various beamforming techniques.In the second part of the talk, we consider the multiple antenna group broadcast channel where a base station is to transmit to a group of users and where the users' pool is divided into K groups, each group of which is interested in common information. Such a situation occurs for example in digital audio and video broadcast where the users are divided into various groups according to the shows they are interested in. We study the scaling laws of the sum-rate in the large number of users and/or large number of antennas regimes. Intuitively, the group broadcast capacity should decrease with the number of users. We show that in order to achieve a constant rate per user, the number of transmit antennas should scale at least logarithmically with the number of users.This is a joint work with Masoud Sharif (Boston University), Amir Dana (Qualcomm Corporation), and Babak Hassibi (California Institute of Technology)BIO: Dr. Tareq Al-Naffouri obtained his B.S. in Mathematics in 1994 from King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Saudi Arabia, his MS in Electrical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology in 1998, and his PhD in Electrical Engineering in 2004 from Stanford University. In 2005, he was a visiting researcher in the Electrical Engineering Department at California Institute of Technology. In September 2005, he joined the Electrical Engineering Department at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, as an assistant professor.Dr. Al-Naffouri's research interests are in adaptive and statistical signal processing and their application to wireless communications and in multiuser wireless networks. His research on adaptive signal processing won the best student paper award in an international meeting. He has held internship and research positions in NEC, Tokyo, National Semiconductors, Santa Clara, CA, Beceem Communications, Santa Clara, CA, the University of California at Los Angeles, and California Institute of Technology.http://faculty.kfupm.edu.sa/EE/naffouri/Host: Prof. Giuseppe Caire, caire@usc.edu
Location: Hughes Aircraft Electrical Engineering Center (EEB) - 248
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Mayumi Thrasher
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Transfer Workshop
Wed, Feb 13, 2008 @ 05:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Student Affairs
Workshops & Infosessions
Are you planning on taking any summer classes in transfer? If so, come and find out which courses are options for you, where you can take these and how you can get course work pre-approved for transfer. Summer 2008 Transfer Workshop
Wednesday, February 13th
RTH 211
5:00pmSend us a quick RSVP to viterbi.studentservices@usc.edu to ensure we have enough materials.
Information on additional workshops will be available shortly if you cannot attend this one.
Location: Ronald Tutor Hall of Engineering (RTH) - 211
Audiences: Undergrad
Contact: Viterbi Admission & Student Affairs
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Amgen Information Session
Wed, Feb 13, 2008 @ 05:30 PM - 07:30 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Career Connections
Workshops & Infosessions
Join representatives of this company as they share general company information and available opportunities.
Location: Grace Ford Salvatori (GFS) 106
Audiences: All Viterbi Students
Contact: RTH 218 Viterbi Career Services
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ISA - Deloitte Informational Session
Wed, Feb 13, 2008 @ 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Daniel J. Epstein Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering
University Calendar
The USC Information Systems Association (ISA) will be hosting Deloitte at the next information meeting.WHAT: Deloitte Informational SessionWHEN: Wednesday, February 13, 2008TIME: 6:00 PMWHERE: HOH 422You do not need to be a member to attend. This meeting is FREE and open to all USC students and majors. Don't forget: Free Catered Food.It's not too late to become a member. Come to this week's meeting for more information or visit the ISA website at www.uscisa.net.Feel free to contact VP of Membership Alex Kim at alexjkim@usc.edu with any questions.
Location: H. Leslie Hoffman Hall Of Business Administration (HOH) - 422
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Georgia Lum
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IMSC Immersive Audio Performance of Stockhausens Mantra
Wed, Feb 13, 2008 @ 06:30 PM - 10:30 PM
USC Viterbi School of Engineering
Receptions & Special Events
Art and technology come together in this dynamic event featuring pianists Katherine Chi and Hugh Hinton. They will perform Mantra, Karlheinz Stockhausen's landmark piece, using an immersive audio-rendering system developed at USC by Viterbi professor Chris Kyriakakis.USC students must use the provided transportation to participate. Check-in for the event will begin at 6:45 p.m. on campus. Buses will return to campus by 10:30 p.m.More info:
http://web-app.usc.edu/ecal/custom/32/index.php?category=Item&item=0.864211&active_category=MusicDinner will be provided for students at the check-in.Mantra, Karlheinz Stockhausen's work for two pianos and synthesizer, will be performed using an immersive audio-rendering system developed at USC's Integrated Media Systems Center. In this piece, the composer seeks to control not only the traditional elements of pitch, tempo, rhythm, volume and texture, but also the position of music in space.The piece will be performed by internationally renowned pianists Katherine Chi and Hugh Hinton. The immersive audio system will envelop the audience while placing discrete sounds throughout the performance space.The performance will be followed by an interdisciplinary discussion featuring the performers as well as faculty from the USC Thornton School of Music, the USC School of Cinematic Arts and the USC Viterbi School of Engineering.Location: Disney Hall
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: eric mankin
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IMSC Immersive Audio Performance of Stockhausens Mantra
Wed, Feb 13, 2008 @ 06:30 PM - 10:30 PM
USC Viterbi School of Engineering
Receptions & Special Events
Art and technology come together in this dynamic event featuring pianists Katherine Chi and Hugh Hinton. They will perform Mantra, Karlheinz Stockhausen's landmark piece, using an immersive audio-rendering system developed at USC by Viterbi professor Chris Kyriakakis.USC students must use the provided transportation to participate. Check-in for the event will begin at 6:45 p.m. on campus. Buses will return to campus by 10:30 p.m.Dinner will be provided for students at the check-in.Mantra, Karlheinz Stockhausen's work for two pianos and synthesizer, will be performed using an immersive audio-rendering system developed at USC's Integrated Media Systems Center. In this piece, the composer seeks to control not only the traditional elements of pitch, tempo, rhythm, volume and texture, but also the position of music in space.The piece will be performed by internationally renowned pianists Katherine Chi and Hugh Hinton. The immersive audio system will envelop the audience while placing discrete sounds throughout the performance space.The performance will be followed by an interdisciplinary discussion featuring the performers as well as faculty from the USC Thornton School of Music, the USC School of Cinematic Arts and the USC Viterbi School of Engineering. More info:
http://web-app.usc.edu/ecal/custom/32/index.php?category=Item&item=0.864211&active_category=Music
Location: Disney Hall
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: eric mankin
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Visions & Voices
Wed, Feb 13, 2008 @ 08:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Student Affairs
University Calendar
Mantra: An Immersive Musical Adventure
Art and technology will come together in this dynamic event featuring internationally renowned pianists Katherine Chi and Hugh Hinton. They will perform Mantra, Karlheinz Stockhausen's landmark piece, using an immersive audio-rendering system developed at USC.Wednesday, February 13, 2008
8:00pmFor more information visit http://www.usc.edu/dept/pubrel/visionsandvoices/
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Viterbi Admission & Student Affairs
