USC - Viterbi School of Engineering

Feb
15

University Grad Fair
Wed, Feb 15, 2012 @ 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Student Affairs
Student Activity

Grad Fair is your one-stop way to get all the information you need about Commencement. All soon-to-be graduates are encouraged to stop by Grad Fair for answers to questions, or to purchase Commencement-related products. Students will have the opportunity to pre-order caps, gowns, stoles, flowers and DVDs.

This year's Grad Fair is bigger than ever before - the USC Bookstore will be hosting a blowout sale in the ballroom, so all Trojans are encouraged to stop by!
Location: Ronald Tutor Campus Center (TCC) -
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited

Contact: Julie Phaneuf
Feb
15

AME Department Seminar
Wed, Feb 15, 2012 @ 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars

Speaker: L. Lamberson, Postdoctoral Research Scholar at the Center for Advanced Metallic and Ceramic Systems. Johns Hopkins University.

Talk Title: Cracks, Dynamics & the Piezoelectric Effect

Abstract: While a large amount of data is available on the properties and behavior of piezoelectric ceramics subjected to small strains and electric fields as used in conventional sensor and actuator applications, little data exists which contributes to a basic understanding of the behavior of piezoelectric ceramics subjected to high-rate impulsive loading. This particular loading regime plays a critical role in defense applications, specifically for blast mitigation and ballistic protection since numerous armor ceramics such as silicon carbide and aluminum nitride exhibit piezoelectric properties. In addition, piezoelectric materials are also valued for their ability to be utilized as a single-shot, high-energy power supply (or switch) when pulverized, as well as in energy resource recovery applications. In order to utilize these materials âsmartâ ability, the frequency-time response plays a crucial role in failure, and depends on both the mechanism of polarization, as well as the effect of damage on polarization.

This talk focuses on high strain rate dynamic electromechanical experiments (103 s-1) conducted on single crystal α-quartz, single crystal silicon carbide and aluminum nitride. The results exhibit unexpected trends stress-charge behavior during damage evolution. Specifically, when quartz is undergoing extensive and irreversible dynamic brittle fracture under a compressive stress impulse of up to 2 GPa, the effective piezoelectric stress coefficient increases from loading to unloading. The experimental results are examined in the framework of the theory of linear piezoelectricity and compared to traditional continuum damage models, in order to understand the role of increasing crack density on electroelastic properties.

Biography: Dr. Leslie Lamberson has an appointment as an Assistant Professor in the Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics Department at Drexel University, and is presently a Postdoctoral Research Scholar at the Center for Advanced Metallic and Ceramic Systems at the Johns Hopkins University. Her research encompasses high strain rate material system behavior. Leslie received her BS in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Michigan, and MS in the same discipline from the Georgia Institute of Technology. Working with Professor Ares Rosakis, she completed her Ph.D. in Aeronautics from the California Institute of Technology examining hypervelocity impact induced dynamic fracture behavior of brittle polymers.

Host: Professor Veronica Eliasson

More Info: http://ae-www.usc.edu/seminars/index.shtml#upcoming
Location: Seaver Science Library (SSL) - 150
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited

Contact: April Mundy

Event Link: http://ae-www.usc.edu/seminars/index.shtml#upcoming
Feb
15

EWB La Estanzuela (LE) Project Meeting
Wed, Feb 15, 2012 @ 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Student Organizations
University Calendar

Come join EWB's La Estanzuela (LE) Project Meetings! In LE, we are currently in the midst of constructing a water wheel pump delivery system to provide drinkable water to many of the families in the community.

Question/Comments? Feel free to email EWB@usc.edu!

*Note: Location is listed as "KAP" and it just means to meet in the lobby and we'll find a room together! It's usually KAP 164 or the few rooms around it. See you there!
Location: Kaprielian Hall (KAP) - Meet in Lobby
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited

Contact: Engineers Without Borders (EWB)
Feb
15

Performance and the Art of Piatigorsky
Wed, Feb 15, 2012 @ 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
USC Viterbi School of Engineering
Receptions & Special Events

Admission is free.

Join us for a stimulating conversation and performance highlighting the life and work of Russian cellist Gregor Piatigorsky. This multimedia event will feature historical video; a talk by USCâs Piatigorsky Endowed Chair in Cello, Ralph Kirshbaum; and eclectic selections of music performed by USC Thornton students. Participants will be introduced to the keys to instrumental performance, including preparation, confidence building, routines for practice and performance and the growing interdependence of these factors in the development of a successful career. The program will be presented in anticipation of the inaugural Piatigorsky International Cello Festival, which will be held in Los Angeles from March 9 through 18 and will bring together masters of the cello and young cellists from around the world.

Organized by the USC Thornton School of Music.

For further information on this event:
visionsandvoices@usc.edu
Location: Allan Hancock Foundation (AHF) - Alfred Newman Recital Hall
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited

Contact: Daria Yudacufski
Feb
15

Energy Meets High Tech
Wed, Feb 15, 2012 @ 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Student Organizations
University Calendar

Representatives from EnerNoc, Viridity Energy, and GridMobility will lead a spirited panel discussion on the intersection of high technology and big data in the new energy sector.

The panel will have a particular focus on smart grid, energy efficiency, and big data management. It will also explore the topics of customer interaction, whether that be through social media or some other medium. The panel will be moderated by Yogesh Simmhan, a distinguished energy informatics professor at USC. Similar in format to the Energy Finance panel, it will be a 45 minute panel discussion followed by 45 minutes of student-led Q&A.

Light food and drink will be provided. Admission free. Business casual attire. Location: University Club, Main Dining Room.
Location: Faculty Center-university Club (FAC) - University Club, Main Dining Room
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited

Contact: Sam Stevens
Feb
15

BRIGHTIDEAS 2012
Wed, Feb 15, 2012 @ 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Student Affairs
Student Activity

Do you thrive under pressure?
Have you always wanted to be a reality show contestant?
Do you watch Project Runway? Top Chef? The Apprentice? Iron Chef?
Do you have 2 hours free at 6 pm on Wednesday, February 15th to compete for $100?

Sounds like youâre up for the challenge!

Join us Wednesday, February 15th from 6-8 pm for BRIGHTIDEAS 2012, an interactive research presentation competition. No preparation or research experience required just an adventurous, competitive spirit.

Upon check in at 6 pm, youâll grab your free dinner, be assigned a group, and given a research topic. You and your group will have 1 hour to create a Powerpoint presentation. Youâll present to a small panel of judges and the winning group will be announced at Viterbi E-Week Kick Off Carnival sponsored by Cisco on the E-quad from 1-3 pm on Tuesday, February 21st, 2012.

Register before midnight Sunday, February 12th here: https://uscviterbi.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_1LEoe9dyZGkLWOE

Questions? E-mail viterbi.ced@usc.edu

Location: Ronald Tutor Hall of Engineering (RTH) - 211
Audiences: Undergrad

Contact: Traci Thomas Navarro
Feb
15

JPL Software Engineering Information Session
Wed, Feb 15, 2012 @ 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Career Connections
Workshops & Infosessions

Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) located in Pasadena, CA will host an Information Session featuring Software Engineering professionals from the lab talking about their work and the projects at JPL.
More Information: JPL_USC Flyer 2.7.12.doc
Location: Grace Ford Salvatori Hall Of Letters, Arts & Sciences (GFS) - 106
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited

Contact: RTH 218 Viterbi Career Services
Feb
15

ASBME: Pre-Med Panel with AED
Wed, Feb 15, 2012 @ 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Student Organizations
Student Activity

Are you pre-med/interested in being pre-med and curious about the details of the medical admissions process? Come to the Pre-Med Panel, where upperclassmen pre-med students from AED (Pre-Med Honor Society) and ASBME (who are currently working on their MCAT studying/med school applications) will be answering YOUR questions! Check out AEDâs website at http://www.aedusc.org/ to learn more about their organization.
Location: TCC 227
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited

Contact: Associated Students of Biomedical Engineering

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