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Events for March 06, 2012
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Epstein Institute Seminar Series / ISE 651 Seminar
Tue, Mar 06, 2012 @ 03:30 PM - 04:50 PM
Daniel J. Epstein Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Wei Sun, Ph.D., Albert Soffa Chair Professor, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA & 1000plan Chair Professor, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
Talk Title: "Printing In Vitro Biological Model for Tissue Science and Engineering"
Series: Epstein Institute Seminar Series
Abstract: For millions of years, cells have been thought of as Natureâs building blocks that make living organisms what they are. Advance in engineering and life sciences has emerged an interdisciplinary field of Biofabrication in which cells and other biologics are being used as engineering and/or biological building blocks to invent novel manufacturing processes and therapeutic products. Biofabrication encompass a wide range of engineering, physical, chemical, and biological processes with a broad application in tissue science and engineering, disease pathogeneses study, drug testing and discovery, biosensors, and cell and organ printing. This presentation will report our groupâs work on Biofabrication, focusing on cell printing of in vitro model for regenerative medicine and drug testing. Recent development of cell printing as an emerging field, the enabling cell printing techniques and the development of engineering model for predicting printing-induced cell damage will be presented. Examples of bioprinting of cells as tissue model for drug metabolism studies will be given. Challenges and opportunities of Biofabrication to modern design and manufacturing will also be discussed.
Biography: Dr. Wei Sun is appointed Albert Soffa Chair Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Drexel University; and 1000plan Chair Professor and Director of Biomanufacturing Engineering Research Institute, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China. Dr. Sunâs research has been focused on Biofabrication, Computer-Aided Tissue Engineering, CAD/CAM, and Additive Manufacturing. His research has been sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF), Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), National Institute of Standard and Technology (NIST), Army Research Laboratory (ARL), Johnson & Johnson (J&J), as well as the Chinese NSF and Chinese Ministry of Science and Technology. He has published over 300 journal and conference papers and abstracts, and conducted over 150 invited national and international presentations. He is currently an elected President for International Society of Biofabrication, and serving Editor-in-Chief for international journal Biofabrication.
Host: Daniel J. Epstein Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering
More Information: Seminar-Sun_Wei.doc
Location: Ethel Percy Andrus Gerontology Center (GER) - Room 309
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Georgia Lum
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Summer Transfer Credit Workshop
Tue, Mar 06, 2012 @ 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Student Affairs
Workshops & Infosessions
Thinking about taking a summer course outside of USC? Attend this workshop to learn all about the transfer credit process and how to determine whether the course you wish to take over the summer is transferable.
Location: Ronald Tutor Hall of Engineering (RTH) - 211
Audiences: Undergrad
Contact: Jeffrey Teng
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StartEngine USC MBA/Engineering Student Mixer
Tue, Mar 06, 2012 @ 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
USC Viterbi School of Engineering
Receptions & Special Events
Are you looking to start a company but lack an engineer or a business co-founder? StartEngine, Los Angeles' largest accelerator, wants to help match you with the right co-founders and build a world class team.
During the mixer, StartEngine will use a proven process used by executives around the world who want to find likeminded people. StartEngine will help partner you with a compatible co-founder who best supports your vision.
When: Tuesday, March 6, 6:00PM - 8:00PM
Where: StartEngine HQ - 10960 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 1050.
Host: Howard Marks, co-founder of Activision and co-chair of StartEngine
Please RSVP to:
http://www.punchbowl.com/parties/3506111-startengine-usc-mba-engineering-student-mixer-copy
This mixer is reserved exclusively for USC Marshall Business School and Viterbi Engineering School students.
StartEngine will provide food and soft drinks.
Note: We have limited space, so we will allocate this event on a first come first serve basis.
About StartEngine:
StartEngine is a rapid accelerator focused on helping Los Angeles-based technology startups build a solid foundation for success in 90 days. Created by Howard Marks, co-founder of Activision, and Paul Kessler, one of the most prolific investors in Los Angeles, StartEngine will provide local startups with the essential resources and counsel they need to become successful, self-directed businesses. StartEngine offers a team of mentors who have proven themselves as successful entrepreneurs -- not professional investors -- ensuring that its startups are guided by the right people for the right reasons. Early-stage companies in the web, mobile and ecommerce space are encouraged to apply for the program which completes four cycles per year, culminating in Demo Days that are attended by the region's top angel investors and VCs.Location: StartEngine HQ - 10960 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1050
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Katie Dunham
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ASBME: Speaker Series: Dr. Tanguay
Tue, Mar 06, 2012 @ 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Student Organizations
Student Activity
Come out to another event in the Speaker Series as Dr. Armand Tanguay lectures about his research in retinal prosthesis. Dr. Tanguay and his team work to give blind people vision through Intraocular Cameras for Retinal Prostheses. Dr. Tanguay has joint appointments in EE, CHE, and BME so his research spans across many different engineering majors. Please come out to hear about Dr. Tanguay's remarkable work and enjoy some free Panda Express!
Location: THH 210
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Associated Students of Biomedical Engineering
