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Redesigning Reality
Thu, Mar 01, 2012
USC Viterbi School of Engineering
Workshops & Infosessions
Admission is free. Reservations required for the workshops. To RSVP, see the workshop schedule and reservation links below.
Reuse. Recycle. Reconfigure. A week-long series will feature two hands-on workshops where participants can remix and remake everyday objects and software and alter the ways we think about technology, culture and the environment. Throughout the week, artifacts from the workshops will be featured in a gallery show that is part art exhibition and part interactive junkyard. The series will foreground reuse and sharing as fundamental to the design and creation of hybrid media work.
Even if you are unable to attend the workshops, please come by the gallery during the week to see the residuals of the first workshop or join us for a reception and presentation by participants following each workshop.
Workshop Schedule:
Scrapyard Challenge
Friday, February 24, 12 to 4 p.m.
Reception to follow.
Jonah Brucker-Cohen and Katherine Moriwaki of Scrapyard Challenge will guide an afternoon of repurposing junk and refurbished electronics to create machines and robots.
To RSVP, click here http://www.usc.edu/dept/pubrel/visionsandvoices/RSVP/reserve.php?RSVPEvtCode=196 beginning Wednesday, February 1, at 9 a.m.
Still Water: What Networks Need to Thrive
Friday, March 2, 2 to 4 p.m.
Closing reception to follow.
Still Water cofounders Jon Ippolito and Joline Blais from the University of Maine will demonstrate how to hack software into unique virtual environments.
To RSVP, click here http://www.usc.edu/dept/pubrel/visionsandvoices/RSVP/reserve.php?RSVPEvtCode=198 beginning Tuesday, February 7, at 9 a.m.
Organized by Craig Dietrich (Cinematic Arts) and Steve Anderson (Cinematic Arts). Co-sponsored by iMAP (PhD Program in Media Arts and Practice) and the Institute for Multimedia Literacy.
For further information on this event:
visionsandvoices@usc.eduLocation: School Of Cinematic Arts (SCA) -
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Daria Yudacufski
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Intel Tech Talk for PhD Students
Thu, Mar 01, 2012 @ 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Career Connections
Workshops & Infosessions
âProcess Technology Development at Intelâ
Speaker: Dr. Jeanne Luce is a Senior Technical Contributor in Logic Technology Development at Intel Corporation. She received her PhD in Chemistry from UC Berkeley, and has been with Intelâs Logic Technology Development (LTD) group since 1999. Jeanne leads the LTD technical development in dielectric gapfill. Jeanne and her colleagues are currently focused on transistor technology development for Intel's 22 and 14 nm CMOS logic nodes. Dr. Luceâs presentation will discuss the process technology development cycle in LTD, specific challenges going forward, and job opportunities at Intel, and use selected cases from Intelâs 32 and 22 nm technology nodes by way of example.
Refreshments provided!
Please bring your resume: Intel LTD is hiring PhD candidates with backgrounds in:
Chemistry
Chemical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Materials Science
Physics
For more Information, please see the attached flier below:More Information: Intel-USC LTD Tech Talk Mar 2012.pptx
Location: Ronald Tutor Hall of Engineering (RTH) - 211
Audiences: Viterbi PhD Students
Contact: RTH 218 Viterbi Career Services
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Social Networks and Health: What can Technology Do?
Thu, Mar 01, 2012 @ 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Ming Hsieh Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Workshops & Infosessions
A panel on Social Networks and Health: What can Technology Do?
Thursday, March 1, 2012
2:00-3:30pm
EEB 248
Refreshments will be served
PANELISTS:
⢠Bhaskar Krishnamachari, Ming Hsieh Department of Electrical Engineering
⢠Kristina Lerman, Information Sciences Institute
⢠Peter Monge, Communication, Annenberg School of Communication
⢠Francis Pereira, Institute for Communication Technology Management, Marshall School of Business
⢠Thomas Valente, Preventive Medicine, Keck School of Medicine
MODERATOR:
Urbashi Mitra, Ming Hsieh Department of Electrical Engineering
A research advancement workshop sponsored by the Center for Excellence in Research and the Office of Research
Location: Hughes Aircraft Electrical Engineering Center (EEB) - 248
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Gerrielyn Ramos
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Redesigning Reality
Fri, Mar 02, 2012
USC Viterbi School of Engineering
Workshops & Infosessions
Admission is free. Reservations required for the workshops. To RSVP, see the workshop schedule and reservation links below.
Reuse. Recycle. Reconfigure. A week-long series will feature two hands-on workshops where participants can remix and remake everyday objects and software and alter the ways we think about technology, culture and the environment. Throughout the week, artifacts from the workshops will be featured in a gallery show that is part art exhibition and part interactive junkyard. The series will foreground reuse and sharing as fundamental to the design and creation of hybrid media work.
Even if you are unable to attend the workshops, please come by the gallery during the week to see the residuals of the first workshop or join us for a reception and presentation by participants following each workshop.
Workshop Schedule:
Scrapyard Challenge
Friday, February 24, 12 to 4 p.m.
Reception to follow.
Jonah Brucker-Cohen and Katherine Moriwaki of Scrapyard Challenge will guide an afternoon of repurposing junk and refurbished electronics to create machines and robots.
To RSVP, click here http://www.usc.edu/dept/pubrel/visionsandvoices/RSVP/reserve.php?RSVPEvtCode=196 beginning Wednesday, February 1, at 9 a.m.
Still Water: What Networks Need to Thrive
Friday, March 2, 2 to 4 p.m.
Closing reception to follow.
Still Water cofounders Jon Ippolito and Joline Blais from the University of Maine will demonstrate how to hack software into unique virtual environments.
To RSVP, click here http://www.usc.edu/dept/pubrel/visionsandvoices/RSVP/reserve.php?RSVPEvtCode=198 beginning Tuesday, February 7, at 9 a.m.
Organized by Craig Dietrich (Cinematic Arts) and Steve Anderson (Cinematic Arts). Co-sponsored by iMAP (PhD Program in Media Arts and Practice) and the Institute for Multimedia Literacy.
For further information on this event:
visionsandvoices@usc.eduLocation: School Of Cinematic Arts (SCA) -
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Daria Yudacufski
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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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Workshop: Have a lot of work to do during Spring Break?
Wed, Mar 07, 2012 @ 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Student Affairs
Workshops & Infosessions
Did you get behind on your homework during midterms? Drowning under piles of readings? Stressed about papers and assignments due right after spring break?
Spend this time making a plan for meeting your deadlines, catching up on readings, and building in some downtime for yourself!
Be sure to bring your class syllabi and planner to get the most out of this workshop.
Presented by the USC Kortschak Center for Learning and Creativity and the Viterbi Academic Resource Center.Location: Ronald Tutor Hall of Engineering (RTH) - 211
Audiences: Undergrad
Contact: Christine D'Arcy
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Tell Me About Yourself: The Art of Networking
Thu, Mar 08, 2012 @ 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Career Connections
Workshops & Infosessions
What is networking? Attend this workshop and learn how to build relationships and connections that can teach you more about your field. Discover USC networking resources that can help build your private network!
Location: Ronald Tutor Hall of Engineering (RTH) - 211
Audiences: All Viterbi Students
Contact: RTH 218 Viterbi Career Services
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Landing Your Dream Internship- Tips for Sophomores & Juniors
Wed, Mar 21, 2012 @ 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Career Connections
Workshops & Infosessions
Location: Ronald Tutor Hall of Engineering (RTH) - 211
Audiences: All Viterbi Students
Contact: RTH 218 Viterbi Career Services
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CANCELLED Infosys Limited: Corporate Leadership in Sustainability Information Session
Wed, Mar 21, 2012 @ 06:15 PM - 07:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Career Connections
Workshops & Infosessions
This information session has been CANCELLED.
We apologize for the inconvenience.More Information: InfosysTalk.docx
Location: Grace Ford Salvatori Hall Of Letters, Arts & Sciences (GFS) - 106
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: RTH 218 Viterbi Career Services
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GOPA IT Consultants Inc.
Mon, Mar 26, 2012 @ 05:30 PM - 07:30 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Career Connections
Workshops & Infosessions
Please join GOPA IT Consultants to learn about career opportunities in fast growing areas of SAP Enterprise Cloud Computing, System Virtualization and SAP Transportation Management at GOPA IT Consultants.
Location: Grace Ford Salvatori Hall Of Letters, Arts & Sciences (GFS) - 106
Audiences: All Viterbi
Contact: RTH 218 Viterbi Career Services
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Evaluating and Negotiating Job Offers
Tue, Mar 27, 2012 @ 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Career Connections
Workshops & Infosessions
Decision Time! How do you decipher and evaluate job offers? How do you begin the negotiations phase? Attend this workshop and learn helpful tips that will help guide you through the process.
Location: Ronald Tutor Hall of Engineering (RTH) - 211
Audiences: All Viterbi Students
Contact: RTH 218 Viterbi Career Services
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MSC Software Info Session
Tue, Mar 27, 2012 @ 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Career Connections
Workshops & Infosessions
MSC Software has opportunites for interns and fulltime employees in our nearby Santa Ana, California headquarters. If you bring passion for software development and want to join and elite engineering organization you should be speaking with us. MSC Software customers include the largest and most prestigious makers of cars, trains, planes, heavy equipment, machinery, medical products and defense vehicles and equipment. A global organization of 1,200 employees, we are pioneers in tools for simulation and virtual prototyping. www.mscsoftware.com
Engineerng majors: bring your resume and receive a chance to win a cash prize of $250. Drawing to be held at end of infosession. You must be present to win.
Targeted student audience: BS,MS,PhDLocation: Grace Ford Salvatori Hall Of Letters, Arts & Sciences (GFS) - 106
Audiences: All Viterbi Students
Contact: RTH 218 Viterbi Career Services
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Transitioning from Student to Professional Life
Tue, Mar 27, 2012 @ 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Career Connections
Workshops & Infosessions
The Aerospace Corporation's Frank Fong, Engineering Manager, will share some lessons learned from his experience working 40+ years in the aerospace industry. He will also discuss engineering registration even for those planning to work in industry. The purpose of this presentation is to help the next generation of engineers get a good start in their careers.
Co-Hosted by Tau Beta PiLocation: Mark Taper Hall Of Humanities (THH) - 102
Audiences: All Viterbi Undergraduate Students
Contact: RTH 218 Viterbi Career Services
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Viterbi Spotlight: Industrial and Systems Engineering
Wed, Mar 28, 2012 @ 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Student Affairs
Workshops & Infosessions
Still not quite sure of which Viterbi major is right for you? Considering Industrial and Systems Engineering as possible options? Want to learn about the challenges, rewards and the future of this field of engineering? Then, come to the Industrial and Systems Engineering Spotlight Program! Hear from our panel of alumni and/or industry representatives as they talk about their experiences and learn first-hand what it's like working in this field. Then practice your networking skills by mingling with our panelists over pizza!
If you are attending, please RSVP by emailing viterbi.studentservices@usc.edu with "RSVP ISE Spotlight" in the subject line.Location: Ronald Tutor Hall of Engineering (RTH) - 211
Audiences: Undergrad
Contact: Jeffrey Teng
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Industry Panel
Wed, Mar 28, 2012 @ 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Student Organizations
Workshops & Infosessions
Join AIChE to discuss the numerous facets of chemical engineering with industry professionals! Free food will be provided!
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: USC American Institute of Chemical Engineers
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ISA Presents PwC Campus Visit
Wed, Mar 28, 2012 @ 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Student Organizations
Workshops & Infosessions
Do you remember the info session with PwC at the beginning of the semester for which students lined up in the hallway?
Do you want to get another chance to network with campus recruiters and learn their updated information?
They are coming again on March 28th!
Three professionals, including the campus recruiting manager, are confirmed and other professionals may also come.
All majors welcome! Weâve know people in business, accounting and engineering majors who received offers for summer positions.
Come and join us. Free food and drinks will be provided.
www.theuscisa.com
fb.com/USCsISA
twitter.com/USCsISALocation: Grace Ford Salvatori Hall Of Letters, Arts & Sciences (GFS) - 101
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Information Systems Association
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Amgen Information Session
Thu, Mar 29, 2012 @ 05:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Career Connections
Workshops & Infosessions
Few careers offer the chance to make a difference in peopleâs lives.
Take advantage of an opportunity at Amgen, the worldâs largest biotechnology company.
Amgen, a biotechnology pioneer, discovers, develops and delivers innovative human therapeutics. Our medicines have helped millions of patients in the fight against cancer, kidney disease, rheumatoid arthritis and other serious illnesses.
Amgen will be on campus Thursday, March 29th to discuss multiple 6-month Co-op Engineering opportunities for the Undergrad Co-op - Job Number 14104BR positions. For more info on these opportunities: http://viterbicareertoolbox.usc.edu/2012/03/amgen-co-op-opportunities-for-graduates-and-undergraduates/
Michael Ross, Senior Project Manager (USC Alumni) from Amgenâs Engineering Excellence group and other Amgen representatives look forward to meeting you and sharing more information.
The briefing starts at 5:30PM in Grace Ford Salvatori (GFS) 106, followed by a reception (refreshments provided) with the reception concluding at 8:00PM.
For more information please visit www.amgen.com
Location: Grace Ford Salvatori Hall Of Letters, Arts & Sciences (GFS) - 106
Audiences: Viterbi CE and ISE students
Contact: RTH 218 Viterbi Career Services
