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Events for August 11, 2015
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AI Seminar-Going West: From Mansoura to LA via College Park
Tue, Aug 11, 2015 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Information Sciences Institute
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Wael AbdAlmageed, USC/ISI
Talk Title: Going West: From Mansoura to LA via College Park
Series: Artificial Intelligence Seminar
Abstract: Over the last few years, three key research areas have captured my scientific interest: machine learning, bioinformatics and computer vision. In this talk, I will be giving an overview of all three. For machine learning, I will present work on using locality-preserving indexing techniques to accelerate various, widely used machine learning methods, in addition to more recent work on supervised feature selection using optimal design of experiments. Moving on to bioinformatics, I will share recent work on discovering subgroups of hepatocellular carcinoma patients by jointly analyzing miRNA and mRNA data using graph mining and graphical modeling techniques. In the area of computer vision, I will discuss recent research results on large-scale and partial signature matching, exploiting locality-sensitive hashing and graphical models. Last, but of equal importance, I will present an overview of ISI's GLAIVE project for large-scale face recognition in the wild.
Biography: Dr. Wael AbdAlmageed is a senior computer scientist with the University of Southern California's Viterbi School of Engineering Information Sciences Institute (USC/ISI). His research focus is machine learning (ML) and applying ML methods to computer vision, bioinformatics and other data analysis problems. His research interests also include implementing machine learning and computer vision algorithms on modern distributed and high-performance computing platforms, such as MapReduce and GPUs. Prior to joining ISI, from 2004 to 2013, Wael was a research scientist with the University of Maryland at College Park, where he led research and development efforts for various programs such as DARPA's MADCAT, VIVID, VIRAT and PerSEAS, IARPA's VACE, and ARL's RCTA. Wael obtained his Ph.D. with distinction from the University of New Mexico in 2003, where he also received the Outstanding Graduate Student award. He has two patents and over 50 publications in top machine learning, computer vision and high-performance computing conferences and journals. Wael currently leads ISI's face recognition research and development efforts under IARPA's JANUS program.
Host: Yigal Arens
Webcast: http://webcasterms1.isi.edu/mediasite/Viewer/?peid=f02ab403689f40a3b2996589bc729b441dLocation: Information Science Institute (ISI) - 11th Flr Conf Rm # 1135, Marina Del Rey
WebCast Link: http://webcasterms1.isi.edu/mediasite/Viewer/?peid=f02ab403689f40a3b2996589bc729b441d
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Peter Zamar
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Computer Science MS Group Advisement Session
Tue, Aug 11, 2015 @ 01:30 PM - 03:20 PM
Thomas Lord Department of Computer Science
University Calendar
Location: Henry Salvatori Computer Science Center (SAL) - 101
Audiences: Graduate
Contact: Lizsl De Leon
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Viterbi One Stop Session for New International FellowsTue, Aug 11, 2015 @ 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Doctoral Programs
Workshops & Infosessions
In order to set up fellowships for new international Ph.D. students, the Viterbi Graduate and Professional Programs (GAPP) Office is holding two walk-in sessions to complete GLACIER paperwork and answer any questions about fellowships.
The sessions will take place on Monday, August 10, 2015 and Tuesday August 11, 2015 between 2:00-4:00pm in GERO 309.
New international Ph.D. fellows are advised to obtain their I-94 electronically via https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94/consent.html and to bring the following to the August 10-11 session:
-Passport/Visa
-I-20
-I-94
The August 10-11 sessions are for new international fellowship students only. New Research and Teaching Assistants must visit their academic department to complete their paperwork.
Questions about the sessions may be directed to Tracy Charles, Doctoral Programs Coordinator, at tcharles@usc.edu.
Location: Ethel Percy Andrus Gerontology Center (GER) - 309
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Tracy Charles
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USC Graduate Engineering Info Session: Hyderabad, India
Tue, Aug 11, 2015 @ 03:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Graduate Admission
Workshops & Infosessions
This event will be hosted by Sudha Kumar, Director of the USC India Office, and special guest Lucio Soibelman, Professor and Chair of the Astani Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.
Each 2-hour information session will include a presentation on:
- Master's & Ph.D. Programs in Engineering and Computer Science
- How to Apply
- Scholarships and Funding
- Student Life at USC and in Los Angeles
Attendees will also have the chance to ask questions and receive official brochures and handout information from USC.
Register to Attend
Location: Taj Deccan - Hyderabad, India
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Laura Hartman
