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Events for August 29, 2018

  • Meet USC: Admission Presentation, Campus Tour, and Engineering Talk

    Wed, Aug 29, 2018

    Viterbi School of Engineering Undergraduate Admission

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    This half day program is designed for prospective freshmen (HS juniors and younger) 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. During the engineering session we will discuss the curriculum, research opportunities, hands-on projects, entrepreneurial support programs, and other aspects of the engineering 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 8:30 a.m. and again at 12:30 p.m.

    Please make sure to check availability and register online for the session you wish to attend. Also, remember to list an Engineering major as your "intended major" on the webform!

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    Location: Ronald Tutor Campus Center (TCC) - USC Admission Office

    Audiences: Everyone Is Invited

    Contact: Viterbi Admission

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  • PhD Defense - Elizabeth Cha

    Wed, Aug 29, 2018 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    Thomas Lord Department of Computer Science

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    Title: Nonverbal Communication for Non-Humanoid Robots
    Ph.D. Candidate: Elizabeth Cha
    Date and Time: Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at 10:00 AM in RTH 406
    Committee: Maja Matarić (Chair), Gaurav Sukhatme, and Panayiotis Georgiou

    Abstract:

    Robots are increasingly required to operate with and alongside humans in dynamic, unstructured environments. To facilitate the high levels of coordination and collaboration necessary for this goal, robots must communicate information about their state and actions. This information enables humans to predict a robot's future behavior and to plan their own actions accordingly. In human-human communication, this information is often exchanged through nonverbal cues. Non-humanoid robots, such as drones and autonomous cars, lack the anthropomorphic channels to replicate these cues. In this thesis, we primarily address two of the research challenges for human-robot communication for non-humanoid robots. First, we present experiments exploring the systematic design and application of nonverbal signals in different human-robot interaction scenarios. Second, we propose a framework for planning robot communication under uncertainty that employs our results in signal design to improve human-robot collaboration. We present results from an application and validation of this communication framework. Finally, we discuss the implications of this thesis work on the field of HRI and its impact on non-humanoid robots deployed in the real world.


    Location: 406

    Audiences: Everyone Is Invited

    Contact: Lizsl De Leon

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  • Internship/Job Search Open Forum

    Wed, Aug 29, 2018 @ 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM

    Viterbi School of Engineering Career Connections

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    Increase your career and internship knowledge on the job/internship search by attending this professional development Q&A moderated by Viterbi Career Connections staff or Viterbi employer partners.

    For more information about Labs & Open Forums, please visit viterbicareers.usc.edu/workshops.

    Location: Hughes Aircraft Electrical Engineering Center (EEB) - 132

    Audiences: Everyone Is Invited

    Contact: RTH 218 Viterbi Career Connections

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  • Micron Info Session

    Wed, Aug 29, 2018 @ 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM

    Viterbi School of Engineering Student Organizations

    Workshops & Infosessions


    You are cordially invited to join Micron for an Info Session on August 29, 2018. The Non-Volatile Engineering group will be speaking about "Innovations in 3D NAND Memory Technologies." Food will be provided.

    When: Wednesday, Aug 29, 2018, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
    Where: Seeley G. Mudd (SGM) 101

    Micron is currently reviewing resumes for internship and new college graduate openings in the Non-Volatile Engineering team. Please apply directly through the links below in order to be considered. Directly after the Info Session, there will be a short assessment of candidates qualified for the open roles, and some candidates will be invited to participate in interviews on August 30.

    Reviewing resumes for:

    New College Graduate opening
    Intern opening

    For the full range of openings at Micron, please go to https://www.micron.com/jobs.

    Location: Seeley G. Mudd Building (SGM) - 101

    Audiences: Everyone Is Invited

    Contact: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

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