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  • USC Stem Cell Seminar: Keith Mostov, University of California, San Francisco

    USC Stem Cell Seminar: Keith Mostov, University of California, San Francisco

    Tue, Sep 13, 2016 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    Alfred E. Mann Department of Biomedical Engineering

    Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars


    Speaker: Keith Mostov, University of California, San Francisco

    Talk Title: A molecular switch for the orientation of epithelial cell polarization

    Series: Eli and Edythe Broad Center for Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Research at USC Distinguished Speakers Series

    Abstract: The formation of epithelial tissues containing lumens requires not only the apical-basolateral polarization of cells, but also the coordinated orientation of this polarity such that the apical surfaces of neighboring cells all point towards the central lumen. I will describe a molecular switch mechanism controlling polarity orientation. Inhibition of this switch mechanism results in the development instead of collective front-rear polarization and motility.

    Host: Andy McMahon

    More Info: http://stemcell.usc.edu/events

    Webcast: http://keckmedia.usc.edu/stem-cell-seminar

    Location: Eli & Edythe Broad CIRM Center for Regenerative Medicine & Stem Cell Resch. (BCC) - First Floor Conference Room

    WebCast Link: http://keckmedia.usc.edu/stem-cell-seminar

    Audiences: Everyone Is Invited

    Contact: Cristy Lytal/USC Stem Cell

    Event Link: http://stemcell.usc.edu/events

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  • ISE 651 Epstein Institute Seminar

    Tue, Sep 13, 2016 @ 03:30 PM - 04:50 PM

    Daniel J. Epstein Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering

    Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars


    Speaker: Tapas Das, Ph.D., University of South Florida

    Talk Title: Upgrading Electric Power Market Infrastructure via Dynamic Pricing and Demand Response

    Abstract: Both practitioners and researchers agree that both pricing and demand must play much more proactive roles in better balancing demand of electricity across the hours of a day. A balanced system will reduce the menace of demand and price spikes, routinely experienced by the power networks, and thus reduce the need for expensive reserve generation capacity as well. However, proactive management of pricing and demand would require a more upgraded power market infrastructure than what is currently in place in the U.S. Fortunately, increasing availability of advanced metering and power network infrastructure supported by the Internet of energy IoE will soon pave the way for the desired upgrade. This will facilitate dynamic pricing of electricity by system operators and intelligent demand response by load schedulers (controllers) in smart and connected consumer communities. A dynamic pricing strategy will offer binding prices for each time interval (perhaps, hourly) to the consumer nodes before loads are scheduled. This strategy will replace the current practice of time of use (TOU) pricing. In response to dynamic pricing, the smart communities will optimize their load schedule for all remaining time intervals of the day, as well as manage the use of renewable power generated by the communities.
    However, implementing effective dynamic pricing and demand response strategies remains a significant challenge, as models necessary to design such strategies have not been developed and made available for use. This talk outlines the challenge and our approach to address it.


    Biography: -“ Tapas K. Das is a professor and chair of the department of Industrial and Management Systems Engineering at the University of South Florida. He is a past chair of the Council of Industrial Engineering Academic Departments Heads (CIEADH), Fellow of IISE, and members of INFORMS and IEEE. His research interest includes policy studies in electric power markets (impact of CO2 emissions control policies on the market, incentive strategies for promoting net zero building, and dynamic pricing and demand response in IoE supported power market) as well as in disease diagnosis and treatment strategies in healthcare delivery.

    Host: Dr. Jong-Shi Pang

    Location: Ethel Percy Andrus Gerontology Center (GER) - 206

    Audiences: Everyone Is Invited

    Contact: Angela Reneau

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  • Viterbi Progressive Degree Program Info Session

    Viterbi Progressive Degree Program Info Session

    Tue, Sep 13, 2016 @ 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM

    Viterbi School of Engineering Graduate Admission, Viterbi School of Engineering Student Affairs, Viterbi School of Engineering Student Organizations

    Workshops & Infosessions


    Interested in earning your MS from Viterbi? How about starting a MS degree during your senior year? The Viterbi Graduate Admission team is hosting a Progressive Degree information session!

    What are the details?
    When: Wednesday, September 13th
    Where: RTH 211

    Who should attend?
    All undergraduate students thinking about pursuing a MS degree through USC.

    What is the Progressive Degree Program?
    The Progressive Degree Program (PDP) gives continuing USC undergraduates another path to earning a Master's degree from USC. The main advantages to a Progressive Degree are:
    1) Start graduate-level classes during your senior year
    2) Reduce the units required for a Master's Degree

    Where can you learn more?
    More Progressive Degree information may be found by attending our information session and visiting http://viterbiundergrad.usc.edu/future/pdp/

    Questions? Email the Viterbi Graduate Admission team at: viterbi.pdp@usc.edu

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

    Audiences: Everyone Is Invited

    Contact: Monica Graduate Admission

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  • Future of Energy

    Tue, Sep 13, 2016 @ 05:30 PM - 07:30 PM

    Mork Family Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science

    Workshops & Infosessions


    How do we power a brighter future around the Globe?
    Join us for a discussion about careers in the energy industry.

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    Location: Annenberg School For Communication (ASC) - Wallis Annenber Hall Forum / Lobby

    Audiences: Everyone Is Invited

    Contact: Andreas Tillmann

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  • OnPrem Solution Partners Info Session

    Tue, Sep 13, 2016 @ 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM

    Viterbi School of Engineering Career Connections

    Workshops & Infosessions


    Information Session for OnPrem Solution Partners. OnPrem Solution Partners is a consulting and technology innovation firm focused in on the media and entertainment industry. Founded in 2013 by four consulting industry leaders in Southern California, we work with some of the most innovative companies in the world including major studios, large broadcasters, and leading technology companies. OnPrem's focus on top talent, company culture, and creating the next generation consulting firm makes it an exciting place to work for anyone with an entrepreneurial mindset. We differentiate ourselves by being experts in our fields. We are relentlessly good at what we do, will always put our clients first, and we only hire passionate, forward thinking, intelligent, and personable people.

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

    Audiences: All Viterbi

    Contact: RTH 218 Viterbi Career Connections

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