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Events for September 22, 2010
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Meet USC: Admission Presentation, Campus Tour, & Engineering Talk
Wed, Sep 22, 2010
Viterbi School of Engineering Undergraduate Admission
Receptions & Special Events
This half day program is designed for prospective freshmen 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. 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 visit http://esdweb.esd.usc.edu/unresrsvp/MeetUSC.aspx to check availability and make an appointment. Be sure to list an Engineering major as your "intended major" on the webform!
Location: USC Admission Center
Audiences: Prospective Freshmen and Family Members - RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Contact: Viterbi Admission
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The Effect of Soil-Structure Interaction on Seismic Response of Buildings
Wed, Sep 22, 2010 @ 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Sonny Astani Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Dr. Mohammad Ali Ghannad, Associate Professor, Dept. of Cvil Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
Talk Title: The Effect of Soil-Structure Interaction on Seismic Response of Buildings
Abstract: Abstract:
It is well known that the flexibility of soil beneath the structure affects its seismic response due to SoilâStructure Interaction (SSI). SSI not only affects the elastic response of structures, but also their inelastic behavior during earthquakes. This subject has been studied by numerous researchers and a wealth of knowledge is currently available in the literature.
In this presentation, a brief summary of recent research done on the subject at Department of Civil Engineering of Sharif University of Technology is presented. The main focus is the parametric study on SSI effect on global inelastic response of structures. This is done by employing a rather simple model for the soil and structure to study the effect on structural strength and ductility demands. Some aspects of current US provisions for introducing SSI in practical design of structures are also discussed.
Location: Kaprielian Hall (KAP) - 209
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Evangeline Reyes
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AME Seminar
Wed, Sep 22, 2010 @ 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Dr. Suneel Kodambaka, Assistant Professor, Materials Science and Engineering, University of California at Los Angeles
Talk Title: In situ Microscopy and Spectroscopy Studies of Epitaxial Graphene on Metal Surfaces
Abstract:
The recent discovery of two-dimensional (2D) graphene crystals has generated a lot of attention owing to its potential for applications in high-performance, low-power, electronics and as transparent conductors. Recent efforts focused on, and succeeded in, the fabrication of large-area graphene on a variety of substrates, an encouraging step toward realization of graphene-based devices. Yet, relatively little is known concerning the mechanisms underlying the growth of graphene and the role of substrate-graphene interactions on its electronic properties. As a first step, we focused on the development of an atomic-scale understanding of the growth and electronic structure of graphene on model metals such as Pd and Ni.
Using scanning tunneling microscopy and spectroscopy (STM and STS), in combination with density functional theory (DFT), we investigated the morphology and electronic structure of monolayer graphene grown on Pd(111) and on 3D facetted Ni islands. On Pd(111), we observe the formation of monolayer graphene islands, 200-2000 à in size, bounded by Pd surface steps. Surprisingly, we found that graphene islands, as large as 2000 à , are semiconducting with a bandgap of 0.3 eV. For graphene on Ni, we observed hexagonal and stripe moiré patterns with periodicities of 22 à and 12 à , respectively, on (111) and (110) facets of the islands. Graphene domains are also observed to grow, as single crystals, across adjacent facets and over facet boundaries. STS data indicate that the graphene layers are metallic on both Ni(111) and Ni(110). DFT calculations support all of our observations and indicate the presence of strong interactions between carbon and metal atoms. Our results suggest that electronic properties of epitaxial graphene can be tailored by the appropriate choice of substrate and the possibility of preparing large-area epitaxial graphene layers even on polycrystalline surfaces.
Host: Dr. A. Hodge
More Info: http://ame-www.usc.edu/seminars/index.shtml#upcomingLocation: John Stauffer Science Lecture Hall (SLH) - 100
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: April Mundy
Event Link: http://ame-www.usc.edu/seminars/index.shtml#upcoming
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ASBME Recruiting Event: Dine In with ev3 Neurovascular-Meet & Mingle and Resume Workshop for Viterbi Career Conference
Wed, Sep 22, 2010 @ 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Student Organizations
Student Activity
WHEN: 6-7pm
WHERE: TCC 320a
WHAT: Recruiting session so ev3 can meet you for INTERNSHIP AND JOB HIRING! The recruiter will also be holding a resume and interview etiquette workshop as well to prepare Viterbi students for the Viterbi Career Fair on Sept. 25th! Bring your RESUME and dress to impress if YOU want the JOB!
SPACES ARE LIMITED! Sign up here today: http://viterbistudents.usc.edu/asbme/get-involved/registration.htm
ABOUT ev3:
ev3 is a global leader and best-in-class technology provider for specialists treating a wide range of vascular diseases and disorders. ev3 is committed to the peripheral vascular and neurovascular markets offering a comprehensive portfolio of treatment options, including the primary interventional technologies used today - peripheral angioplasty balloons, stents, plaque excision systems, embolic protection devices, liquid embolics, embolization coils, flow diversion, thrombectomy catheters and occlusion balloons..
ev3 Neurovascular is located in Orange County, where the wide beaches, high cliffs and sandy coves surround 42 miles of beautiful coastline. We have 39,000 acres of urban and wilderness parks where you can ride or hike when you are not at the beach. Our offices have a fitness center and weâre 5 minutes from the Irvine Spectrum.
We are currently hiring for New Grad Engineering positions and will have more positions open next year. We also will be hiring for Engineer Interns for Summer 2011.
For more info on ev3, visit: www.ev3.netLocation: Ronald Tutor Campus Center (TCC) - 320a
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Associated Students of Biomedical Engineering
