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Events for October 13, 2011
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EE-Electrophysics Seminar
Thu, Oct 13, 2011 @ 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
Ming Hsieh Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Dr. Roger Dougal, University of South Carolina, Department of Electrical Engineering
Talk Title: From Hot Water to Hot Weapons: Managing energy flows with power electronics
Abstract: Planes, Trains, and Automobiles; Ships, Tanks, and Everyday Homes. Everything is becoming more electric. Soon your water heater will share an important characteristic with a laser weapon; its power demand will be precisely scheduled. From warships to warehouses, power electronics and high-speed data networks will provide the means for managing the flow of power. And so it turns out that the Electric Ship R&D Consortium and the Center for Grid-connected Advanced Power Electronic Systems share many technical interests. Prof. Dougal finds himself leading the activities of these two groups at the University of South Carolina (that other USC), and thereby doubling down on smart grid, distributed energy, and design tools for the next generation of electric power systems.
Biography: Roger A. Dougal received his Ph.D. in electrical engineering from Texas Tech. University, Lubbock, in 1983. He is currently the Thomas Gregory Professor of Electrical Engineering at the University of South Carolina, where he leads the Power and Energy Systems group. He is a Director of the Electric Ship R&D Consortium, which is developing electric power technologies for the next generation of electric ships, he is co-director of the NSF Industry/University Cooperative Research Center for Grid-connected Advanced Power Electronic Systems, and he leads development of the Virtual Test Bed --- a computational environment for simulation-based-design and virtual prototyping of dynamic, multidisciplinary systems. His research interests include power electronics, power systems, hybrid power sources, and simulation methods.
Host: EE-Electrophysics
More Info: http://ee.usc.edu/news/seminars/eepLocation: Seaver Science Library (SSL) - 150
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Marilyn Poplawski
Event Link: http://ee.usc.edu/news/seminars/eep
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Reducing Risk While Improving Productivity in Complex Industries
Thu, Oct 13, 2011 @ 03:30 PM - 04:45 PM
USC Viterbi School of Engineering
University Calendar
The Honorable Chris Hart, the Vice Chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), will be the distinguished guest speaker at Najmedin Meshkati's class in Human Factors in Work Design (ISE 370L)
"Many industries whose operations can potentially cause harm or damage if something goes wrong involve systems that consist of a complex array of subsystems that must work together effectively in order for the entire system to perform successfully. To the extent the subsystems are coupled, changes in any one subsystem can affect some or all of the other subsystems. âSystem Thinkâ refers to an awareness of the impacts throughout a system of changes in any of its subsystems."
"The commercial aviation industry, in its continuing endeavor to improve safety, is using a collaborative approach to accomplish System Think â bringing all of the key parts of the industry to the table together to work in a collaborative manner to identify and address potential safety concerns. The collaborative approach resulted in a 65% reduction in the fatal accident rate in only 10 years. It also demonstrated that, contrary to conventional wisdom that safety improvements usually hurt productivity, safety improvements that result from a collaborative approach can simultaneously improve productivity."
"The purpose of this presentation is to demonstrate the collaborative approach to other potentially hazardous industries, to help those industries determine whether a collaborative approach can help them manage their safety risks more efficiently and effectively."
Hart may be accompanied by other HRO-community friends including Dr. David van Stralen, head of pediatric emergency services at Loma Linda hospital; Admiral (ret.) Tom Mercer, former CO of the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson and former Superintendent of the Naval Post Graduate School; and a senior fire chief/official from the city of San Bernardino. Dr. Glenn Takata who is a pediatrician and responsible for patient safety at the Children's Hospital LA, and Mr. Tom Anthony, director of USC Aviation Safety and Security Program also may attend.Location: Thomas & Dorothy Leavey Library (LVL) - main auditorium
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Najm Meshkati
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ISE 370L - Human Factors in Work Design Lecture
Thu, Oct 13, 2011 @ 03:30 PM - 04:45 PM
Daniel J. Epstein Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: The Honorable Christopher A. Hart, Vice Chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)
Talk Title: "Reducing Risk While Improving Productivity in Complex Industries"
Abstract: Many industries whose operations can potentially cause harm or damage if something goes wrong involve systems that consist of a complex array of subsystems that must work together effectively in order for the entire system to perform successfully. To the extent the subsystems are coupled, changes in any one subsystem can affect some or all of the other subsystems. âSystem Thinkâ refers to an awareness of the impacts throughout a system of changes in any of its subsystems.
The commercial aviation industry, in its continuing endeavor to improve safety, is using a collaborative approach to accomplish System Think â bringing all of the key parts of the industry to the table together to work in a collaborative manner to identify and address potential safety concerns. The collaborative approach resulted in a 65% reduction in the fatal accident rate in only 10 years. It also demonstrated that, contrary to conventional wisdom that safety improvements usually hurt productivity, safety improvements that result from a collaborative approach can simultaneously improve productivity.
The purpose of this presentation is to demonstrate the collaborative approach to other potentially hazardous industries, to help those industries determine whether a collaborative approach can help them manage their safety risks more efficiently and effectively.
http://www.usc.edu/libraries/locations/leavey/
For further information contact Professor Najm Meshkati
Telephone (213) 740-8765; Email: meshkati@usc.edu
Biography: The Honorable Christopher A. Hart was sworn in as a Member of the National Transportation Safety Board on August 12, 2009 and designated by the President for a two-year term as Vice Chairman of the Board on August 18.
Member Hart joined the Board after a long career in transportation safety, including a previous term as a Member of the NTSB. Immediately before returning to the Board, he was Deputy Director for Air Traffic Safety Oversight at the Federal Aviation Administration. He was previously the FAA Assistant Administrator for the Office of System Safety.
He served as a Member of the NTSB from 1990 to 1993. After leaving the Board, he served as Deputy Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, before moving to the FAA in 1995.
From 1973 until joining the Board in 1990, Member Hart held a series of legal positions, mostly in the private sector. He holds a law degree from Harvard University and Master's and Bachelor's degrees in Aerospace Engineering from Princeton University. He is a member of the District of Columbia Bar and the Lawyer-Pilots Bar Association.
Member Hart is a licensed pilot with commercial, multi-engine and instrument ratings. Member Hart's family has a tradition of accomplishment in the field of transportation. His great uncle, James Herman Banning, was the first African-American to receive a pilot's license issued by the United States government, in 1926.
His term expires December 31, 2012.
More Information: Hon Chris Hart -USC Presentation - Thurs 10-13-11.pdf
Location: Thomas & Dorothy Leavey Library (LVL) - Main Auditorium
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Georgia Lum
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Resume/Cover Letter Workshop
Thu, Oct 13, 2011 @ 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Career Connections
Workshops & Infosessions
Does your resume highlight the skills that will land an interview? Learn how to create a resume that will serve as the marketing tool that will get your foot inside industryâs door!
This workshop will also briefly touch on cover letters and what they should it contain.Location: Ronald Tutor Hall of Engineering (RTH) - 211
Audiences: All Viterbi Students
Contact: RTH 218 Viterbi Career Services
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Downtown L.A. Art Walk
Thu, Oct 13, 2011 @ 05:00 PM - 09:00 PM
USC Viterbi School of Engineering
Receptions & Special Events
Open to USC students only. Admission is free. Reservations required.
To RSVP, click here http://www.usc.edu/dept/pubrel/visionsandvoices/RSVP/reserve.php?RSVPEvtCode=183 beginning Monday, September 19, at 9 a.m. See below for details.*
*This trip is for current USC students only. You must use the provided transportation to participate. Space is limited and advance registration is required. RSVP at the link above beginning Monday, September 19, at 9 a.m. Check-in for the event will begin at 4:15 p.m. on campus. Buses will depart at 6 p.m. and return to campus at 9 p.m. Dinner will be provided at check-in.
See the streets of downtown Los Angeles transform into a public-art phenomenon. The Downtown L.A. Art Walk brings together art lovers and friends for exciting and unique offerings around every corner. The art walk is a monthly showcase and celebration of the best galleries, restaurants and shops the area has to offer, accompanied by live music and performances. With cars replaced by bicycles and pedestrians, this fun and dynamic event will show you a side of Los Angeles you never knew existed.
For further information on this event:
visionsandvoices@usc.eduLocation: Downtown Los Angeles
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Daria Yudacufski
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VMware Info Session
Thu, Oct 13, 2011 @ 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Career Connections
Workshops & Infosessions
Join representatives of this company as they share general company information and available opportunities.
Location: Grace Ford Salvatori Hall Of Letters, Arts & Sciences (GFS) - 106
Audiences: All Viterbi Students
Contact: RTH 218 Viterbi Career Services
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USC Information Science Institute (ISI) Co-op Session
Thu, Oct 13, 2011 @ 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Student Organizations
Student Activity
When: Thursday, October 13th
Where: 6-7:30pm, WPH B28 (in the basement)
What: USC/ISI Summer Co-op Session
USC's Informational Sciences Institute will be coming to campus on Thursday, October 13th to discuss the possibilities of doing a summer co-op with them. They are one of the nation's largest, most-successful university-affiliated computer research institutes (and attract approximately $60 million annually from corporations and over 20 federal government agencies), work closely with the United States National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), and are a world leader in research and development of advanced information processing, computer and communications technologies. Co-ops will also have the opportunity to gain invaluable security clearances.
Food and refreshments will be provided. For additional information, please check out http://www3.isi.edu/home.Location: Waite Phillips Hall Of Education (WPH) - B28
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
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Samsung Electronics Info Session
Thu, Oct 13, 2011 @ 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Student Organizations
Student Activity
When: Thursday, October 13th, at 7:00 pm
Where: Davidson Conference Center (Board Room)
What: Samsung Electronics Info Session
What about being a part of one of the world's best IT company?
What about interning or starting your career in a global environment?
Then check out the attached brochure and come to our campus information session!More Information: ebrochure_University of Southern California.pdf
Location: Charlotte S. & Davre R. Davidson Continuing Education Conference Center (DCC) - Board Room
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
