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Events for October 17, 2012
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Meet USC: Admission Presentation, Campus Tour, & Engineering TalkWed, Oct 17, 2012
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 https://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: Ronald Tutor Campus Center (TCC) -
Audiences: Prospective Freshmen Students and Families
Contact: Viterbi Admission
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Viterbi Student Innovation Institute Speaker Series
Wed, Oct 17, 2012 @ 06:00 AM - 08:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Student Affairs
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Ashish Soni, Executive Director of Digital Innovation @ USC Viterbi
Talk Title: Found Agreements and Equity Splits
Host: Viterbi Student Innovation Institute (VSI2)
Location: Seeley G. Mudd Building (SGM) - 101
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Jeffrey Teng
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The origins, development, and neural bases of language impairments in ASD, Helen Tager-Flusberg, Ph.D.
Wed, Oct 17, 2012 @ 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Ming Hsieh Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
University Calendar
Title: The origins, development, and neural bases of language impairments in ASD
Speaker: Helen Tager-Flusberg, Ph.D., Boston University
Abstract
Impairments in language and communication are among the core symptoms of ASD. In children there is enormous variability in the language phenotypes associated with ASD ranging from highly fluent to the absence of any communicative speech. Studies of high risk infants have highlighted the early onset of differences in brain organization and communicative impairment associated with language development. In toddlers diagnosed with ASD there is considerable variability in language ability are already evidence. At this stage differences in the social, cognitive, and motor skills that are important factors in language acquisition predict divergent developmental pathways for children with ASD into the preschool years. By middle childhood neuroimaging studies have found significant differences in brain structure, functional organization and connectivity that are associated with some of the varied language phenotypes in ASD, as well as the parallels between ASD and other language disorders.
BIO: Helen Tager-Flusberg received her Bachelors in Science in Psychology from University College London, and her doctorate from Harvard University. From 1978 through 2001 she was a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Massachusetts âBoston and from 1996 â 2001 she also held the position of Senior Scientist at the Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center/UMass Medical Center. Since 2001 Dr. Tager-Flusberg has been at Boston University initially with primary appointments in the Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology and Pediatrics at the School of Medicine and now as Professor of Psychology at Boston University, where she was the Director of the Developmental Science Program from 2009 to 2012. Dr. Tager-Flusberg conducts research on autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders, investigating developmental changes in language and social cognition using behavioral and brain imaging methodologies. Her research has been funded by the National Institutes of Health and private foundations, including Autism Speaks, The Simons Foundation, the Autism Consortium, the Nancy Lurie Marks Family Foundation and March of Dimes. Dr. Tager-Flusberg is currently the President of the International Society for Autism Research, serves on the editorial board of several professional journals and is Associate Editor of the Journal of Neurodevelopmental Disorders.
In conjunction with the 9/28 Engineering and Autism: A national workshop https://mhi.usc.edu/engineering-and-autism-workshop/
Organized by Professor Shri Narayanan, shri@sipi.usc.edu
More Information: Helen Tager-Flusberg speaker flyer 10.17.12.pdf
Location: Ronald Tutor Hall of Engineering (RTH) - 211
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Danielle Hamra
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AME - Department Seminar
Wed, Oct 17, 2012 @ 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: John K. Eaton, Charles Lee Powell Foundation Professor of Engineering in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Stanford University
Talk Title: Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Measurement of Velocity and Concentration in Complex Turbulent Flows
Abstract: Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) based flow measurement techniques are enabling a paradigm shift in how we study, evaluate, and design turbulent flows in complex geometries. MR Velocimetry (MRV) measures a complete 3-D mean velocity field and does not require flow tracers or optical access. Resolutions as fine as 0.25 mm have been achieved in measurement volumes as large as 100 X 100 X 250 mm. An entire velocity field comprising millions of individual data points can be measured in a few hours. When combined with computer-aided design and rapid-prototyping of the flow model, a complete mapping of a flowfield from conception to data analysis can be completed in a week. This versatile technique has been used to map the external flow around a coral colony, internal flows in serpentine passages, separated flows in three dimensional diffusers, and the combination of flows found in a full combustor geometry. The detailed 3D measurements allow understanding of vortex structures which dominate many flows, the interplay between separation zones, and analysis of flow splits among parallel paths. A second technique called Magnetic Resonance Concentration (MRC) provides quantitative measurements of the time-averaged 3D concentration field for passive scalar mixing. The combination of measured 3D concentration and velocity fields provides enough detail to yield exceptional understanding of the effects of mean flow transport and turbulent mixing. This has proved particularly effective in the iterative design of film-cooling and other systems where we wish to suppress turbulent mixing. In addition, the combined velocity and concentration data are being used to characterize and improve numerical models for turbulent mixing.
Biography: John K. Eaton is the Charles Lee Powell Foundation Professor of Engineering at Stanford University where he has been on the faculty since 1980. He earned all his degrees at in Mechanical Engineering at Stanford. He conducts research in turbulence, convective heat transfer, advanced measurement techniques, multiphase flow, and flow through random media. Recent emphasis has been on high-fidelity, rapid turnaround experiments in complex flows, measurement and modeling of turbulent mixing, and extreme sensitivity of certain high Reynolds number flows to small perturbations. Much of Professor Eaton's work is motivated and funded by problems in the gas turbine industry. He has supervised 49 completed Ph.D. dissertations including those of 15 professors. He has won both the Tau Beta Pi and Perin Awards for teaching excellence, was an NSF Presidential Young Investigator Awardee, and is a Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and the American Physical Society.
Host: Professor Maxworthy
More Info: http://ae-www.usc.edu/seminars/10-17-12-eaton.shtml
Location: Seaver Science Library (SSL) - Room 150
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: April Mundy
Event Link: http://ae-www.usc.edu/seminars/10-17-12-eaton.shtml
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VARC Workshop - I Got a
Wed, Oct 17, 2012 @ 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Student Affairs
Workshops & Infosessions
Are your midterm grades not what you were hoping for? Come to this workshop to discuss strategies, resources, and techniques for improving your test-taking and study skills, as well as tips for speaking with your professors. We'll also discuss options like withdrawal and Freshman Forgiveness.
Location: Ronald Tutor Hall of Engineering (RTH) - 222
Audiences: Undergrad
Contact: Viterbi Academic Resource Center
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Info Session: Viterbi Summer Overseas in Paris and London!
Wed, Oct 17, 2012 @ 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Student Affairs
Workshops & Infosessions
This summer the Viterbi Summer Overseas Program is offering two concurrent seven-week programs in Paris, France and London, England. Students will have the opportunity to spend the summer abroad in Europe, make progress towards their engineering degree by taking two courses, and participate in a number of local excursions.
This program is for undergraduate engineering students and acceptance to the program is competitive, with priority given to upper-division students. The info session aims to introduce students to the opportunities of the program, and answer any questions students may have about the application process, courses, costs, and other important details.
To learn more, please visit http://viterbi.usc.edu/students/undergrad/overseas/summer-overseas-program/Location: Ronald Tutor Hall of Engineering (RTH) - 211
Audiences: Undergrad
Contact: Viterbi Summer Overseas Program
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Bloomberg Information Session
Wed, Oct 17, 2012 @ 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Career Connections
Workshops & Infosessions
Interested in Software Development? Full Time: All majors welcome to apply! Interns: Computer Science majors welcome to apply! Bloomberg's Research and Development department offers exciting opportunities for highly-motivated individuals seeking a challenging technical role in the financial industry. An extensive training program will provide technical and financial skills needed to succeed in Bloomberg's fast-paced and dynamic organization. Successful applicants will be involved in the design and development of state-of-the-art financial information software products. The position can lead to a variety of career paths, including technologist and financial specialist.
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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San Francisco Information Session: Graduate Engineering
Wed, Oct 17, 2012 @ 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
DEN@Viterbi, Viterbi School of Engineering Graduate Admission, Viterbi School of Engineering Student Affairs
Workshops & Infosessions
The information session topics will include: a brief overview of USC and the Viterbi School, an overview of MS and PhD programs, the application process, admission criteria, and scholarships/funding.
In addition, you will learn about our Summer Undergraduate Research Program, an exciting opportunity to work with USC faculty this summer in Los Angeles.
Session will be held at the Hotel Monaco, 501 Geary St.
San Francisco, CA.
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Camillia Lee
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USC Graduate Engineering Information Session in San Francisco
Wed, Oct 17, 2012 @ 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Graduate Admission
Workshops & Infosessions
The University of Southern California offers a wide range of Master's and Doctoral programs in engineering in both broad and specialized disciplines.
The information session topics will include: a brief overview of USC and the Viterbi School, an overview of MS and PhD programs, the application process, admission criteria, and scholarships/funding.
In addition, you will learn about our Summer Undergraduate Research Program, an exciting opportunity to work with USC faculty this summer in Los Angeles!
Students with a background in engineering, math or a hard science are welcome to attend.
Event location:
Hotel Monaco
Vienna South Rm.
501 Geary St.
San Francisco, CA
To register please visit: http://gapp.usc.edu/about/events/san-francisco-information-sessionAudiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Viterbi Graduate & Professional Programs
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The Book of Mormon
Wed, Oct 17, 2012 @ 06:30 PM - 11:45 PM
USC Viterbi School of Engineering
University Calendar
*This trip is for current USC students only. You must use the provided transportation to participate. Space is limited and advance registration is required. Due to high demand, tickets will be distributed on a lottery basis. Check-in for the event will begin at 5:15 p.m. on campus. There will be a pre-show talk at 6 p.m. in Davidson Conference Center. Buses will depart at 6:30 p.m. and return to campus at 11:45 p.m. Dinner will be provided at check-in.
âThe best musical of this century.ââNew York Times
âThe perfect Broadway musical.ââEntertainment Weekly
USC students will take a trip to the historic Pantages Theatre in Hollywood to see The Book of Mormon, a Broadway musical from the creators of South Park and the composer of Avenue Q. One of the most acclaimed and in-demand shows on Broadway, The Book of Mormon won nine Tony Awards, including Best Musical. A gleefully profane, irreverent and blasphemous tribute to the magic of Broadway, The Book of Mormon suggests that sometimes faith is all you need.
For further information on this event:
visionsandvoices@usc.edu
Location: Pantages Theatre, Hollywood
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Daria Yudacufski
