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USC MEGA Student Speaker Series
Fri, Oct 02, 2020 @ 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Computer Science
Student Activity
Looking to level up your Unity programming skills? Join us this Friday, October 2 at 5:00 PM PST for a discussion by Gabriel Lacayo on how you can utilize lesser-known aspects of programming in Unity to facilitate faster iteration and create better programming structures! Gabriel will be covering topics like how to use ScriptableObjects, Attributes, Property Drawers, Editor Scripts, and more.
While anyone is welcome to join, this talk is primarily for those who already have some programming experience and would like to take their skills even further.
Gabriel Lacayo is a junior at USC majoring in Computer Science (Games). Gabriel has worked on several projects in Unity, with the most recent being 2D platformer game Embower. Have any questions for Gabriel? Stick around after the presentation for a quick Q&A session!
Check out Embower on Itch.io: https://atsinacorrington.itch.io/embower
Zoom link: https://usc.zoom.us/j/95063590083?pwd=OThyZHQwZW4zRkFSVGVqWTVmSUtOUT09
Meeting ID: 950 6359 0083
Passcode: 100220 **
**The passcode will always be the date of the event!
For any questions, please email megamesusc@gmail.com or reach out to us via our socials:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/USCMEGA
Discord: https://discord.gg/4rDUD6H
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MEGA_USC
Website: www.uscmega.org
Best,
MEGA
Location: Online - Zoom
WebCast Link: https://usc.zoom.us/j/95063590083?pwd=OThyZHQwZW4zRkFSVGVqWTVmSUtOUT09
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Posted By: USC MEGA
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Theta Tau Presents Facebook Diversity and Inclusion Event
Tue, Oct 06, 2020 @ 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Computer Science
Student Activity
Join Theta Tau and Facebook on October 6th at 6 PM to meet Facebook Engineers and diversity & Inclusion employees.
This Event will be a great place to:
-Learn more about Facebook's work culture and initiatives to create a more inclusive work environment
-Get a look at first hand experiences working at Facebook from Facebook Engineers
-Meet Facebook employees and ask them about their time at facebook!
To get the Zoom link RSVP here: www.tinyurl.com/thetatauxfb
Location: Online - Zoom
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Posted By: Theta Tau
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How to Explain STEM Concepts in Non-STEM Terms
Wed, Oct 07, 2020 @ 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Student Affairs, Viterbi School of Engineering Student Organizations, Viterbi School of Engineering Undergraduate Admission
Student Activity
Join the Viterbi Impact Program participants as they explore different ways to explain STEM concepts to different audiences. The guest speaker will be Professor Weiss, the Associate Professor of Technical Communication Practice at USC Viterbi School of Engineering.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://usc.zoom.us/j/91002302851?pwd=RGgzREkrQmNjS0pRSHpYRU0xcWloUT09
Meeting ID: 910 0230 2851
Passcode: 176860WebCast Link: https://usc.zoom.us/j/91002302851?pwd=RGgzREkrQmNjS0pRSHpYRU0xcWloUT09
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Posted By: Viterbi Undergraduate Programs
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HackSConnect (RSVP by Oct 3)
Thu, Oct 08, 2020 @ 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Computer Science
Student Activity
HackSC brings you HackSConnect- a virtually hosted, idea exchange platform for collaboration between companies, teams and ideas. Open to all majors, all are welcome to connect. Expanding your network virtually can be hard but HackSConnect will be a garden of students buzzing and exchanging rad ideas. We'll help you find great new recruits, ideas, and co-founders! Do you have a small startup and want to promote your platform and engage with the USC community? Do you have an idea and are looking to find your dream team? If so, HackSConnect is the event for you!
October 8th
6:00 - 9:00 pm PST OPEN TO ALL
Last day to RSVP: October 3rd at 11.59 pm PST
Want to participate but aren't sure what category of attendee you fall into? Find one of the following categories that best apply to you and sign up!
Seeds: These are ideas with big plans to grow! Do you have a cool idea for a product but are looking to assemble your team? This is a great chance to network and find people who are passionate about the same ideas.
SEEDS RSVP: https://hacksc.typeform.com/to/xZdSvcq6
Sprouts: These are the beginnings of a company that might need a few busy bees to help get it thriving- can be student owned or otherwise. This is if yo're looking to expand, gain user feedback or grow by recruiting bees who have similar interests and ideas.
SPROUTS RSVP: https://hacksc.typeform.com/to/rrtaiY0A
Bees: Bees can buzz around to seeds and sprouts to connect! Register here if you are a student looking to build your network, learn about dope projects and maybe join a team.
BEES RSVP: https://hacksc.typeform.com/to/hfbb6YDj
Facebook Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/386471855850897/
See you there,
Location: Online
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Posted By: HackSC
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USC MEGA Student Speaker Series
Fri, Oct 09, 2020 @ 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Computer Science
Student Activity
Looking to enhance your visuals in Unity using different shaders? Come join us this Friday, October 9 at 5:00 PM PST for a talk and Q&A by Steph Ng about the basics of using Unity's Shader Graph to create dynamic materials for your objects! While anyone is welcome to join, this talk is primarily for those who already have some Unity programming experience and would like to take their skills even further.
Steph Ng is a senior studying Arts, Technology, and the Business of Innovation in the USC Iovine and Young Academy. They are also pursuing a minor in Game Design. Steph has experience as a Game Developer Intern at Sony, a VR Product Design Intern at Facebook, and a VR Developer at USC's World Building Media Lab! In addition to this, Steph is currently the AGP Director for Leechbug. Feel free to reach out to them directly if you'd like to help out or playtest for Leechbug!
Check out Steph's work here: https://steph.ng/
Zoom link: https://usc.zoom.us/j/96356314342?pwd=dTdsU0JNZTQ3RzVlSVl1dWtPNDZRQT09
Meeting ID: 963 5631 4342
Passcode: 100920 **
**The passcode will always be the date of the event!
For any questions, please email megamesusc@gmail.com or reach out to us via our socials:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/USCMEGA
Discord: https://discord.gg/4rDUD6H
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MEGA_USC
Website: www.uscmega.org
Best,
MEGA
Location: Online - Zoom
WebCast Link: https://usc.zoom.us/j/96356314342?pwd=dTdsU0JNZTQ3RzVlSVl1dWtPNDZRQT09
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Posted By: USC MEGA
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USC MEGA Student Speaker Series
Wed, Oct 14, 2020 @ 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Computer Science
Student Activity
In preparation for the Newbies & Vets Game Jam, MEGA has a Unity workshop that is perfect for beginners! Come join us this Wednesday, October 14 at 5:00 PM PST for A Unity Overview to End Them All with Weston Bell-Geddes. In this talk, Weston will be doing a live code demo covering the basic concepts of constructing a game. After that, we will dive into some more advanced topics and explore the depths of Unity beyond the game engine. If you would like to follow along, Weston will be using Unity version 2019.4.12f1 during the workshop. Whether you are completely new to making games or you would like to solidify your knowledge of Unity and C#, all are welcome to join!
Weston Bell-Geddes is currently a sophomore at USC majoring in Interactive Entertainment and minoring in Video Game Programming and Immersive Media. In addition to having four years of experience as a professional augmented and virtual reality developer, he also has experience as a NASA Unity Engineer Intern. You may also remember Weston as one of the creators of Left on Read, which was released in May 2020 and has over 200,000 downloads. Have any questions for Weston? Stick around after the presentation for a quick Q&A session!
Check out Weston's work here: https://www.westonbdev.com/
Zoom link: https://usc.zoom.us/j/93739845990?pwd=ay9vNlVkOWszMy94bG9oaDEwR1VMUT09
Meeting ID: 937 3984 5990
Passcode: 101420 **
**The passcode will always be the date of the event!
For any questions, please email megamesusc@gmail.com or reach out to us via our socials:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/USCMEGA
Discord: https://discord.gg/4rDUD6H
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MEGA_USC
Website: www.uscmega.org
Best,
MEGA
Location: Online - Zoom
WebCast Link: https://usc.zoom.us/j/93739845990?pwd=ay9vNlVkOWszMy94bG9oaDEwR1VMUT09
Audiences: Undergraduate and Graduate Students
Posted By: USC MEGA
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MEGA presents Newbies & Vets Game Jam
Fri, Oct 16, 2020
Computer Science
Student Activity
Want to make a game while quarantining at home? MEGA is excited to announce that the 2020 Newbies and Vets Game Jam will be taking place virtually from October 16-18! Whether you're new to making games or you're a veteran with years of game development experience, all are welcome during the 2020 Newbies and Vets Game Jam! We will be announcing a whole new game jam format so that this year's game jam can take place fully online.
(SIGN UP BY 10/14 -- DETAILS BELOW)
What's a game jam? A game jam is an event where participants work together to create a video game from scratch in a short amount of time. From level design to art direction to programming, all skill sets are welcome! The Newbies and Vets Game Jam is specifically designed with beginners in mind, so anyone from any major is welcome to participate!
This year we'll be offering both team and individual signups. For individuals, we will be creating teams based on preferences and experience levels (so newbies can be teamed up with vets!).
Signups close October 14, so be sure to get your form in early! Sign up here: https://forms.gle/ViyMc1fEwFV1yJNLA
Location: Online
Audiences: Undergraduate and Graduate Students
Posted By: USC MEGA
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Financial Literacy Workshop
Fri, Oct 16, 2020 @ 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Computer Science
Student Activity
Financial Literacy Workshop
Learn from Artem Joukov, a Finance PhD student at the Marshall School of Business, about key finance concepts such as diversifying your assets, fundamentals of stocks and bonds, 401k, and more!
Friday October 16 @6pm PST
If interested, please fill in the form: https://forms.gle/yqw45aV58HZpDt7V9
Zoom Link: https://usc.zoom.us/j/99599051448?pwd=NXQra1ZsSmhlMkFjK1MyRUhNZFFLZz09
Location: Online - Zoom
WebCast Link: https://usc.zoom.us/j/99599051448?pwd=NXQra1ZsSmhlMkFjK1MyRUhNZFFLZz09
Audiences: Undergraduate and Graduate Students
Posted By: USC IEEE
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MEGA presents Newbies & Vets Game Jam
Sat, Oct 17, 2020
Computer Science
Student Activity
Want to make a game while quarantining at home? MEGA is excited to announce that the 2020 Newbies and Vets Game Jam will be taking place virtually from October 16-18! Whether you're new to making games or you're a veteran with years of game development experience, all are welcome during the 2020 Newbies and Vets Game Jam! We will be announcing a whole new game jam format so that this year's game jam can take place fully online.
(SIGN UP BY 10/14 -- DETAILS BELOW)
What's a game jam? A game jam is an event where participants work together to create a video game from scratch in a short amount of time. From level design to art direction to programming, all skill sets are welcome! The Newbies and Vets Game Jam is specifically designed with beginners in mind, so anyone from any major is welcome to participate!
This year we'll be offering both team and individual signups. For individuals, we will be creating teams based on preferences and experience levels (so newbies can be teamed up with vets!).
Signups close October 14, so be sure to get your form in early! Sign up here: https://forms.gle/ViyMc1fEwFV1yJNLA
Location: Online
Audiences: Undergraduate and Graduate Students
Posted By: USC MEGA
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Open Alpha Playtest Event
Sat, Oct 17, 2020 @ 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Computer Science
Student Activity
Like playing games? Want a peek behind the curtain in game development? Interested in seeing what Open Alpha does every semester?
Come playtest OA's newest game prototype this Saturday October 17th, 2-4pm PST! Check out bit.ly/oaplaytest for more information!
The event will run at this Zoom link. To sign up, please RSVP here. There's more information about the event at bit.ly/oaplaytest, but here's the gist of it:
When you show up, we'll set you up in a breakout room with an OA member who will be running your playtest. It'll only take about 10-15 minutes.
You can come at any time between 2pm and 4pm.
If you can't make this one, keep checking your email; we'll have several more playtest events like this one!
This playtest event is OPEN, meaning invite your friends! We want to get feedback from as many people as possible!
See you next Saturday 2-4pm!
RSVP form: https://forms.gle/aRP6WKcUytcAvuJ39
Zoom link: https://usc.zoom.us/j/98257683949
Location: Online - Zoom
WebCast Link: https://usc.zoom.us/j/98257683949
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Posted By: USC Computer Science
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MEGA presents Newbies & Vets Game Jam
Sun, Oct 18, 2020
Computer Science
Student Activity
Want to make a game while quarantining at home? MEGA is excited to announce that the 2020 Newbies and Vets Game Jam will be taking place virtually from October 16-18! Whether you're new to making games or you're a veteran with years of game development experience, all are welcome during the 2020 Newbies and Vets Game Jam! We will be announcing a whole new game jam format so that this year's game jam can take place fully online.
(SIGN UP BY 10/14 -- DETAILS BELOW)
What's a game jam? A game jam is an event where participants work together to create a video game from scratch in a short amount of time. From level design to art direction to programming, all skill sets are welcome! The Newbies and Vets Game Jam is specifically designed with beginners in mind, so anyone from any major is welcome to participate!
This year we'll be offering both team and individual signups. For individuals, we will be creating teams based on preferences and experience levels (so newbies can be teamed up with vets!).
Signups close October 14, so be sure to get your form in early! Sign up here: https://forms.gle/ViyMc1fEwFV1yJNLA
Location: Online
Audiences: Undergraduate and Graduate Students
Posted By: USC MEGA
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ACM Northrop Grumman Info Session
Mon, Oct 19, 2020 @ 04:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Computer Science
Student Activity
Interested in software and hardware engineering, aeronautics, defense, or cyber?
Northrop Grumman is recruiting interns for Summer 2021 internships! Come to an information session hosted by ACM on October 19th from 4-5 PM to learn more about what Northrop has to offer for software and hardware engineers. Hear from past engineering interns about what the hiring process is like and what you can expect as an intern working with talented people on meaningful projects!
Afterwards, stick around from 5-6 PM to learn about Northrop's Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning strategy. The topic of the tech talk is Missionizing AI/ML for Complex Real-World Datasets with Dr. Sean O'Brien and the AI/ML team.
Sean O'Brien is the Chief Technologist for Northrop Grumman's Intelligence, Analytics, and Autonomous Solutions business unit, based in Woodland Hills, CA. Before coming to Northrop in 2005, Sean held multiple positions in academia, including at the Space Telescope Science Institute in Baltimore, MD, and at Yale University in New Haven, CT. He has a Ph.D. in astrophysics from Iowa State University.
RSVP here: https://forms.gle/N57X9mDhZyCvMFnN6
Join the zoom here: https://usc.zoom.us/j/93138289759?pwd=ZUNLNlhoWmZtZHBRaVNLdy9CUWpiQT09
Location: Online - Zoom
WebCast Link: https://usc.zoom.us/j/93138289759?pwd=ZUNLNlhoWmZtZHBRaVNLdy9CUWpiQT09
Audiences: Undergraduate and Graduate Students
Posted By: Caitlin Swanson
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Student Organizations: How to Keep Members Engaged Virtually
Wed, Oct 21, 2020 @ 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Student Affairs, Viterbi School of Engineering Student Organizations, Viterbi School of Engineering Undergraduate Admission
Student Activity
As we are weeks into the semester of virtual learning, we understand that zoom fatigue is real. After taking all our classes online, it can be tiring to think of doing other activities online as well. However, what are ways that we can keep our organizations' members engaged and active while navigating this virtual space? Join us as we explore ways to create an interactive and meaningful experience for members within our organizations.
For questions or more information contact: Viterbi.UnderGradProg@vsoe.usc.eduWebCast Link: https://usc.zoom.us/j/99365289649
Audiences: Undergrad
Posted By: Viterbi Undergraduate Programs
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Diversity in Engineering Panel
Thu, Oct 22, 2020 @ 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Computer Science
Student Activity
Diversity in Engineering Panel
An event to learn more about diversity in Engineering with alumni and clubs like SHPE, NSBE, SASE, SWE, and more!
October 22 @6pm PST
To sign up as a Panelist or Viewer please fill in the form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdHgjq5Y-Xiq6e2UN2f7UTWS2BEUVizg-f7fieRCk9yZErGPQ/viewform?usp=sf_link
Zoom Link: https://usc.zoom.us/j/96309926949?pwd=UVZwVUg2OE44TW01MnN0anBHMmNsdz09
Location: Online - Zoom
WebCast Link: https://usc.zoom.us/j/96309926949?pwd=UVZwVUg2OE44TW01MnN0anBHMmNsdz09
Audiences: Undergraduate and Graduate Students
Posted By: USC IEEE
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C++ Workshop
Thu, Oct 22, 2020 @ 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Computer Science
Student Activity
Women in Computing (WiC) is hosting a workshop in which we will be reviewing the fundamentals of C++! This will primarily be an introduction to the language, so no experience is required and beginners are welcome. Come join us for a great way to start off your programming journey, or just to refresh your knowledge. Hope to see you there!
Date: Thursday, Oct 22nd
Time: 6:00-8:00pm
Registration Link: https://forms.gle/x7tL42RAne31gU6HA
Location: Online
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Posted By: Women in Computing
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Research Talk: Spatial Computing and Haptics Robotics
Tue, Oct 27, 2020 @ 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Computer Science
Student Activity
Are you interested in pursuing research? ACM is holding a research talk with two panelists! The first talk is with Yijun Li who does research at the Spatial Computing and Informatics Laboratory. The second talk is with Heather Culbertson who does research at the HaRVI (Haptics Robotics and Virtual Interaction) Lab. Come to learn more about the research they're doing!
Yijun Li is a third year Ph.D. student at USC who does research around spatial computing which includes building machine learning models for spatiotemporal data analysis to solve real world problems!
Dr. Heather Culbertson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science who does research focused on the design and control of haptic devices and rendering systems, human-robot interaction, and virtual reality!
RSVP Link: https://forms.gle/eptfqwboLkLkeR9m9
Join the zoom link here: https://usc.zoom.us/j/93259109764
Location: Online - Zoom
WebCast Link: https://usc.zoom.us/j/93259109764
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Posted By: Joshua Argote Medrano on behalf of ACM
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Managing the Energy-Water Nexus within a Changing Climate
Wed, Oct 28, 2020 @ 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Undergraduate Admission
Student Activity
Mark your Calendar! On Wednesday, October 28 we are bringing you Professor Kelly Sanders to talk to you about Managing the Energy-Water Nexus within a Changing Climate!
Energy and water resources share important interdependencies. It takes ample energy to pump, treat, and distribute water and it takes ample water to produce, refine, and transport energy to its intended end-user. This talk will examine these interdependencies and identify cross-sectoral vulnerabilities and opportunities that will affect these critical resources moving forward, particularly under the stressors of climate change.
Zoom ID: 954 6353 0749 Password: 371767Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Posted By: Viterbi Undergraduate Programs
