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  • USC Graduate Engineering Info Session: Mumbai, India

    Sun, Aug 06, 2017 @ 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM

    Viterbi School of Engineering Graduate Admission

    Workshops & Infosessions


    This event will be hosted by Sudha Kumar, Director of the USC India Office, and special guest Kelly Goulis, Senior Associate Dean for graduate programs at the USC Viterbi School of Engineering. Candidates with a strong academic background and a Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, applied mathematics, or physical science (such as physics, biology, or chemistry) are welcome to attend

    Each information session will include a presentation on:

    - Master's & Ph.D. Programs in Engineering and Computer Science
    - How to Apply
    - Scholarships and Funding
    - Student Life at USC and in Los Angeles
    -Application Tips

    There will also be sufficient time for questions during the information session. In order to guarantee seating availability, we request completion of the online registration form using the Registration link below
    Register to Attend

    Location: Courtyard by Marriott International Airport, C.T.S No 215 Andheri Kurla Road Andheri East, Mumbai

    Audiences: Everyone Is Invited

    Contact: USC Viterbi Graduate & Professional Programs

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  • Viterbi PhD Orientation

    Tue, Aug 08, 2017 @ 08:30 AM - 12:00 PM

    Viterbi School of Engineering Doctoral Programs

    Workshops & Infosessions


    The Viterbi School of Engineering PhD Orientation will take place on Tuesday, August 8, 2017. The Orientation will take place from 8:30am-12:00pm and continental breakfast will be provided. If you have not already RSVPd, please register via https://gapp.usc.edu/events/viterbi-phd-orientation by August 4, 2017.

    Note: Viterbi PhD students should NOT register for the general USC Graduate Student Orientation program. Both programs cover the same information, so please register for the Viterbi session only.

    Location: Epstein Family Engineering Plaza

    Audiences: 1st year Ph.D. Students

    Contact: Jennifer Gerson

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  • MS Group Advisement Session - NEW CS Students - Course Preference Issues Only

    Tue, Aug 08, 2017 @ 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM

    Thomas Lord Department of Computer Science

    Workshops & Infosessions


    This advisement session is for the NEW M.S. Computer Science students who are starting in Fall 2017. By now all our incoming students should have received their two granted courses for fall enrollment. If you only received 1 course or have time conflict issues, or other issues related to your course selection, please come to this session to meet with an advisor to resolve the course related issues.

    Location: Henry Salvatori Computer Science Center (SAL) - 101

    Audiences: Graduate

    Contact: Ryan Rozan

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  • USC Graduate Engineering Info Session: Pune, India

    Tue, Aug 08, 2017 @ 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM

    Viterbi School of Engineering Graduate Admission

    Workshops & Infosessions


    This event will be hosted by Sudha Kumar, Director of the USC India Office, and special guest Kelly Goulis, Senior Associate Dean for graduate programs at the USC Viterbi School of Engineering. Candidates with a strong academic background and a Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, applied mathematics, or physical science (such as physics, biology, or chemistry) are welcome to attend

    Each information session will include a presentation on:

    - Master's & Ph.D. Programs in Engineering and Computer Science
    - How to Apply
    - Scholarships and Funding
    - Student Life at USC and in Los Angeles
    -Application Tips

    There will also be sufficient time for questions during the information session. In order to guarantee seating availability, we request completion of the online registration form using the Registration link below
    Register to Attend

    Location: Grand Sheraton Pune Bund Garden Hotel, Raja Bahadur Mill Rd., Sangamvadi, Pune

    Audiences: Everyone Is Invited

    Contact: USC Viterbi Graduate & Professional Programs

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  • Viterbi New Master's Student Orientation

    Wed, Aug 09, 2017

    Thomas Lord Department of Computer Science

    Workshops & Infosessions


    Viterbi Master's Student Orientation - required for all incoming on-campus MS students. All sessions begin at 8:30 am and end by 4:30 pm.

    Audiences: Graduate

    Contact: Ryan Rozan

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  • New Master's Students Orientations and Welcome Events

    New Master's Students Orientations and Welcome Events

    Wed, Aug 09, 2017 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    Viterbi School of Engineering Masters Programs

    Receptions & Special Events


    Master's student orientations for master's students entering Fall 2017 are scheduled from Aug. 9th to Aug. 11th, 2017. You are required to attend only one session based on your admitted academic department. Please register to the corresponding session below. You are NOT required to attend USC's general graduate student orientation session.

    You MUST attend the USC Viterbi Master's for your department by RSVPing at our New Student Events and Orientation page.

    All sessions begin at 8:30 am and end by 4:30 pm.

    Audiences: Graduate

    Contact: Master's Programs and Services

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  • CAIS Seminar: Dr. Long Tran-Thanh (University of Southampton) - Bandit Theory and its Application to Security Games

    Wed, Aug 09, 2017 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    Thomas Lord Department of Computer Science

    Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars


    Speaker: Dr. Long Tran-Thanh, University of Southampton

    Talk Title: Bandit Theory and its Application to Security Games

    Series: Center for AI in Society (CAIS) Seminar Series

    Abstract: Dr. Tran-Thanh will briefly discuss different models of bandit theory, which lies within the intersection of sequential decision making and online optimization. In particular, he will start with the basic concept of the multi-armed bandit model, and later extend it by changing its parameters and/or assumptions. Finally, Dr. Tran-Thanh will show how these models can be applied to repeated security games, for both zero-sum and non zero-sum.

    Biography: Dr. Tran-Thanh is a Lecturer at the University of Southampton, UK. He obtained his PhD in Computer Science in 2012 at the same university. He has been conducting active research in a number of key areas of AI, mainly focusing on combining online machine learning, game theory, and incentive engineering to tackle resource-constrained decision making problems where one has to deal with strategic human participants and/or malicious opponents. Additionally, Dr. Tran-Thanh has also applied his theoretical findings to a number of real world applications, such as online keyword bidding, wireless sensor networks, and crowdsourcing.

    Host: Milind Tambe

    Location: Hedco Pertroleum and Chemical Engineering Building (HED) - 116

    Audiences: Everyone Is Invited

    Contact: Computer Science Department

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  • USC Graduate Engineering Info Session: Delhi, India

    Wed, Aug 09, 2017 @ 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM

    Viterbi School of Engineering Graduate Admission

    Workshops & Infosessions


    This event will be hosted by Sudha Kumar, Director of the USC India Office, and special guest Kelly Goulis, Senior Associate Dean for graduate programs at the USC Viterbi School of Engineering. Candidates with a strong academic background and a Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, applied mathematics, or physical science (such as physics, biology, or chemistry) are welcome to attend

    Each information session will include a presentation on:

    - Master's & Ph.D. Programs in Engineering and Computer Science
    - How to Apply
    - Scholarships and Funding
    - Student Life at USC and in Los Angeles
    -Application Tips

    There will also be sufficient time for questions during the information session. In order to guarantee seating availability, we request completion of the online registration form using the Registration link below

    Register to Attend

    Location: Le Meridien Delhi Windsor Place Delhi, Delhi 110 001

    Audiences: Everyone Is Invited

    Contact: USC Viterbi Graduate & Professional Programs

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  • MS Group Advisement Session - NEW CS/INF Students

    Thu, Aug 10, 2017 @ 10:00 AM - 11:30 PM

    Thomas Lord Department of Computer Science

    Workshops & Infosessions


    This group advisement session is for NEW Fall 2017 incoming students to the CS/INF Master's programs. New students should attend at least one of these sessions to meet with advisement staff. One-on-one time with advisors will be available toward the end of the group advisement session.

    Location: Henry Salvatori Computer Science Center (SAL) - 101

    Audiences: Graduate

    Contact: Ryan Rozan

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  • New Master's Students Orientations and Welcome Events

    Thu, Aug 10, 2017 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    Viterbi School of Engineering Masters Programs

    Receptions & Special Events


    Master's student orientations for master's students entering Fall 2017 are scheduled from Aug. 9th to Aug. 11th, 2017. You are required to attend only one session based on your admitted academic department. Please register to the corresponding session below. You are NOT required to attend USC's general graduate student orientation session.

    You MUST attend the USC Viterbi Master's for your department by RSVPing at our New Student Events and Orientation page.

    All sessions begin at 8:30 am and end by 4:30 pm.

    Audiences: Graduate

    Contact: Master's Programs and Services

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  • MS Group Advisement Session - NEW & CONTINUING CS/INF Students

    Thu, Aug 10, 2017 @ 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM

    Thomas Lord Department of Computer Science

    Workshops & Infosessions


    This group advisement session is for NEW Fall 2017 incoming students to the CS/INF Master's programs. New students should attend at least one of these sessions to meet with advisement staff. CONTINUING students are also welcome to attend this session. One-on-one time with advisors will be available toward the end of the group advisement session.

    Location: Henry Salvatori Computer Science Center (SAL) - 101

    Audiences: Graduate

    Contact: Ryan Rozan

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  • Mork Family Department Graduate Seminar

    Fri, Aug 11, 2017 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

    Mork Family Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science

    Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars


    Speaker: Dr. Robert Simpson, Singapore University of Technology and Design

    Talk Title: Active electronic and photonic materials by nanostructural design

    Host: Dr. Paulo Branicio

    More Information: USC_Abstract_Simpson.docx

    Location: Hedco Pertroleum and Chemical Engineering Building (HED) - 116

    Audiences: Everyone Is Invited

    Contact: Aleessa Atienza

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  • MS Group Advisement Session - NEW CS/INF Students

    Fri, Aug 11, 2017 @ 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

    Thomas Lord Department of Computer Science

    Workshops & Infosessions


    This group advisement session is for NEW Fall 2017 incoming students to the CS/INF Master's programs. New students should attend at least one of these sessions to meet with advisement staff. One-on-one time with advisors will be available toward the end of the group advisement session.

    Location: Henry Salvatori Computer Science Center (SAL) - 101

    Audiences: Graduate

    Contact: Ryan Rozan

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  • New Master's Students Orientations and Welcome Events

    Fri, Aug 11, 2017 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    Viterbi School of Engineering Masters Programs

    Receptions & Special Events


    Master's student orientations for master's students entering Fall 2017 are scheduled from Aug. 9th to Aug. 11th, 2017. You are required to attend only one session based on your admitted academic department. Please register to the corresponding session below. You are NOT required to attend USC's general graduate student orientation session.

    You MUST attend the USC Viterbi Master's for your department by RSVPing at our New Student Events and Orientation page.

    All sessions begin at 8:30 am and end by 4:30 pm.

    Audiences: Graduate

    Contact: Master's Programs and Services

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  • MS Group Advisement Session - NEW & CONTINUING CS/INF Students

    Fri, Aug 11, 2017 @ 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM

    Thomas Lord Department of Computer Science

    Workshops & Infosessions


    This group advisement session is for NEW Fall 2017 incoming students to the CS/INF Master's programs. New students should attend at least one of these sessions to meet with advisement staff. CONTINUING students are also welcome to attend this session. One-on-one time with advisors will be available toward the end of the group advisement session.

    Location: Mark Taper Hall Of Humanities (THH) - 201

    Audiences: Graduate

    Contact: Ryan Rozan

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  • USC Graduate Engineering Info Session: Ahmedabad, India

    Fri, Aug 11, 2017 @ 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM

    Viterbi School of Engineering Graduate Admission

    Workshops & Infosessions


    This event will be hosted by Sudha Kumar, Director of the USC India Office, and special guest Kelly Goulis, Senior Associate Dean for graduate programs at the USC Viterbi School of Engineering. Candidates with a strong academic background and a Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, applied mathematics, or physical science (such as physics, biology, or chemistry) are welcome to attend

    Each information session will include a presentation on:

    - Master's & Ph.D. Programs in Engineering and Computer Science
    - How to Apply
    - Scholarships and Funding
    - Student Life at USC and in Los Angeles
    -Application Tips

    There will also be sufficient time for questions during the information session. In order to guarantee seating availability, we request completion of the online registration form using the Registration link below

    Register to Attend

    Location: Hyatt Ahmedabad, Plot 216, TPS 1, Near Vastrapur Lake, Vastrapur, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380015

    Audiences: Everyone Is Invited

    Contact: USC Viterbi Graduate & Professional Programs

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  • NL Seminar-Improving machine translation from low resource languages

    Fri, Aug 11, 2017 @ 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM

    Information Sciences Institute

    Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars


    Speaker: Nima Pourdamghani, USC/ISI

    Talk Title: Improving machine translation from low resource languages

    Series: Natural Language Seminar

    Abstract: Statistical machine translation MT often needs a large corpus of parallel translated sentences in order to achieve good performance. This limits the use of current MT technologies to a few resource rich languages. Assume an incident happens in an area with a low-resource language. For a quick response, we need to build an MT system with available data, as finding or translating new parallel data is expensive and time consuming. For many languages this means that we only have a small amount of often out-of-domain parallel data e.g. a Bible or Ubuntu manual. This talk is about ways to improve machine translation in low resource scenarios. I'll talk about use of monolingual data and parallel data from related languages to improve machine translation from the low resource language into English.



    Biography: Nima Pourdamghani is a fourth year Ph.D. student at ISI. He works with Professor Kevin Knight on machine translation from low resource languages.

    Host: Nima Pourdamghani

    Location: Information Science Institute (ISI) - 6th Flr Conf Rm -# 689

    Audiences: Everyone Is Invited

    Contact: Peter Zamar

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  • USC Graduate Engineering Info Session: Hyderabad, India

    Sat, Aug 12, 2017 @ 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM

    Viterbi School of Engineering Graduate Admission

    Workshops & Infosessions


    This event will be hosted by Sudha Kumar, Director of the USC India Office, and special guest Kelly Goulis, Senior Associate Dean for graduate programs at the USC Viterbi School of Engineering. Candidates with a strong academic background and a Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, applied mathematics, or physical science (such as physics, biology, or chemistry) are welcome to attend

    Each information session will include a presentation on:

    - Master's & Ph.D. Programs in Engineering and Computer Science
    - How to Apply
    - Scholarships and Funding
    - Student Life at USC and in Los Angeles
    -Application Tips

    There will also be sufficient time for questions during the information session. In order to guarantee seating availability, we request completion of the online registration form using the Registration link below

    Register to Attend

    Location: Park Hyatt Hyderabad Road No 2, Banjara Hills Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana 500 034

    Audiences: Everyone Is Invited

    Contact: USC Viterbi Graduate & Professional Programs

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