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Six Sigma Green Belt for Process ImprovementThu, Sep 17, 2015
Executive Education
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Abstract: Learn how to integrate principles of business, statistics and engineering to achieve tangible results. Master the use of Six Sigma to quantify the critical quality issues in your company. Once the issues have been quantified, statistics can be applied to provide probabilities of success and failure. Six Sigma methods increase productivity and enhance quality. As a Six Sigma green belt, you will be equipped to support and champion a Six Sigma implementation in your organization. To earn the Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate, you will be required to pass the Institute of Industrial Engineer's green belt exam (administered on the final day of the course).
This course is available on-campus and online.
More Info: http://gapp.usc.edu/professional-programs/short-courses/industrial-systems/six-sigma-green-belt-process-improvement
Audiences: Registered Attendees
Contact: Viterbi Professional Programs
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MFD - Chemical Engineering and Materials Science Distinguished Lecture: Megan Robertson
Thu, Sep 17, 2015 @ 12:45 PM - 02:00 PM
Mork Family Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Megan Robertson, Univ. of Houston
Talk Title: Biorenewable Polymers for Energy and the Environment
Series: MFD Distinguished Lecture
Abstract: A great challenge to overcome is the replacement of traditional petroleum-based plastics with polymers derived from sustainable, alternative resources. Though there are many facets to the design of truly sustainable materials, including the raw material source, energy demands of processing, and fate of the material post-consumer use, utilization of a more ecofriendly raw material source is an important first step. Ultimately, the full life cycle of the materials must be evaluated, including end-of-life options such as recycling, composting, and disposal in landfills. Of particular interest to our research group is the design of structured polymers from sustainable, plant-derived sources with well-defined molecular characteristics and competitive properties to conventional, petroleum-derived materials. We are developing a diverse array of polymers derived from plant sources spanning many classes of materials, such as thermoplastics, thermoplastic elastomers, and elastomers. The raw material sources that we have employed are vegetable oils (such as soybean and castor oils), plant sugars, biobased phenolic acids (found in fruits and vegetables), and rosin acids (found in conifers).
Vegetable oils are an attractive source for polymers, due to their low cost, abundance, annual renewability, and ease of functionalization. Long-chain polyacrylates derived from vegetable oilbased fatty acids have been investigated as components of thermoplastic elastomers, polymers which behave as an elastomer at room temperature yet are processable at elevated temperatures. The thermal and mechanical behavior of the polymers can be readily tuned through variation of the alkyl chain length of the fatty acid.
Phenolic acids are sustainable, plant-derived chemicals found in a variety of natural sources such as the skins, seeds, and leaves of fruits and vegetables. Phenolic acids are advantageous sources for polymers due to their aromatic rings, which provide mechanical strength, and the presence of carboxyl and hydroxyl groups, which provide routes to polymerization. Two classes of materials were investigated derived from phenolic acids: soft thiol-ene elastomeric networks (appropriate for applications such as coatings and adhesives) and epoxy resins (found in a variety of composite materials, such as wind turbine blades). Fundamental relationships
between the molecular structure of the phenolic acids and the thermal and mechanical properties of the resulting polymers have been developed.
Host: Prof. Malancha Gupta
More Information: DLSRobertsonAb.pdf
Location: James H. Zumberge Hall Of Science (ZHS) - 159
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Jason Ordonez
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Navigating the U.S. Recruiting Process
Thu, Sep 17, 2015 @ 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Career Connections
Workshops & Infosessions
This workshop will provide students tips on how to navigate the process of U.S. corporate recruiting and will touch on American culture norms.
Location: Seeley G. Mudd Building (SGM) - 123
Audiences: All Viterbi International Students
Contact: RTH 218 Viterbi Career Services
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Astronautical Engineering Seminar
Thu, Sep 17, 2015 @ 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Astronautical Engineering
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Firouz Naderi, Director for Solar System Exploration, NASA-JPL
Talk Title: Designing an Architecture for Human Journey to Mars
Abstract: Refreshments will be served before the seminar.
Biography: Dr. Firouz Naderi is the Director for Solar System Exploration at NASA's JPL where he is responsible for the Cassini mission at Saturn, Dawn mission at the dwarf planet Ceres, Juno mission on its way to Jupiter, InSight lander being prepared for launch to Mars and the Clipper mission being formulated to explore Europa's ocean for life.
He has previously served as NASA's Mars Program manager and the Associate Director of JPL for project formulation and strategy.
Dr. Naderi is a Fellow of American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) and recipient of a number of awards including NASA's Leadership Medal, and NASA's highest award, the Distinguished Service Medal.
Host: Dan Erwin
More Information: FirouzNaderi-Seminar-2015-09-17.pdf
Location: Grace Ford Salvatori Hall Of Letters, Arts & Sciences (GFS) - 106
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Dan Erwin
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PDP Information Session
Thu, Sep 17, 2015 @ 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Graduate Admission, Viterbi School of Engineering Student Affairs, Viterbi School of Engineering Student Organizations
Workshops & Infosessions
Interested in earning your MS from Viterbi? How about starting a MS degree during your senior year? The Viterbi Graduate Admission team is hosting a Progressive Degree information session on September 11th! Learn more about this exciting opportunity!
What are the details?
When: Thursday, September 17 @ 5:00pm
Where: Ronald Tutor Hall (RTH) 211
Who should attend?
All undergraduate students thinking about pursuing a MS degree through USC.
What is the Progressive Degree Program?
The Progressive Degree Program (PDP) gives continuing USC undergraduates another path to earning a Masters degree from USC. The main advantages to a Progressive Degree are:
1) Start graduate-level classes during your senior year
2) Reduce the units required for a Masters Degree
Where can you learn more?
More Progressive Degree information may be found by attending our information session and visiting http://viterbi.usc.edu/pdp! Questions? Email the Viterbi Graduate Admission team at: viterbi.pdp@usc.edu
Location: Ronald Tutor Hall of Engineering (RTH) - 211
Audiences: Undergrad
Contact: Viterbi Graduate Admission
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Navigating the U.S. Recruiting Process
Thu, Sep 17, 2015 @ 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Career Connections
Workshops & Infosessions
This workshop will provide students tips on how to navigate the process of U.S. corporate recruiting and will touch on American culture norms.
Location: Mark Taper Hall Of Humanities (THH) - 201
Audiences: All Viterbi International Students
Contact: RTH 218 Viterbi Career Services
