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EiS Communications Hub - Tutoring for Engineering Ph.D. StudentsWed, Sep 18, 2024 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Student Affairs
Workshops & Infosessions
Come to the EiS Communications Hub for one-on-one tutoring from Viterbi faculty for Ph.D. writing and speaking projects!
Location: Ronald Tutor Hall of Engineering (RTH) - 222A
Audiences: Viterbi Ph.D. Students
Contact: Helen Choi
Event Link: https://sites.google.com/usc.edu/eishub/home
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Viterbi How to Get Hired: Professional Networking
Wed, Sep 18, 2024 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Career Connections
Workshops & Infosessions
Please RSVP through Handshake. If the RSVP is full, please join the waitlist. Waitlist does not guarantee entry, but you are welcome to stop by the event and if there is room, you can attend. This is for Viterbi engineering students only.
Join the Secretariat to learn the essential skills for effective networking. In this session, you will learn how to craft and refine your elevator pitch, discover strategies for finding networking events, and receive tips on breaking the ice. Networking techniques with peers and potential employers will also be discussed. This event is for Viterbi engineering students only. If the event is full, add yourself tot the waitlist.
**The How to Get Hired Series is a multi-day event that helps undergraduate and graduate engineering students develop key professional skills while connecting with Viterbi industry partners and alumni. This series provides a great opportunity for you to gain insights from industry experts on what it takes to get hired and prepare for this fall's recruiting season. Employers and Alumni host workshops and provide industry feedback on students' resumes and interview answers during the Resume Review Day (9/6) and Mock Interview Day (9/17)
Fall 2024 Get Hired Series Summary of Events:
Thursday, September 5: Industry Workshops (Employer/Alumni Led)
Friday, September 6: Resume Review Day Note: Separate registration is required. Students will receive a direct email invite from Viterbi Career Connections.
Tuesday, September 17: Mock Interview Day Note: Separate registration is required. Students will receive a direct email invite from Viterbi Career Connections.
Wednesday, September 18: Industry Workshops (Employer/Alumni Led) Visit the event page for full logistics and tips on preparing for the event.Location: Michelson Center for Convergent Bioscience (MCB) - 102
Audiences: BS, MS, PhD
Contact: RTH 218 Viterbi Career Connections
Event Link: https://usc.joinhandshake.com/
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Panel Discussion: Intersection of societal needs and innovation
Wed, Sep 18, 2024 @ 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Viterbi Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship
University Calendar
Join us for an inspiring panel discussion at USC, where 5 NGO leaders passionate about Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) will share their insights and support for emerging entrepreneurs and engineers. This event is designed to bridge the gap between innovation and real-world impact, offering students a unique opportunity to engage directly with those who understand real world needs.
Through this collaboration, students will gain valuable early access to perspectives that can shape their entrepreneurial journeys, helping them develop solutions that address critical challenges and make a positive difference in communities worldwide. Don’t miss this chance to connect with leaders driving change and learn how you can contribute to a more sustainable future!Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Viterbi TIE
Event Link: https://cglink.me/2nB/r397960
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Computer Science General Faculty Meeting
Wed, Sep 18, 2024 @ 12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Thomas Lord Department of Computer Science
Receptions & Special Events
Bi-Weekly regular faculty meeting for invited full-time Computer Science faculty and staff only. Event details emailed directly to attendees.
Location: Ronald Tutor Hall of Engineering (RTH) - 526
Audiences: Invited Faculty Only
Contact: Julia Mittenberg-Beirao
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Equalizing Hollywood: Using AI to Make Professional Grade Art & Content That Sells & Impacts
Wed, Sep 18, 2024 @ 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Thomas Lord Department of Computer Science
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Stephen Gibler, Adjunct Professor, USC School of Cinematic Arts
Talk Title: Equalizing Hollywood: Using AI to Make Professional Grade Art & Content That Sells & Impacts
Abstract: In “Equalizing Hollywood,” discover how AI is democratizing the creation of professional-grade art and content. This talk explores innovative AI tools that empower creators to produce high-quality work that not only sells but also makes a significant impact. Learn about the transformative potential of AI in leveling the playing field in the entertainment industry. Join us to see how technology is shaping the future of Hollywood and beyond.
This lecture satisfies requirements for CSCI 591: Research Colloquium.
Biography: Stephen Gibler has been a producer in Los Angeles for over a decade, running production for over 50 projects, including eight feature films, over a dozen commercials, 30 new media projects, 5 reality TV shows, and one of the largest immersive art museums in China ’The Silos’. He has collaborated with renowned figures in the film industry, such as James Ivory, Jackie Earle Haley, Haley Joel Osment, Molly Ringwald, Drake Doremus, and many others while also working with brands such as Amazon, Lancome, Head & Shoulders, Fiverr, AMC, and so forth. Stephen now serves as an adjunct professor at USC’s School of Cinematic Arts and is the founder of AI Tech Startup, Logline AI, aiming to use AI to accelerate the creative process in filmmaking.
Host: CAIS
More Info: https://cais.usc.edu/events/usc-cais-seminar-with-stephen-gibler/
Location: Montgomery Ross Fisher Building (school Of Social Work) (MRF) - 102
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Thomas Lord Department of Computer Science
Event Link: https://cais.usc.edu/events/usc-cais-seminar-with-stephen-gibler/
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AAI-CCI-MHI Seminar on CPS
Wed, Sep 18, 2024 @ 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Ming Hsieh Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Roy Fox, Assistant Professor of Computer Science Department, University of California Irvine
Talk Title: World Models -” Driven by Vision and Language; Driving Transfer
Series: EE598 Seminar Series
Abstract: An agent learning to control its environment would often do well to first model it. Compared to control policies, world models use a richer training signal and tend to generalize and transfer better. However, for a model to induce good behavior, it must be highly accurate in all reachable states, which may require too much data. Because efforts to leverage web-scale data for control are yet to succeed as they famously have for vision and language, we ask: can information encoded in vision and language foundation models help guide world modeling? In the first part of this talk, we will see two such methods: one that uses a segmentation foundation model to block visual distractions and keep state representations task-relevant; and one that queries a language model to hypothesize about abstract world models that guide exploration and planning. In the second part of the talk, we will revisit the transfer power of world models in two settings: simulation-to-reality and delayed perception. We will see how a model of a simulator can be adapted to reality with a tiny amount of data; and how a world model can transfer across varying delays of the agent's observations.
Biography: Roy Fox is an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at the University of California, Irvine. His research interests include theory and applications of control learning: reinforcement learning (RL), control theory, information theory, and robotics. His current research focuses on structured and model-based RL, language for RL and RL for language, and optimization in deep control learning of virtual and physical agents.
Host: Stephen Tu
Location: Hughes Aircraft Electrical Engineering Center (EEB) - 132
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Ariana Perez
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Viterbi - Lockheed Martin Network of Women Series
Wed, Sep 18, 2024 @ 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Career Connections
Workshops & Infosessions
This is for Viterbi engineering students only. This is a virtual event. Please visit Handshake to RSVP.
Join the Lockheed Martin network of Women (LM Now) as they share their stories of mentorship, career growth, goals achievement, and more. This is the second event of the series. This event's topic will be Not Letting Challenges Define You.
External employer-hosted events and activities are not affiliated with the USC Viterbi Career Connections Office. They are posted on Viterbi Career Connections because they may be of interest to members of the Viterbi community. Inclusion of any activity does not indicate USC sponsorship or endorsement of that activity or event. It is the participant’s responsibility to apply due diligence, exercise caution when participating, and report concerns to vcareers@usc.eduAudiences: BS, MS, PhD
Contact: RTH 218 Viterbi Career Connections
Event Link: https://usc.joinhandshake.com/
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MFD Seminar: Dr. Marina Filip | Understanding Excitons in Chemically and Structurally Heterogeneous Semiconductors
Wed, Sep 18, 2024 @ 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Mork Family Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Dr. Marina Filip, Oxford University
Talk Title: Understanding Excitons in Chemically and Structurally Heterogeneous Semiconductors
Abstract: In the first part of the talk, studies of exciton delocalization in several heterogeneous semiconductors within the broader family of halide perovskites will be presented. The discussion will include a recent analysis of optical excitations in quasi-two-dimensional (quasi-2D) organic-inorganic halide perovskites and demonstrate how subtle structural features can significantly impact exciton delocalization in these systems. In the second part of the talk (time permitting), a new methodological development will be introduced that generalizes the Bethe-Salpeter equation (BSE) to account for the influence of ionic vibrations on the dielectric screening of excitons. This approach allows for the computation of the rate of exciton dissociation upon scattering with phonons.
Biography: Marina Filip is an Associate Professor of Condensed Matter Physics at the University of Oxford and a Tutorial Fellow in Physics at University College, Oxford. Before joining the Oxford Physics faculty in February 2020, Marina was a postdoctoral scholar in the Physics Department at UC Berkeley and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (2018-2020) and the Materials Department at the University of Oxford (2015-2018). Marina received her doctorate in Materials Science from the University of Oxford in 2016, and completed her undergraduate studies in Physics, at the University of Bucharest, Romania. Marina was recently awarded the 2024 IUPAP Early Career Scientist Prize in Semiconductor Physics, and is currently visiting Berkeley as a Somorjai Miller Visiting Professor.
Host: Dr. Zhenglu Li
More Information: Seminar_Marina-Filip.pdf
Location: Kaprielian Hall (KAP) - 145
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Candy Escobedo
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AME Seminar
Wed, Sep 18, 2024 @ 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Agnimitra Dasgupta, USC
Talk Title: Solution of physics-constrained inverse problems using conditional diffusion models
Abstract: Inverse problems involve deducing the cause from observed effects and are ubiquitous across several science and engineering disciplines. Generally ill-posed, an inverse problem often has multiple solutions. The Bayesian paradigm remains popular for the statistical treatment of inverse problems because it is useful for characterizing the relative plausibility of different solutions. However, Bayesian inference is computationally intractable in most practical scenarios. Some recurring challenges include summarizing available data into informative priors, sampling high-dimensional posteriors, and the need for multiple evaluations of a compute-intensive numerical model, likely black-box and mis-specified, for the forward physics. This talk will introduce conditional score-based diffusion models for solving inverse elasticity problems. A conditional score-based diffusion model uses a neural network to approximate the target posterior distribution’s ‘score function’, defined as the gradient of the logarithm of the density. Subsequently, Langevin dynamics enables the generation of new realizations from the target posterior. Training the diffusion model requires a supervised dataset, and forward model simulations can easily construct it. Therefore, the proposed approach is simulation-based and likelihood-free, and there is no need for gradient computations through the forward physics model. Moreover, the diffusion model is reusable for different measurement instances, unlike conventional MCMC-based inference, which amortizes the cost of inference. This talk will demonstrate the efficacy of conditional score-based diffusion model-driven inference on several physics-constrained inverse problems, primarily concerning inverse elasticity problems, that involve synthetic and real experimental data.
Biography: Agnimitra Dasgupta is a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering Department at the University of Southern California (USC). He obtained his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from USC and a Master's in Civil Engineering from the Indian Institute of Science. Agnimitra's research interest lies at the intersection of uncertainty quantification and scientific machine learning with applications ranging from the health to infrastructure sectors. Agnimitra received the Provost’s Fellowship from USC between 2017 and 2021.
Host: AME Department
More Info: https://ame.usc.edu/seminars/
Webcast: https://usc.zoom.us/j/96060458816?pwd=8LmoG2q6vBCQubqqWpcizd2F1bxqsH.1Location: Seaver Science Library (SSL) - 202
WebCast Link: https://usc.zoom.us/j/96060458816?pwd=8LmoG2q6vBCQubqqWpcizd2F1bxqsH.1
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Tessa Yao
Event Link: https://ame.usc.edu/seminars/
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Viterbi How to Get Hired: AI and Interviewing: Employer Tips
Wed, Sep 18, 2024 @ 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Career Connections
Workshops & Infosessions
Please RSVP through Handshake
Join a Shawmut HR leader for a session on how to prepare for a successful job search and interview in your desired industry.
We'll explore how AI can be a valuable tool while emphasizing the importance of using good judgment and asking insightful questions to your potential future employer.
Key takeaways:
Leverage AI's potential: Discover how AI can enhance your job search.
Navigate AI's limitations: Understand when AI is most helpful and when human judgment is essential.
Create a winning interview strategy: Combine AI's insights with your skills, experiences, and interests to prepare for a great interview.
Shawmut Design and Construction is a national construction firm that leads construction projects in various sectors, including universities, life sciences, hospitality, luxury homes, retail, and sports venues. Their dedicated team of recruiters interviews thousands of applicants, hiring hundreds, focusing on hiring the best talent in the industry.
If the event is full, please add yourself to the waitlist. Please note that being on the waitlist does not guarantee entry. You're welcome to stop by the event, and if space becomes available, we will do our best to accommodate you.
**The How to Get Hired Series is a multi-day event that helps undergraduate and graduate engineering students develop key professional skills while connecting with Viterbi industry partners and alumni. This series provides a great opportunity for you to gain insights from industry experts on what it takes to get hired and prepare for this fall's recruiting season. Employers and Alumni host workshops and provide industry feedback on students' resumes and interview answers during the Resume Review Day (9/6) and Mock Interview Day (9/17):
Fall 2024 Get Hired Series Summary of Events
Thursday, September 5: Industry Workshops (Employer/Alumni Led)
Friday, September 6: Resume Review Day
Note: Separate registration is required. Students will receive a direct email invite from Viterbi Career Connections.
Tuesday, September 17: Mock Interview Day
Note: Separate registration is required. Students will receive a direct email invite from Viterbi Career Connections.
Wednesday, September 18: Industry Workshops (Employer/Alumni Led)
Visit the event page for full logistics and tips on preparing for the event.Location: Michelson Center for Convergent Bioscience (MCB) - 102
Audiences: All Viterbi
Contact: RTH 218 Viterbi Career Connections
Event Link: https://usc.joinhandshake.com/
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Viterbi - NVIDIA Tech Talk: Opportunities for Electrical & Computer Engineers
Wed, Sep 18, 2024 @ 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Career Connections
Workshops & Infosessions
This is for Viterbi engineering students only. Please register through Handshake.
Join us for a conversation. We'll discuss how the hardware we create provides the backbone to this AI revolution. You'll have the opportunity to hear from NVIDIA engineers, the projects they work on, and how an intern can make an impact within their respective teams. This opportunity is intended for USC students pursuing a Bachelors, Masters, or PhD in Electrical or Computer Engineering or a closely related field. NVIDIA can sponsor candidates.
Register here.Please use your university email address to register and be considered for a raffle of some amazing NVIDIA swag.
External employer-hosted events and activities are not affiliated with the USC Viterbi Career Connections Office. They are posted on Viterbi Career Connections because they may be of interest to members of the Viterbi community. Inclusion of any activity does not indicate USC sponsorship or endorsement of that activity or event. It is the participant’s responsibility to apply due diligence, exercise caution when participating, and report concerns to vcareers@usc.eduAudiences: BS, MS, PhD
Contact: RTH 218 Viterbi Career Connections
Event Link: https://usc.joinhandshake.com/
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Viterbi Get Hired: Succeeding in the Internship Search Student Panel
Wed, Sep 18, 2024 @ 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Career Connections
Workshops & Infosessions
Please RSVP through Handshake.
Hear from Viterbi students and Career Ambassadors on their experiences looking for and succeeding in securing internships. Each panelist will discuss their career journey, the strategies they used and the advice they have for students currently looking for internships.
There will be time for attendees to ask questions to panelists, as well!
Student Panelists:
Nandhini Jagadeesan - Masters in Biomedical Engineering
Annicka Caprariello - Bachelors in Civil Engineering
Neeraj Patil - Masters in Computer Engineering
If the event RSVP is full, please add yourself to the waitlist. Walk-ins are welcome, if capacity for the event is not already reached.
About How to Get Hired:
**The How to Get Hired Series is a multi-day event that helps undergraduate and graduate engineering students develop key professional skills while connecting with Viterbi industry partners and alumni. This series provides a great opportunity for you to gain insights from industry experts on what it takes to get hired and prepare for this fall's recruiting season. Employers and Alumni host workshops and provide industry feedback on students' resumes and interview answers during the Resume Review Day (9/6) and Mock Interview Day (9/17):
Fall 2024 Get Hired Series Summary of Events
Thursday, September 5: Industry Workshops (Employer/Alumni Led)
Friday, September 6: Resume Review Day
Note: Separate registration is required. Students will receive a direct email invite from Viterbi Career Connections.
Tuesday, September 17: Mock Interview Day
Note: Separate registration is required. Students will receive a direct email invite from Viterbi Career Connections.
Wednesday, September 18: Industry Workshops (Employer/Alumni Led)
Visit the event page for full logistics and tips on preparing for the event.Location: Ronald Tutor Hall of Engineering (RTH) - 211
Audiences: All Viterbi
Contact: RTH 218 Viterbi Career Connections
Event Link: https://usc.joinhandshake.com/
