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Aircraft Accident Investigation AAI 24-4
Fri, May 10, 2024 @ 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Aviation Safety and Security Program
University Calendar
The course is designed for individuals who have limited investigation experience. All aspects of the investigation process are addressed, starting with preparation for the investigation through writing the final report. It covers National Transportation Safety Board and International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) procedures. Investigative techniques are examined with an emphasis on fixed-wing investigation. Data collection, wreckage reconstruction, and cause analysis are discussed in the classroom and applied in the lab. The USC Aircraft Accident Investigation lab serves as the location for practical exercises. Thirteen aircraft wreckages form the basis of these investigative exercises. The crash laboratory gives the student an opportunity to learn the observation and documentation skills required of accident investigators. The wreckage is examined and reviewed with investigators who have extensive actual real-world investigation experience. Examination techniques and methods are demonstrated along with participative group discussions of actual wreckage examination, reviews of witness interview information, and investigation group personal dynamics discussions.
Location: WESTMINSTER AVENUE BUILDING (WAB) - Unit E
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Daniel Scalese
Event Link: https://avsafe.usc.edu/wconnect/CourseStatus.awp?&course=24AAAI4
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AI Seminar- Causal Inference to Inform Curation Practices in Online Platforms
Fri, May 10, 2024 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Information Sciences Institute
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Giuseppe Russo, EPFL- Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Talk Title: Causal Inference to Inform Curation Practices in Online Platforms
Abstract: Digital platforms like Facebook, Wikipedia, Amazon, and LinkedIn play a foundational role in our society. They engage in content curation through moderation, recommendations, and monetization efforts, impacting individuals positively or negatively. In this talk, I will highlight the critical need for improving the existing methodologies used in these curation practices. I’ll make a case for the essential role of academic research in shaping policy and establishing best practices, drawing on two significant projects from my doctoral research.
First, I will delve into an observational study on Reddit that uncovered a mechanism potentially driving the proliferation of extremist communities online. Following that, I will detail the outcomes of a study assessing the impact of removing entire extremist groups from Reddit. To conclude, I will examine potential research paths aimed at improving digital platforms, with a special focus on both the promises and challenges introduced by the emergence of generative AI technologies. My research demonstrates that investigating the direct effects of content curation practices with rigor can significantly enhance the quality of online platforms.
Biography: I am a Postdoctoral Researcher at EPFL, guided by Professor Robert West. My research spans causal inference, machine learning, and the broader impacts of AI on both society and individuals. Currently, my focus is on understanding the effects of content moderation in online social networks. My research extends to the applying causal methods to decision-making processes related to health and sustainability.
I earned both my PhD and MSc from ETH Zurich, under the mentorship of Professor Frank Schweitzer, and completed my Bachelor's degree at the Politecnico di Milano. My work has been showcased at several academic conferences, including ACL, EMNLP, ICWSM, WWW, and IC2S2. Notably, it has been featured in the enlightening talk series at the International Conference of Computational Social Science (IC2S2).
Host: Fred Mortatter and Pete Zamar
More Info: https://www.isi.edu/events/4871/ai-seminar-causal-inference-to-inform-curation-practices-in-online-platforms/
Webcast: https://usc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wV7p-C8-TF-MIyBOce7N4wLocation: Information Science Institute (ISI) - Virtual Only
WebCast Link: https://usc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wV7p-C8-TF-MIyBOce7N4w
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Pete Zamar
