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The USC Symposium on the Future of Computing: A 25-Year Vision
Thu, Mar 13, 2025 @ 08:00 AM - 04:30 PM
Thomas Lord Department of Computer Science
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Various, Various
Talk Title: The USC Symposium on the Future of Computing: A 25-Year Vision
Abstract: Join us for the USC Symposium on the Future of Computing: A 25-Year Vision, presented by the Ming Hsieh Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering and the Thomas Lord Department of Computer Science, USC School of Advanced Computing.This two-day event will showcase groundbreaking fundamental and applied research shaping the future of computing over the next quarter century.Featuring leading minds from academia and industry, the symposium will offer keynote and technical sessions spanning a wide range of pivotal topics, including hardware, software, AI and machine learning, theory, and human-computer interaction.Registration is required includes access to the symposium, as well as a light breakfast, lunch, and coffee breaks.RSVP LINK (coming soon)
Biography: DAY 1 & 2 | 8:00am – 4:30pm
- Registration/Check-in
- Keynote Address
- Session A
- Break
- Session B
- Lunch
- Session C
PRESENTATIONS
Day 1:
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
- Amin Vahdat, Google – Engineering Fellow and Vice President for Machine Learning, Systems, and Cloud AI Team
SESSIONS
- AI/ML: Core AI, vision, graphics, robotics
- Hardware II: Processing, architecture, storage for cloud and edge
- Software: OS/networks, databases, programming languages
Day 2:
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
- Doina Precup, McGill University – Professor and Canada Institute for Advanced Research AI Chair
SESSIONS
- Hardware I: Novel computing, quantum technologies, devices
- Human/Computer Interaction: Human in the loop, brain/computer interfaces, edge device interfaces
- Theory: Complexity, algorithms, ML theory, optimization, control, information
Host: Prof. Ramesh Govindan & Prof. Massoud Pedram
Location: Ginsburg Hall (GCS) - Auditorium (LL1)
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
This event is open to all eligible individuals. USC Viterbi operates all of its activities consistent with the University's Notice of Non-Discrimination. Eligibility is not determined based on race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other prohibited factor. -
NL Seminar: From Democratization to Personal Names: Reimagining NLP Practices Towards Justice
Thu, Mar 13, 2025 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Information Sciences Institute
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Arjun Subramonian, UCLA, UCLA
Talk Title: From Democratization to Personal Names: Reimagining NLP Practices Towards Justice
Abstract: Meeting hosts only admit on-line guests that they know to the Zoom meeting. Hence, you’re highly encouraged to use your USC account to sign into Zoom. If you’re an outside visitor, please inform us at (nlg-seminar-host(at)isi.edu) to make us aware of your attendance so we can admit you. Specify if you will attend remotely or in person at least one business day prior to the event. Provide your: full name, job title and professional affiliation and arrive at least 10 minutes before the seminar begins. If you do not have access to the 6th Floor for in-person attendance, please check in at the 10th floor main reception desk to register as a visitor and someone will escort you to the conference room location Join Zoom Meetinghttps://usc.zoom.us/j/95338734726?pwd=FwdcZrr7tyjLLiuBgg2DVS6aZKOBf7.1 Meeting ID: 953 3873 4726 Passcode: 100604 Current natural language processing (NLP) practices operate within a set of logics which codify new, and entrench existing, social inequalities and power dynamics. In this talk, I will delve into two troubling NLP practices: the discussion of "democratizing" language technologies and the association of personal names with sociodemographic characteristics. I will reveal how current use of the term "democratization" in NLP can be inconsistent and irresponsible, which risks misrepresenting the distribution of power in and public control of AI; I will further provide recommendations to strengthen progress towards democratic technologies beyond just superficial access. Furthermore, I will survey the issues inherent to associating personal names with sociodemographic attributes, covering problems of validity (e.g., systematic error, construct validity) and ethical concerns (e.g., harms, differential impact, cultural insensitivity). Then, I will offer guiding questions along with normative recommendations to avoid these pitfalls. Ultimately, constructively examining NLP practices through a critical lens is important for advancing justice in the field.
Biography: Arjun Subramonian is a Computer Science PhD candidate at the University of California, Los Angeles. Their research focuses on the fairness and ethics of machine learning and natural language processing. They are further a core organizer of Queer in AI. They are a recipient of an Amazon Fellowship, NSF NRT Fellowship, Eugene V. Cota-Robles Fellowship, and FAccT 2023 Best Paper Award. If speaker approves to be recorded for this seminar, it will be posted on the USC/ISI YouTube page within 1-2 business days: https://www.youtube.com/user/USCISI Subscribe here to learn more about upcoming seminars: https://www.isi.edu/events/ For more information on the NL Seminar series and upcoming talks, please visit: https://www.isi.edu/research-groups-nlg/nlg-seminars/
Host: Jonathan May and Katy Felkner
More Info: https://www.isi.edu/events/5500/from-democratization-to-personal-names-reimagining-nlp-practices-towards-justice/
Webcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rl6MIbqvPIQLocation: Information Science Institute (ISI) - Conf Rm#689
WebCast Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rl6MIbqvPIQ
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Pete Zamar
This event is open to all eligible individuals. USC Viterbi operates all of its activities consistent with the University's Notice of Non-Discrimination. Eligibility is not determined based on race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other prohibited factor. -
Technology for Business LeadersThu, Mar 13, 2025 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Executive Education
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Dr. Bhaskar Krishnamachari, Ming Hsieh Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Talk Title: Technology for Business Leaders
Abstract: Technology for Business Leaders provides a comprehensive exploration of digital transformation and its impact on contemporary business landscapes. Through a series of structured modules, participants will delve into the core concepts of Digital Technologies, Industry 4.0, Innovation, and Organizational Change management. By analyzing case studies and leveraging practical frameworks, learners will develop the necessary insights and skills to drive successful digital transitions within their organizations.
Host: USC Viterbi Corporate and Professional Programs
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: VASE Executive Education
This event is open to all eligible individuals. USC Viterbi operates all of its activities consistent with the University's Notice of Non-Discrimination. Eligibility is not determined based on race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other prohibited factor. -
U.S. Military & Veteran Prospective Students Information Session
Thu, Mar 13, 2025 @ 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
DEN@Viterbi, Viterbi School of Engineering Graduate Admission
Workshops & Infosessions
Join the USC Viterbi School of Engineering for an exclusive webinar where you'll learn all about our innovative graduate programs and certificates! The Viterbi School of Engineering is continuously ranked among the top graduate engineering programs in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
Attend this webinar to learn more about the USC Viterbi graduate programs and benefits/support for U.S. active-duty military and veterans. USC representatives will also discuss the flexibility that our online delivery method, DEN@Viterbi offers for active-duty military.Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Corporate & Professional Programs
This event is open to all eligible individuals. USC Viterbi operates all of its activities consistent with the University's Notice of Non-Discrimination. Eligibility is not determined based on race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other prohibited factor. -
PhD Thesis Proposal - Ali Jalal-Kamali
Thu, Mar 13, 2025 @ 03:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Thomas Lord Department of Computer Science
University Calendar
Title: Domain-Independent Agent-Based Behavioral Modeling of Events and Team Collaborations
Date and Time: March 13, 2025: 3:00p - 5:00p
Location: GCS 502C
Committee: Drs. Fred Morstatter (chair), David Pynadath, Nik Gurney, Emilio Ferrara, Richard John
Abstract: Analyzing human behavior in conflicts of interest while maintaining cooperation has wide-ranging applications across disciplines and sectors. However, most research approaches to behavioral dynamics remain isolated within specific domains, creating a need for generalizable methodologies. our solution: domain-independent pipelines for: 1) behavior identification & categorization, through systematic approach to classify behavioral patterns. 2) behavioral modeling through data-driven frameworks that capture complex dynamics. 3) autonomous intervention agents, through AI systems designed to improve team performance.Location: Ginsburg Hall (GCS) - 502C
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Ali Jalal-Kamali
This event is open to all eligible individuals. USC Viterbi operates all of its activities consistent with the University's Notice of Non-Discrimination. Eligibility is not determined based on race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other prohibited factor.
