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Aircraft Accident Investigation AAI 24-3Fri, Mar 01, 2024 @ 08:00 AM - 04:00 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=24AAAI3
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Aircraft Accident Investigation AAI 24-3
Mon, Mar 04, 2024 @ 08:00 AM - 04:00 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=24AAAI3
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ventureSPARK Program
Mon, Mar 04, 2024 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Viterbi Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship
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ventureSPARK Who: All students (graduate and undergraduate) who have an idea or technology. What: ventureSPARK is a program to help you along your innovation journey. Whether you are just starting out with an idea or have been working on an idea for a while, this program is designed to help you identify your customers and develop initial market validation. When: The program will consist of three two hour workshops. Thursday March 21, March 28, and April 4 from 4pm-6pm. APPLY by MARCH 4 at 11:59PM
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Viterbi TIE
Event Link: https://airtable.com/appBsKwv6nCjaKrSd/shrgIfTq6StRSWOh3
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System Safety SSC 24-2
Tue, Mar 05, 2024 @ 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Aviation Safety and Security Program
University Calendar
Instruction is given in system safety engineering and management, emphasizing complex, high-technology systems. Engineering methods are illustrated with practical, numerical examples. The principal system safety analysis method is taught with classroom and homework problems. The preparation of a system safety program plan and management of the system safety process in all phases of the system life are examined in depth. A classroom project allows students to apply system safety management and engineering methods while working as a team. Enrichment lectures in special areas of knowledge essential to the system safety process will also be presented. Each student should bring a calculator with statistical functions.
Location: Century Boulevard Building (CBB) - 920
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Daniel Scalese
Event Link: https://avsafe.usc.edu/wconnect/CourseStatus.awp?&course=24ASSC2
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Aircraft Accident Investigation AAI 24-3
Tue, Mar 05, 2024 @ 08:00 AM - 04:00 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=24AAAI3
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PhD Thesis Proposal - Shao-Hung Chan
Tue, Mar 05, 2024 @ 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Thomas Lord Department of Computer Science
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PhD Thesis Proposal - Shao-Hung Chan
Committee members: Sven Koenig (chair), T.K. Satish Kumar, Lars Lindemann, John Carlsson, and Daniel Harabor
Title: Flex Distribution for Bounded-Suboptimal Multi-Agent Path Finding
Time: Mar. 5th, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: EEB 349
Abstract:
Multi-Agent Path Finding (MAPF) is the problem of finding collision-free paths for multiple agents that minimize the sum of path costs. Explicit Estimation Conflict-Based Search (EECBS) is a leading two-level algorithm that solves MAPF bounded-suboptimally, i.e., within some factor w away from the minimum sum of path costs C*. It uses Focal Search to find bounded-suboptimal paths on the low level and Explicit Estimation Search (EES) to resolve collisions on the high level. To solve MAPF bounded-suboptimally, EES keeps track of a lower bound LB on C* to find paths whose sum of path costs is at most w times LB. However, the costs of many paths are often much smaller than w times their minimum path costs, meaning that the sum of path costs is much smaller than w times C*. Thus, in this proposal, we hypothesize that one can improve the efficiency of EECBS via Flex Distribution. That is, one can use the flex of the path costs (that relaxes the requirement to find bounded-suboptimal paths on the low level) to reduce the number of collisions that need to be resolved on the high level while still guaranteeing to solve MAPF bounded suboptimally. We also discuss the limitations of Flex Distribution and propose some techniques to overcome them.
Location: Hughes Aircraft Electrical Engineering Center (EEB) - 349
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: CS Events
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System Safety SSC 24-2
Wed, Mar 06, 2024 @ 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Aviation Safety and Security Program
University Calendar
Instruction is given in system safety engineering and management, emphasizing complex, high-technology systems. Engineering methods are illustrated with practical, numerical examples. The principal system safety analysis method is taught with classroom and homework problems. The preparation of a system safety program plan and management of the system safety process in all phases of the system life are examined in depth. A classroom project allows students to apply system safety management and engineering methods while working as a team. Enrichment lectures in special areas of knowledge essential to the system safety process will also be presented. Each student should bring a calculator with statistical functions.
Location: Century Boulevard Building (CBB) - 920
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Daniel Scalese
Event Link: https://avsafe.usc.edu/wconnect/CourseStatus.awp?&course=24ASSC2
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Aircraft Accident Investigation AAI 24-3
Wed, Mar 06, 2024 @ 08:00 AM - 04:00 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=24AAAI3
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PhD Dissertation Defense - Sina Shaham
Wed, Mar 06, 2024 @ 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Thomas Lord Department of Computer Science
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PhD Dissertation Defense - Sina Shaham
Committee: Prof. Bhaskar Krishnamachari, Prof. Cyrus Shahabi, Prof. Cauligi Raghavendra
Title: Responsible AI in SpatioTemporal Data Processing
Abstract: In this presentation, we systematically investigate the design and development of algorithms to improve privacy and fairness in the processing of spatio-temporal data. Beginning with an essential background introduction and a review of cutting-edge advancements, the discussion progresses to introduce a novel algorithm for safeguarding privacy in the dissemination of Origin-Destination (OD) Matrices. This algorithm, rooted in Differential Privacy (DP) principles, aims to protect user privacy during the collection and sharing of OD-matrices in 2D and higher dimensions. Subsequently, our focus shifts to the domain of user energy consumption, where we develop a methodology that ensures user privacy when disclosing electricity time series to third parties and entities that may not be fully trusted. Following this, we propose an incentive-based program aimed at balancing electricity demand, taking into account socio-economic family attributes and ensuring fair treatment. Through comprehensive evaluations, the presentation demonstrates the progress made over previous works and also sheds light on potential areas for future studies, particularly in the realm of responsible handling of complex spatio-temporal data.
Zoom Link: https://usc.zoom.us/j/98092705100Location: Hughes Aircraft Electrical Engineering Center (EEB) - 539
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: CS Events
Event Link: https://usc.zoom.us/j/98092705100
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System Safety SSC 24-2
Thu, Mar 07, 2024 @ 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Aviation Safety and Security Program
University Calendar
Instruction is given in system safety engineering and management, emphasizing complex, high-technology systems. Engineering methods are illustrated with practical, numerical examples. The principal system safety analysis method is taught with classroom and homework problems. The preparation of a system safety program plan and management of the system safety process in all phases of the system life are examined in depth. A classroom project allows students to apply system safety management and engineering methods while working as a team. Enrichment lectures in special areas of knowledge essential to the system safety process will also be presented. Each student should bring a calculator with statistical functions.
Location: Century Boulevard Building (CBB) - 920
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Daniel Scalese
Event Link: https://avsafe.usc.edu/wconnect/CourseStatus.awp?&course=24ASSC2
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Aircraft Accident Investigation AAI 24-3
Thu, Mar 07, 2024 @ 08:00 AM - 04:00 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=24AAAI3
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System Safety SSC 24-2
Fri, Mar 08, 2024 @ 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Aviation Safety and Security Program
University Calendar
Instruction is given in system safety engineering and management, emphasizing complex, high-technology systems. Engineering methods are illustrated with practical, numerical examples. The principal system safety analysis method is taught with classroom and homework problems. The preparation of a system safety program plan and management of the system safety process in all phases of the system life are examined in depth. A classroom project allows students to apply system safety management and engineering methods while working as a team. Enrichment lectures in special areas of knowledge essential to the system safety process will also be presented. Each student should bring a calculator with statistical functions.
Location: Century Boulevard Building (CBB) - 920
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Daniel Scalese
Event Link: https://avsafe.usc.edu/wconnect/CourseStatus.awp?&course=24ASSC2
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Aircraft Accident Investigation AAI 24-3
Fri, Mar 08, 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=24AAAI3
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System Safety SSC 24-2
Mon, Mar 11, 2024 @ 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Aviation Safety and Security Program
University Calendar
Instruction is given in system safety engineering and management, emphasizing complex, high-technology systems. Engineering methods are illustrated with practical, numerical examples. The principal system safety analysis method is taught with classroom and homework problems. The preparation of a system safety program plan and management of the system safety process in all phases of the system life are examined in depth. A classroom project allows students to apply system safety management and engineering methods while working as a team. Enrichment lectures in special areas of knowledge essential to the system safety process will also be presented. Each student should bring a calculator with statistical functions.
Location: Century Boulevard Building (CBB) - 920
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Daniel Scalese
Event Link: https://avsafe.usc.edu/wconnect/CourseStatus.awp?&course=24ASSC2
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Safety Management for Remotely Piloted Aircraft RPSM 24-2
Mon, Mar 11, 2024 @ 04:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Aviation Safety and Security Program
University Calendar
This Safety Management for Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPSM) course is intended for students who know remotely piloted vehicle operations or are looking to understand the current operational conditions for RPAs. Experts from RPA Human Factors, RPA Safety Management Systems, and RPA Piloting introduce students to the theory and application unique to unmanned aircraft. By addressing the characteristics that differ between manned and unmanned air vehicles, the course applies the latest approaches to accident investigation and Safety Management. Students come away with a working knowledge of the safety field pertaining to Remotely Piloted Aircraft, which they can apply to their organization’s operations and future planning.
Location: Century Boulevard Building (CBB) - 960
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Daniel Scalese
Event Link: https://avsafe.usc.edu/wconnect/CourseStatus.awp?&course=24ARPSM2
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System Safety SSC 24-2
Tue, Mar 12, 2024 @ 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Aviation Safety and Security Program
University Calendar
Instruction is given in system safety engineering and management, emphasizing complex, high-technology systems. Engineering methods are illustrated with practical, numerical examples. The principal system safety analysis method is taught with classroom and homework problems. The preparation of a system safety program plan and management of the system safety process in all phases of the system life are examined in depth. A classroom project allows students to apply system safety management and engineering methods while working as a team. Enrichment lectures in special areas of knowledge essential to the system safety process will also be presented. Each student should bring a calculator with statistical functions.
Location: Century Boulevard Building (CBB) - 920
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Daniel Scalese
Event Link: https://avsafe.usc.edu/wconnect/CourseStatus.awp?&course=24ASSC2
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Safety Management for Remotely Piloted Aircraft RPSM 24-2
Tue, Mar 12, 2024 @ 04:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Aviation Safety and Security Program
University Calendar
This Safety Management for Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPSM) course is intended for students who know remotely piloted vehicle operations or are looking to understand the current operational conditions for RPAs. Experts from RPA Human Factors, RPA Safety Management Systems, and RPA Piloting introduce students to the theory and application unique to unmanned aircraft. By addressing the characteristics that differ between manned and unmanned air vehicles, the course applies the latest approaches to accident investigation and Safety Management. Students come away with a working knowledge of the safety field pertaining to Remotely Piloted Aircraft, which they can apply to their organization’s operations and future planning.
Location: Century Boulevard Building (CBB) - 960
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Daniel Scalese
Event Link: https://avsafe.usc.edu/wconnect/CourseStatus.awp?&course=24ARPSM2
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System Safety SSC 24-2
Wed, Mar 13, 2024 @ 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Aviation Safety and Security Program
University Calendar
Instruction is given in system safety engineering and management, emphasizing complex, high-technology systems. Engineering methods are illustrated with practical, numerical examples. The principal system safety analysis method is taught with classroom and homework problems. The preparation of a system safety program plan and management of the system safety process in all phases of the system life are examined in depth. A classroom project allows students to apply system safety management and engineering methods while working as a team. Enrichment lectures in special areas of knowledge essential to the system safety process will also be presented. Each student should bring a calculator with statistical functions.
Location: Century Boulevard Building (CBB) - 920
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Daniel Scalese
Event Link: https://avsafe.usc.edu/wconnect/CourseStatus.awp?&course=24ASSC2
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Safety Management for Remotely Piloted Aircraft RPSM 24-2
Wed, Mar 13, 2024 @ 04:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Aviation Safety and Security Program
University Calendar
This Safety Management for Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPSM) course is intended for students who know remotely piloted vehicle operations or are looking to understand the current operational conditions for RPAs. Experts from RPA Human Factors, RPA Safety Management Systems, and RPA Piloting introduce students to the theory and application unique to unmanned aircraft. By addressing the characteristics that differ between manned and unmanned air vehicles, the course applies the latest approaches to accident investigation and Safety Management. Students come away with a working knowledge of the safety field pertaining to Remotely Piloted Aircraft, which they can apply to their organization’s operations and future planning.
Location: Century Boulevard Building (CBB) - 960
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Daniel Scalese
Event Link: https://avsafe.usc.edu/wconnect/CourseStatus.awp?&course=24ARPSM2
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System Safety SSC 24-2
Thu, Mar 14, 2024 @ 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Aviation Safety and Security Program
University Calendar
Instruction is given in system safety engineering and management, emphasizing complex, high-technology systems. Engineering methods are illustrated with practical, numerical examples. The principal system safety analysis method is taught with classroom and homework problems. The preparation of a system safety program plan and management of the system safety process in all phases of the system life are examined in depth. A classroom project allows students to apply system safety management and engineering methods while working as a team. Enrichment lectures in special areas of knowledge essential to the system safety process will also be presented. Each student should bring a calculator with statistical functions.
Location: Century Boulevard Building (CBB) - 920
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Daniel Scalese
Event Link: https://avsafe.usc.edu/wconnect/CourseStatus.awp?&course=24ASSC2
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Safety Management for Remotely Piloted Aircraft RPSM 24-2
Thu, Mar 14, 2024 @ 04:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Aviation Safety and Security Program
University Calendar
This Safety Management for Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPSM) course is intended for students who know remotely piloted vehicle operations or are looking to understand the current operational conditions for RPAs. Experts from RPA Human Factors, RPA Safety Management Systems, and RPA Piloting introduce students to the theory and application unique to unmanned aircraft. By addressing the characteristics that differ between manned and unmanned air vehicles, the course applies the latest approaches to accident investigation and Safety Management. Students come away with a working knowledge of the safety field pertaining to Remotely Piloted Aircraft, which they can apply to their organization’s operations and future planning.
Location: Century Boulevard Building (CBB) - 960
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Daniel Scalese
Event Link: https://avsafe.usc.edu/wconnect/CourseStatus.awp?&course=24ARPSM2
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Safety Management for Remotely Piloted Aircraft RPSM 24-2
Fri, Mar 15, 2024 @ 04:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Aviation Safety and Security Program
University Calendar
This Safety Management for Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPSM) course is intended for students who know remotely piloted vehicle operations or are looking to understand the current operational conditions for RPAs. Experts from RPA Human Factors, RPA Safety Management Systems, and RPA Piloting introduce students to the theory and application unique to unmanned aircraft. By addressing the characteristics that differ between manned and unmanned air vehicles, the course applies the latest approaches to accident investigation and Safety Management. Students come away with a working knowledge of the safety field pertaining to Remotely Piloted Aircraft, which they can apply to their organization’s operations and future planning.
Location: Century Boulevard Building (CBB) - 960
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Daniel Scalese
Event Link: https://avsafe.usc.edu/wconnect/CourseStatus.awp?&course=24ARPSM2
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Human Factors in Aviation Safety HFH 24-3
Mon, Mar 18, 2024 @ 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Aviation Safety and Security Program
University Calendar
Humans design, build, operate, and maintain the aviation system. It is no wonder that the majority of aviation accidents and incidents have roots in human factors. With this realization comes the conclusion that quality human factors training is effective in improving safety. This course presents information on human factors in a manner that can be readily understood and applied by aviation practitioners. Emphasis is placed on identifying the causes of human error, predicting how human error can affect performance, and applying countermeasures to reduce or eliminate its effects. The course content follows the subjects recommended in FAA Advisory Circular 120-51E. The course also addresses topics recommended in the International Civil Aviation Organization’s Human Factors Digest No. 3: Training Operational Personnel in Human Factors. The emphasis is from the pilot’s perspective but applies to all phases of aviation operations. The course relies heavily on participation, case studies, demonstrations, self-assessment, and practical exercises.
Location: Century Boulevard Building (CBB) - 960
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Daniel Scalese
Event Link: https://avsafe.usc.edu/wconnect/CourseStatus.awp?&course=24AHFH3
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Advanced System Safety Analysis ADVSS 24-1
Mon, Mar 18, 2024 @ 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Aviation Safety and Security Program
University Calendar
This course is a continuation of the <a href="https://aviationsafety.usc.edu/courses/system-safety/">System Safety</a> course focused on engineering aspects of the course. The objective is to address advanced issues in system safety analysis and broaden the trainees’ perspective on system safety issues. Engineering methods addressed in the System Safety course are reviewed, and special advanced topics are addressed. Additional methods for system safety analysis are addressed, focusing on the application of these methods.
Location: Century Boulevard Building (CBB) - 960
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Daniel Scalese
Event Link: https://avsafe.usc.edu/wconnect/CourseStatus.awp?&course=24AADVSS1
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Human Factors in Aviation Safety HFH 24-3
Tue, Mar 19, 2024 @ 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Aviation Safety and Security Program
University Calendar
Humans design, build, operate, and maintain the aviation system. It is no wonder that the majority of aviation accidents and incidents have roots in human factors. With this realization comes the conclusion that quality human factors training is effective in improving safety. This course presents information on human factors in a manner that can be readily understood and applied by aviation practitioners. Emphasis is placed on identifying the causes of human error, predicting how human error can affect performance, and applying countermeasures to reduce or eliminate its effects. The course content follows the subjects recommended in FAA Advisory Circular 120-51E. The course also addresses topics recommended in the International Civil Aviation Organization’s Human Factors Digest No. 3: Training Operational Personnel in Human Factors. The emphasis is from the pilot’s perspective but applies to all phases of aviation operations. The course relies heavily on participation, case studies, demonstrations, self-assessment, and practical exercises.
Location: Century Boulevard Building (CBB) - 960
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Daniel Scalese
Event Link: https://avsafe.usc.edu/wconnect/CourseStatus.awp?&course=24AHFH3
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Advanced System Safety Analysis ADVSS 24-1
Tue, Mar 19, 2024 @ 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Aviation Safety and Security Program
University Calendar
This course is a continuation of the <a href="https://aviationsafety.usc.edu/courses/system-safety/">System Safety</a> course focused on engineering aspects of the course. The objective is to address advanced issues in system safety analysis and broaden the trainees’ perspective on system safety issues. Engineering methods addressed in the System Safety course are reviewed, and special advanced topics are addressed. Additional methods for system safety analysis are addressed, focusing on the application of these methods.
Location: Century Boulevard Building (CBB) - 960
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Daniel Scalese
Event Link: https://avsafe.usc.edu/wconnect/CourseStatus.awp?&course=24AADVSS1
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PhD Thesis Proposal - Yuzhong Huang
Tue, Mar 19, 2024 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Thomas Lord Department of Computer Science
University Calendar
Committee Members: Fred Morstatter (Chair), Yue Wang, Aiichiro Nakano, & Antonio Ortega
Date & Time: Tuesday, March 19, 2024, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (PST) - PHE 325
Title: Explicit Control in the Understanding and Generation of 3D world
Abstract: Understanding and recreating our living environment has been a key topic in scientific research, ranging from virtual reality, autonomous driving, and generative AI tools. Recent advancements have significantly improved machine model’s capability to recognize and generate visually similar 3D objects. However, existing approaches often lack explicit control mechanisms, limiting their adaptability and interpretability. This thesis proposal addresses this gap by focusing on three crucial aspects: (1) Explicit control in understanding 3D worlds, achieved through the imposition of planar priors and plane-splatting volume rendering method. (2) Explicit control in generating 3D worlds, enabled by an orientation-conditioned diffusion model. (3) Explicit control in modifying 3D objects, enabled by projecting text-guided 2D segmentation map onto 3D models. These advancements pave the way for more intuitive and precise manipulation of 3D environments.
Zoom Link: https://usc.zoom.us/j/99330288526Location: Charles Lee Powell Hall (PHE) - 325
WebCast Link: https://usc.zoom.us/j/99330288526
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Thomas Lord Department of Computer Science
Event Link: https://usc.zoom.us/j/99330288526
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Human Factors in Aviation Safety HFH 24-3
Wed, Mar 20, 2024 @ 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Aviation Safety and Security Program
University Calendar
Humans design, build, operate, and maintain the aviation system. It is no wonder that the majority of aviation accidents and incidents have roots in human factors. With this realization comes the conclusion that quality human factors training is effective in improving safety. This course presents information on human factors in a manner that can be readily understood and applied by aviation practitioners. Emphasis is placed on identifying the causes of human error, predicting how human error can affect performance, and applying countermeasures to reduce or eliminate its effects. The course content follows the subjects recommended in FAA Advisory Circular 120-51E. The course also addresses topics recommended in the International Civil Aviation Organization’s Human Factors Digest No. 3: Training Operational Personnel in Human Factors. The emphasis is from the pilot’s perspective but applies to all phases of aviation operations. The course relies heavily on participation, case studies, demonstrations, self-assessment, and practical exercises.
Location: Century Boulevard Building (CBB) - 960
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Daniel Scalese
Event Link: https://avsafe.usc.edu/wconnect/CourseStatus.awp?&course=24AHFH3
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Advanced System Safety Analysis ADVSS 24-1
Wed, Mar 20, 2024 @ 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Aviation Safety and Security Program
University Calendar
This course is a continuation of the <a href="https://aviationsafety.usc.edu/courses/system-safety/">System Safety</a> course focused on engineering aspects of the course. The objective is to address advanced issues in system safety analysis and broaden the trainees’ perspective on system safety issues. Engineering methods addressed in the System Safety course are reviewed, and special advanced topics are addressed. Additional methods for system safety analysis are addressed, focusing on the application of these methods.
Location: Century Boulevard Building (CBB) - 960
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Daniel Scalese
Event Link: https://avsafe.usc.edu/wconnect/CourseStatus.awp?&course=24AADVSS1
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Human Factors in Aviation Safety HFH 24-3
Thu, Mar 21, 2024 @ 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Aviation Safety and Security Program
University Calendar
Humans design, build, operate, and maintain the aviation system. It is no wonder that the majority of aviation accidents and incidents have roots in human factors. With this realization comes the conclusion that quality human factors training is effective in improving safety. This course presents information on human factors in a manner that can be readily understood and applied by aviation practitioners. Emphasis is placed on identifying the causes of human error, predicting how human error can affect performance, and applying countermeasures to reduce or eliminate its effects. The course content follows the subjects recommended in FAA Advisory Circular 120-51E. The course also addresses topics recommended in the International Civil Aviation Organization’s Human Factors Digest No. 3: Training Operational Personnel in Human Factors. The emphasis is from the pilot’s perspective but applies to all phases of aviation operations. The course relies heavily on participation, case studies, demonstrations, self-assessment, and practical exercises.
Location: Century Boulevard Building (CBB) - 960
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Daniel Scalese
Event Link: https://avsafe.usc.edu/wconnect/CourseStatus.awp?&course=24AHFH3
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Advanced System Safety Analysis ADVSS 24-1
Thu, Mar 21, 2024 @ 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Aviation Safety and Security Program
University Calendar
This course is a continuation of the <a href="https://aviationsafety.usc.edu/courses/system-safety/">System Safety</a> course focused on engineering aspects of the course. The objective is to address advanced issues in system safety analysis and broaden the trainees’ perspective on system safety issues. Engineering methods addressed in the System Safety course are reviewed, and special advanced topics are addressed. Additional methods for system safety analysis are addressed, focusing on the application of these methods.
Location: Century Boulevard Building (CBB) - 960
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Daniel Scalese
Event Link: https://avsafe.usc.edu/wconnect/CourseStatus.awp?&course=24AADVSS1
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PhD Thesis Defense - Kushal Chawla
Thu, Mar 21, 2024 @ 01:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Thomas Lord Department of Computer Science
University Calendar
PhD Defense - Kushal Chawla
Title: Computational Foundations for Mixed-Motive Human-Machine Dialogue
Committee Members: Gale Lucas (Chair), Jonathan Gratch, Jonathan May, Peter Kim, Maja Mataric
Abstract: Success in a mixed-motive interaction demands a balance between self-serving and other-serving behaviors. For instance, in a typical negotiation, a player must balance maximizing their own goals with the goals of their partner so as to come to an agreement. If the player asks for too much, this can push the partner to walk away without an agreement, hence, hurting the outcomes for all the parties involved. Such interactions are ubiquitous in everyday life, from deciding who performs household chores to customer support and high-stakes business deals. Consequently, AI tools capable of comprehending and participating in such mixed-motive or other social influence interactions (such as argumentation or therapy) find broad applications in pedagogy and conversational AI.
In this thesis, we present our foundational work for enabling mixed-motive human-machine dialogue. I will discuss our progress in three key areas: 1) The design of a novel task and dataset of grounded human-human negotiations that has fueled our investigations into the impact of emotion expression and linguistic strategies, 2) Techniques for mixed motive dialogue systems that learn to strike a balance between self and partner interests, and 3) Promoting a research community for dedicated efforts and discussion in this area.
https://usc.zoom.us/j/96411089883?pwd=WDNuMjF1NDNTTXV5cDdGaWJzOG9Gdz09Location: Hughes Aircraft Electrical Engineering Center (EEB) - 110
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: CS Events
Event Link: https://usc.zoom.us/j/96411089883?pwd=WDNuMjF1NDNTTXV5cDdGaWJzOG9Gdz09
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PhD Dissertation Defense - Arvin Hekmati
Thu, Mar 21, 2024 @ 02:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Thomas Lord Department of Computer Science
University Calendar
PhD Dissertation Defense - Arvin Hekmati
Committee: Prof. Bhaskar Krishnamachari (Chair), Prof. Cauligi Raghavendra, and Prof. Aiichiro Nakano
Title: AI-Enabled DDoS Attack Detection in IoT Systems
Abstract:
"In this thesis, we develop AI-enabled mechanisms for detecting Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks in Internet of Things (IoT) systems. We introduce a novel, tunable DDoS attack model that emulates benign IoT device behavior using a truncated Cauchy distribution. We investigate these futuristic DDoS attacks that use large numbers of IoT devices and camouflage their attack by having each node transmit at a volume typical of benign traffic. We propose innovative correlation-aware, learning-based frameworks that leverage IoT node correlation data for enhanced detection accuracy. We extensively analyze the proposed architectures by evaluating five different neural network models trained on a dataset derived from a 4060-node real-world IoT system. We observe that long short-term memory (LSTM) and a transformer-based model, in conjunction with the architectures that use correlation information of the IoT nodes, provide higher detection performance than the other models and architectures, especially when the attacker camouflages itself by following benign traffic distribution on each IoT node. We evaluated our findings through practical implementation on a Raspberry Pi-based testbed. In order to address the challenge of leveraging massive IoT device arrays for DDoS attacks, we introduce heuristic solutions for selective correlation information sharing among IoT devices. To overcome the challenge of fixed input limitations in conventional machine learning, we propose a model based on the Graph Convolutional Network (GCN) to manage incomplete data in IoT devices caused by network losses. We introduce various IoT device graph topologies, including Network, Peer-to-Peer, and Hybrid topologies with scenarios of both directed and undirected edges. Our simulations reveal that the Hybrid topology, employing correlation-based peer-to-peer undirected edges, achieves the highest detection performance with at most 2% drop in the performance despite a 50% network connection loss, highlighting the proposed GCN-based model's effectiveness in detecting DDoS attacks under lossy network conditions. Finally, we explore the application of Large Language Models (LLMs) for detecting DDoS attacks and explaining the detection rationale, demonstrating the potential of fine-tuning and few-shot prompt engineering methods to achieve high accuracy and provide insightful detection reasoning."Location: Hughes Aircraft Electrical Engineering Center (EEB) - 132
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Ellecia Williams
Event Link: https://usc.zoom.us/j/4677088430
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Human Factors in Aviation Safety HFH 24-3
Fri, Mar 22, 2024 @ 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Aviation Safety and Security Program
University Calendar
Humans design, build, operate, and maintain the aviation system. It is no wonder that the majority of aviation accidents and incidents have roots in human factors. With this realization comes the conclusion that quality human factors training is effective in improving safety. This course presents information on human factors in a manner that can be readily understood and applied by aviation practitioners. Emphasis is placed on identifying the causes of human error, predicting how human error can affect performance, and applying countermeasures to reduce or eliminate its effects. The course content follows the subjects recommended in FAA Advisory Circular 120-51E. The course also addresses topics recommended in the International Civil Aviation Organization’s Human Factors Digest No. 3: Training Operational Personnel in Human Factors. The emphasis is from the pilot’s perspective but applies to all phases of aviation operations. The course relies heavily on participation, case studies, demonstrations, self-assessment, and practical exercises.
Location: Century Boulevard Building (CBB) - 960
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Daniel Scalese
Event Link: https://avsafe.usc.edu/wconnect/CourseStatus.awp?&course=24AHFH3
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Advanced System Safety Analysis ADVSS 24-1
Fri, Mar 22, 2024 @ 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Aviation Safety and Security Program
University Calendar
This course is a continuation of the System Safety course focused on engineering aspects of the course. The objective is to address advanced issues in system safety analysis and broaden the trainees’ perspective on system safety issues. Engineering methods addressed in the System Safety course are reviewed, and special advanced topics are addressed. Additional methods for system safety analysis are addressed, focusing on the application of these methods.
Location: Century Boulevard Building (CBB) - 960
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Daniel Scalese
Event Link: https://avsafe.usc.edu/wconnect/CourseStatus.awp?&course=24AADVSS1
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Gas Turbine Engine Accident Investigation GTAI 24-2
Mon, Mar 25, 2024 @ 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Aviation Safety and Security Program
University Calendar
This specialized accident investigation course is directed to fixed-wing turbojet and turboprop as well as turbine-powered rotary-wing aircraft. The course examines specific turbine engine investigation methods and provides technical information related to material factors and metallurgical failure investigation. This is a fundamental accident investigation course. Individuals with many years of engine investigations may find this course too basic. It is assumed that the attendee has a basic understanding of jet engines.
Location: Century Boulevard Building (CBB) - 960
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Daniel Scalese
Event Link: https://avsafe.usc.edu/wconnect/CourseStatus.awp?&course=24AGTAI2
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Helicopter Accident Investigation HAI 24-2
Mon, Mar 25, 2024 @ 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Aviation Safety and Security Program
University Calendar
The course examines the investigation of helicopter accidents to include processes used to determine the cause. The course includes interactive lectures, various case studies, examination of component wreckage in the classroom, and helicopter wreckage examination in the laboratory. The course includes an examination of helicopter rotor systems, controls, performance variables, flight hazards, and material characteristics involved in helicopter operations and accidents. Although Aircraft Accident Investigation (AAI) is not a prerequisite, it is assumed that the attendee has either completed AAI or has some previous experience in aircraft accident investigation.
Location: Century Boulevard Building (CBB) - 920
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Daniel Scalese
Event Link: https://avsafe.usc.edu/wconnect/CourseStatus.awp?&course=24AHAI2
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Ph.D. Thesis Defense - Ali Omrani
Mon, Mar 25, 2024 @ 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Thomas Lord Department of Computer Science
University Calendar
Ph.D. Thesis Defense - Ali Omrani
Committee: Morteza Dehghani (Chair), Xiang Ren, Robin Jia, Payam Piray, and Jeffrey Sorensen
Title: Countering Problematic Content in Digital Space: Bias Reduction and Dynamic Content Adaptation
Abstract: Problematic content, such as hate speech, poses a significant challenge to society, leading to discrimination and exclusion while undermining inclusivity and well-being. This thesis proposal outlines my efforts to create adaptable solutions for combating problematic content in digital space through a theory-motivated approach that bridges language technology and social sciences. I will begin by presenting an innovative group-agnostic method for bias mitigation in language models, which is grounded in a deep understanding of stereotyping from social psychology. Subsequently, I will introduce a novel continual learning framework for problematic content detection that captures the ever-evolving nature of this issue. Afterward, I discuss my work that extends this framework to multilingual settings, with a specific emphasis on two key aspects: 1. Harnessing cultural diversity for cross-lingual transfer of offensive language detection and 2. Investigating the challenges posed by disparities in data quality across various languages.Date and Time: March 25th, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: Room 266, USC Brain and Creativity Institute 605, 3620 McClintock Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90089
Location: Dornsife Neuroscience Imaging Center (DNI) - 266
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: CS Events
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Gas Turbine Engine Accident Investigation GTAI 24-2
Tue, Mar 26, 2024 @ 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Aviation Safety and Security Program
University Calendar
This specialized accident investigation course is directed to fixed-wing turbojet and turboprop as well as turbine-powered rotary-wing aircraft. The course examines specific turbine engine investigation methods and provides technical information related to material factors and metallurgical failure investigation. This is a fundamental accident investigation course. Individuals with many years of engine investigations may find this course too basic. It is assumed that the attendee has a basic understanding of jet engines.
Location: Century Boulevard Building (CBB) - 960
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Daniel Scalese
Event Link: https://avsafe.usc.edu/wconnect/CourseStatus.awp?&course=24AGTAI2
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Helicopter Accident Investigation HAI 24-2
Tue, Mar 26, 2024 @ 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Aviation Safety and Security Program
University Calendar
The course examines the investigation of helicopter accidents to include processes used to determine the cause. The course includes interactive lectures, various case studies, examination of component wreckage in the classroom, and helicopter wreckage examination in the laboratory. The course includes an examination of helicopter rotor systems, controls, performance variables, flight hazards, and material characteristics involved in helicopter operations and accidents. Although Aircraft Accident Investigation (AAI) is not a prerequisite, it is assumed that the attendee has either completed AAI or has some previous experience in aircraft accident investigation.
Location: Century Boulevard Building (CBB) - 920
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Daniel Scalese
Event Link: https://avsafe.usc.edu/wconnect/CourseStatus.awp?&course=24AHAI2
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DREAM Industry Mentorship speaker series- Nick Daze
Tue, Mar 26, 2024 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
USC Viterbi School of Engineering
University Calendar
DREAM (Direct Response to Engineers Aspirations from Mentors) connects students with experienced industry professionals from a variety of tech and destination companies who help them create a vision for their futures, align their careers around purpose, and build character in the context of growth, reinvention, and constant change. Industry mentors discuss how professional challenges present opportunities for character and leadership development. This event features Nick Daze on his journey as an entrepreneur and CEO at Heirloom, a startup building the future of self-sovereign identity on the blockchain. Co-sponsored with Annenberg School of Communication.
Location: Michelson Center for Convergent Bioscience (MCB) - 102
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Elisabeth Arnold Weiss
Event Link: https://cglink.me/2nB/r395856
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PhD Dissertation Defense - Aniruddh Puranic
Tue, Mar 26, 2024 @ 03:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Thomas Lord Department of Computer Science
University Calendar
PhD Dissertation Defense - Aniruddh Puranic Committee: Jyotirmoy V. Deshmukh (Chair), Gaurav Sukhatme, Stefanos Nikolaidis, and Stephen Tu Title: Sample-Efficient and Robust Neurosymbolic Learning from Demonstrations Abstract: Learning-from-demonstrations (LfD) is a popular paradigm to obtain effective robot control policies for complex tasks via reinforcement learning (RL) without the need to explicitly design reward functions. However, it is susceptible to imperfections in demonstrations and also raises concerns of safety and interpretability in the learned control policies. To address these issues, this thesis develops a neurosymbolic learning framework which is a hybrid method that integrates neural network-based learning with symbolic (e.g., rule, logic, graph) reasoning to leverage the strengths of both approaches. Specifically, this framework uses Signal Temporal Logic (STL) to express high-level robotic tasks and its quantitative semantics to evaluate and rank the quality of demonstrations. Temporal logic-based specifications allow us to create non-Markovian rewards and are also capable of defining interesting causal dependencies between tasks such as sequential task specifications. This dissertation presents the LfD-STL framework that learns from even suboptimal/imperfect demonstrations and STL specifications to infer reward functions; these reward functions can then be used by reinforcement learning algorithms to obtain control policies. Experimental evaluations on several diverse set of environments show that the additional information in the form of formally specified task objectives allows the framework to outperform prior state-of-the-art LfD methods. Many real-world robotic tasks consist of multiple objectives (specifications), some of which may be inherently competitive, thus prompting the need for deliberate trade-offs. This dissertation then further extends the LfD-STL framework by a developing metric - performance graph - which is a directed graph that utilizes the quality of demonstrations to provide intuitive explanations about the performance and trade-offs of demonstrated behaviors. This performance graph also offers concise insights into the learning process of the RL agent, thereby enhancing interpretability, as corroborated by a user study. Finally, the thesis discusses how the performance graphs can be used as an optimization objective to guide RL agents to potentially learn policies that perform better than the (imperfect) demonstrators via apprenticeship learning (AL). The theoretical machinery developed for the AL-STL framework examines the guarantees on safety and performance of RL agents. https://usc.zoom.us/j/98964159897?pwd=a2ljaGNEOGcvMkl1WU9yZENPc0M1dz09
Location: Ronald Tutor Hall of Engineering (RTH) - 306
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Aniruddh Puranic
Event Link: https://usc.zoom.us/j/98964159897?pwd=a2ljaGNEOGcvMkl1WU9yZENPc0M1dz09
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Gas Turbine Engine Accident Investigation GTAI 24-2
Wed, Mar 27, 2024 @ 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Aviation Safety and Security Program
University Calendar
This specialized accident investigation course is directed to fixed-wing turbojet and turboprop as well as turbine-powered rotary-wing aircraft. The course examines specific turbine engine investigation methods and provides technical information related to material factors and metallurgical failure investigation. This is a fundamental accident investigation course. Individuals with many years of engine investigations may find this course too basic. It is assumed that the attendee has a basic understanding of jet engines.
Location: Century Boulevard Building (CBB) - 960
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Daniel Scalese
Event Link: https://avsafe.usc.edu/wconnect/CourseStatus.awp?&course=24AGTAI2
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Helicopter Accident Investigation HAI 24-2
Wed, Mar 27, 2024 @ 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Aviation Safety and Security Program
University Calendar
The course examines the investigation of helicopter accidents to include processes used to determine the cause. The course includes interactive lectures, various case studies, examination of component wreckage in the classroom, and helicopter wreckage examination in the laboratory. The course includes an examination of helicopter rotor systems, controls, performance variables, flight hazards, and material characteristics involved in helicopter operations and accidents. Although Aircraft Accident Investigation (AAI) is not a prerequisite, it is assumed that the attendee has either completed AAI or has some previous experience in aircraft accident investigation.
Location: Century Boulevard Building (CBB) - 920
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Daniel Scalese
Event Link: https://avsafe.usc.edu/wconnect/CourseStatus.awp?&course=24AHAI2
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Gas Turbine Engine Accident Investigation GTAI 24-2
Thu, Mar 28, 2024 @ 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Aviation Safety and Security Program
University Calendar
This specialized accident investigation course is directed to fixed-wing turbojet and turboprop as well as turbine-powered rotary-wing aircraft. The course examines specific turbine engine investigation methods and provides technical information related to material factors and metallurgical failure investigation. This is a fundamental accident investigation course. Individuals with many years of engine investigations may find this course too basic. It is assumed that the attendee has a basic understanding of jet engines.
Location: Century Boulevard Building (CBB) - 960
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Daniel Scalese
Event Link: https://avsafe.usc.edu/wconnect/CourseStatus.awp?&course=24AGTAI2
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Helicopter Accident Investigation HAI 24-2
Thu, Mar 28, 2024 @ 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Aviation Safety and Security Program
University Calendar
The course examines the investigation of helicopter accidents to include processes used to determine the cause. The course includes interactive lectures, various case studies, examination of component wreckage in the classroom, and helicopter wreckage examination in the laboratory. The course includes an examination of helicopter rotor systems, controls, performance variables, flight hazards, and material characteristics involved in helicopter operations and accidents. Although Aircraft Accident Investigation (AAI) is not a prerequisite, it is assumed that the attendee has either completed AAI or has some previous experience in aircraft accident investigation.
Location: Century Boulevard Building (CBB) - 920
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Daniel Scalese
Event Link: https://avsafe.usc.edu/wconnect/CourseStatus.awp?&course=24AHAI2
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PhD Dissertation Defense - Chuizheng Meng
Thu, Mar 28, 2024 @ 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Thomas Lord Department of Computer Science
University Calendar
Committee Members: Yan Liu (Chair), Willie Neiswanger, and Assad A Oberai (external member)
Title: Trustworthy Spatiotemporal Prediction Models
Abstract: With the great success of data-driven machine learning methods, concerns with the trustworthiness of machine learning models have been emerging in recent years. From the modeling perspective, the lack of trustworthiness amplifies the effect of insufficient training data. Purely data-driven models without constraints from domain knowledge tend to suffer from over-fitting and losing the generalizability of unseen data. Meanwhile, concerns with data privacy further obstruct the availability of data from more providers. On the application side, the absence of trustworthiness hinders the application of data-driven methods in domains such as spatiotemporal forecasting, which involves data from critical applications including traffic, climate, and energy. My dissertation constructs spatiotemporal prediction models with enhanced trustworthiness from both the model and the data aspects. For model trustworthiness, the dissertation focuses on improving the generalizability of models via the integration of physics knowledge. For data trustworthiness, the proposal proposes a spatiotemporal forecasting model in the federated learning context, where data in a network of nodes is generated locally on each node and remains decentralized. Furthermore, the dissertation amalgamates the trustworthiness from both aspects and combines the generalizability of knowledge-informed models with the privacy preservation of federated learning for spatiotemporal modeling.Location: Waite Phillips Hall Of Education (WPH) - B26
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Chuizheng Meng
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Gas Turbine Engine Accident Investigation GTAI 24-2
Fri, Mar 29, 2024 @ 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Aviation Safety and Security Program
University Calendar
This specialized accident investigation course is directed to fixed-wing turbojet and turboprop as well as turbine-powered rotary-wing aircraft. The course examines specific turbine engine investigation methods and provides technical information related to material factors and metallurgical failure investigation. This is a fundamental accident investigation course. Individuals with many years of engine investigations may find this course too basic. It is assumed that the attendee has a basic understanding of jet engines.
Location: Century Boulevard Building (CBB) - 960
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Daniel Scalese
Event Link: https://avsafe.usc.edu/wconnect/CourseStatus.awp?&course=24AGTAI2
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Helicopter Accident Investigation HAI 24-2
Fri, Mar 29, 2024 @ 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Aviation Safety and Security Program
University Calendar
The course examines the investigation of helicopter accidents to include processes used to determine the cause. The course includes interactive lectures, various case studies, examination of component wreckage in the classroom, and helicopter wreckage examination in the laboratory. The course includes an examination of helicopter rotor systems, controls, performance variables, flight hazards, and material characteristics involved in helicopter operations and accidents. Although Aircraft Accident Investigation (AAI) is not a prerequisite, it is assumed that the attendee has either completed AAI or has some previous experience in aircraft accident investigation.
Location: Century Boulevard Building (CBB) - 920
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Daniel Scalese
Event Link: https://avsafe.usc.edu/wconnect/CourseStatus.awp?&course=24AHAI2
