USC - Viterbi School of Engineering

Nov
30

Portland- Freshmen Admission Interviews
Fri, Nov 30, 2007
Viterbi School of Engineering Undergraduate Admission
Receptions & Special Events

Matthew O'Pray, Director of Admission, will be in the area conducting Admission Interviews for those students interested.Freshman applicant interviews are not required as part of the admission process, however we would like to meet as many of our applicants as possible. All interview appointments are scheduled online.Learn more about Interviews:
http://viterbi.usc.edu/admission/freshman/interviews/Schedule an Off-Campus Interview:
http://www.usc.edu/admissioninterviews
Location: Portland Marriott City Center<br>520 Southwest Broadway<br>Portland, OR 97205
Audiences: Freshmen Applicants for Fall 2008

Contact: Viterbi Admission
Nov
30

Healthcare Reform: Whats Happening Whats Next
Fri, Nov 30, 2007 @ 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Daniel J. Epstein Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering
University Calendar

USC SPPD Center for Health Financing, Policy and ManagementAn Invitation to a Special Half-day Conference"Healthcare Reform: What's Happening? What's Next?"Date: Friday, November 30, 2007Time: 9:00 AM to NoonWhere: Davidson Conference Center, Los AngelesRegistration: Complimentary. Reservation required.RSVP to melissgg@sppd.usc.edu or 213.740.2984.The Director of the USC SPPD Center for Health Financing, Policy and Management invites you to attend a complimentary half-day conference on Friday, November 30th at the USC Davidson Conference Center. "Healthcare Reform: What's Happening?, What's Next?" is a very timely program being hosted by the Center. Its purpose is to brief students, university faculty, and friends in the healthcare community regarding what has been happening in California's healthcare reform movement, and what we can expect in the coming months at both the state and national levels. An extraordinary group of policymakers and healthcare and business professionals has agreed to share the latest information concerning healthcare reform, and to set the context for upcoming state and national initiatives. Through presentations and interactive discussion, our panelists will engage with you in an exploration of the critical issues, constraints and opportunities that lie ahead. Presenters include: Herb Schultz: Senior Health Policy Advisor for the Office of the Governor, State of CaliforniaPeter Harbage: Senior Program Associate, New America Foundation, Washington, DC, and President, Harbage ConsultingScott Bain: Consultant, California Assembly Health CommitteeGlenn A. Melnick, Ph.D.: Professor and Director, USC SPPD Center for Health Financing, Policy, and ManagementDonald Crane: CEO, California Association of Physician GroupsMichael Cousineau, Dr. PH: Associate Professor and Director, USC Center for Community Health StudiesJim Lott: Executive Vice President, Hospital Association of Southern CaliforniaJamie Court: President of the Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights (invited)Sam Garrison: Director of Pubic Policy, Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce (invited)Howard A. Kahn: CEO, LA Care Health Plan (invited) Moderator--William Barcellona, Vice President, Government Affairs, CAPG The event will begin at 9:00 a.m., preceded by a networking breakfast, starting at 8:15 a.m. Because space is limited, a reservation is essential. Parking at Davidson Conference Center Gate #4 is available for $8.00. Please RSVP today, November 26, 2007. A special thanks to the USC Center for Community Health Studies and the California Association of Physician Groups (CAPG) for their collaboration.

Location: Charlotte S. & Davre R. Davidson Continuing Education Conference Center (DCC) -
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited

Contact: Georgia Lum
Nov
30

USC Transfer Day
Fri, Nov 30, 2007 @ 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Undergraduate Admission
Workshops & Infosessions

The program includes a campus tour and special presentations for transfer students about admission, financial aid, transfer credit, and engineering programs. Reservations are required. To make the most of the visit, students are encouraged to bring copies of their college transcripts. Please call (213) 740-6616 for more information and to make a reservation.

Location: USC University Park Campus
Audiences: Prospective transfer students and families

Contact: Admission & Student Affairs Division
Nov
30

EE Students Practical Guide Seminar Series - Mentoring
Fri, Nov 30, 2007 @ 11:30 AM - 01:30 PM
Ming Hsieh Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars

Seminar Speakers: Profs. P. Daniel Dapkus and Alexander Sawchuk.Organizer: Prof. Alan Willner* Pizza will be graciously provided by the EE Department.*Abstract: Ask almost any successful person, and you will find that a mentor played an important role in their career. We will discuss what mentoring is, why it is important, who needs mentoring, who should provide mentoring, how to find a mentor, and how to be a mentor.
Location: Seaver Science Library (SSL) - 150
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited

Contact: Gerrielyn Ramos
Nov
30

SICK Homes and Building
Fri, Nov 30, 2007 @ 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Sonny Astani Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars

Speaker:
Sandra Thompson, Ph.D.
Attorney, Buchalter Nemer,
Irvine, CAAbstract:"Sick" homes and buildings are those spaces that contain sufficient levels of chemicals, allergens and other particles to make those who live or work in the space sick. Usually, sick buildings result from poor or inadequate ventilation, chemical contaminants from outdoor or indoor sources or biological contaminants. "Sick Building Syndrome" or SBS can cause ailments ranging from headaches, immune system issues, fatigue, dry or itchy skin, dizziness and nausea to name a few. Dr. Thompson will give a brief overview of SBS, along with discussing possible solutions to this increasing problem. One solution may be the use of corona discharges. Corona discharges can be easily tailored to accommodate and destroy complex mixtures of VOCs. The use of the corona discharge to control VOC concentration in ambient air can minimize operator maintenance, cost, and maximize efficiency, and therefore, is an attractive technology to implement for small industrial sources or from an outside air supply. The corona discharge can convert several types of VOCs ranging from toluene to CFCs and DMS into smaller, more manageable by-products. The versatility of the corona discharge, based on the production of a variety of reactive species, such as hydroxyl radical, ozone and excited oxygen atoms, and the ability of the plasma to encourage several different reactive mechanisms, is probably the most important conclusion that has come from this research. The goal of Dr. Thompson's research in this field was to investigate the properties of the corona discharge, to investigate the dominant reaction mechanisms at work in the plasma reactor, and to determine if the corona plasma could successfully convert contaminants that may be present in air to smaller, less toxic molecules. The conclusion that toluene, cyclohexane, CFCs and DMS can be converted to other products supports the hypothesis that there are several reaction mechanisms working within the reactor. The collection of reaction mechanisms and various reactive species within the plasma makes the pulsed corona discharge much more versatile and more applicable in handling several different types of contaminated air streams.
Location: Kaprielian Hall (KAP) - 209
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited

Contact: Evangeline Reyes
Nov
30

CS 402 Placement Exam
Fri, Nov 30, 2007 @ 02:00 PM - 04:00 AM
Thomas Lord Department of Computer Science
University Calendar

The Computer Science Department will be offering the 402 Placement Exam on November 30 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm in SAL 101. Be sure to sign up on the CS website beginning November 9th.For further information please contact:
Jeanne Herman
Student Services Specialist
Department of Computer Science, USC
USC Viterbi School of Engineering
SAL 311
213-740-3310
Location: Henry Salvatori Computer Science Center (SAL) - 101
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited

Contact: Christine Martin
Nov
30

SWE Fall Retreat to Speed Zone
Fri, Nov 30, 2007 @ 03:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Student Organizations
Student Activity

Come join SWE for a fun filled evening of car racing, mini golf, arcade games, and pizza! Reserve your spot by bringing your $10 deposit to Maggie at the front desk of CED. Transportation to and from Speed Zone will be provided via bus departing from RTH at 3pm.
Location: Speed Zone -- Bus leaves from RTH
Audiences: Graduate/Undergrad

Contact: Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
Nov
30

Continuous Quality Improvement
Fri, Nov 30, 2007 @ 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Daniel J. Epstein Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering
University Calendar

The STUDENT HEALTH COUNCIL is PROUD to PRESENT our Fall 2007 Speaker, Dr. Rus Billimoria, L.A.
Care's Senior Director for Medical Management!Who: YOU attending this event and representing MHAs for Dr. Billimoria's visitWhy: It's a great opportunity to learn more about L.A. Care and network with your fellow MHAsWhat: Topic will be on Continuous Quality Improvement (among other things)When: Friday, November 30, 2007 at 6:00pmWhere: RGL 308Please join us in welcoming Dr. Billimoria. FOOD and drinks will be provided!To RSVP, please email Imee Maragay at maragay@usc.edu OR Penny Saephan at saephan@usc.edu no later than November 27, 2007.
Location: Ralph And Goldy Lewis Hall (RGL) - 308
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited

Contact: Georgia Lum