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KCLC Drop-In Hours
Fri, Oct 01, 2021 @ 01:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Technology & Applied Computing Program (TAC)
Workshops & Infosessions
Hello Trojans!
Are you looking for assistance on returning to campus, improving their time management skills, and alleviating stress? Please come to our workshops and Drop-in hours hosted by the USC Kortschak Center for Learning and Creativity. No reservation or appointment is required for our workshops and drop-ins.
KCLC will be hosting Drop-in Hours and Skill Building for Success Workshops on Zoom with a weekly theme of time management, reading strategies, stress management or test-taking. The workshops will be interactive with great tips and resources.
Drop-in hours are available for undergraduate or graduate students to meet with an academic coach without needing to make a reservation. These sessions may be held in a group setting, dependent upon staffing availability and demand.
For more information, see the attached flyers with dates, times, and Zoom links.
If you are interested in learning more about weekly academic coaching, email us at kortschakcenter@usc.edu for additional information.
KCLC will have more events throughout the semester, and you can check out the most up to date workshop and drop-in schedule on their website https://kortschakcenter.usc.edu/events/More Information: Sept 2021 drop in .pdf
Location: Gwynn Wilson Student Union (STU) - STU 311
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
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HPC with R
Fri, Oct 01, 2021 @ 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Technology & Applied Computing Program (TAC)
Workshops & Infosessions
Intermediate-to-advanced topics in R programming using the CARC's high-performance computing clusters. Covers profiling, parallel programming, data I/O, and memory usage.Register Here!
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
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Skill-Building for Success: Test-Taking Tactics
Fri, Oct 01, 2021 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Technology & Applied Computing Program (TAC)
Workshops & Infosessions
Hello Trojans!
Are you looking for assistance on returning to campus, improving their time management skills, and alleviating stress? Please come to our workshops and Drop-in hours hosted by the USC Kortschak Center for Learning and Creativity. No reservation or appointment is required for our workshops and drop-ins.
KCLC will be hosting Drop-in Hours and Skill Building for Success Workshops on Zoom with a weekly theme of time management, reading strategies, stress management or test-taking. The workshops will be interactive with great tips and resources.
This week, KCLC will be focusing on Test Taking Tactics, improving your exam preparation skills by exploring different methods of learning, studying, and actually taking the test, which can be implemented before, during, or after the exam.
Drop-in hours are available for undergraduate or graduate students to meet with an academic coach without needing to make a reservation. These sessions may be held in a group setting, dependent upon staffing availability and demand.
If you are interested in learning more about weekly academic coaching, email us at kortschakcenter@usc.edu for additional information.
KCLC will have more events throughout the semester, and you can check out the most up to date workshop and drop-in schedule on their website https://kortschakcenter.usc.edu/events/More Information: SEPT 2021 Skill-Building for Success.pdf
WebCast Link: https://usc.zoom.us/j/95019147813
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
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KCLC Feelin Connected Fridays
Fri, Oct 01, 2021 @ 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Technology & Applied Computing Program (TAC)
Workshops & Infosessions
Hello Trojans!
Are you looking for assistance on returning to campus, improving their time management skills, and alleviating stress? Please come to our workshops and Drop-in hours hosted by the USC Kortschak Center for Learning and Creativity. No reservation or appointment is required for our workshops and drop-ins.
KCLC will be hosting Drop-in Hours and Skill Building for Success Workshops on Zoom with a weekly theme of time management, reading strategies, stress management or test-taking. The workshops will be interactive with great tips and resources.
In this event are hosting in person Feelin Connected Fridays workshops where you can experience a variety of social and creative outlets that will spark a connection with peers, help cope with stress, and promote rejuvenation. Check out the flyer for more details!
Drop-in hours are available for undergraduate or graduate students to meet with an academic coach without needing to make a reservation. These sessions may be held in a group setting, dependent upon staffing availability and demand.
If you are interested in learning more about weekly academic coaching, email us at kortschakcenter@usc.edu for additional information.
KCLC will have more events throughout the semester, and you can check out the most up to date workshop and drop-in schedule on their website https://kortschakcenter.usc.edu/events/
More Information: Feelin' Connected Fridays.pdf
Location: 311
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
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Advanced Manufacturing: Recent Advances, Challenges, and Opportunities
Fri, Oct 01, 2021 @ 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Alumni
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Several Faculty, USC Viterbi School of Engineering
Talk Title: Recent Advances, Challenges, and Opportunities
Abstract: USC Center for Advanced Manufacturing is hosting a session titled "Advanced Manufacturing: Recent Advances, Challenges, and Opportunities" to celebrate National Manufacturing Day.
Featured presentations include:
12 to 12:15 PM Yong Chen (In-situ-transfer Additive Manufacturing for Micro-channels with Controlled Thickness)
12:15 to 12:30 PM Qiming Wang (Advanced Manufacturing of Bioinspired Living Materials with Artificial Metabolism)
12:30 to 12:45 PM Hangbo Zhao (Unconventional Micro- and Nanomanufacturing for Functional Three-Dimensional Systems)
12:45 to 1:00 PM Stephen Lu (Workforce Conversation -“ A Key to Future Competitiveness of American Manufacturing)
1:00 to 1:15 PM Qiang Huang (Quality Control as a Computational Service)
1:15 to 1:30 PM SK Gupta (Human-Centric Manufacturing Automation)
Host: USC Center for Advanced Manufacturing
More Info: https://usc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_lCMnKnczRZiyOohL0LnBPQ
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Kristy Ly
Event Link: https://usc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_lCMnKnczRZiyOohL0LnBPQ
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Bio Resources at the Center for Advanced Research Computing, Posted By: Center for Advanced Research Computing
Fri, Oct 01, 2021 @ 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Technology & Applied Computing Program (TAC)
Workshops & Infosessions
An overview of the CARC's new bio resources and tools, including demonstrations of common use cases. Register Here!
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
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Density Functional Theory Methods Using Quantum Espresso [series] Posted By: Center for Advanced Research Computing
Fri, Oct 01, 2021 @ 04:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Technology & Applied Computing Program (TAC)
Workshops & Infosessions
This weekly workshop series will benefit researchers who are interested in or are starting to learn about the application of theoretical methods and techniques for the study of the physics and chemistry of the solid state. These hands-on oriented workshops are targeted towards undergraduate, graduate, and post-doctoral students who wish to use Density Functional Theory (DFT) methods in their research. The aim is to teach the basics of ab initio atomistic materials simulation using the Quantum Espresso suite of codes for electronic-structure calculations and materials modeling at the nanoscale. Fridays from 4-6 PM PST. Register here!
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
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Viterbi Voices Live Chat: Latinx/Hispanic Students in Engineering
Sun, Oct 03, 2021 @ 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Undergraduate Admission
Workshops & Infosessions
Join us for this student hosted live chat! During this hour long event, we will be speaking with LatinX/Hispanic students in engineering about their experiences at USC Viterbi. We are here to answer questions you may have about getting involved, why we chose USC, and being a LatinX/Hispanic student in engineering.
Register here!
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Viterbi Admission
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SambaNova Systems
Mon, Oct 04, 2021 @ 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Career Connections
Workshops & Infosessions
Pranjali Bakeri will share how SambaNova Systems is advancing AI for everyone, everywhere with a flexible, full stack solution that can unlock new capabilities of deep learning applications orders of magnitude faster than on traditional hardware. This will be followed up with a casual Q&A with a few of our engineers where you can learn more about SambaNova Systems, get career advice or just to socialize.
We will also be raffling off a Tenfour 2.0 10,400mAh power bank and a $25 DoorDash gift card!
Pranjali Bakeri is a senior member of the VLSI Team at Sambanova Systems. She received her Masters from USC and has gained years of experience in digital design, circuits and implementation. Her research interest also includes development of software tools and methodologies that aid the design process. In her spare time, she loves being outdoors, singing, swimming, cooking and spending time with her family.
- What majors and class levels are you interested in connecting with? CS, EE, CE and juniors, seniors, MS and PHD students
- Are you recruiting for internships, full time, or both Recruiting for both
- Can you offer Visa sponsorship? Yes
For more information, log into Viterbi Career Gateway:
https://viterbi-usc-csm.symplicity.com/manager/
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: RTH 218 Viterbi Career Connections
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KCLC Drop-In Hours
Mon, Oct 04, 2021 @ 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Technology & Applied Computing Program (TAC)
Workshops & Infosessions
Hello Trojans!
Are you looking for assistance on returning to campus, improving their time management skills, and alleviating stress? Please come to our workshops and Drop-in hours hosted by the USC Kortschak Center for Learning and Creativity. No reservation or appointment is required for our workshops and drop-ins.
KCLC will be hosting Drop-in Hours and Skill Building for Success Workshops on Zoom with a weekly theme of time management, reading strategies, stress management or test-taking. The workshops will be interactive with great tips and resources.
Drop-in hours are available for undergraduate or graduate students to meet with an academic coach without needing to make a reservation. These sessions may be held in a group setting, dependent upon staffing availability and demand.
For more information, see the attached flyers with dates, times, and Zoom links.
If you are interested in learning more about weekly academic coaching, email us at kortschakcenter@usc.edu for additional information.
KCLC will have more events throughout the semester, and you can check out the most up to date workshop and drop-in schedule on their website https://kortschakcenter.usc.edu/events/Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
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STEM Career Paths in the FBI
Mon, Oct 04, 2021 @ 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Career Connections
Workshops & Infosessions
Join FBI to learn more about STEM opportunities, the federal resume, the interview process and more.
For more information, log into Viterbi Career Gateway:
https://viterbi-usc-csm.symplicity.com/manager/
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: RTH 218 Viterbi Career Connections
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Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering Faculty Roundtable
Mon, Oct 04, 2021 @ 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Undergraduate Admission
Workshops & Infosessions
Join the USC Viterbi School's Director of Undergraduate Admission, Paul Ledesma, and a few faculty members from the Department of Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering to learn more about their programs. During the live event, faculty will answer questions about majors, research, etc. in Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering.
Register HereAudiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Viterbi Undergraduate Admission
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Skill-Building for Success: Time Management Techniques
Tue, Oct 05, 2021 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Technology & Applied Computing Program (TAC)
Workshops & Infosessions
Hello Trojans!
Are you looking for assistance on returning to campus, improving their time management skills, and alleviating stress? Please come to our workshops and Drop-in hours hosted by the USC Kortschak Center for Learning and Creativity. No reservation or appointment is required for our workshops and drop-ins.
KCLC will be hosting Drop-in Hours and Skill Building for Success Workshops on Zoom with a weekly theme of time management, reading strategies, stress management or test-taking. The workshops will be interactive with great tips and resources.
This week, KCLC will be focusing on Time Management Techniques, discussing methods of improving your scheduling, prioritization, assignment completion, concentration, productivity, and goal-setting.
Drop-in hours are available for undergraduate or graduate students to meet with an academic coach without needing to make a reservation. These sessions may be held in a group setting, dependent upon staffing availability and demand.
If you are interested in learning more about weekly academic coaching, email us at kortschakcenter@usc.edu for additional information.
KCLC will have more events throughout the semester, and you can check out the most up to date workshop and drop-in schedule on their website https://kortschakcenter.usc.edu/events/More Information: Oct 2021 Skill-Building for Success.pdf
WebCast Link: https://usc.zoom.us/j/95019147813
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Eric Perez
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Interview Success (In-Person)
Tue, Oct 05, 2021 @ 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Career Connections
Workshops & Infosessions
Increase your preparedness for interviews by attending this professional development Q&A moderated by Viterbi Career Connections staff or Viterbi employer partners.
To access more information on this workshop, log into Viterbi Career Gateway>> Events>>Workshops: https://shibboleth-viterbi-usc-csm.symplicity.com/sso/
For more information about all workshops, please visit viterbicareers.usc.edu/workshops.Location: Ronald Tutor Hall of Engineering (RTH) - 211
Audiences: All Engineering Students
Contact: Viterbi Career Connections
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EnCorps STEM Teachers Program
Tue, Oct 05, 2021 @ 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Career Connections
Workshops & Infosessions
Join the EnCorps STEM Teachers Program for a virtual Trojan Talk about pathways into teaching middle and high school, as well as other ways to be involved in ensuring all students receive an equitable education in California.
RSVP here: https://usc.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAude6vpjMrHNED43IREuBNG00wPVhcPMzf
The EnCorps Trojan talk is open to all graduate level students with 1 year of science, tech, engineering, math or research professional experience. The Fellowship is an unpaid opportunity, and within 9 months-2 years you can be hired as a credentialed teacher.
EnCorps is unable to offer Visa sponsorship.
The EnCorps STEM Teachers Program empowers STEM industry experts to transform public education by exploring teaching in high needs schools. The STEM Teaching Fellowship allows STEM professionals to explore teaching middle or high school in a low risk, highly supported way. Fellows will see teaching first-hand as a volunteer guest teacher before pursuing a teaching credential/license/certification and getting hired as a teacher. Along the way, Fellows are supported with training, coaching and a cohort of peers.
In this webinar we will discuss:
- The STEM achievement, access and literacy gaps in high needs schools.
- How you can directly impact the next generation of innovators, scientists and engineers, and are uniquely positioned to transform public STEM education.
- EnCorps' Fellowship details - our cohort-based program model and timelines.
- EnCorps' current locations: San Diego, Los Angeles, SF Bay Area, Denver and New York City.
- EnCorps application process and selection criteria.
- Next steps for interested candidates.
Do your part to ensure all students, regardless of socioeconomic status, have a strong STEM foundation to help them navigate an increasingly complex world.
For more information, log into Viterbi Career Gateway:
https://viterbi-usc-csm.symplicity.com/manager/
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: RTH 218 Viterbi Career Connections
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CS Undergraduate Live Chat Drop-in Advisement
Tue, Oct 05, 2021 @ 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Thomas Lord Department of Computer Science
Student Activity
CS Advisors will be available on Tuesdays/Wednesdays/Thursdays this fall from 1:30pm to 2:30pm to assist undergraduates in our four majors (CSCI, CSBA, CSGA, and CECS) via Live Chat. Access the live chat through our website at https://cs.usc.edu/chat
Location: Online - Live Chat
Audiences: Undergrad
Contact: USC Computer Sciecne
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Drop-In Weekly Office Hours [Virtual] Posted By: Center for Advanced Research Computing
Tue, Oct 05, 2021 @ 02:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Technology & Applied Computing Program (TAC)
Workshops & Infosessions
Every Tuesday, office hours are an opportunity for CARC users to ask questions about research computing. No appointment/registration is necessary, but you must use your USC credentials to access the Zoom meeting by clicking "Register" below. For in-person support, we are also in Leavey Library room 3M (basement) during this same time period. Register Here!
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
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ISE 651 - Epstein Seminar
Tue, Oct 05, 2021 @ 03:30 PM - 04:50 PM
Daniel J. Epstein Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Dr. Amy Ward, Rothman Family Professor of Operations Management and Charles M. Harper Faculty Fellow, Chicago Booth
Talk Title: Behavior-Aware Queueing: The Finite-Buffer Setting with Many Strategic Servers
Host: Prof. Ali Abbas
More Info: Please email owh@usc.edu for Zoom Link
More Information: October 5, 2021.pdf
Location: Zoom/Online
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Grace Owh
Event Link: Please email owh@usc.edu for Zoom Link
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CS Distinguished Lecture: Tomas Lozano-Perez (MIT) - Generalization in Planning and Learning for Robotic Manipulation
Tue, Oct 05, 2021 @ 03:30 PM - 04:50 PM
Thomas Lord Department of Computer Science
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Tomas Lozano-Perez, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Talk Title: Generalization in Planning and Learning for Robotic Manipulation
Series: Computer Science Distinguished Lecture Series
Abstract: An enduring goal of AI and robotics has been to build a robot capable of robustly performing a wide variety of tasks in a wide variety of environments; not by sequentially being programmed (or taught) to perform one task in one environment at a time, but rather by intelligently choosing appropriate actions for whatever task and environment it is facing. This goal remains a challenge. In this talk I'll describe recent work in our lab aimed at the goal of general-purpose robot manipulation by integrating task-and-motion planning with various forms of model learning. In particular, I'll describe approaches to manipulating objects without prior shape models, to acquiring composable sensorimotor skills, and to exploiting past experience for more efficient planning.
Register in advance for this webinar at:
https://usc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_K4eWcqebRsWT20GhOAbi-g
After registering, attendees will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
This lecture satisfies requirements for CSCI 591: Research Colloquium.
Biography: Tomas Lozano-Perez is professor in EECS at MIT, and a member of CSAIL. He was a recipient of the 2011 IEEE Robotics
Pioneer Award and a co-recipient of the 2021 IEEE Robotics and Automation Technical Field Award. He is a Fellow of the AAAI, ACM, and IEEE.
Host: Stefanos Nikolaidis
Webcast: https://usc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_K4eWcqebRsWT20GhOAbi-gLocation: Online - Zoom Webinar
WebCast Link: https://usc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_K4eWcqebRsWT20GhOAbi-g
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Computer Science Department
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Virtual First-Year Admission Information Session
Tue, Oct 05, 2021 @ 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Undergraduate Admission
Workshops & Infosessions
Our virtual information session is a live presentation from a USC Viterbi admission counselor designed for high school students and their family members to learn more about the USC Viterbi undergraduate experience. Our session will cover an overview of our undergraduate engineering programs, the application process, and more on student life. Guests will be able to ask questions and engage in further discussion toward the end of the session.
Register here!Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Viterbi Admission
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Mork Family Department Fall Seminars - Thomas Burbey, Virginia Tech
Tue, Oct 05, 2021 @ 04:00 PM - 05:20 PM
Mork Family Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science
University Calendar
Mork Family Department Fall Seminars - Thomas Burbey, Virginia Tech
Host: Prof. Birendra Jha
Join Zoom Meeting
https://usc.zoom.us/j/98225952695?pwd=d0NMenhCNkliR1ZIR1lBamRpZHh1UT09
Meeting ID: 982 2595 2695
Passcode: 322435
WebCast Link: https://usc.zoom.us/j/98225952695?pwd=d0NMenhCNkliR1ZIR1lBamRpZHh1UT09
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Greta Harrison
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Interview Success (Virtual)
Tue, Oct 05, 2021 @ 04:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Career Connections
Workshops & Infosessions
Increase your preparedness for interviews by attending this professional development Q&A moderated by Viterbi Career Connections staff or Viterbi employer partners.
To access more information on this workshop, log into Viterbi Career Gateway>> Events>>Workshops: https://shibboleth-viterbi-usc-csm.symplicity.com/sso/
For more information about all workshops, please visit viterbicareers.usc.edu/workshops.
Access Zoom link on Viterbi Career Gateway: https://shibboleth-viterbi-usc-csm.symplicity.com/sso/Location: Virtual (via Zoom)
Audiences: All Engineering Students
Contact: Viterbi Career Connections
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Spotlight Series: Master of Science in Analytics
Tue, Oct 05, 2021 @ 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Graduate Admission
Workshops & Infosessions
You are cordially invited to meet representatives from the University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering to learn more about the Master of Science in Analytics program.
Students who have earned or are in the process of earning a Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, or a hard science are welcome to attend.
There will also be sufficient time for questions.
We look forward to seeing you there.
RegisterWebCast Link: https://usc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_M71iCz6lQ5yPd5U3__8dHg
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: William Schwerin
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TwilioQuest Challenge
Tue, Oct 05, 2021 @ 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Career Connections
Workshops & Infosessions
TwilioQuest For Viterbi Students!
TwilioQuest prepares you for real-world programming by helping you configure a local development environment and introducing tools used by professional programmers around the world.
TwilioQuest is a fun and engaging way for students to learn about Twilio. A TwilioQuest operation consists of:
- 15-min kick-off session
- 40-min where students play TwilioQuest
- 5-min to announce winners of the Operation. The winners are randomly selected participants.
In addition to giving students an opportunity to use Twilio's APIs through TwilioQuest, they can also join the TwilioQuest community on Discord and learn about our student ambassador program, Field Operators & our student club grant (www.twilio.com/quest/students) which they can participate in prior to becoming Twilions.
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: RTH 218 Viterbi Career Connections
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OnPrem Session (Virtual)
Tue, Oct 05, 2021 @ 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Career Connections
Workshops & Infosessions
THIS IS AN EXTERNAL EVENT HOSTED BY ONPREM. RSVP BUT REGISTER USING THE LINK BELOW.
Interested in learning how to start your career as a Consulting Analyst or Developer working in Management Consulting? From major entertainment studios to consumer goods companies, our clientele trusts us to strategize, design, develop, and integrate technology solutions.
Join us on October 5th to learn more about OnPrem, the types of projects we work on and problems we solve every day for our clients.
Please use this link to register for the event: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwrc-qgrDspHdBUOKSUqGdFW6tv6KYJRyk8
For more information about OnPrem and our upcoming events, check out our Campus Recruiting Microsite! https://sites.google.com/onprem.com/onprem-solution-partners
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: RTH 218 Viterbi Career Connections
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Skill-Building for Success: Time Management Techniques
Wed, Oct 06, 2021 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Technology & Applied Computing Program (TAC)
Workshops & Infosessions
Hello Trojans!
Are you looking for assistance on returning to campus, improving their time management skills, and alleviating stress? Please come to our workshops and Drop-in hours hosted by the USC Kortschak Center for Learning and Creativity. No reservation or appointment is required for our workshops and drop-ins.
KCLC will be hosting Drop-in Hours and Skill Building for Success Workshops on Zoom with a weekly theme of time management, reading strategies, stress management or test-taking. The workshops will be interactive with great tips and resources.
This week, KCLC will be focusing on Time Management Techniques, discussing methods of improving your scheduling, prioritization, assignment completion, concentration, productivity, and goal-setting.
Drop-in hours are available for undergraduate or graduate students to meet with an academic coach without needing to make a reservation. These sessions may be held in a group setting, dependent upon staffing availability and demand.
If you are interested in learning more about weekly academic coaching, email us at kortschakcenter@usc.edu for additional information.
KCLC will have more events throughout the semester, and you can check out the most up to date workshop and drop-in schedule on their website https://kortschakcenter.usc.edu/events/More Information: Oct 2021 Skill-Building for Success.pdf
WebCast Link: https://usc.zoom.us/j/95019147813
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Eric Perez
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KCLC Drop-In Hours
Wed, Oct 06, 2021 @ 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Technology & Applied Computing Program (TAC)
Workshops & Infosessions
Hello Trojans!
Are you looking for assistance on returning to campus, improving their time management skills, and alleviating stress? Please come to our workshops and Drop-in hours hosted by the USC Kortschak Center for Learning and Creativity. No reservation or appointment is required for our workshops and drop-ins.
KCLC will be hosting Drop-in Hours and Skill Building for Success Workshops on Zoom with a weekly theme of time management, reading strategies, stress management or test-taking. The workshops will be interactive with great tips and resources.
Drop-in hours are available for undergraduate or graduate students to meet with an academic coach without needing to make a reservation. These sessions may be held in a group setting, dependent upon staffing availability and demand.
For more information, see the attached flyers with dates, times, and Zoom links.
If you are interested in learning more about weekly academic coaching, email us at kortschakcenter@usc.edu for additional information.
KCLC will have more events throughout the semester, and you can check out the most up to date workshop and drop-in schedule on their website https://kortschakcenter.usc.edu/events/More Information: Oct 2021 Drop In.pdf
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
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TrellisWare Technologies Virtual Session
Wed, Oct 06, 2021 @ 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Career Connections
Workshops & Infosessions
Please join us in an overview of TrellisWare Technologies and our technology. We are recruiting students seeking full time positions. Our open positions include:
SOFTWARE (EMBEDDED APPLICATIONS, REAL-TIME) PRODUCT TEST (AUTOMATED TEST, SYSTEM TEST, SOFTWARE TEST) SYSTEMS (COMMUNICATIONS, SIGNAL PROCESSING, MACHINE LEARNING, PRODUCTS/INTEGRATION) HARDWARE (CIRCUITS, RF, FPGA/ASIC)
Every radio TrellisWare creates operates the robust TSM waveform supporting uninterrupted real-time communications in harsh RF environments, and uniquely provides massive scalability and mobility across one network. TrellisWare innovates and creates communications solutions When Nothing Else Works.
- Is this event virtual or On-Campus? Virtual
- Is this event specific to USC Viterbi School of engineering, or multi-university event? USC Viterbi School of Engineering
- What majors and class levels are you interested in connecting with? Computer Science, General Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Digital Communications.
-Are you recruiting for internships, full time, or both? Full time only
- Can you offer Visa sponsorship? No
- Are you able to hire a student on CPT or OPT? No
For more information, log into Viterbi Career Gateway:
https://viterbi-usc-csm.symplicity.com/manager/
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: RTH 218 Viterbi Career Connections
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Evaluating & Negotiating Job Offers (In-Person)
Wed, Oct 06, 2021 @ 01:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Career Connections
Workshops & Infosessions
Consider best practices on evaluating and negotiating job or internship offers by attending this professional development Q&A moderated by Viterbi Career Connections staff or Viterbi employer partners.
To access more information on this workshop, log into Viterbi Career Gateway>> Events>>Workshops: https://shibboleth-viterbi-usc-csm.symplicity.com/sso/
For more information about workshops, please visit viterbicareers.usc.edu/workshops.
Location: Ronald Tutor Hall of Engineering (RTH) - 211
Audiences: All Engineering Students
Contact: Viterbi Career Connections
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KCLC Drop-In Hours
Wed, Oct 06, 2021 @ 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Technology & Applied Computing Program (TAC)
Workshops & Infosessions
Hello Trojans!
Are you looking for assistance on returning to campus, improving their time management skills, and alleviating stress? Please come to our workshops and Drop-in hours hosted by the USC Kortschak Center for Learning and Creativity. No reservation or appointment is required for our workshops and drop-ins.
KCLC will be hosting Drop-in Hours and Skill Building for Success Workshops on Zoom with a weekly theme of time management, reading strategies, stress management or test-taking. The workshops will be interactive with great tips and resources.
Drop-in hours are available for undergraduate or graduate students to meet with an academic coach without needing to make a reservation. These sessions may be held in a group setting, dependent upon staffing availability and demand.
For more information, see the attached flyers with dates, times, and Zoom links.
If you are interested in learning more about weekly academic coaching, email us at kortschakcenter@usc.edu for additional information.
KCLC will have more events throughout the semester, and you can check out the most up to date workshop and drop-in schedule on their website https://kortschakcenter.usc.edu/events/More Information: Oct 2021 Drop In.pdf
Location: Gwynn Wilson Student Union (STU) - 311
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
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Robinhood Workshop / Info Session
Wed, Oct 06, 2021 @ 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Career Connections
Workshops & Infosessions
Robinhood is on a mission to democratize finance for all. In order to make that mission a reality, we hire great talent from varied educational backgrounds. At Robinhood, we leverage CodeSignal during the initial interview process which hosts a general coding assessment that measures the following skills - coding, implementation, problem solving and speed. With this in mind, we are offering CS students help during the interview process, primarily focused on the technical take-home assessment.
Robinhood's University Recruiting team is hosting a "CodeSignal Tips and Tricks'' event on Wednesday, October 6th from 1:00pm - 2:30pm PT. In the first 30 minutes of the session, we will review CodeSignal's assessment process, answer questions around how to best navigate the take home portion, and give tips on getting the best possible score. The final hour will consist of breakout sessions, where Robinhood engineers will demonstrate how to best solve the most missed tasks on the assessment.
This event will be hosted on Zoom where you'll be able to chat and ask any questions you have with the speakers and other attendees using Zoom's chat and Q+A features. Please RSVP and expect to receive the Zoom link 15 minutes prior to the event. Schedule (all times in PST):
1:00pm - Welcome
1:05pm - CodeSignal Assessment Process
1:30pm - Breakout Session w/Robinhood Engineers
We're looking forward to seeing you then!
For more information, log into Viterbi Career Gateway:
https://viterbi-usc-csm.symplicity.com/manager/
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: RTH 218 Viterbi Career Connections
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CS Undergraduate Live Chat Drop-in Advisement
Wed, Oct 06, 2021 @ 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Thomas Lord Department of Computer Science
Student Activity
CS Advisors will be available on Tuesdays/Wednesdays/Thursdays this fall from 1:30pm to 2:30pm to assist undergraduates in our four majors (CSCI, CSBA, CSGA, and CECS) via Live Chat. Access the live chat through our website at https://cs.usc.edu/chat
Location: Online - Live Chat
Audiences: Undergrad
Contact: USC Computer Sciecne
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Center of Autonomy and AI, Center for Cyber-Physical Systems and the Internet of Things, and Ming Hsieh Institute Seminar Series
Wed, Oct 06, 2021 @ 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Ming Hsieh Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Monroe Kennedy III, Mechanical Engineering, with a courtesy appointment in Computer Science at Stanford University
Talk Title: Considerations for Human-Robot Collaboration
Series: Center for Cyber-Physical Systems and Internet of Things
Abstract: The field of robotics has evolved over the past few decades. We've seen robots progress from the automation of repetitive tasks in manufacturing to the autonomy of mobilizing in unstructured environments to the cooperation of swarm robots that are centralized or decentralized. These abilities have required advances in robotic hardware, modeling, and artificial intelligence. The next frontier is robots collaborating in complex tasks with human teammates, in environments traditionally configured for humans. While solutions to this challenge must utilize all of the advances of robotics, the human element adds a unique aspect that must be addressed. Collaborating with a human teammate means that the robot must have a contextual understanding of the task as well as all participant's roles. We will discuss what constitutes an effective teammate and how we can capture this behavior in a robotic collaborator.
Biography: Monroe Kennedy III is an assistant professor in Mechanical Engineering and courtesy of Computer Science at Stanford University. He leads the Assistive Robotics and Manipulation laboratory (arm.stanford.edu), which develops robotic assistants by focusing on combining modeling and control techniques together with machine learning tools. Together, these techniques will improve robotic performance for tasks that are highly dynamic, require dexterity, have considerable complexity, and require human-robot collaboration. Prof. Kennedy received his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics and Masters in Robotics at the University of Pennsylvania and was a member of the GRASP Lab. He was the recipient of GEM and NSF graduate fellowships. During his graduate studies, his research focused on increasing the abilities and effectiveness of robotic mobile manipulators performing complex service tasks in unstructured environments with considerations for working alongside human collaborators.
Host: Pierluigi Nuzzo and Feifei Qian
Webcast: https://usc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_p5OEJlPxQlakO4hqovuGEQLocation: Online
WebCast Link: https://usc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_p5OEJlPxQlakO4hqovuGEQ
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Talyia White
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AME Seminar
Wed, Oct 06, 2021 @ 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Diego Donzis, TAMU
Talk Title: Rethinking Compressible Turbulence: From New Regimes to Extreme Simulations
Abstract: Compressible turbulence is much more common than incompressible turbulence and plays a critical role in countless natural and engineering systems such as astrophysical flows, high-speed aerodynamics, turbulent combustion, among many others. However, much less is known about compressible turbulence due to its larger parameter space; the additional complexity associated with coupling between hydrodynamics and thermodynamics; and the greater challenges to develop theory, attain realistic conditions in simulations, and conduct carefully controlled experiments.
In the first part of this talk I will review recent work that highlights some qualitative differences observed in compressible turbulence using a massive database of very well-resolved direct numerical simulations. After some illustrations of specific compressibility effects on turbulent flows, I will show why current approaches as "corrections" to well-known laws in incompressible turbulence present fundamental problems and then `provide a new alternative interpretation of statistical equilibria in an expanded parameter space in which new compressible universal scaling laws can be found. In the second this part, I will present current computational challenges to achieve more realistic conditions and a novel numerical approach in which the main well-known obstacles towards simulations on exascale systems and beyond can be removed. We will present some examples for smooth flows as well as flows with shocks and reactions.
Biography: Diego A. Donzis is an associate professor and Director of Graduate Programs in the Department of Aerospace Engineering at Texas A&M University where he directs the Turbulence and Advanced Computations Lab (TACL). He received his PhD from the Georgia Institute of Technology and continued his research at the University of Maryland and the International Centre for Theoretical Physics, Italy. His main interests are in high-performance computing at extreme scales, and the physics of turbulence and turbulent mixing in incompressible and compressible flows. Among his major recognitions Dr. Donzis received an NSF CAREER award, the Francois Frenkiel Award from the American Physical Society, TAMU Dean of Engineering Excellence Award, three TEES Faculty Awards for research, the McElmurry Teaching Excellence Award, and is a best graduate from Argentina by the National Academy of Engineering. In 2018, he was named a Presidential Impact Fellow by Texas A&M University for his scholarly influence. He is an AIAA Associate Fellow.
Host: AME Department
More Info: https://usc.zoom.us/j/97427241653?pwd=UGd2aXY2b3dsQkxMdzdvcnNBMjRJZz09
Webcast: https://usc.zoom.us/j/97427241653?pwd=UGd2aXY2b3dsQkxMdzdvcnNBMjRJZz09Location: Seaver Science Library (SSL) - 202
WebCast Link: https://usc.zoom.us/j/97427241653?pwd=UGd2aXY2b3dsQkxMdzdvcnNBMjRJZz09
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Tessa Yao
Event Link: https://usc.zoom.us/j/97427241653?pwd=UGd2aXY2b3dsQkxMdzdvcnNBMjRJZz09
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Evaluating & Negotiating Job Offers (Virtual)
Wed, Oct 06, 2021 @ 04:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Career Connections
Workshops & Infosessions
Consider best practices on evaluating and negotiating job or internship offers by attending this professional development Q&A moderated by Viterbi Career Connections staff or Viterbi employer partners.
To access more information on this workshop, log into Viterbi Career Gateway>> Events>>Workshops: https://shibboleth-viterbi-usc-csm.symplicity.com/sso/
For more information about workshops, please visit viterbicareers.usc.edu/workshops.
Access Zoom link on Viterbi Career Gateway: https://shibboleth-viterbi-usc-csm.symplicity.com/sso/
Location: Virtual (via Zoom)
Audiences: All Engineering Students
Contact: Viterbi Career Connections
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Industrial & Systems Engineering Faculty Roundtable
Wed, Oct 06, 2021 @ 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Undergraduate Admission
Workshops & Infosessions
Join the USC Viterbi School's Director of Undergraduate Admission, Paul Ledesma, and a few faculty members from the Daniel J. Epstein Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering to learn more about their programs. During the live event, faculty will answer questions about majors, classes, research, etc. in ISE.
Register HereAudiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Viterbi Undergraduate Admission
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Spotlight Series: Master of Science in Quantum Information Science
Wed, Oct 06, 2021 @ 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Graduate Admission
Workshops & Infosessions
Learn more about the new Master of Science in Quantum Information Science, including application criteria, scholarships, and important timelines. Students with a background in engineering, mathematics or physics are welcome to attend.
Hosted by:
Dr. Todd Brun, Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Science and Astronomy - USC Viterbi School of Engineering
Dr. George Ingersoll, Associate Dean of Master's and Professional Education - USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts & Sciences
RegisterWebCast Link: https://usc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-xcBGpdsSSuLZyRxAdQc5w
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: William Schwerin
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AME 101 King of the Hill contest
Thu, Oct 07, 2021 @ 08:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering
Student Activity
Location: Olin Hall of Engineering (OHE) - E Quad
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Tessa Yao
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Drop-In Q&A for Prospective Graduate Students
Thu, Oct 07, 2021 @ 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Viterbi School of Engineering Graduate Admission
Workshops & Infosessions
This webinar is designed for those that have specific questions they want to be answered. Questions will be submitted using the Q&A function and will be answered verbally by a USC Viterbi representative.
WebCast Link: https://usc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_a0cbNz_jQieaByFuoP32WQ
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: William Schwerin
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Skill-Building for Success: Time Management Techniques
Thu, Oct 07, 2021 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Technology & Applied Computing Program (TAC)
Workshops & Infosessions
Hello Trojans!
Are you looking for assistance on returning to campus, improving their time management skills, and alleviating stress? Please come to our workshops and Drop-in hours hosted by the USC Kortschak Center for Learning and Creativity. No reservation or appointment is required for our workshops and drop-ins.
KCLC will be hosting Drop-in Hours and Skill Building for Success Workshops on Zoom with a weekly theme of time management, reading strategies, stress management or test-taking. The workshops will be interactive with great tips and resources.
This week, KCLC will be focusing on Time Management Techniques, discussing methods of improving your scheduling, prioritization, assignment completion, concentration, productivity, and goal-setting.
Drop-in hours are available for undergraduate or graduate students to meet with an academic coach without needing to make a reservation. These sessions may be held in a group setting, dependent upon staffing availability and demand.
If you are interested in learning more about weekly academic coaching, email us at kortschakcenter@usc.edu for additional information.
KCLC will have more events throughout the semester, and you can check out the most up to date workshop and drop-in schedule on their website https://kortschakcenter.usc.edu/events/More Information: Oct 2021 Skill-Building for Success.pdf
WebCast Link: https://usc.zoom.us/j/95019147813
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Eric Perez
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Astani Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Seminar
Thu, Oct 07, 2021 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sonny Astani Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Dr. Thanasis Fokas, Adjunct Professor, Astani Civil and Environmental Engineering and at the Department of Biomedical Engineering
Talk Title: Heat and Wave Equations Revisited: Beyond Fourier and'Alembert
Abstract: Please see attached abstract and bio.
Host: Dr. Felipe de Barros
More Info: https://usc.zoom.us/j/99680049945? Passcode: 905716
More Information: A. Fokas Abstract-bio.pdf
Location: Ronald Tutor Hall of Engineering (RTH) - 526
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Evangeline Reyes
Event Link: https://usc.zoom.us/j/99680049945? Passcode: 905716
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NL Seminar- ROBUST AND IMPLICIT COMMONSENSE INFERENCE FOR SMOOTH COMMUNICATION
Thu, Oct 07, 2021 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Information Sciences Institute
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Pei Zhou , USC/ISI
Talk Title: ROBUST AND IMPLICIT COMMONSENSE INFERENCE FOR SMOOTH COMMUNICATION
Series: NL Seminar
Abstract: REMINDER: Meeting hosts only admit 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 nlg DASH seminar DASH host AT isi.edu beforehand so we'll be aware of your attendance and let you in.
Smooth and effective communication requires the ability to make implicit commonsense inferences that are robust to paraphrases. In this talk, I will mainly introduce my work on examining whether pre trained language models PTLMs can perform robust commonsense inferences and whether response generation RG models understand why a response sounds coherent. I will briefly present my other work on learning common sense in dialogue response generation.
In the pursuit of advancing fluid human AI communication, we first propose a new challenge, RICA Robust Inference using Commonsense Axioms, that evaluates robust commonsense inference despite textual perturbations. RICA consists of a set of natural language statements in the premise conclusion format that require reasoning using latent implicit commonsense relationships. We formulate these abstract commonsense relations between entities in first order logic and refer to them as commonsense axioms.
We also introduce CEDAR Common Sense in Dialogue Response Generation. CEDAR is a probing framework that aims to understand why RG models respond as they do by probing RG models understanding of commonsense reasoning that elicits proper responses. We formalize the problem by framing commonsense as a latent variable in the RG task and using explanations for responses as textual form of commonsense.
Biography: Pei Zhou is a third year Ph.D. student in Computer Science at the University of Southern California USC and Information Sciences Institute ISI co advised by Professors Xiang Ren and Jay Pujara. Pei graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics of Computation from UCLA in 2019, where he worked closely with Profs. Kai-Wei Chang and Yizhou Sun. In summers of 2021 and 2020, Pei interned as an applied scientist at Amazon Alexa AI, dialogue modeling team. Pei's current research focus lies in commonsense reasoning in dialogue response generation. He is also broadly interested in knowledge grounding in language, robustness, and fairness in NLP.
Host: Jon May and Thamme Gowda
More Info: https://nlg.isi.edu/nl-seminar/
Webcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gx1wKxqRy1cLocation: Information Science Institute (ISI) - Virtual
WebCast Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gx1wKxqRy1c
Audiences: NL Seminar
Contact: Pete Zamar
Event Link: https://nlg.isi.edu/nl-seminar/
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KCLC Drop-In Hours
Thu, Oct 07, 2021 @ 12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Technology & Applied Computing Program (TAC)
Workshops & Infosessions
Hello Trojans!
Are you looking for assistance on returning to campus, improving their time management skills, and alleviating stress? Please come to our workshops and Drop-in hours hosted by the USC Kortschak Center for Learning and Creativity. No reservation or appointment is required for our workshops and drop-ins.
KCLC will be hosting Drop-in Hours and Skill Building for Success Workshops on Zoom with a weekly theme of time management, reading strategies, stress management or test-taking. The workshops will be interactive with great tips and resources.
Drop-in hours are available for undergraduate or graduate students to meet with an academic coach without needing to make a reservation. These sessions may be held in a group setting, dependent upon staffing availability and demand.
For more information, see the attached flyers with dates, times, and Zoom links.
If you are interested in learning more about weekly academic coaching, email us at kortschakcenter@usc.edu for additional information.
KCLC will have more events throughout the semester, and you can check out the most up to date workshop and drop-in schedule on their website https://kortschakcenter.usc.edu/events/More Information: Oct 2021 Drop In.pdf
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
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CS Undergraduate Live Chat Drop-in Advisement
Thu, Oct 07, 2021 @ 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Thomas Lord Department of Computer Science
Student Activity
CS Advisors will be available on Tuesdays/Wednesdays/Thursdays this fall from 1:30pm to 2:30pm to assist undergraduates in our four majors (CSCI, CSBA, CSGA, and CECS) via Live Chat. Access the live chat through our website at https://cs.usc.edu/chat
Location: Online - Live Chat
Audiences: Undergrad
Contact: USC Computer Sciecne
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Virtual First-Year Admission Information Session
Thu, Oct 07, 2021 @ 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Undergraduate Admission
Workshops & Infosessions
Our virtual information session is a live presentation from a USC Viterbi admission counselor designed for high school students and their family members to learn more about the USC Viterbi undergraduate experience. Our session will cover an overview of our undergraduate engineering programs, the application process, and more on student life. Guests will be able to ask questions and engage in further discussion toward the end of the session.
Register here!Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Viterbi Admission
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Drop-In Q&A for Prospective Graduate Students
Thu, Oct 07, 2021 @ 04:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Graduate Admission
Workshops & Infosessions
This webinar is designed for those that have specific questions they want answered. Questions will be submitted using the Q&A function and will be answered verbally by a USC Viterbi representative.
WebCast Link: https://usc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_MYe4mGEpQGWUDZnivSKgNw
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: William Schwerin
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Intro to Parallel Programming, Posted By: Center for Advanced Research Computing
Fri, Oct 08, 2021 @ 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Technology & Applied Computing Program (TAC)
Workshops & Infosessions
Topics include the theoretical background of parallel computing, different system architectures for parallel computing, types of parallelism, and basic concepts of MPI programming with a few examples. Basic knowledge of programming is required, but no experience in parallel programming is needed.Register Here!
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
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Grammar Tutorials
Fri, Oct 08, 2021 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Student Affairs
Workshops & Infosessions
INDIVIDUAL GRAMMAR TUTORING FOR VITERBI UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE STUDENTS
Meet one-on-one with Viterbi faculty, build your grammar skills, and take your writing to the next level!
Viterbi faculty from the Engineering Writing Program will help you identify and correct recurring grammatical errors in your academic writing, cover letters, resumes, articles, presentations, and dissertations.
Bring your work and let's work together to clarify your great ideas!
Sign up with your USC email at http://bit.ly/grammaratUSC. If you have questions, please contact helenhch@usc.edu.
Location: Zoom
Audiences: Graduate and Undergraduate Students
Contact: Helen Choi
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Skill-Building for Success: Time Management Techniques
Fri, Oct 08, 2021 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Technology & Applied Computing Program (TAC)
Workshops & Infosessions
Hello Trojans!
Are you looking for assistance on returning to campus, improving their time management skills, and alleviating stress? Please come to our workshops and Drop-in hours hosted by the USC Kortschak Center for Learning and Creativity. No reservation or appointment is required for our workshops and drop-ins.
KCLC will be hosting Drop-in Hours and Skill Building for Success Workshops on Zoom with a weekly theme of time management, reading strategies, stress management or test-taking. The workshops will be interactive with great tips and resources.
This week, KCLC will be focusing on Time Management Techniques, discussing methods of improving your scheduling, prioritization, assignment completion, concentration, productivity, and goal-setting.
Drop-in hours are available for undergraduate or graduate students to meet with an academic coach without needing to make a reservation. These sessions may be held in a group setting, dependent upon staffing availability and demand.
If you are interested in learning more about weekly academic coaching, email us at kortschakcenter@usc.edu for additional information.
KCLC will have more events throughout the semester, and you can check out the most up to date workshop and drop-in schedule on their website https://kortschakcenter.usc.edu/events/More Information: Oct 2021 Skill-Building for Success.pdf
WebCast Link: https://usc.zoom.us/j/95019147813
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Eric Perez
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KCLC Feelin Connected Fridays
Fri, Oct 08, 2021 @ 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Technology & Applied Computing Program (TAC)
Workshops & Infosessions
Hello Trojans!
Are you looking for assistance on returning to campus, improving their time management skills, and alleviating stress? Please come to our workshops and Drop-in hours hosted by the USC Kortschak Center for Learning and Creativity. No reservation or appointment is required for our workshops and drop-ins.
KCLC will be hosting Drop-in Hours and Skill Building for Success Workshops on Zoom with a weekly theme of time management, reading strategies, stress management or test-taking. The workshops will be interactive with great tips and resources.
In this event are hosting in person Feelin Connected Fridays workshops where you can experience a variety of social and creative outlets that will spark a connection with peers, help cope with stress, and promote rejuvenation. Check out the flyer for more details!
Drop-in hours are available for undergraduate or graduate students to meet with an academic coach without needing to make a reservation. These sessions may be held in a group setting, dependent upon staffing availability and demand.
If you are interested in learning more about weekly academic coaching, email us at kortschakcenter@usc.edu for additional information.
KCLC will have more events throughout the semester, and you can check out the most up to date workshop and drop-in schedule on their website https://kortschakcenter.usc.edu/events/
More Information: Feelin' Connected Fridays.pdf
Location: 311
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
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Software Containers with Singularity, Posted By: Center for Advanced Research Computing
Fri, Oct 08, 2021 @ 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Technology & Applied Computing Program (TAC)
Workshops & Infosessions
An overview of software containers and how to use Singularity to create and run containers for high-performance computing tasks. Singularity containers enable portable and reproducible software environments and computing workflows on Linux systems. Register Here!
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
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KCLC Drop-In Hours
Fri, Oct 08, 2021 @ 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Technology & Applied Computing Program (TAC)
Workshops & Infosessions
Hello Trojans!
Are you looking for assistance on returning to campus, improving their time management skills, and alleviating stress? Please come to our workshops and Drop-in hours hosted by the USC Kortschak Center for Learning and Creativity. No reservation or appointment is required for our workshops and drop-ins.
KCLC will be hosting Drop-in Hours and Skill Building for Success Workshops on Zoom with a weekly theme of time management, reading strategies, stress management or test-taking. The workshops will be interactive with great tips and resources.
Drop-in hours are available for undergraduate or graduate students to meet with an academic coach without needing to make a reservation. These sessions may be held in a group setting, dependent upon staffing availability and demand.
For more information, see the attached flyers with dates, times, and Zoom links.
If you are interested in learning more about weekly academic coaching, email us at kortschakcenter@usc.edu for additional information.
KCLC will have more events throughout the semester, and you can check out the most up to date workshop and drop-in schedule on their website https://kortschakcenter.usc.edu/events/More Information: Oct 2021 Drop In.pdf
Location: Gwynn Wilson Student Union (STU) - 311
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
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Ming Hsieh Institute Seminar Series on Integrated Systems
Fri, Oct 08, 2021 @ 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Ming Hsieh Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: David Z. Pan, Professor, The University of Texas at Austin
Talk Title: Toward Agile and Open-Source Design Automation of Digital/Analog/Mixed-Signal ICs
Host: Mike Chen, Hossein Hashemi, Manuel Monge, Constantine Sideris
More Info: https://usc.zoom.us/j/94701912463?pwd=eW1KVmhuODFHdHpMemhQbTllMEZ6Zz09
More Information: MHI IS Seminar - David Pan_Flyer.pdf
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Jenny Lin
Event Link: https://usc.zoom.us/j/94701912463?pwd=eW1KVmhuODFHdHpMemhQbTllMEZ6Zz09
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Density Functional Theory Methods Using Quantum Espresso [series] Posted By: Center for Advanced Research Computing
Fri, Oct 08, 2021 @ 04:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Technology & Applied Computing Program (TAC)
Workshops & Infosessions
This weekly workshop series will benefit researchers who are interested in or are starting to learn about the application of theoretical methods and techniques for the study of the physics and chemistry of the solid state. These hands-on oriented workshops are targeted towards undergraduate, graduate, and post-doctoral students who wish to use Density Functional Theory (DFT) methods in their research. The aim is to teach the basics of ab initio atomistic materials simulation using the Quantum Espresso suite of codes for electronic-structure calculations and materials modeling at the nanoscale. Fridays from 4-6 PM PST. Register here!
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
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Tour De LA Wellness Challenge: Meditative Yoga
Fri, Oct 08, 2021 @ 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Masters Programs
Student Activity
Join us for a session of Meditative Yoga! Zoom Link: https://usc.zoom.us/j/2918340148?pwd=ZnFuMUN5NU9Qc3JTZlFuRk9aU0Zqdz09
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Juli Legat
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GMiS 2021 Virtual Conference
Mon, Oct 11, 2021
Viterbi School of Engineering Career Connections
Receptions & Special Events
The virtual Great Minds in STEM (GMiS) 2021 Conference is scheduled for October 11-22, 2021.
Many of GMiS's long-standing sponsors will be participating in the virtual two-day Career Fair, including Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Shell Oil, Texas Instruments, Chevron, Cummins, Google, JP Morgan Chase - to name a few!
At last year's GMiS Conference, sponsors from major corporations and agencies made hundreds of offers for internships and full-time employment.
The All-Access Student Pass is being offered at a discounted rate of $99 until Aug. 31! (Regular rate is $125.) Students will enjoy 14-days of programming, including the two-day Career Fair, Hospitality Suites, Research Poster Competition, College Bowl, Speed Networking Sessions, webinars, and Awards Shows.
Registration is now open for the GMiS Research Poster Competition for showcasing students' scholarly work and win top $$ awards.
The GMiS College Bowl #22 Competition invites students to participate in sponsor-coached teams and compete for top $$ prizes. A limited # of seats are available, so register early.
To register for the Conference and for a complete agenda, please visit www.gmisconference.org.
GMiS is offering you the following incentives:
Take advantage of the $99 discounted All-Access Pass available until August 31st.
Ten complimentary All-Access Student Passes. Students can use the code 21USCSTU to register for free by September 15th.
Three reserved GMiS College Bowl Competition slots for USC students.
A Group Discount: purchase 8 registrations, get 2 additional free.Audiences: All Viterbi
Contact: RTH 218 Viterbi Career Connections
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Building & Maintaining Professional Connections (Hybrid)
Mon, Oct 11, 2021 @ 01:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Career Connections
Workshops & Infosessions
Increase your career and internship knowledge on networking by attending this professional development Q&A moderated by Viterbi Career Connections staff.
To access more information on this workshop, log into Viterbi Career Gateway>> Events>>Workshops: https://shibboleth-viterbi-usc-csm.symplicity.com/sso/
For more information about all workshops, please visit viterbicareers.usc.edu/workshops.
Access Zoom link on Viterbi Career Gateway: https://shibboleth-viterbi-usc-csm.symplicity.com/sso/
Location: Ronald Tutor Hall of Engineering (RTH) - 211/Zoom
Audiences: All Engineering Students
Contact: Viterbi Career Connections
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KCLC Drop-In Hours
Mon, Oct 11, 2021 @ 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Technology & Applied Computing Program (TAC)
Workshops & Infosessions
Hello Trojans!
Are you looking for assistance on returning to campus, improving their time management skills, and alleviating stress? Please come to our workshops and Drop-in hours hosted by the USC Kortschak Center for Learning and Creativity. No reservation or appointment is required for our workshops and drop-ins.
KCLC will be hosting Drop-in Hours and Skill Building for Success Workshops on Zoom with a weekly theme of time management, reading strategies, stress management or test-taking. The workshops will be interactive with great tips and resources.
Drop-in hours are available for undergraduate or graduate students to meet with an academic coach without needing to make a reservation. These sessions may be held in a group setting, dependent upon staffing availability and demand.
For more information, see the attached flyers with dates, times, and Zoom links.
If you are interested in learning more about weekly academic coaching, email us at kortschakcenter@usc.edu for additional information.
KCLC will have more events throughout the semester, and you can check out the most up to date workshop and drop-in schedule on their website https://kortschakcenter.usc.edu/events/Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
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Mork Family Department Ph.D. Dissertation Presentation - Minh Tran
Mon, Oct 11, 2021 @ 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Mork Family Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Minh Tran, Mork Family Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science
Talk Title: A novel multiphysics coupled framework to model fluid flow, solute transport, and reservoir geomechanics in fractured porous media
Abstract: Join Zoom Meeting
https://usc.zoom.us/j/99286039027?pwd=Zncwb2dqUmd4MEZ3NVVMQWNCeW5uUT09
Meeting ID: 992 8603 9027
Passcode: 669210
Despite recent advances in modeling flow and geomechanics coupling, a holistic multiphysics approach to capturing the coupling synergy between fluid flow, injectant transport, induced stresses, and fracture mechanics is lacking. There is a growing interest in developing an integrated multiphysics simulator to investigate physical processes during fluid injection into a fractured reservoir, i.e. injection-induced deformation and stresses, dissolution and spreading of the injected fluid, and convective instabilities originating from the contrast in injected and resident fluid properties, e.g. viscous fingering.
I develop a holistic computational modeling framework that couples reservoir geomechanics, fluid flow, solvent transport, and fracture dynamics. The first objective is to quantitatively characterize the effect of geomechanical coupling on key macroscopic transport phenomena such as spreading, mixing, and viscous fingering. The second objective is to probe the impact of poroelasticity on the temporal and spatial evolution of embedded fracture networks in terms of induced permeability, dynamic propagation, and fracture interactions. The third objective is to investigate how flow-transport coupling and fracture dynamics modulate the stress state and geomechanical stability of stress-sensitive subsurface formations.
The findings of this study are relevant in many practical applications such as waste disposal, carbon dioxide sequestration, contaminant transport, enhanced oil recovery, and tracer surveillance.
Host: Minh Tran
More Info: https://usc.zoom.us/j/99286039027?pwd=Zncwb2dqUmd4MEZ3NVVMQWNCeW5uUT09
Webcast: https://usc.zoom.us/j/99286039027?pwd=Zncwb2dqUmd4MEZ3NVVMQWNCeW5uUT09More Information: PhD_Defense_Minh_Tran_Flyer.pdf
WebCast Link: https://usc.zoom.us/j/99286039027?pwd=Zncwb2dqUmd4MEZ3NVVMQWNCeW5uUT09
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Greta Harrison
Event Link: https://usc.zoom.us/j/99286039027?pwd=Zncwb2dqUmd4MEZ3NVVMQWNCeW5uUT09
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Civil & Environmental Engineering Faculty Roundtable
Mon, Oct 11, 2021 @ 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Undergraduate Admission
Workshops & Infosessions
During this live event, faculty will answer questions about majors, classes, research, etc. in Civil and Environmental Engineering. Registration is required.
Register HereAudiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Viterbi Undergraduate Admission
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Spotlight Series: Master of Science in Communication Data Science
Mon, Oct 11, 2021 @ 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Graduate Admission
Workshops & Infosessions
You are cordially invited to meet representatives from the University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering to learn more about the Master of Science in Communication Data Science program.
Students who have earned or are in the process of earning a Bachelor's degree in engineering, communication, or a social sciences are welcome to attend.
There will also be sufficient time for questions.
We look forward to seeing you there.
RegisterWebCast Link: https://usc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_t6zs9czoTWCfPrYH01oXQg
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: William Schwerin
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Accenture Information Session (Trojan Talk)
Mon, Oct 11, 2021 @ 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Career Connections
Workshops & Infosessions
THIS IS AN EXTERANL EVENT HOSTED BY ACCENTURE. RSVP on Viterbi Career Gateway.
Join Accenture for an opportunity to connect with our professional in a small group setting and ask anything you want to know about our organization! Whether it be recruiting, career opportunities, industry or service specifics, and anything else you want more information on.
1. What majors and class levels are you interested in connecting with? All majors, Sophomore - Senior
2. Are you recruiting for internships, full time, or both? Both
3. Can you offer Visa sponsorship? No
4. Are you able to hire a student on CPT or OPT? No
For more information, log into Viterbi Career Gateway:
https://shibboleth-viterbi-usc-csm.symplicity.com/sso/
Location: Virtual (via Zoom)
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: RTH 218 Viterbi Career Connections
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Photonics Seminar Series
Tue, Oct 12, 2021 @ 01:30 AM - 02:30 PM
Ming Hsieh Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Jiefei Zhang, Professor University of Southern California
Talk Title: On-Chip Scalable Ordered Single Photon Sources: A Step Closer to Quantum Optical Circuits
Series: Photonics Seminar
Host: Electrical and Computer Engineering: Wade Hsu, Mercedeh Khajavikhan, Michelle Povinelli, Constantine Sideris, and Wei Wu
More Info: https://usc.zoom.us/j/91808071892?pwd=VUwyK3NSNW5rSzVLQzFKSGdPc05yUT09
Webcast: https://usc.zoom.us/j/91808071892?pwd=VUwyK3NSNW5rSzVLQzFKSGdPc05yUT09More Information: Photonics Seminar _Jiefei Zhang 10-12-21.pdf
Location: Hughes Aircraft Electrical Engineering Center (EEB) - 132
WebCast Link: https://usc.zoom.us/j/91808071892?pwd=VUwyK3NSNW5rSzVLQzFKSGdPc05yUT09
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Jennifer Ramos/Electrophysics
Event Link: https://usc.zoom.us/j/91808071892?pwd=VUwyK3NSNW5rSzVLQzFKSGdPc05yUT09
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Skill-Building for Success: Reading Strategies
Tue, Oct 12, 2021 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Technology & Applied Computing Program (TAC)
Workshops & Infosessions
Hello Trojans!
Are you looking for assistance on returning to campus, improving their time management skills, and alleviating stress? Please come to our workshops and Drop-in hours hosted by the USC Kortschak Center for Learning and Creativity. No reservation or appointment is required for our workshops and drop-ins.
KCLC will be hosting Drop-in Hours and Skill Building for Success Workshops on Zoom with a weekly theme of time management, reading strategies, stress management or test-taking. The workshops will be interactive with great tips and resources.
This week, KCLC will be focusing on Reading Strategies, acquiring strategies for how to complete your course readings effectively and improve comprehension.
Drop-in hours are available for undergraduate or graduate students to meet with an academic coach without needing to make a reservation. These sessions may be held in a group setting, dependent upon staffing availability and demand.
If you are interested in learning more about weekly academic coaching, email us at kortschakcenter@usc.edu for additional information.
KCLC will have more events throughout the semester, and you can check out the most up to date workshop and drop-in schedule on their website https://kortschakcenter.usc.edu/events/More Information: Oct 2021 Skill-Building for Success.pdf
WebCast Link: https://usc.zoom.us/j/95019147813
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
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ENGL-352: Maymester Bookpacking Experience Info Session
Tue, Oct 12, 2021 @ 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Technology & Applied Computing Program (TAC)
Workshops & Infosessions
We want to share an exciting Maymester opportunity from the USC English Department:
Do you want to get away? Use some of your elective units to join award-winning BBC filmmaker Andrew Chater in a unique Bookpacking experience.
The Maymester Bookpacking experience is open to all students; we would like to have a diverse group of students to provide different perspectives. Maymester courses will appear in the Spring 2022 Schedule of Classes, but are stand-alone Faculty-Led Program (FLP) offerings that provide exceptional opportunities for research and experiential learning off-campus, throughout the United States, or even abroad.
If you are interested in the ENGL-352g "Bookpacking 'The Big Easy'" Maymester class, which counts for GE-B "Humanistic Inquiry" credit, please plan to attend an informational session with Professor Andrew Chater on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12th, from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm or WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20th from 12:00 pm TO 1:00 pm via Zoom.
The info session will be an open forum setting, and you will be able to come in and excuse yourself at any point.
The ENGL-352g course will take you through New Orleans and Southern Louisiana, where you will learn about the French Creole, Cajun, White Protestant, and African-Americans by living the experience through novels, music, and southern food.
If you have any questions, please email Andrew Chater at chater@usc.edu or Jose G. Perez-Guerrero at jperezgu@usc.edu.
Applications are due FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22nd by 4:30 pm via email to jperezgu@usc.edu with a Subject Line: ENGL-352 Application.
More Information: ENGL_352_Maymester_Application_Fillable_Form_1_.pdf
WebCast Link: https://usc.zoom.us/j/9305949062
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Andrew Chater
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CS Undergraduate Live Chat Drop-in Advisement
Tue, Oct 12, 2021 @ 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Thomas Lord Department of Computer Science
Student Activity
CS Advisors will be available on Tuesdays/Wednesdays/Thursdays this fall from 1:30pm to 2:30pm to assist undergraduates in our four majors (CSCI, CSBA, CSGA, and CECS) via Live Chat. Access the live chat through our website at https://cs.usc.edu/chat
Location: Online - Live Chat
Audiences: Undergrad
Contact: USC Computer Sciecne
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Drop-In Weekly Office Hours [Virtual] Posted By: Center for Advanced Research Computing
Tue, Oct 12, 2021 @ 02:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Technology & Applied Computing Program (TAC)
Workshops & Infosessions
Every Tuesday, office hours are an opportunity for CARC users to ask questions about research computing. No appointment/registration is necessary, but you must use your USC credentials to access the Zoom meeting by clicking "Register" below. For in-person support, we are also in Leavey Library room 3M (basement) during this same time period. Register Here!
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
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***CANCELLED*** No ISE 651 - Epstein Seminar
Tue, Oct 12, 2021 @ 03:30 PM - 04:50 PM
Daniel J. Epstein Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Location: Zoom/Online
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Grace Owh
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CS Colloquium: Thomas Howard (University of Rochester) - Enabling Grounded Language Communication for Human-Robot Teaming
Tue, Oct 12, 2021 @ 03:30 PM - 04:50 PM
Thomas Lord Department of Computer Science
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Thomas Howard, University of Rochester
Talk Title: Enabling Grounded Language Communication for Human-Robot Teaming
Series: Computer Science Colloquium
Abstract: The ability for robots to effectively understand natural language instructions and convey information about their observations and interactions with the physical world is highly dependent on the sophistication and fidelity of the robot's representations of language, environment, and actions. As we progress towards more intelligent systems that perform a wider range of tasks in a greater variety of domains, we need models that can adapt their representations of language and environment to achieve the real-time performance necessitated by the cadence of human-robot interaction within the computational resource constraints of the platform. In this talk I will review my laboratory's research on algorithms and models for robot planning, mapping, control, and interaction with a specific focus on language-guided adaptive perception and bi-directional communication with deliberative interactive estimation.
Register in advance for this webinar at:
https://usc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Rf6FW9NNSIWBkuNs9P5EcQ
After registering, attendees will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
This lecture satisfies requirements for CSCI 591: Research Colloquium.
Biography: Thomas Howard is an assistant professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Rochester. He also holds secondary appointments in the Department of Biomedical Engineering and Department of Computer Science, is an affiliate of the Goergen Institute of Data Science and directs the University of Rochester's Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory. Previously he held appointments as a research scientist and a postdoctoral associate at MIT's Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory in the Robust Robotics Group, a research technologist at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in the Robotic Software Systems Group, and a lecturer in mechanical engineering at Caltech.
Howard earned a PhD in robotics from the Robotics Institute at Carnegie Mellon University in 2009 in addition to BS degrees in electrical and computer engineering and mechanical engineering from the University of Rochester in 2004. His research interests span artificial intelligence, robotics, and human-robot interaction with a research focus on improving the optimality, efficiency, and fidelity of models for decision making in complex and unstructured environments with applications to robot motion planning, natural language understanding, and human-robot teaming. Howard was a member of the flight software team for the Mars Science Laboratory, the motion planning lead for the JPL/Caltech DARPA Autonomous Robotic Manipulation team, and a member of Tartan Racing, winner of the 2007 DARPA Urban Challenge. Howard has earned Best Paper Awards at RSS (2016) and IEEE SMC (2017), two NASA Group Achievement Awards (2012, 2014), was a finalist for the ICRA Best Manipulation Paper Award (2012) and was selected for the NASA Early Career Faculty Award (2019). Howard's research at the University of Rochester has been supported by National Science Foundation, Army Research Office, Army Research Laboratory, Department of Defense Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and the New York State Center of Excellence in Data Science.
Host: Stefanos Nikolaidis
Webcast: https://usc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Rf6FW9NNSIWBkuNs9P5EcQLocation: Online Zoom Webinar
WebCast Link: https://usc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Rf6FW9NNSIWBkuNs9P5EcQ
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Computer Science Department
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Virtual First-Year Admission Information Session
Tue, Oct 12, 2021 @ 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Undergraduate Admission
Workshops & Infosessions
Our virtual information session is a live presentation from a USC Viterbi admission counselor designed for high school students and their family members to learn more about the USC Viterbi undergraduate experience. Our session will cover an overview of our undergraduate engineering programs, the application process, and more on student life. Guests will be able to ask questions and engage in further discussion toward the end of the session.
Register here!Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Viterbi Admission
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Mork Family Department Fall Seminars - Oliver Fiehn, UC, Davis
Tue, Oct 12, 2021 @ 04:00 PM - 05:20 PM
Mork Family Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science
University Calendar
Mork Family Department Fall Seminars - Oliver Fiehn, UC, Davis
Host: Prof. Nick Graham
Join Zoom Meeting
https://usc.zoom.us/j/98225952695?pwd=d0NMenhCNkliR1ZIR1lBamRpZHh1UT09
Meeting ID: 982 2595 2695
Passcode: 322435
WebCast Link: https://usc.zoom.us/j/98225952695?pwd=d0NMenhCNkliR1ZIR1lBamRpZHh1UT09
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Greta Harrison
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PhD Defense - Danyong Zhao
Tue, Oct 12, 2021 @ 04:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Thomas Lord Department of Computer Science
University Calendar
PhD candidate: Dangyong Zhao
Committee:
Jernej Barbic (Chair)
C.-C. Jay Kuo
Yong Chen
Date and Time: 10/12 at 4pm
Acquisition of Human Tissue Elasticity Properties Using Pressure Sensors
Abstract:
Physically based simulation of the human body in three dimensions is important in many applications in computer graphics, animation, virtual reality, virtual commerce, ergonomics and virtual medicine. Finite Element Method (FEM) is a robust and reliable approach to simulate deformable dynamics of three-dimensional elastic structures. However, for quality simulation that matches the behavior of real human tissues, FEM needs accurate material properties that correctly model real relationships between the strains and stresses in the human tissue. This thesis presents methods to capture such nonlinear materials for the human musculo-skeletal tissue (skin, fat, muscles) in vivo, through carefully designed poking experiments, force meters, lasers and ultrasound measuring devices. From our experiments, we obtain ground-truth relationships between the contact force and skin deformation. We then fit material models that best approximate the acquired real-world data.
First, we design a measuring device that can simultaneously capture the skin contact force and the skin deformation, consisting of a force meter and a laser distance measuring device. We design sliding and pivoting joints to rigidly attach the force meter to the laser device, so that diverse human body locations (arm, hand, belly, etc.) can be measured ergonomically and reliably. We also use an ultrasound device to capture the depth of the human subcutaneous fat at different locations; enabling us to generate a 3d model of the fat layer, and optionally also the muscle layer, of the human body.
Second, we propose a novel approach to equivalently convert 3D FEM simulations into 2D simulation, suitable for our material capture. This method permits us to greatly speed up our material optimizations, without losing any accuracy. We validated this approach by comparing the simulation result from 2D equations and the 3D traditional equations. We propose to use natural cubic splines to parameterize the three separable scalar elastic energy density functions based on the Valanis-Landel material model. Based on our novel 2D simulation method and the spline-based non-linear isotropic material, we present an efficient method to compute the gradient of the objective function for optimization and use the conjugate gradient optimization method to optimize the material.
Lastly, we use our acquired materials to design the geometric shape of rigid supporting surfaces to maximize the ergonomics of physically based contact between the surface and a deformable human. We model the soft deformable human using a layer of FEM deformable tissue surrounding a rigid core, with measured realistic elastic material properties, and large-deformation nonlinear analysis using our material capturing and optimizing method. We define a novel cost function to measure the ergonomics of contact between the human and the supporting surface. We give a stable and computationally efficient contact model that is differentiable with respect to the supporting surface shape. This makes it possible to optimize our ergonomic cost function using gradient-based optimizers. We 3D-print the optimized shoe sole, measure contact pressure using pressure sensors, and demonstrate that the real unoptimized and optimized pressure distributions qualitatively match those predicted by our simulation.
WebCast Link: https://usc.zoom.us/j/94230145329
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Lizsl De Leon
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The Fall Viterbi Networking Event
Tue, Oct 12, 2021 @ 04:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Career Connections
Receptions & Special Events
The Fall Viterbi Networking Event on October 12th is open to all Viterbi class levels in the following departments: ASTE, AME, BME, CE, CHE, & ISE. (https://viterbicareers.usc.edu/viterbi-in-person-networking-event/)
Connects students with Viterbi Alumni and industry professionals.
Learn about different employers.
Explore various industries.
Get advice from recruiters and engineers.
Set up informational interviews.
This event will be hosted in-person in Epstein Family Plaza.
How to Register:
Login to Viterbi Career Gateway: https://viterbi-usc-csm.symplicity.com/
Go to Events under, Type, select Career Fairs
Find the event titled, Fall 2021 Viterbi Networking EventLocation: Epstein Family Plaza
Audiences: Departments: ASTE, AME, BME, CE, CHE, & ISE.
Contact: RTH 218 Viterbi Career Connections
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Skill-Building for Success: Reading Strategies
Wed, Oct 13, 2021 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Technology & Applied Computing Program (TAC)
Workshops & Infosessions
Hello Trojans!
Are you looking for assistance on returning to campus, improving their time management skills, and alleviating stress? Please come to our workshops and Drop-in hours hosted by the USC Kortschak Center for Learning and Creativity. No reservation or appointment is required for our workshops and drop-ins.
KCLC will be hosting Drop-in Hours and Skill Building for Success Workshops on Zoom with a weekly theme of time management, reading strategies, stress management or test-taking. The workshops will be interactive with great tips and resources.
This week, KCLC will be focusing on Reading Strategies, acquiring strategies for how to complete your course readings effectively and improve comprehension.
Drop-in hours are available for undergraduate or graduate students to meet with an academic coach without needing to make a reservation. These sessions may be held in a group setting, dependent upon staffing availability and demand.
If you are interested in learning more about weekly academic coaching, email us at kortschakcenter@usc.edu for additional information.
KCLC will have more events throughout the semester, and you can check out the most up to date workshop and drop-in schedule on their website https://kortschakcenter.usc.edu/events/More Information: Oct 2021 Skill-Building for Success.pdf
WebCast Link: https://usc.zoom.us/j/95019147813
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
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KCLC Drop-In Hours
Wed, Oct 13, 2021 @ 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Technology & Applied Computing Program (TAC)
Workshops & Infosessions
Hello Trojans!
Are you looking for assistance on returning to campus, improving their time management skills, and alleviating stress? Please come to our workshops and Drop-in hours hosted by the USC Kortschak Center for Learning and Creativity. No reservation or appointment is required for our workshops and drop-ins.
KCLC will be hosting Drop-in Hours and Skill Building for Success Workshops on Zoom with a weekly theme of time management, reading strategies, stress management or test-taking. The workshops will be interactive with great tips and resources.
Drop-in hours are available for undergraduate or graduate students to meet with an academic coach without needing to make a reservation. These sessions may be held in a group setting, dependent upon staffing availability and demand.
For more information, see the attached flyers with dates, times, and Zoom links.
If you are interested in learning more about weekly academic coaching, email us at kortschakcenter@usc.edu for additional information.
KCLC will have more events throughout the semester, and you can check out the most up to date workshop and drop-in schedule on their website https://kortschakcenter.usc.edu/events/More Information: Oct 2021 Drop In.pdf
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
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Computer Science General Faculty Meeting
Wed, Oct 13, 2021 @ 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 only. Event details emailed directly to attendees.
Location: TBD
Audiences: Invited Faculty Only
Contact: Assistant to CS chair
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ENGL-352: Maymester Bookpacking Experience Info Session
Wed, Oct 13, 2021 @ 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Technology & Applied Computing Program (TAC)
Workshops & Infosessions
We want to share an exciting Maymester opportunity from the USC English Department:
Do you want to get away? Use some of your elective units to join award-winning BBC filmmaker Andrew Chater in a unique Bookpacking experience.
The Maymester Bookpacking experience is open to all students; we would like to have a diverse group of students to provide different perspectives. Maymester courses will appear in the Spring 2022 Schedule of Classes, but are stand-alone Faculty-Led Program (FLP) offerings that provide exceptional opportunities for research and experiential learning off-campus, throughout the United States, or even abroad.
If you are interested in the ENGL-352g "Bookpacking 'The Big Easy'" Maymester class, which counts for GE-B "Humanistic Inquiry" credit, please plan to attend an informational session with Professor Andrew Chater on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12th, from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm or WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20th from 12:00 pm TO 1:00 pm via Zoom.
The info session will be an open forum setting, and you will be able to come in and excuse yourself at any point.
The ENGL-352g course will take you through New Orleans and Southern Louisiana, where you will learn about the French Creole, Cajun, White Protestant, and African-Americans by living the experience through novels, music, and southern food.
If you have any questions, please email Andrew Chater at chater@usc.edu or Jose G. Perez-Guerrero at jperezgu@usc.edu.
Applications are due FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22nd by 4:30 pm via email to jperezgu@usc.edu with a Subject Line: ENGL-352 Application.
WebCast Link: https://usc.zoom.us/j/9305949062
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Andrew Chater
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KCLC Drop-In Hours
Wed, Oct 13, 2021 @ 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Technology & Applied Computing Program (TAC)
Workshops & Infosessions
Hello Trojans!
Are you looking for assistance on returning to campus, improving their time management skills, and alleviating stress? Please come to our workshops and Drop-in hours hosted by the USC Kortschak Center for Learning and Creativity. No reservation or appointment is required for our workshops and drop-ins.
KCLC will be hosting Drop-in Hours and Skill Building for Success Workshops on Zoom with a weekly theme of time management, reading strategies, stress management or test-taking. The workshops will be interactive with great tips and resources.
Drop-in hours are available for undergraduate or graduate students to meet with an academic coach without needing to make a reservation. These sessions may be held in a group setting, dependent upon staffing availability and demand.
For more information, see the attached flyers with dates, times, and Zoom links.
If you are interested in learning more about weekly academic coaching, email us at kortschakcenter@usc.edu for additional information.
KCLC will have more events throughout the semester, and you can check out the most up to date workshop and drop-in schedule on their website https://kortschakcenter.usc.edu/events/More Information: Oct 2021 Drop In.pdf
Location: Gwynn Wilson Student Union (STU) - 311
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
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CS Undergraduate Live Chat Drop-in Advisement
Wed, Oct 13, 2021 @ 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Thomas Lord Department of Computer Science
Student Activity
CS Advisors will be available on Tuesdays/Wednesdays/Thursdays this fall from 1:30pm to 2:30pm to assist undergraduates in our four majors (CSCI, CSBA, CSGA, and CECS) via Live Chat. Access the live chat through our website at https://cs.usc.edu/chat
Location: Online - Live Chat
Audiences: Undergrad
Contact: USC Computer Sciecne
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Moog Information Session (Trojan Talk)
Wed, Oct 13, 2021 @ 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Career Connections
Workshops & Infosessions
Not sure what Moog is? Looking for an Engineering, IT, Computer Science or Business Related Internship opportunity for the Spring/Summer of 2022? Interested in Full - Time career opportunities with a company that encourages meaningful projects? Want to be a part of a family like atmosphere where innovation and trust is encouraged?
If your answer to any of those questions are "yes", than Moog is the place for you!
Come join us on October 13, 2021 to learn more about Moog and our workplace environment. During this session you will hear from some of our current interns and fellow engineers, learn the specifics about our internship program, the benefits of being an intern at Moog, along with the available internship opportunities for the Spring & Summer of 2022. We will also have time at the end for a Q&A!
Target majors: Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering and Manufacturing/Operations/Quality Engineering Software Engineering Packaging
To register and for more information, log into Viterbi Career Gateway
Location: Virtual (via Zoom)
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: RTH 218 Viterbi Career Connections
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Center of Autonomy and AI, Center for Cyber-Physical Systems and the Internet of Things, and Ming Hsieh Institute Seminar Series
Wed, Oct 13, 2021 @ 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Ming Hsieh Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Vasileios Vasilopoulos, Postdoctoral Associate, Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) MIT
Talk Title: Reactive Task and Motion Planning in Unknown Environments
Series: Center for Cyber-Physical Systems and Internet of Things
Abstract: Unlike the problem of safe task and motion planning in a completely known environment, the setting where the obstacles in a robot's workspace are not initially known and are incrementally revealed online has so far received little theoretical interest, with existing algorithms usually demanding constant replanning in the presence of unanticipated conditions. In this talk, I will present a hierarchical framework for task and motion planning in the setting of mobile manipulation, which exploits recent developments in semantic SLAM and object pose and triangular mesh extraction using convolutional neural net architectures. Under specific sufficient conditions, formal results accompanying the (online) lower-level vector field motion planner guarantee collision avoidance and convergence to fixed or slowly moving targets, for both a single robot and a robot gripping and manipulating objects. Using this reactive motion planner as a module for high-level task planning, I will discuss how we can efficiently solve geometric rearrangement tasks with legged robots or satisfy complicated temporal logic specifications involving gripping and manipulating objects of interest, in previously unexplored workspaces cluttered with non-convex obstacles.
Biography: Vasileios is a Postdoctoral Associate at MIT CSAIL, working with Prof. Nicholas Roy. His research focuses on reactive task and motion planning in partially known or completely unknown environments. He is particularly interested in developing algorithms that make autonomous robots capable of interacting with the physical environment around them and solving tasks that require autonomous mobile manipulation. To this end, he frequently employs tools from motion planning, topology and perception. He obtained a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania, advised by Dan Koditschek. He also holds a M.S.E. from the University of Pennsylvania and a Diploma from the National Technical University of Athens, both in Mechanical Engineering.
Host: Pierluigi Nuzzo and Feifei Qian
Webcast: https://usc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_p5OEJlPxQlakO4hqovuGEQLocation: Online
WebCast Link: https://usc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_p5OEJlPxQlakO4hqovuGEQ
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Talyia White
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Electrical & Computer Engineering Faculty Roundtable
Wed, Oct 13, 2021 @ 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Undergraduate Admission
Workshops & Infosessions
Join the USC Viterbi School's Director of Undergraduate Admission, Paul Ledesma, and a few of our faculty members from the Ming Hsieh Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering to learn more about their programs. During the live event, faculty will answer questions about curriculum, classes, research, etc. in Electrical & Computer Engineering.
Register HereAudiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Viterbi Undergraduate Admission
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AME Seminar
Wed, Oct 13, 2021 @ 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Ann Karagozian, UCLA
Talk Title: Dynamics of Acoustically Coupled Combustion Instabilities
Abstract: Acoustically-coupled combustion instabilities can result in large scale, potentially catastrophic pressure oscillations in aerospace propulsion systems, including liquid rocket engines (LREs) and gas turbine engines. A fundamental understanding of the interactions among flow and flame hydrodynamics, acoustics, and reaction kinetics is essential to determining combustor stability and controlling combustion processes. Over the past several years our group at the UCLA Energy and Propulsion Research Laboratory has been pursuing fundamental experiments that can shed light on combustion instabilities and their control, including exploration of the effects of external acoustic perturbations on liquid nanofuel combustion as well as gas-phase fuel jet combustion for alternative geometrical configurations. The dynamics of phenomena such as periodic liftoff and reattachment, periodic partial extinction and reignition, and full extinction are explored and quantified via phase-locked OH* chemiluminescence and high speed visible imaging. Proper orthogonal decomposition (POD) modes and phase portraits extracted from time-resolved imaging enables characterization of characteristic signatures associated with different phenomena. Understanding such signatures enables development of reduced order models that can impact eventual combustion control strategies.
Biography: Ann Karagozian is a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at UCLA and heads the UCLA Energy and Propulsion Research Laboratory and the UCLA-Air Force Research Laboratory Collaborative Center for Aerospace Sciences. Her research interests lie in fluid mechanics and combustion as applied to improved energy efficiency, reduced emissions, and advanced air breathing and rocket propulsion systems. Professor Karagozian was a member of the Air Force Scientific Advisory Board for over 15 years, serving as SAB Vice Chair from 2005-2009 and twice receiving the Air Force Decoration for Exceptional Civilian Service. She is a Member of the National Academy of Engineering and is a Fellow of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), the American Physical Society (APS), and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). She received her B.S. in Engineering from UCLA and her M.S. and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the California Institute of Technology. She is a member of the Board of Trustees of the Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) and is an alumna of and mentor for the IDA Defense Science Study Group. Prof. Karagozian also recently became the Inaugural Director of The Promise Armenian Institute, an endowed scholarly and cross-disciplinary outreach entity at UCLA.
Host: AME Department
More Info: https://usc.zoom.us/j/97427241653?pwd=UGd2aXY2b3dsQkxMdzdvcnNBMjRJZz09
Webcast: https://usc.zoom.us/j/97427241653?pwd=UGd2aXY2b3dsQkxMdzdvcnNBMjRJZz09Location: Seaver Science Library (SSL) - 202
WebCast Link: https://usc.zoom.us/j/97427241653?pwd=UGd2aXY2b3dsQkxMdzdvcnNBMjRJZz09
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Tessa Yao
Event Link: https://usc.zoom.us/j/97427241653?pwd=UGd2aXY2b3dsQkxMdzdvcnNBMjRJZz09
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Prospective Graduate Student Webinar: Chat with a USC Rep
Wed, Oct 13, 2021 @ 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Graduate Admission
Workshops & Infosessions
Online webinars are held throughout the year via Zoom and hosted by Viterbi School representatives. All that is needed to participate is a computer with internet access. Webinars are designed for prospective students to learn more about:
Master's & Ph.D. Programs
Application Requirements
Tuition & Funding
There will also be ample time for questions.
Register
WebCast Link: https://usc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jEuiC4PET72nQOdE-_ANlA
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: USC Viterbi Graduate Admission
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Drop-In Q&A for Prospective Graduate Students
Thu, Oct 14, 2021 @ 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Viterbi School of Engineering Graduate Admission
Workshops & Infosessions
This webinar is designed for those that have specific questions they want to be answered. Questions will be submitted using the Q&A function and will be answered verbally by a USC Viterbi representative.
WebCast Link: https://usc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_a0cbNz_jQieaByFuoP32WQ
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: William Schwerin
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NL Seminar-Chasing the Long Tail. What Neural Networks Memorize and Why
Thu, Oct 14, 2021 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Information Sciences Institute
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Vitaly Feldman, Apple AI Research
Talk Title: Chasing the Long Tail: What Neural Networks Memorize and Why
Series: NL Seminar
Abstract: REMINDER: Meeting hosts only admit 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 nlg DASH seminar DASH host AT isi.edu beforehand so we'll be aware of your attendance and let you in.
Deep learning algorithms that achieve state of the art results on image and text recognition tasks tend to fit the entire training dataset nearly perfectly including mislabeled examples and outliers. This propensity to memorize seemingly useless data and the resulting large generalization gap have puzzled many practitioners and is not explained by existing theories of machine learning. We provide a simple conceptual explanation and a theoretical model demonstrating that memorization of outliers and mislabeled examples is necessary for achieving close to optimal generalization error when learning from long tailed data distributions. Image and text data are known to follow such distributions and therefore our results establish a formal link between these empirical phenomena. We then demonstrate the utility of memorization and support our explanation empirically. These results rely on a new technique for efficiently estimating memorization and influence of training data points.
Biography: Vitaly Feldman is a research scientist at Apple AI Research working on foundations of machine learning and privacy preserving data analysis. His recent research interests include tools for analysis of generalization, distributed privacy preserving learning, privacy preserving optimization, and adaptive data analysis.
Vitaly holds a Ph.D. from Harvard 2006, advised by Leslie Valiant and was previously a research scientist at Google Research Brain Team and IBM Research Almaden. His work was recognized by the COLT Best Student Paper Award in 2005 and 2013 student co authored and by the IBM Research Best Paper Award in 2014, 2015 and 2016. His recent research on foundations of adaptive data analysis has been featured in CACM Research Highlights, Science, and the research blogs of IBM, Google, and Microsoft. He served as a program co chair for COLT 2016 and ALT 2021 conferences and as a co organizer of the Simons Institute Program on Data Privacy in 2019.
Host: Jon May and Thamme Gowda
More Info: https://nlg.isi.edu/nl-seminar/
Webcast: https://youtu.be/_R8JFXvjnPcLocation: Information Science Institute (ISI) - Virtual Only
WebCast Link: https://youtu.be/_R8JFXvjnPc
Audiences: NL Seminar
Contact: Pete Zamar
Event Link: https://nlg.isi.edu/nl-seminar/
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Lockheed Martin Information Session (Trojan Talk)
Thu, Oct 14, 2021 @ 11:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Career Connections
Workshops & Infosessions
THIS IS AN EXTERNAL EVENT HOSTED BY LOCKHEED MARTIN. RSVP USING VITERBI CAREER GATEWAY.
Join us for our Lockheed Martin Network of Women Event on Thursday, October 14, 2021 from 12:00pm to 2:00pm (PST) to meet and speak with women working in STEM and Business at Lockheed Martin; women who thrive, lead, and positively impact their communities. Learn about their career paths and goals and the importance of building relationships, identifying strong mentors, and developing a growth mindset while pursuing your professional and personal goals.
Interested in Job Opportunities?
https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGNewUI/Search/Home/Home?partnerid=25037&siteid=5066#home
Lockheed Martin is looking for the best and brightest to help us fulfill our mission of keeping the world secure. We are hosting a Women's Focused Hiring Event, conducting virtual interviews on November 3, 2021.
You must be a US citizen to be considered for an interview.
The deadline to apply is October 25, 2021.
Thank you and we look forward to seeing you at the event! Please let me know if you have any questions.
For more information, log into Viterbi Career Gateway.
Location: Virtual (via Zoom)
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: RTH 218 Viterbi Career Connections
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Thesis Proposal - Ritesh Ahuja "Differentially Private Model Publishing for Location Services.
Thu, Oct 14, 2021 @ 01:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Thomas Lord Department of Computer Science
University Calendar
Thesis Proposal - Ritesh Ahuja
"Differentially Private Model Publishing for Location Services."
Time:1:30-3:00pm PST, Oct 14 (Thursday)
Committee: Cyrus Shahabi, Aleksandra Korolova, Bhaskar Krishnamachari, Muhammad Naveed, Srivatsan Ravi
Zoom link: https://usc.zoom.us/j/7125668882
Abstract:
Mobile users share their coordinates with service providers (e.g., Google Maps) in exchange for receiving services customized to their location. The service providers analyze the data and publish powerful machine learning models for location search and recommendation. Even though individual location data are not disclosed directly, the model itself retains significant amounts of specific movement details, which in turn may leak sensitive information about an individual. To preserve individual privacy, one must first sanitize location data, which is commonly done using the powerful differential privacy (DP) concept. However, existing solutions fall short of properly capturing skewness inherent to sparse location datasets, and as a result yield poor accuracy
In this proposal, we first focus on the Spatial Range Count primitive that forms the basis for many important applications such as improving POI placement, or studying disease spread. We propose a neural histogram system (SNH) that models spatial datasets such that important density and correlation features present in the data are preserved, even when DP-compliant noise is added. SNH employs a set of neural networks that learn from diverse regions of the dataset and at varying granularities, leading to superior accuracy. We also devise a framework for effective system parameter tuning on top of public data, which helps practitioners set important system parameters while avoiding privacy leakages.
Finally, we focus on the next-location recommendation task, which is fundamentally more challenging. Learning user-user correlations from trajectory data requires increasing the dimensionality of intermediate layers in the neural network, and in the context of privacy-preserving learning, it increases data sensitivity, and requires a large amount of noise to be introduced. We briefly show that specific model architectures and data handling processes during DP-compliant training can significantly boost learning accuracy by keeping under tight control the amount of noise required to meet the privacy constraint. We conclude by suggesting ways to learn even richer models that can accurately recommend to a user entire location sequences, as opposed to only the next location.
WebCast Link: https://usc.zoom.us/j/7125668882
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Lizsl De Leon
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Virtual First-Year Admission Information Session
Thu, Oct 14, 2021 @ 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Undergraduate Admission
Workshops & Infosessions
Our virtual information session is a live presentation from a USC Viterbi admission counselor designed for high school students and their family members to learn more about the USC Viterbi undergraduate experience. Our session will cover an overview of our undergraduate engineering programs, the application process, and more on student life. Guests will be able to ask questions and engage in further discussion toward the end of the session.
Register here!Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Viterbi Admission
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Drop-In Q&A for Prospective Graduate Students
Thu, Oct 14, 2021 @ 04:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Graduate Admission
Workshops & Infosessions
This webinar is designed for those that have specific questions they want answered. Questions will be submitted using the Q&A function and will be answered verbally by a USC Viterbi representative.
WebCast Link: https://usc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_MYe4mGEpQGWUDZnivSKgNw
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: William Schwerin
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Spotlight: Advanced Design & Construction Technology
Thu, Oct 14, 2021 @ 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Sonny Astani Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Viterbi School of Engineering Graduate Admission
Workshops & Infosessions
What does it take to be an innovative leader of the built environment? USC's new Master of Science program in Civil Engineering - Advanced Design & Construction Technology develops professionals to think holistically about design and engineering of sustainable cities, infrastructure, buildings, and systems of the future.
Learn more in this upcoming information session hosted by Associate Professor and Program Director, Dr. David Gerber. Students who have earned or are in the process of earning a Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, computer science, mathematics, or a hard science are welcome to attend.
Register
WebCast Link: https://usc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__pA_q_qSSDOq0XTyxMvHxA
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
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Clark Construction Information Session (Trojan Talk)
Thu, Oct 14, 2021 @ 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Career Connections
Workshops & Infosessions
Informational session on Clark Construction and opportunities for internships and full-time employment. Students can learn more about the company, the opportunities we have, and ask questions.
Located IN-PERSON on campus in RTH 211Location: Ronald Tutor Hall of Engineering (RTH) - 211
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Viterbi Career Connections
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Clark Construction Information Session (Trojan Talk)
Thu, Oct 14, 2021 @ 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Career Connections
Workshops & Infosessions
Learn About a Career with Clark Construction!
Tuesday October 12th, 6-7 pm
Location: On-campus, SGM 101
Join us for this fun an interactive session on Clark Construction! We'll share our opportunities for internships and full-time employment. Students can learn more about the company, the opportunities we have, and ask questions.
Target majors: Civil & Mechanical Engineering
RSVP for this on-campus session in Viterbi Career Gateway.
https://shibboleth-viterbi-usc-csm.symplicity.com/sso/
Location: Seeley G. Mudd Building (SGM) - 101
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: RTH 218 Viterbi Career Connections
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Workflows and Methods for Automating Job Submission, Posted By: Center for Advanced Research Computing
Fri, Oct 15, 2021 @ 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Technology & Applied Computing Program (TAC)
Workshops & Infosessions
Covers methods for automating tasks (e.g., manually launching jobs, checking job status, deciding what kind of jobs to submit based on the results) with tools such as job arrays and workflow management software. Register Here!
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
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The Grant Imahara Memorial Study Lounge Unveiling
Fri, Oct 15, 2021 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Alumni
Receptions & Special Events
The USC Viterbi School of Engineering cordially invites you to attend the livestreaming event of The Grant Imahara Memorial Study Lounge Unveiling that will take place on Friday, October 15th at 10:00 am.
Please Click Here to RegisterAudiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Kristy Ly
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Advanced Manufacturing Seminar
Fri, Oct 15, 2021 @ 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Dr. Conrad S. Tucker, Carnegie Mellon University
Talk Title: Artificial Intelligence and its Impact on Engineering Design and Manufacturing
Abstract:
Our research employs artificial intelligence techniques that seek to automate the main time/cost drivers of the engineering design and manufacturing process. The features of a product inform the form, function and behavior of the resulting design concept that can be subsequently created using traditional manufacturing/additive manufacturing methods. While there exists a wide range of computer aided design tools that seek to generate 3D design concepts, they are primarily parametric in nature and rely extensively on designers expertise, which may not always be readily available. Grants from the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) have enabled our research team to explore the use of Deep Generative Design methods such as Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) to generate 3D representations of design concepts. However, there is more to a design than simply its 3D form, as the design must perform a function and operate in an environment where its behavior may/may not perform as intended. Towards this end, our research group has proposed liking the AI-generation of a design, with the automatic evaluation of its function and behavior using physics-based simulation engines. The end result is a physics-informed design that has the potential to be realized through techniques such as additive manufacturing.
Biography: Dr. Conrad Tucker is an Arthur Hamerschlag Career Development Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Machine Learning (Courtesy) at Carnegie Mellon University. His research focuses on the design and optimization of systems through the acquisition, integration and mining of large scale, disparate data. Dr. Tucker has served as PI/Co-PI on federally/non-federally funded grants from the National Science Foundation (NSF), the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR), the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), the Army Research Laboratory (ARL), the Office of Naval Research (ONR) via the NSF Center for eDesign, and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF). In February 2016, he was invited by National Academy of Engineering (NAE) President Dr. Dan Mote, to serve as a member of the Advisory Committee for the NAE Frontiers of Engineering Education (FOEE) Symposium. He received his Ph.D., M.S. (Industrial Engineering), and MBA degrees from the University of Illinois at
Urbana-Champaign, and his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology.
Host: Center for Advanced Manufacturing
More Info: https://usc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2SihJZ6mR2up1sSa4u_3Jg
Webcast: Registration Link: https://usc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2SihJZ6mR2up1sSa4u_3JgLocation: Online event
WebCast Link: Registration Link: https://usc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2SihJZ6mR2up1sSa4u_3Jg
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Tessa Yao
Event Link: https://usc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2SihJZ6mR2up1sSa4u_3Jg
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Wellness and Productivity in a Return to Physical Work Spaces
Fri, Oct 15, 2021 @ 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Alumni
Receptions & Special Events
Dive deep into the leadership, evolution and impact of a new build environment.
After adapting to a virtual work environment over the last 18+ months, employees and organizations alike are arriving at the new reality of what the current physical work space will look like. Maintaining employee mental and physical wellness while maximizing productivity are challenges organizational leadership will face as they react to what has been coined "The Great Resignation".
The third and final installment of our Marshall Alumni Wellness series is co-presented by the USC Viterbi School of Engineering. Our esteemed panel will discuss topics including:
- The evolution of the build environment and where do we go in the modern/post COVID era.
- Collaboration, cognitive performance and productivity through the evolution of physical work spaces.
- Human and built environment interaction and the impact of AI and technology in those environments.
- Getting around a one size fits all approach and adjusting among different industry standards.
- Transformational leadership in the creation of an optimal work environment.
Our presenters:
- Burcin Becerik-Gerber Ph.D
- Matthew Weeks MBA
- Gary Wheeler
Admission is FREE
Event conducted over Zoom. Space is limited and advance registration is required.
By attending, you acknowledge that you have been informed that you may be photographed and/or recorded as part of the program/event. You further grant your irrevocable permission for your likeness, mannerisms and voice to be included in the video program or other programs without compensation and/or credit, and for such programs to be exploited in any and all media worldwide in all perpetuity by USC and/or its affiliates.
Please Click Here to RegisterAudiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Kristy Ly
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Introduction to CARC Systems ,Posted By: Center for Advanced Research Computing
Fri, Oct 15, 2021 @ 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Technology & Applied Computing Program (TAC)
Workshops & Infosessions
An overview of the CARC's services and high-performance computing clusters, including how to log in, manage and transfer data, load and build software, and run and monitor jobs.Register Here!
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
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Tour De LA Wellness Challenge: Dance Session
Fri, Oct 15, 2021 @ 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Masters Programs
Student Activity
Join us for a fun Dance Session at the University Village Fitness Center!
Location: University Village (UVI) -
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Juli Legat
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Density Functional Theory Methods Using Quantum Espresso [series] Posted By: Center for Advanced Research Computing
Fri, Oct 15, 2021 @ 04:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Technology & Applied Computing Program (TAC)
Workshops & Infosessions
This weekly workshop series will benefit researchers who are interested in or are starting to learn about the application of theoretical methods and techniques for the study of the physics and chemistry of the solid state. These hands-on oriented workshops are targeted towards undergraduate, graduate, and post-doctoral students who wish to use Density Functional Theory (DFT) methods in their research. The aim is to teach the basics of ab initio atomistic materials simulation using the Quantum Espresso suite of codes for electronic-structure calculations and materials modeling at the nanoscale. Fridays from 4-6 PM PST. Register here!
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
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Chemical Engineering Faculty Roundtable
Fri, Oct 15, 2021 @ 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Undergraduate Admission
Workshops & Infosessions
Join the USC Viterbi School's Director of Undergraduate Admission, Paul Ledesma, and a few of our faculty members from the Mork Family Department of Chemical Engineering & Materials Science to learn more about their programs. During the live event, faculty will answer questions about curriculum, classes, research, etc. in Chemical Engineering.
Register HereAudiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Viterbi Undergraduate Admission
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Viterbi Voices Live Chat: Internships & Co-ops
Sun, Oct 17, 2021 @ 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Undergraduate Admission
Workshops & Infosessions
Join us for this student hosted live chat! During this hour long event, we will be answering your questions about our experiences with internships, USC Viterbi's career center, and other professional resources. Come hear from our student panelists about their experiences finding, applying to, and working at internships and co-ops while at USC.
Register here!
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Viterbi Admission
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Evaluating & Negotiating Job Offers (Hybrid)
Mon, Oct 18, 2021 @ 01:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Career Connections
Workshops & Infosessions
Consider best practices on evaluating and negotiating job or internship offers by attending this professional development Q&A moderated by Viterbi Career Connections staff or Viterbi employer partners.
To access more information on this workshop, log into Viterbi Career Gateway>> Events>>Workshops: https://shibboleth-viterbi-usc-csm.symplicity.com/sso/
For more information about workshops, please visit viterbicareers.usc.edu/workshops.
Access Zoom link on Viterbi Career Gateway: https://shibboleth-viterbi-usc-csm.symplicity.com/sso/
Location: Ronald Tutor Hall of Engineering (RTH) - 211/Zoom
Audiences: All Engineering Students
Contact: Viterbi Career Connections
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KCLC Drop-In Hours
Mon, Oct 18, 2021 @ 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Technology & Applied Computing Program (TAC)
Workshops & Infosessions
Hello Trojans!
Are you looking for assistance on returning to campus, improving their time management skills, and alleviating stress? Please come to our workshops and Drop-in hours hosted by the USC Kortschak Center for Learning and Creativity. No reservation or appointment is required for our workshops and drop-ins.
KCLC will be hosting Drop-in Hours and Skill Building for Success Workshops on Zoom with a weekly theme of time management, reading strategies, stress management or test-taking. The workshops will be interactive with great tips and resources.
Drop-in hours are available for undergraduate or graduate students to meet with an academic coach without needing to make a reservation. These sessions may be held in a group setting, dependent upon staffing availability and demand.
For more information, see the attached flyers with dates, times, and Zoom links.
If you are interested in learning more about weekly academic coaching, email us at kortschakcenter@usc.edu for additional information.
KCLC will have more events throughout the semester, and you can check out the most up to date workshop and drop-in schedule on their website https://kortschakcenter.usc.edu/events/Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
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Graduate School Week: Choosing a Graduate Program
Mon, Oct 18, 2021 @ 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Technology & Applied Computing Program (TAC)
Workshops & Infosessions
Dear Trojan,
USC Pre-Grad office is hosting various events for grad school week from October 18-21. These events are great for anyone in the application process or for those who are considering on applying to graduate school in the near future. Attached is a flyer with a list of events and zoom links. We hope to see you there!
- Choosing a Graduate Program - Monday, October 18th from 3-4pm
- Application Components - Tuesday, October 19th from 3-4pm
- USC Graduate School Fair - Wednesday, October 20th from 10am-2pm (Hosted by the Career Center)
- Personal Statement - Thursday, October 21st from 3-4pm
For more details, check out the flyer attached below.
More Information: grad_school_week_flyer.pdf
WebCast Link: https://usc.zoom.us/J/98066676212
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Pre Grad USC
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Skill-Building for Success: Stress Management Tips
Tue, Oct 19, 2021 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Technology & Applied Computing Program (TAC)
Workshops & Infosessions
Hello Trojans!
Are you looking for assistance on returning to campus, improving their time management skills, and alleviating stress? Please come to our workshops and Drop-in hours hosted by the USC Kortschak Center for Learning and Creativity. No reservation or appointment is required for our workshops and drop-ins.
KCLC will be hosting Drop-in Hours and Skill Building for Success Workshops on Zoom with a weekly theme of time management, reading strategies, stress management or test-taking. The workshops will be interactive with great tips and resources.
This week, KCLC will be focusing on Stress Management Tips, understanding how you experience stress and exploring and practicing various ways to cope.
Drop-in hours are available for undergraduate or graduate students to meet with an academic coach without needing to make a reservation. These sessions may be held in a group setting, dependent upon staffing availability and demand.
If you are interested in learning more about weekly academic coaching, email us at kortschakcenter@usc.edu for additional information.
KCLC will have more events throughout the semester, and you can check out the most up to date workshop and drop-in schedule on their website https://kortschakcenter.usc.edu/events/More Information: Oct 2021 Skill-Building for Success.pdf
WebCast Link: https://usc.zoom.us/j/95019147813
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
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Building & Maintaining Professional Connections (Hybrid)
Tue, Oct 19, 2021 @ 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Career Connections
Workshops & Infosessions
Increase your career and internship knowledge on networking by attending this professional development Q&A moderated by Viterbi Career Connections staff.
To access more information on this workshop, log into Viterbi Career Gateway>> Events>>Workshops: https://shibboleth-viterbi-usc-csm.symplicity.com/sso/
For more information about all workshops, please visit viterbicareers.usc.edu/workshops.
Access Zoom link on Viterbi Career Gateway: https://shibboleth-viterbi-usc-csm.symplicity.com/sso/
Location: Ronald Tutor Hall of Engineering (RTH) - 211/Zoom
Audiences: All Engineering Students
Contact: Viterbi Career Connections
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CS Undergraduate Live Chat Drop-in Advisement
Tue, Oct 19, 2021 @ 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Thomas Lord Department of Computer Science
Student Activity
CS Advisors will be available on Tuesdays/Wednesdays/Thursdays this fall from 1:30pm to 2:30pm to assist undergraduates in our four majors (CSCI, CSBA, CSGA, and CECS) via Live Chat. Access the live chat through our website at https://cs.usc.edu/chat
Location: Online - Live Chat
Audiences: Undergrad
Contact: USC Computer Sciecne
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Photonics Seminar Series
Tue, Oct 19, 2021 @ 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Ming Hsieh Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Prof. Jaime Cardenas, University of Rochester
Talk Title: On-Chip Weak Value Amplification
Series: Photonics Seminar
Host: Electrical and Computer Engineering: Wade Hsu, Mercedeh Khajavikhan, Michelle Povinelli, Constantine Sideris, and Wei Wu
More Info: https://usc.zoom.us/j/91808071892?pwd=VUwyK3NSNW5rSzVLQzFKSGdPc05yUT09
Webcast: https://usc.zoom.us/j/91808071892?pwd=VUwyK3NSNW5rSzVLQzFKSGdPc05yUT09More Information: Photonics Seminar _Jaime Cardenas 10-19-21.pdf
Location: Hughes Aircraft Electrical Engineering Center (EEB) - 132
WebCast Link: https://usc.zoom.us/j/91808071892?pwd=VUwyK3NSNW5rSzVLQzFKSGdPc05yUT09
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Jennifer Ramos/Electrophysics
Event Link: https://usc.zoom.us/j/91808071892?pwd=VUwyK3NSNW5rSzVLQzFKSGdPc05yUT09
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Drop-In Weekly Office Hours [Virtual] Posted By: Center for Advanced Research Computing
Tue, Oct 19, 2021 @ 02:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Technology & Applied Computing Program (TAC)
Workshops & Infosessions
Every Tuesday, office hours are an opportunity for CARC users to ask questions about research computing. No appointment/registration is necessary, but you must use your USC credentials to access the Zoom meeting by clicking "Register" below. For in-person support, we are also in Leavey Library room 3M (basement) during this same time period. Register Here!
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
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Graduate School Week: Application Components
Tue, Oct 19, 2021 @ 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Technology & Applied Computing Program (TAC)
Workshops & Infosessions
Dear Trojan,
USC Pre-Grad office is hosting various events for grad school week from October 18-21. These events are great for anyone in the application process or for those who are considering on applying to graduate school in the near future. Attached below is a flyer with a list of events and zoom links. We hope to see you there!
- Application Components - Tuesday, October 19th from 3-4pm
- USC Graduate School Fair - Wednesday, October 20th from 10am-2pm (Hosted by the Career Center)
- Personal Statement - Thursday, October 21st from 3-4pm
More Information: grad_school_week_flyer.pdf
WebCast Link: https://usc.zoom.us/J/97482571793
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Pre Grad USC
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ISE 651 - Epstein Seminar
Tue, Oct 19, 2021 @ 03:30 PM - 04:50 PM
Daniel J. Epstein Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Dr. Jorge Nocedal, Professor, Dept. of Industrial Engr & Management Sciences, Northwestern
Talk Title: Constrained Optimization in the Presence of Noise
Host: Dr. Meisam Razaviyayn
More Information: October 19, 2021.pdf
Location: Zoom/Online
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Grace Owh
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CS Colloquium: Harold Soh (National University of Singapore) - Trust, Talk, and Touch for Human-Robot Interaction
Tue, Oct 19, 2021 @ 03:30 PM - 04:50 PM
Thomas Lord Department of Computer Science
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Harold Soh, National University of Singapore
Talk Title: Trust, Talk, and Touch for Human-Robot Interaction
Series: Computer Science Colloquium
Abstract: In this talk, I will present three topics we've been exploring in my lab that bring us towards collaborative robots we trust. Specifically, I will discuss (1) how human trust in a robot transfers across tasks (and methods for modeling this phenomena), (2) how we can use deep self-models for human-robot communication, and if time permits, (3) how robots can extend their tactile perception for physical HRI. A common thread that runs through the topics is that using specified or learned structure can significantly improve sample efficiency. Data can be scarce in robotics and we will end the talk by briefly discussing open problems at the intersection of machine learning and HRI.
Register in advance for this webinar at:
https://usc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0MjiSeXvR2-1FfxN0Bq7vg
After registering, attendees will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
This lecture satisfies requirements for CSCI 591: Research Colloquium.
Biography: Harold Soh is Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the National University of Singapore (NUS), where he directs the Collaborative Learning and Adaptive Robots (CLeAR) group. Harold completed his Ph.D. at Imperial College London with Yiannis Demiris on online learning for assistive robots.
Harold's current research focuses on machine learning and decision-making for trustworthy collaborative robots. His work spans cognitive modeling (specifically human-robot trust) to physical systems (tactile intelligence with novel e-skins), and has been recognized with best paper award nominations at RSS, HRI, and IROS. Harold has served on the HRI committee as LBR Co-Chair (2019) and on the Technical Advances PC as a member (2020) and Chair (2021). He is an Associate Editor of the ACM Transactions on Human Robot Interaction (2021). He serves as PC member / reviewer for the top publication venues in AI (NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, AAAI) and robotics (ICRA, IROS, RSS, HRI).
Host: Stefanos Nikolaidis
Webcast: https://usc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0MjiSeXvR2-1FfxN0Bq7vgLocation: Online Zoom Webinar
WebCast Link: https://usc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0MjiSeXvR2-1FfxN0Bq7vg
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Computer Science Department
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Virtual First-Year Admission Information Session
Tue, Oct 19, 2021 @ 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Undergraduate Admission
Workshops & Infosessions
Our virtual information session is a live presentation from a USC Viterbi admission counselor designed for high school students and their family members to learn more about the USC Viterbi undergraduate experience. Our session will cover an overview of our undergraduate engineering programs, the application process, and more on student life. Guests will be able to ask questions and engage in further discussion toward the end of the session.
Register here!Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Viterbi Admission
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Mork Family Department Fall Seminars - William Schneider, Notre Dame
Tue, Oct 19, 2021 @ 04:00 PM - 05:20 PM
Mork Family Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science
University Calendar
Mork Family Department Fall Seminars - William Schneider, Notre Dame
Host: Prof. Shaama SharadaLocation: Grace Ford Salvatori Hall Of Letters, Arts & Sciences (GFS) - 101
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Greta Harrison
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DEN@Viterbi: How to Apply Virtual Info Session
Tue, Oct 19, 2021 @ 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
DEN@Viterbi, Viterbi School of Engineering Graduate Admission
Workshops & Infosessions
Join USC Viterbi representatives for a step-by-step guide and tips for how to apply for formal admission into a Master's degree or Graduate Certificate program. The session is intended for individuals who wish to pursue a graduate degree program completely online via USC Viterbi's flexible online DEN@Viterbi delivery method.
Attendees will have the opportunity to connect directly with USC Viterbi representatives and ask questions about the admission process throughout the session.
Register Now!WebCast Link: https://uscviterbi.webex.com/uscviterbi/onstage/g.php?MTID=ea6ba8dc1fa7253a5aa8d3e318851ec38
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Corporate & Professional Programs
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Skill-Building for Success: Stress Management Tips
Wed, Oct 20, 2021 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Technology & Applied Computing Program (TAC)
Workshops & Infosessions
Hello Trojans!
Are you looking for assistance on returning to campus, improving their time management skills, and alleviating stress? Please come to our workshops and Drop-in hours hosted by the USC Kortschak Center for Learning and Creativity. No reservation or appointment is required for our workshops and drop-ins.
KCLC will be hosting Drop-in Hours and Skill Building for Success Workshops on Zoom with a weekly theme of time management, reading strategies, stress management or test-taking. The workshops will be interactive with great tips and resources.
This week, KCLC will be focusing on Stress Management Tips, understanding how you experience stress and exploring and practicing various ways to cope.
Drop-in hours are available for undergraduate or graduate students to meet with an academic coach without needing to make a reservation. These sessions may be held in a group setting, dependent upon staffing availability and demand.
If you are interested in learning more about weekly academic coaching, email us at kortschakcenter@usc.edu for additional information.
KCLC will have more events throughout the semester, and you can check out the most up to date workshop and drop-in schedule on their website https://kortschakcenter.usc.edu/events/More Information: Oct 2021 Skill-Building for Success.pdf
WebCast Link: https://usc.zoom.us/j/95019147813
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
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Virtual Graduate Schools Fair
Wed, Oct 20, 2021 @ 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Career Connections
Workshops & Infosessions
This is your opportunity to learn about graduate schools and gain an early start on the application process. If you are thinking about going to graduate school, attend the event to explore what options are available to you. You will meet virtually with school representatives via face-to-face video, audio, or text-based chats, allowing for personal interaction in asking questions of a specific school or program. At the event, you can:
1. Explore the possibilities of graduate and professional education.
2. Learn about the requirements for programs.
3. Get detailed information about various schools and their programs.
4. Network with professionals in your future field.
For more information, visit
https://careers.usc.edu/students/find-a-job/career-fairs-for-students/graduate-schools-fair/Location: Virtual (via Zoom)
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: RTH 218 Viterbi Career Connections
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Graduate School Week: USC Graduate School Fair
Wed, Oct 20, 2021 @ 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Technology & Applied Computing Program (TAC)
Workshops & Infosessions
Dear Trojan,
USC Pre-Grad office is hosting various events for grad school week from October 18-21. These events are great for anyone in the application process or for those who are considering on applying to graduate school in the near future. Attached below is a flyer with a list of upcoming events and zoom links. We hope to see you there!
- USC Graduate School Fair - Wednesday, October 20th from 10am-2pm (Hosted by the Career Center) RSVP here!
- Personal Statement - Thursday, October 21st from 3-4pmMore Information: grad_school_week_flyer.pdf
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Pre Grad USC
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KCLC Drop-In Hours
Wed, Oct 20, 2021 @ 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Technology & Applied Computing Program (TAC)
Workshops & Infosessions
Hello Trojans!
Are you looking for assistance on returning to campus, improving their time management skills, and alleviating stress? Please come to our workshops and Drop-in hours hosted by the USC Kortschak Center for Learning and Creativity. No reservation or appointment is required for our workshops and drop-ins.
KCLC will be hosting Drop-in Hours and Skill Building for Success Workshops on Zoom with a weekly theme of time management, reading strategies, stress management or test-taking. The workshops will be interactive with great tips and resources.
Drop-in hours are available for undergraduate or graduate students to meet with an academic coach without needing to make a reservation. These sessions may be held in a group setting, dependent upon staffing availability and demand.
For more information, see the attached flyers with dates, times, and Zoom links.
If you are interested in learning more about weekly academic coaching, email us at kortschakcenter@usc.edu for additional information.
KCLC will have more events throughout the semester, and you can check out the most up to date workshop and drop-in schedule on their website https://kortschakcenter.usc.edu/events/More Information: Oct 2021 Drop In.pdf
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
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ENGL-352: Maymester Bookpacking Experience Info Session
Wed, Oct 20, 2021 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Technology & Applied Computing Program (TAC)
Workshops & Infosessions
We want to share an exciting Maymester opportunity from the USC English Department:
Do you want to get away? Use some of your elective units to join award-winning BBC filmmaker Andrew Chater in a unique Bookpacking experience.
The Maymester Bookpacking experience is open to all students; we would like to have a diverse group of students to provide different perspectives. Maymester courses will appear in the Spring 2022 Schedule of Classes, but are stand-alone Faculty-Led Program (FLP) offerings that provide exceptional opportunities for research and experiential learning off-campus, throughout the United States, or even abroad.
If you are interested in the ENGL-352g "Bookpacking 'The Big Easy'" Maymester class, which counts for GE-B "Humanistic Inquiry" credit, please plan to attend an informational session with Professor Andrew Chater on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12th, from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm or WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20th from 12:00 pm TO 1:00 pm via Zoom.
The info session will be an open forum setting, and you will be able to come in and excuse yourself at any point.
The ENGL-352g course will take you through New Orleans and Southern Louisiana, where you will learn about the French Creole, Cajun, White Protestant, and African-Americans by living the experience through novels, music, and southern food.
If you have any questions, please email Andrew Chater at chater@usc.edu or Jose G. Perez-Guerrero at jperezgu@usc.edu.
Applications are due FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22nd by 4:30 pm via email to jperezgu@usc.edu with a Subject Line: ENGL-352 Application.WebCast Link: https://usc.zoom.us/j/9305949062
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Andrew Chater
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ENGL-352: Maymester Bookpacking Experience Info Session
Wed, Oct 20, 2021 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Technology & Applied Computing Program (TAC)
Workshops & Infosessions
We want to share an exciting Maymester opportunity from the USC English Department:
Do you want to get away? Use some of your elective units to join award-winning BBC filmmaker Andrew Chater in a unique Bookpacking experience.
The Maymester Bookpacking experience is open to all students; we would like to have a diverse group of students to provide different perspectives. Maymester courses will appear in the Spring 2022 Schedule of Classes, but are stand-alone Faculty-Led Program (FLP) offerings that provide exceptional opportunities for research and experiential learning off-campus, throughout the United States, or even abroad.
If you are interested in the ENGL-352g "Bookpacking 'The Big Easy'" Maymester class, which counts for GE-B "Humanistic Inquiry" credit, please plan to attend an informational session with Professor Andrew Chater on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12th, from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm or WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20th from 12:00 pm TO 1:00 pm via Zoom.
The info session will be an open forum setting, and you will be able to come in and excuse yourself at any point.
The ENGL-352g course will take you through New Orleans and Southern Louisiana, where you will learn about the French Creole, Cajun, White Protestant, and African-Americans by living the experience through novels, music, and southern food.
If you have any questions, please email Andrew Chater at chater@usc.edu or Jose G. Perez-Guerrero at jperezgu@usc.edu.
Applications are due FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22nd by 4:30 pm via email to jperezgu@usc.edu with a Subject Line: ENGL-352 Application.WebCast Link: https://usc.zoom.us/j/9305949062
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Andrew Chater
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Computer Science Teaching Faculty Meeting
Wed, Oct 20, 2021 @ 12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Thomas Lord Department of Computer Science
Receptions & Special Events
Faculty meeting for full-time Computer Science teaching faculty only. Event details emailed directly to attendees.
Audiences: Invited Faculty Only
Contact: Cherie Carter
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ENGL-352: Maymester Bookpacking Experience Info Session
Wed, Oct 20, 2021 @ 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Technology & Applied Computing Program (TAC)
Workshops & Infosessions
We want to share an exciting Maymester opportunity from the USC English Department:
Do you want to get away? Use some of your elective units to join award-winning BBC filmmaker Andrew Chater in a unique Bookpacking experience.
The Maymester Bookpacking experience is open to all students; we would like to have a diverse group of students to provide different perspectives. Maymester courses will appear in the Spring 2022 Schedule of Classes, but are stand-alone Faculty-Led Program (FLP) offerings that provide exceptional opportunities for research and experiential learning off-campus, throughout the United States, or even abroad.
If you are interested in the ENGL-352g "Bookpacking 'The Big Easy'" Maymester class, which counts for GE-B "Humanistic Inquiry" credit, please plan to attend an informational session with Professor Andrew Chater on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12th, from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm or WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20th from 12:00 pm TO 1:00 pm via Zoom.
The info session will be an open forum setting, and you will be able to come in and excuse yourself at any point.
The ENGL-352g course will take you through New Orleans and Southern Louisiana, where you will learn about the French Creole, Cajun, White Protestant, and African-Americans by living the experience through novels, music, and southern food.
If you have any questions, please email Andrew Chater at chater@usc.edu or Jose G. Perez-Guerrero at jperezgu@usc.edu.
Applications are due FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22nd by 4:30 pm via email to jperezgu@usc.edu with a Subject Line: ENGL-352 Application.More Information: ENGL_352_Maymester_Application_Fillable_Form_1_.pdf
WebCast Link: https://usc.zoom.us/j/9305949062
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Andrew Chater
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LinkedIn: How to Network Virtually (Hybrid)
Wed, Oct 20, 2021 @ 01:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Career Connections
Workshops & Infosessions
This event is designed to help you learn how to network virtually on LinkedIn. You will learn how to draft an introductory message, how to find and research industry professionals, and how to convert your contacts into potential mentee/mentor relationships.
[(Spring 2021, 30 minute workshop; not sure if this section of description will apply) You will also get the chance to practice what you learn from the session in breakout rooms with Viterbi Career Connection Staff or Viterbi Career Ambassadors. This will be an interactive session, so make sure your audio and camera are ready for your active participation during this event!]
To access more information on this workshop, log into Viterbi Career Gateway>> Events>>Workshops: https://shibboleth-viterbi-usc-csm.symplicity.com/sso/
For more information about all workshops, please visit viterbicareers.usc.edu/workshops.
Access Zoom link on Viterbi Career Gateway: https://shibboleth-viterbi-usc-csm.symplicity.com/sso/
Location: Ronald Tutor Hall of Engineering (RTH) - 211/Zoom
Audiences: All Engineering Students
Contact: Viterbi Career Connections
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KCLC Drop-In Hours
Wed, Oct 20, 2021 @ 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Technology & Applied Computing Program (TAC)
Workshops & Infosessions
Hello Trojans!
Are you looking for assistance on returning to campus, improving their time management skills, and alleviating stress? Please come to our workshops and Drop-in hours hosted by the USC Kortschak Center for Learning and Creativity. No reservation or appointment is required for our workshops and drop-ins.
KCLC will be hosting Drop-in Hours and Skill Building for Success Workshops on Zoom with a weekly theme of time management, reading strategies, stress management or test-taking. The workshops will be interactive with great tips and resources.
Drop-in hours are available for undergraduate or graduate students to meet with an academic coach without needing to make a reservation. These sessions may be held in a group setting, dependent upon staffing availability and demand.
For more information, see the attached flyers with dates, times, and Zoom links.
If you are interested in learning more about weekly academic coaching, email us at kortschakcenter@usc.edu for additional information.
KCLC will have more events throughout the semester, and you can check out the most up to date workshop and drop-in schedule on their website https://kortschakcenter.usc.edu/events/More Information: Oct 2021 Drop In.pdf
Location: Gwynn Wilson Student Union (STU) - 311
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
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CS Undergraduate Live Chat Drop-in Advisement
Wed, Oct 20, 2021 @ 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Thomas Lord Department of Computer Science
Student Activity
CS Advisors will be available on Tuesdays/Wednesdays/Thursdays this fall from 1:30pm to 2:30pm to assist undergraduates in our four majors (CSCI, CSBA, CSGA, and CECS) via Live Chat. Access the live chat through our website at https://cs.usc.edu/chat
Location: Online - Live Chat
Audiences: Undergrad
Contact: USC Computer Sciecne
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Center of Autonomy and AI, Center for Cyber-Physical Systems and the Internet of Things, and Ming Hsieh Institute Seminar Series
Wed, Oct 20, 2021 @ 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Ming Hsieh Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Haiying (Helen) Shen , Department of Computer Science, University of Virginia
Talk Title: Black-box Adversarial Attacks for Deep Driving Maneuver Classification Models in Transportation CPS
Series: Center for Cyber-Physical Systems and Internet of Things
Abstract: In a connected autonomous vehicle (CAV) scenario, each vehicle utilizes an onboard deep neural network (DNN) model to understand its received time-series driving signals (e.g., speed, brake status) from its nearby vehicles, and then takes necessary actions to increase traffic safety and roadway efficiency. In the scenario, an attacker may launch an adversarial attack, in which the attacker adds unnoticeable perturbation to the actual driving signals to fool the DNN model inside a victim vehicle to output a misclassified class to cause traffic congestion and/or accidents. Such an attack must be generated in near real-time and the adversarial perturbation is not noticeable in the current traffic context. However, previously proposed adversarial attacks fail to meet these requirements. To handle these challenges, we propose black-box adversarial attacks for time-series DNN models in the CAV scenarios. By analyzing real driving datasets, we observe driving signal patterns and features. Then, based on our observations, we design offline perturbations, which are used as a starting point in the online perturbation determination to generate the attacks. Our extensive experimental studies using two real driving datasets show that our proposed adversarial attacks require much shorter generation time and less perturbation amount than existing adversarial attacks.
Biography: Dr. Haiying (Helen) Shen is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at University of Virginia. She received the 2015 IEEE Technical Committee on Scalable Computing (TCSC) Mid-career Award, the 2010 Microsoft Faculty Fellowship Award, the 2015 IBM Faculty Award, the 2013 NSF CAREER Award, and the 2013 Sigma Xi Clemson Chapter Young Investigator Award. Her research interests include Cyber-physical systems, Cloud computing and datacenters, Machine learning, Big data, and Distributed systems. Dr. Shen has made substantial contributions to her field with over 330 publications in prestigious conferences and journals such as Sigcomm'21, CoNext'20, Infocom'2011-2019, and IEEE/ACM Transactions on Networking (TON). Her papers received George N. Saridis best transactions paper award2021, the best paper awards in CloudCom2016 and NAS2018, best paper runner-up award in ICCCN2015, best paper award nominees in ICPP2021, MASS2011 and CCGrid2009, and best-in-session-presentation award in INFOCOM2017. She currently advises five Ph.D. students. She is an Associate Editor for the IEEE/ACM Transactions on Networking (TON), IEEE Transactions on Mobile Computing (TMC), IEEE Networking Letters (NL). She is also a program committee member of many leading conferences, and the former program co-chair and general co-chair for a number of international conferences.
Host: Pierluigi Nuzzo and Bhaskar Krishnamachari
Webcast: https://usc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_p5OEJlPxQlakO4hqovuGEQLocation: Online
WebCast Link: https://usc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_p5OEJlPxQlakO4hqovuGEQ
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Talyia White
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AME Seminar
Wed, Oct 20, 2021 @ 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Alban Sauret, UCSB
Talk Title: Capillary Flows of Suspensions
Abstract: Interfacial flows of multiphase systems containing a dispersed solid or liquid phase occur in a broad range of manufacturing, environmental, and bioengineering processes. However, the classical capillary dynamics is strongly modified when the length scale of the liquid becomes comparable to the particle size. This configuration may lead to a failure of classical models based on a rheological approach. For instance, particles can destabilize thin-films, lead to defects in additive manufacturing, reduce transport efficiency, and result in the contamination of substrates.
In this talk, I will present some of our recent studies that characterize the role of interfaces in suspension dynamics. I will first describe the formation of a thin-film of suspension on a substrate to illustrate how the particles are entrained and deposited depending on the flow configuration and suspension properties. I will discuss how these results can be used to develop passive capillary filtering and sorting mechanisms. The second part of the talk will characterize how particles can modify the formation of droplets and the atomization of suspension sheets and ligaments. Our approach, bridging different length and time scales, describes how the bulk behavior and local heterogeneities contribute to the dynamics of multiphase capillary objects.
Biography: Alban Sauret is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at UC Santa Barbara. He graduated with a BS and an MS in Physics from ENS Lyon (France) and earned a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Aix-Marseille (France) in 2013. During his graduate studies, he was awarded a Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Fellowship from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. He then worked as a Postdoctoral Fellow at Princeton University from 2013 to 2014 and then spent four years as a tenured CNRS Research Scientist in a joint academic and industrial laboratory, while also being a visiting research scholar at NYU Tandon School of Engineering. He joined UC Santa Barbara in 2018. His research aims at understanding the dynamics of multiphase systems. He is particularly interested in the couplings between the fluid dynamics, interfacial effects, and particle transport mechanisms involved in environmental and industrial processes. Alban Sauret was named a Soft Matter Emerging Investigators in 2017, was elected a UC Regents Junior Faculty Fellow in 2019, and received the NSF CAREER Award in 2020. His past results were highlighted in various media, including the Los Angeles Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Science Friday.
Host: AME Department
More Info: https://usc.zoom.us/j/97427241653?pwd=UGd2aXY2b3dsQkxMdzdvcnNBMjRJZz09
Webcast: https://usc.zoom.us/j/97427241653?pwd=UGd2aXY2b3dsQkxMdzdvcnNBMjRJZz09Location: Seaver Science Library (SSL) - 202
WebCast Link: https://usc.zoom.us/j/97427241653?pwd=UGd2aXY2b3dsQkxMdzdvcnNBMjRJZz09
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Tessa Yao
Event Link: https://usc.zoom.us/j/97427241653?pwd=UGd2aXY2b3dsQkxMdzdvcnNBMjRJZz09
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Biomedical Engineering Faculty Roundtable
Wed, Oct 20, 2021 @ 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Undergraduate Admission
Workshops & Infosessions
Join the USC Viterbi School's Director of Undergraduate Admission, Paul Ledesma, and a few faculty members from the Department of Biomedical Engineering to learn more about their programs. During the live event, faculty will answer questions about majors, classes, research, etc. in Biomedical Engineering.
Register HereAudiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Viterbi Undergraduate Admission
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KCLC Back to SChool Connections
Wed, Oct 20, 2021 @ 04:00 PM - 04:50 PM
Technology & Applied Computing Program (TAC)
Workshops & Infosessions
Hello,
The USC Kortschak Center for Learning and Creativity is offering two programming initiatives as you continue to adjust to campus and prepare for your second round of midterms.
1. Back to SChool Connections - a skill-building workshop series to help you develop strategies to build, deepen and improve your relationships. Learn how to make and maintain friends, talk to your professors and classmates, and resolve conflicts with your roommates.
Each workshop will involve role-playing activities for you to practice these skillsets. Featured on USC News here: https://news.usc.edu/192217/usc-kortschak-center-helps-students-make-back-to-school-connections/
2. Build Your Exam Success Toolkit - an engaging opportunity for students to learn how to approach exams in a healthy and organized way. Meet us by Tommy Trojan on Friday, October 22nd to participate in the fun!
For more details check out the flyer attached below.More Information: back_to_school_connections_flyer.pdf
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
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Drop-In Q&A for Prospective Graduate Students
Thu, Oct 21, 2021 @ 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Viterbi School of Engineering Graduate Admission
Workshops & Infosessions
This webinar is designed for those that have specific questions they want answered. Questions will be submitted using the Q&A function and will be answered verbally by a USC Viterbi representative.
WebCast Link: https://usc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_a0cbNz_jQieaByFuoP32WQ
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: William Schwerin
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DEN@Viterbi: How to Apply Virtual Info Session
Thu, Oct 21, 2021 @ 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
DEN@Viterbi, Viterbi School of Engineering Graduate Admission
Workshops & Infosessions
Join USC Viterbi representatives for a step-by-step guide and tips for how to apply for formal admission into a Master's degree or Graduate Certificate program. The session is intended for individuals who wish to pursue a graduate degree program completely online via USC Viterbi's flexible online DEN@Viterbi delivery method.
Attendees will have the opportunity to connect directly with USC Viterbi representatives and ask questions about the admission process throughout the session.
Register Now!WebCast Link: https://uscviterbi.webex.com/uscviterbi/onstage/g.php?MTID=e40e75e8ac36d429d35196d3f1dd64aef
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Corporate & Professional Programs
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Skill-Building for Success: Stress Management Tips
Thu, Oct 21, 2021 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Technology & Applied Computing Program (TAC)
Workshops & Infosessions
Hello Trojans!
Are you looking for assistance on returning to campus, improving their time management skills, and alleviating stress? Please come to our workshops and Drop-in hours hosted by the USC Kortschak Center for Learning and Creativity. No reservation or appointment is required for our workshops and drop-ins.
KCLC will be hosting Drop-in Hours and Skill Building for Success Workshops on Zoom with a weekly theme of time management, reading strategies, stress management or test-taking. The workshops will be interactive with great tips and resources.
This week, KCLC will be focusing on Stress Management Tips, understanding how you experience stress and exploring and practicing various ways to cope.
Drop-in hours are available for undergraduate or graduate students to meet with an academic coach without needing to make a reservation. These sessions may be held in a group setting, dependent upon staffing availability and demand.
If you are interested in learning more about weekly academic coaching, email us at kortschakcenter@usc.edu for additional information.
KCLC will have more events throughout the semester, and you can check out the most up to date workshop and drop-in schedule on their website https://kortschakcenter.usc.edu/events/More Information: Oct 2021 Skill-Building for Success.pdf
WebCast Link: https://usc.zoom.us/j/95019147813
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
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Astani Civil and Environmental Engineering Seminar
Thu, Oct 21, 2021 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sonny Astani Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Augustine Zvinavashe, Ph.D. Candidate, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Talk Title: A Bioinspired Approach to Engineer the Seed Microenvironment
Abstract: Please see attached abstract and bio.
Host: Dr. Adam Smith
Webcast: https://usc.zoom.us/j/99680049945 Meeting ID: 996 8004 9945 Passcode: 905716Location: Ronald Tutor Hall of Engineering (RTH) - 526
WebCast Link: https://usc.zoom.us/j/99680049945 Meeting ID: 996 8004 9945 Passcode: 905716
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Evangeline Reyes
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KCLC Drop-In Hours
Thu, Oct 21, 2021 @ 12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Technology & Applied Computing Program (TAC)
Workshops & Infosessions
Hello Trojans!
Are you looking for assistance on returning to campus, improving their time management skills, and alleviating stress? Please come to our workshops and Drop-in hours hosted by the USC Kortschak Center for Learning and Creativity. No reservation or appointment is required for our workshops and drop-ins.
KCLC will be hosting Drop-in Hours and Skill Building for Success Workshops on Zoom with a weekly theme of time management, reading strategies, stress management or test-taking. The workshops will be interactive with great tips and resources.
Drop-in hours are available for undergraduate or graduate students to meet with an academic coach without needing to make a reservation. These sessions may be held in a group setting, dependent upon staffing availability and demand.
For more information, see the attached flyers with dates, times, and Zoom links.
If you are interested in learning more about weekly academic coaching, email us at kortschakcenter@usc.edu for additional information.
KCLC will have more events throughout the semester, and you can check out the most up to date workshop and drop-in schedule on their website https://kortschakcenter.usc.edu/events/More Information: Oct 2021 Drop In.pdf
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
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CS Undergraduate Live Chat Drop-in Advisement
Thu, Oct 21, 2021 @ 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Thomas Lord Department of Computer Science
Student Activity
CS Advisors will be available on Tuesdays/Wednesdays/Thursdays this fall from 1:30pm to 2:30pm to assist undergraduates in our four majors (CSCI, CSBA, CSGA, and CECS) via Live Chat. Access the live chat through our website at https://cs.usc.edu/chat
Location: Online - Live Chat
Audiences: Undergrad
Contact: USC Computer Sciecne
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Viterbi Virtual Networking Event
Thu, Oct 21, 2021 @ 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Career Connections
Receptions & Special Events
The Viterbi Virtual Networking Event on October 21st connects Computer Science and Electrical & Computer Engineering students with Viterbi Alumni and industry professionals.
Learn about different employers.
Explore various industries.
Get advice from recruiters and engineers.
Set up informational interviews.
Registration: You must register on the Brazen platform.
https://app.brazenconnect.com/a/usc/e/3bwOM
More Info: https://viterbicareers.usc.edu/viterbi-virtual-networking-event-student/Location: Virtual
Audiences: Departments: CSCI, CECS, & EE
Contact: RTH 218 Viterbi Career Connections
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Graduate School Week: Personal Statement
Thu, Oct 21, 2021 @ 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Technology & Applied Computing Program (TAC)
Workshops & Infosessions
Dear Trojan,
USC Pre-Grad office is hosting various events for grad school week from October 18-21. These events are great for anyone in the application process or for those who are considering on applying to graduate school in the near future. Attached is a flyer with a list of upcoming events and zoom links. We hope to see you there!
Personal Statement - Thursday, October 21st from 3-4pmMore Information: grad_school_week_flyer.pdf
WebCast Link: https://usc.zoom.us/j/99717831968
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Pre Grad USC
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CS Colloquium: Huan Liu (Arizona State University) - Social Media Mining: A Bountiful Frontier in AI
Thu, Oct 21, 2021 @ 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Thomas Lord Department of Computer Science
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Huan Liu , Arizona State University
Talk Title: Social Media Mining: A Bountiful Frontier in AI
Series: CS Colloquium
Abstract: Social media data differs from conventional data in many ways. It is not only big, but also noisy, linked, multimodal, and user-generated. Unprecedented opportunities thus emerge for CS and AI research through the lens of social data. In this talk, I use examples to illustrate: (1) fundamental problems associated with social media, that challenge common practice and existential understanding in machine learning and data mining; (2) intriguing questions, unique to social media, that can be answered by mining social media; and (3) how we can make a difference -“ that is, contribute to society at large - by developing novel socially responsible AI algorithms in our work on social media mining and AI. There are great opportunities ahead for research, teaching, and interdisciplinary collaborations in advancing knowledge in CS, AI, and data science.
This lecture satisfies requirements for CSCI 591: Research Colloquium
Biography: Dr. Huan Liu is Professor of Computer Science and Engineering at Arizona State University. He was recognized for excellence in teaching and research in Computer Science and Engineering at ASU. His research interests include AI, data mining, feature selection, and social media mining. He co-authored the textbook, Social Media Mining: An Introduction, by Cambridge University Press. He graduated 32 PhD students at ASU and many of them won highly coveted awards (click here for their first job after graduation). He is Founding Field Chief Editor of Frontiers in Big Data, its Specialty Chief Editor of Data Mining and Management, Editor in Chief of ACM TIST, and Conference Co-Chair of ACM WSMD2022. His research has been funded by NSF, AFOSR, AFRL, ARL, ARO, DARPA, NASA, and ONR, among others. He is a Fellow of AAAI, AAAS, ACM, and IEEE.
Host: Laurent Itti
Location: Ronald Tutor Hall of Engineering (RTH) - 115
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Assistant to CS chair
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Virtual First-Year Admission Information Session
Thu, Oct 21, 2021 @ 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Undergraduate Admission
Workshops & Infosessions
Our virtual information session is a live presentation from a USC Viterbi admission counselor designed for high school students and their family members to learn more about the USC Viterbi undergraduate experience. Our session will cover an overview of our undergraduate engineering programs, the application process, and more on student life. Guests will be able to ask questions and engage in further discussion toward the end of the session.
Register here!Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Viterbi Admission
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Drop-In Q&A for Prospective Graduate Students
Thu, Oct 21, 2021 @ 04:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Graduate Admission
Workshops & Infosessions
This webinar is designed for those that have specific questions they want answered. Questions will be submitted using the Q&A function and will be answered verbally by a USC Viterbi representative.
WebCast Link: https://usc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_MYe4mGEpQGWUDZnivSKgNw
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: William Schwerin
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USC/Infosys Recruitment Event: Corporate Info session
Thu, Oct 21, 2021 @ 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Technology & Applied Computing Program (TAC)
Workshops & Infosessions
Begin your exciting career as a top IT and management consulting firm within Infosys rapidly expanding SAP Practice as an SAP Associate Analyst.
Have a direct impact on turning top industry firms into -"Intelligent Enterprises". Infosys SAP Innov8 Program offers competitive market salaries, a unique bonus structure, and unmatched candidate training.
Additional information can be found on Infosys website at Infosys (https://www.infosys.com/)
Handshake Sign up Link Below: https://app.joinhandshake.com/events/842227
For more details check out the flyer attached below!
More Information: USC_Talent Promotion Flyer_Fall 2021_v2.pptx
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Hodson McFarland
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USC/Infosys Recruitment Event: Design Thinking Workshop
Thu, Oct 21, 2021 @ 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Technology & Applied Computing Program (TAC)
Workshops & Infosessions
Begin your exciting career as a top IT and management consulting firm within Infosys rapidly expanding SAP Practice as an SAP Associate Analyst.
Have a direct impact on turning top industry firms into -"Intelligent Enterprises". Infosys SAP Innov8 Program offers competitive market salaries, a unique bonus structure, and unmatched candidate training.
Additional information can be found on Infosys website at Infosys (https://www.infosys.com/)
Handshake Sign up Link Below: https://app.joinhandshake.com/events/842227
For more details check out the flyer attached below!
More Information: USC_Talent Promotion Flyer_Fall 2021_v2.pptx
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Hodson McFarland
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Introduction to the Shell, Posted By: Center for Advanced Research Computing
Fri, Oct 22, 2021 @ 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Technology & Applied Computing Program (TAC)
Workshops & Infosessions
An introduction to using the shell that covers the basic skills needed to be productive in a command-line environment on Unix-like systems such as the CARC's high-performance computing clusters. Topics include an overview of the Linux operating system, how to run commands, navigate file systems, create and edit files, use pipes and filters, and develop shell scripts. Register Here!
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
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Grammar Tutorials
Fri, Oct 22, 2021 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Student Affairs
Workshops & Infosessions
INDIVIDUAL GRAMMAR TUTORING FOR VITERBI UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE STUDENTS
Meet one-on-one with Viterbi faculty, build your grammar skills, and take your writing to the next level!
Viterbi faculty from the Engineering Writing Program will help you identify and correct recurring grammatical errors in your academic writing, cover letters, resumes, articles, presentations, and dissertations.
Bring your work and let's work together to clarify your great ideas!
Sign up with your USC email at http://bit.ly/grammaratUSC. If you have questions, please contact helenhch@usc.edu.
Location: Zoom
Audiences: Graduate and Undergraduate Students
Contact: Helen Choi
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Skill-Building for Success: Stress Management Tips
Fri, Oct 22, 2021 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Technology & Applied Computing Program (TAC)
Workshops & Infosessions
Hello Trojans!
Are you looking for assistance on returning to campus, improving their time management skills, and alleviating stress? Please come to our workshops and Drop-in hours hosted by the USC Kortschak Center for Learning and Creativity. No reservation or appointment is required for our workshops and drop-ins.
KCLC will be hosting Drop-in Hours and Skill Building for Success Workshops on Zoom with a weekly theme of time management, reading strategies, stress management or test-taking. The workshops will be interactive with great tips and resources.
This week, KCLC will be focusing on Stress Management Tips, understanding how you experience stress and exploring and practicing various ways to cope.
Drop-in hours are available for undergraduate or graduate students to meet with an academic coach without needing to make a reservation. These sessions may be held in a group setting, dependent upon staffing availability and demand.
If you are interested in learning more about weekly academic coaching, email us at kortschakcenter@usc.edu for additional information.
KCLC will have more events throughout the semester, and you can check out the most up to date workshop and drop-in schedule on their website https://kortschakcenter.usc.edu/events/More Information: Oct 2021 Skill-Building for Success.pdf
WebCast Link: https://usc.zoom.us/j/95019147813
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
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Huan Liu (Arizona State University) - Nurturing Tomorrow's CS Leaders Together
Fri, Oct 22, 2021 @ 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Thomas Lord Department of Computer Science
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Huan Liu , Arizona State University
Talk Title: Nurturing Tomorrow's CS Leaders Together
Abstract: With the recent surge of interest in and increasing need for AI, machine learning, and data science, we computer scientists and engineers are poised to welcome the golden age of computer science and reimagine new opportunities together for tomorrow's CS leaders. We will equip students with a solid theoretical foundation, state-of-the-art technology, and high-level skills so they are ready to be leaders in this fast-developing discipline. We will do this while enhancing diversity and equity on and off campus; promoting inclusiveness; and fostering a vibrant research and teaching ecosystem in which faculty and students excel in their unique ways. We strive to remain a global leader pursuing excellence in computer science education, research, and service and to stay at the forefront of computer science with world-class faculty and strong, aspiring students, and all in a student-focused, faculty-led, ethical, and creative learning environment.
Biography: Dr. Huan Liu is Professor of Computer Science and Engineering at Arizona State University. He was recognized for excellence in teaching and research in Computer Science and Engineering at ASU. His research interests include AI, data mining, feature selection, and social media mining. He co-authored the textbook, Social Media Mining: An Introduction, by Cambridge University Press. He graduated 32 PhD students at ASU and many of them won highly coveted awards (click here for their first job after graduation). He is Founding Field Chief Editor of Frontiers in Big Data, its Specialty Chief Editor of Data Mining and Management, Editor in Chief of ACM TIST, and Conference Co-Chair of ACM WSMD2022. His research has been funded by NSF, AFOSR, AFRL, ARL, ARO, DARPA, NASA, and ONR, among others. He is a Fellow of AAAI, AAAS, ACM, and IEEE.
http://www.public.asu.edu/~huanliu
Host: Laurent Itti
Location: Ronald Tutor Hall of Engineering (RTH) - 109
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Assistant to CS chair
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KCLC Feelin Connected Fridays
Fri, Oct 22, 2021 @ 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Technology & Applied Computing Program (TAC)
Workshops & Infosessions
Hello Trojans!
Are you looking for assistance on returning to campus, improving their time management skills, and alleviating stress? Please come to our workshops and Drop-in hours hosted by the USC Kortschak Center for Learning and Creativity. No reservation or appointment is required for our workshops and drop-ins.
KCLC will be hosting Drop-in Hours and Skill Building for Success Workshops on Zoom with a weekly theme of time management, reading strategies, stress management or test-taking. The workshops will be interactive with great tips and resources.
In this event are hosting in person Feelin Connected Fridays workshops where you can experience a variety of social and creative outlets that will spark a connection with peers, help cope with stress, and promote rejuvenation. Check out the flyer for more details!
Drop-in hours are available for undergraduate or graduate students to meet with an academic coach without needing to make a reservation. These sessions may be held in a group setting, dependent upon staffing availability and demand.
If you are interested in learning more about weekly academic coaching, email us at kortschakcenter@usc.edu for additional information.
KCLC will have more events throughout the semester, and you can check out the most up to date workshop and drop-in schedule on their website https://kortschakcenter.usc.edu/events/
More Information: Feelin' Connected Fridays.pdf
Location: 311
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
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KCLC Build Your Exam Success Toolkit
Fri, Oct 22, 2021 @ 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Technology & Applied Computing Program (TAC)
Workshops & Infosessions
Hello,
The USC Kortschak Center for Learning and Creativity is offering two programming initiatives as you continue to adjust to campus and prepare for your second round of midterms.
1. Back to SChool Connections - a skill-building workshop series to help you develop strategies to build, deepen and improve your relationships. Learn how to make and maintain friends, talk to your professors and classmates, and resolve conflicts with your roommates.
Each workshop will involve role-playing activities for you to practice these skillsets. Featured on USC News here: https://news.usc.edu/192217/usc-kortschak-center-helps-students-make-back-to-school-connections/
2. Build Your Exam Success Toolkit - an engaging opportunity for students to learn how to approach exams in a healthy and organized way. Meet us by Tommy Trojan on Friday, October 22nd to participate in the fun!
For more details check out the flyer attached below.More Information: exam_success_toolkit.pdf
Location: Tommy Trojan
Audiences: All USC students - graduate and undergraduate
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Slurm Job Management, Posted By: Center for Advanced Research Computing
Fri, Oct 22, 2021 @ 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Technology & Applied Computing Program (TAC)
Workshops & Infosessions
An overview of job submission and monitoring using the Slurm workload manager and job scheduler. Topics include resource requests, resource use evaluation, job dependencies, and job arrays.Register Here!
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
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KCLC Drop-In Hours
Fri, Oct 22, 2021 @ 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Technology & Applied Computing Program (TAC)
Workshops & Infosessions
Hello Trojans!
Are you looking for assistance on returning to campus, improving their time management skills, and alleviating stress? Please come to our workshops and Drop-in hours hosted by the USC Kortschak Center for Learning and Creativity. No reservation or appointment is required for our workshops and drop-ins.
KCLC will be hosting Drop-in Hours and Skill Building for Success Workshops on Zoom with a weekly theme of time management, reading strategies, stress management or test-taking. The workshops will be interactive with great tips and resources.
Drop-in hours are available for undergraduate or graduate students to meet with an academic coach without needing to make a reservation. These sessions may be held in a group setting, dependent upon staffing availability and demand.
For more information, see the attached flyers with dates, times, and Zoom links.
If you are interested in learning more about weekly academic coaching, email us at kortschakcenter@usc.edu for additional information.
KCLC will have more events throughout the semester, and you can check out the most up to date workshop and drop-in schedule on their website https://kortschakcenter.usc.edu/events/More Information: Oct 2021 Drop In.pdf
Location: Gwynn Wilson Student Union (STU) - 311
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
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Density Functional Theory Methods Using Quantum Espresso [series] Posted By: Center for Advanced Research Computing
Fri, Oct 22, 2021 @ 04:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Technology & Applied Computing Program (TAC)
Workshops & Infosessions
This weekly workshop series will benefit researchers who are interested in or are starting to learn about the application of theoretical methods and techniques for the study of the physics and chemistry of the solid state. These hands-on oriented workshops are targeted towards undergraduate, graduate, and post-doctoral students who wish to use Density Functional Theory (DFT) methods in their research. The aim is to teach the basics of ab initio atomistic materials simulation using the Quantum Espresso suite of codes for electronic-structure calculations and materials modeling at the nanoscale. Fridays from 4-6 PM PST. Register here!
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
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Tour De LA Wellness Challenge: Online Cooking Class
Fri, Oct 22, 2021 @ 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Masters Programs
Student Activity
Join in for a fun cooking session! Zoom Link: https://usc.zoom.us/j/91088569110
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Juli Legat
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USC Day of Making w/ YouTube's Allen Pan, USC Makers, USC Robogals
Sat, Oct 23, 2021 @ 11:00 AM - 02:30 PM
USC Viterbi School of Engineering, Viterbi School of Engineering K-12 STEM Center
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Allen Pan , Viterbi '12, maker on YouTube with >1.5M followers
Talk Title: USC Day of Making
Abstract: Join us for a virtual Day of Making! (all free)
Hear from USC students and alumni about their journey in developing making skills that combine engineering, robotics, and creativity.
See examples of making projects that turn imaginary objects like superhero shields and portal guns into reality!
11 - 11:50 am Allen Pan, host of YouTube channel: "Sufficiently Advanced" Register: https://tinyurl.com/allenpanregister
12:15 - 1:00 pm USC Makers present a Mini Maker Faire (best for high school students)
1:15 - 2:15 USC Robogals "Becoming the Next Generation of Makers"
Afternoon evemts for high school students: https://tinyurl.com/dayofmakingregister
Biography: Allen Pan https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVS89U86PwqzNkK2qYNbk5A
USC Viterbi K-12 STEM Center https://viterbik12.usc.edu/
Host: USC Viterbi K-12 STEM Center
More Info: https://tinyurl.com/allenpanregister
More Information: Day of Making.pdf
Location: Register for Webinar
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Katie Mills
Event Link: https://tinyurl.com/allenpanregister
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USC Day of Making w/ YouTube's Allen Pan, USC Makers, USC Robogals
Sat, Oct 23, 2021 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
USC Viterbi School of Engineering, Viterbi School of Engineering K-12 STEM Center
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Allen Pan , Viterbi '12, maker on YouTube with >1.5M followers
Talk Title: USC Day of Making
Abstract: Join us for a virtual Day of Making! (all free)
Hear from USC students and alumni about their journey in developing making skills that combine engineering, robotics, and creativity.
See examples of making projects that turn imaginary objects like superhero shields and portal guns into reality!
11 - 11:50 am Allen Pan, host of YouTube channel: "Sufficiently Advanced" Register: https://tinyurl.com/allenpanregister
12:15 - 1:00 pm USC Makers present a Mini Maker Faire (best for high school students)
1:15 - 2:15 USC Robogals "Becoming the Next Generation of Makers"
Afternoon evemts for high school students: https://tinyurl.com/dayofmakingregister
Biography: Allen Pan https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVS89U86PwqzNkK2qYNbk5A
USC Viterbi K-12 STEM Center https://viterbik12.usc.edu/
Host: USC Viterbi K-12 STEM Center
More Info: https://tinyurl.com/allenpanregister
More Information: Day of Making.pdf
Location: Register for Webinar
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Katie Mills
Event Link: https://tinyurl.com/allenpanregister
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USC Day of Making w/ YouTube's Allen Pan, USC Makers, USC Robogals
Sat, Oct 23, 2021 @ 11:00 AM - 02:15 PM
USC Viterbi School of Engineering, Viterbi School of Engineering K-12 STEM Center
University Calendar
Join us for a virtual Day of Making!
Hear from USC students and alumni about their journey in developingmaking skills that combine engineering, robotics, and creativity.
See examples of making projects that turn imaginary objects likesuperhero shields and portal guns into reality
11 -“ 11:50 am Allen Pan, host of YouTube channel "Sufficiently Advanced"
https://tinyurl.com/allenpanregister
https://tinyurl.com/dayofmakingregister
12:15pm -“ 1:00pm
Mini Maker Faire with thUSC Makers
1:15pm -“ 2:15pm
Becoming the Next Generation of Innovators with USC Robogals
More Information: Day of Making.pdf
Location: Register for Webinar
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Katie Mills
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KCLC Drop-In Hours
Mon, Oct 25, 2021 @ 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Technology & Applied Computing Program (TAC)
Workshops & Infosessions
Hello Trojans!
Are you looking for assistance on returning to campus, improving their time management skills, and alleviating stress? Please come to our workshops and Drop-in hours hosted by the USC Kortschak Center for Learning and Creativity. No reservation or appointment is required for our workshops and drop-ins.
KCLC will be hosting Drop-in Hours and Skill Building for Success Workshops on Zoom with a weekly theme of time management, reading strategies, stress management or test-taking. The workshops will be interactive with great tips and resources.
Drop-in hours are available for undergraduate or graduate students to meet with an academic coach without needing to make a reservation. These sessions may be held in a group setting, dependent upon staffing availability and demand.
For more information, see the attached flyers with dates, times, and Zoom links.
If you are interested in learning more about weekly academic coaching, email us at kortschakcenter@usc.edu for additional information.
KCLC will have more events throughout the semester, and you can check out the most up to date workshop and drop-in schedule on their website https://kortschakcenter.usc.edu/events/Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
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Prospective Graduate Student Webinar: Chat with a USC Rep
Tue, Oct 26, 2021 @ 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Viterbi School of Engineering Graduate Admission
Workshops & Infosessions
Online webinars are held throughout the year via Zoom and hosted by Viterbi School representatives. All that is needed to participate is a computer with internet access. Webinars are designed for prospective students to learn more about:
Master's & Ph.D. Programs
Application Requirements
Tuition & Funding
There will also be ample time for questions.
Register
WebCast Link: https://usc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_u4j-mgpfRmW6wROiTfpwSw
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: USC Viterbi Graduate Admission
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Skill-Building for Success: Test-Taking Tactics
Tue, Oct 26, 2021 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Technology & Applied Computing Program (TAC)
Workshops & Infosessions
Hello Trojans!
Are you looking for assistance on returning to campus, improving their time management skills, and alleviating stress? Please come to our workshops and Drop-in hours hosted by the USC Kortschak Center for Learning and Creativity. No reservation or appointment is required for our workshops and drop-ins.
KCLC will be hosting Drop-in Hours and Skill Building for Success Workshops on Zoom with a weekly theme of time management, reading strategies, stress management or test-taking. The workshops will be interactive with great tips and resources.
This week, KCLC will be focusing on Test Taking Tactics, improving your exam preparation skills by exploring different methods of learning, studying, and actually taking the test, which can be implemented before, during, or after the exam.
Drop-in hours are available for undergraduate or graduate students to meet with an academic coach without needing to make a reservation. These sessions may be held in a group setting, dependent upon staffing availability and demand.
If you are interested in learning more about weekly academic coaching, email us at kortschakcenter@usc.edu for additional information.
KCLC will have more events throughout the semester, and you can check out the most up to date workshop and drop-in schedule on their website https://kortschakcenter.usc.edu/events/More Information: Oct 2021 Skill-Building for Success.pdf
WebCast Link: https://usc.zoom.us/j/95019147813
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
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Job/Internship Search Workshop (Hybrid)
Tue, Oct 26, 2021 @ 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Career Connections
Workshops & Infosessions
Increase your knowledge on the job/internship search by attending this professional development Q&A moderated by Viterbi Career Connections staff or Viterbi employer partners.
To access this workshop, log into Viterbi Career Gateway>> Events>>Workshops: https://shibboleth-viterbi-usc-csm.symplicity.com/sso/
For more information about all workshops, please visit viterbicareers.usc.edu/workshops.
Access Zoom link on Viterbi Career Gateway: https://shibboleth-viterbi-usc-csm.symplicity.com/sso/
Location: Ronald Tutor Hall of Engineering (RTH) - 211/Zoom
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Viterbi Career Connections
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CS Undergraduate Live Chat Drop-in Advisement
Tue, Oct 26, 2021 @ 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Thomas Lord Department of Computer Science
Student Activity
CS Advisors will be available on Tuesdays/Wednesdays/Thursdays this fall from 1:30pm to 2:30pm to assist undergraduates in our four majors (CSCI, CSBA, CSGA, and CECS) via Live Chat. Access the live chat through our website at https://cs.usc.edu/chat
Location: Online - Live Chat
Audiences: Undergrad
Contact: USC Computer Sciecne
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Photonics Seminar Series
Tue, Oct 26, 2021 @ 01:30 PM - 02:31 PM
Ming Hsieh Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Dr. Mark Haynes, NASA-Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Talk Title: Waveport Scattering Library
Series: Photonics Seminar
Host: Electrical and Computer Engineering: Wade Hsu, Mercedeh Khajavikhan, Michelle Povinelli, Constantine Sideris, and Wei Wu
More Info: https://usc.zoom.us/j/91808071892?pwd=VUwyK3NSNW5rSzVLQzFKSGdPc05yUT09
Webcast: https://usc.zoom.us/j/91808071892?pwd=VUwyK3NSNW5rSzVLQzFKSGdPc05yUT09More Information: Photonics Seminar _Mark Haynes 10-26-21.pdf
Location: Hughes Aircraft Electrical Engineering Center (EEB) - 132
WebCast Link: https://usc.zoom.us/j/91808071892?pwd=VUwyK3NSNW5rSzVLQzFKSGdPc05yUT09
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Jennifer Ramos/Electrophysics
Event Link: https://usc.zoom.us/j/91808071892?pwd=VUwyK3NSNW5rSzVLQzFKSGdPc05yUT09
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Drop-In Weekly Office Hours [Virtual] Posted By: Center for Advanced Research Computing
Tue, Oct 26, 2021 @ 02:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Technology & Applied Computing Program (TAC)
Workshops & Infosessions
Every Tuesday, office hours are an opportunity for CARC users to ask questions about research computing. No appointment/registration is necessary, but you must use your USC credentials to access the Zoom meeting by clicking "Register" below. For in-person support, we are also in Leavey Library room 3M (basement) during this same time period. Register Here!
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
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***NO ISE 651, Epstein Seminar - Week of INFORMS***
Tue, Oct 26, 2021 @ 03:30 PM - 04:50 PM
Daniel J. Epstein Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Grace Owh
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Virtual First-Year Admission Information Session
Tue, Oct 26, 2021 @ 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Undergraduate Admission
Workshops & Infosessions
Our virtual information session is a live presentation from a USC Viterbi admission counselor designed for high school students and their family members to learn more about the USC Viterbi undergraduate experience. Our session will cover an overview of our undergraduate engineering programs, the application process, and more on student life. Guests will be able to ask questions and engage in further discussion toward the end of the session.
Register here!Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Viterbi Admission
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Mork Family Department Fall Seminars - Kevin Solomon, University of Delaware
Tue, Oct 26, 2021 @ 04:00 PM - 05:20 PM
Mork Family Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science
University Calendar
Mork Family Department Fall Seminars - Kevin Solomon, University of Delaware
Host: Dr. Stacey Finley
Location: Grace Ford Salvatori Hall Of Letters, Arts & Sciences (GFS) - 101
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Greta Harrison
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EnCorps STEM Teachers Program (Viterbi, Virtual)
Tue, Oct 26, 2021 @ 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Career Connections
Workshops & Infosessions
Location: Virtual (via Zoom)
RSVP on Virterbi Career Gateway.
Use your industry and technical expertise to explore teaching!
RSVP on Zoom HERE. Join the EnCorps STEM Teachers Program for a virtual Trojan Talk about pathways into teaching middle and high school, as well as other ways to be involved in ensuring all students receive an equitable education in California.
The EnCorps Trojan talk is open to all graduate level students with 1 year of science, tech, engineering, math or research professional experience. The Fellowship is an unpaid opportunity, and within 9 months-2 years you can be hired as a credentialed teacher. EnCorps is unable to offer Visa sponsorship.
The EnCorps STEM Teachers Program empowers STEM industry experts to transform public education by exploring teaching in high needs schools. The STEM Teaching Fellowship allows STEM professionals to explore teaching middle or high school in a low risk, highly supported way. Fellows will see teaching first-hand as a volunteer guest teacher before pursuing a teaching credential/license/certification and getting hired as a teacher. Along the way, Fellows are supported with training, coaching and a cohort of peers.
In this webinar we will discuss:
The STEM achievement, access and literacy gaps in high needs schools.
How you can directly impact the next generation of innovators, scientists and engineers, and are uniquely positioned to transform public STEM education.
EnCorps' Fellowship details - our cohort-based program model and timelines.
EnCorps' current locations - San Diego, Los Angeles, SF Bay Area, Denver and New York City.
EnCorps application process and selection criteria.
Next steps for interested candidates.
Do your part to ensure all students, regardless of socioeconomic status, have a strong STEM foundation to help them navigate an increasingly complex world.Location: Virtual (via Zoom)
Audiences: Graduate
Contact: RTH 218 Viterbi Career Connections
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South Korea Prospective Students Info Session
Tue, Oct 26, 2021 @ 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Graduate Admission
Workshops & Infosessions
Interested in Masters or Ph.D. programs in engineering or computer science?
Representatives from the University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering will be hosting an online webinar for prospective students in South Korea.
Students who have earned or are in the process of earning a Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, or hard science (such as physics, biology, or chemistry) are welcome to attend to learn more about applying to our graduate programs.
Students who have earned or are in the process of earning a Bachelor's degree in the Non-Engineering area are all welcome to join, USC Viterbi provides 16 STEM programs for non-engineering students to apply!
The session will include information on the following topics:
- Master's & Ph.D. programs in engineering, computer science, and data science
- STEM Programs for Non-Engineering students
- How to Apply
- Scholarships and funding
- Student life at USC and in Los Angeles
WebCast Link: https://usc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ffh54o4-ThS5pGdCc8YyJg
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: William Schwerin
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Skill-Building for Success: Test-Taking Tactics
Wed, Oct 27, 2021 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Technology & Applied Computing Program (TAC)
Workshops & Infosessions
Hello Trojans!
Are you looking for assistance on returning to campus, improving their time management skills, and alleviating stress? Please come to our workshops and Drop-in hours hosted by the USC Kortschak Center for Learning and Creativity. No reservation or appointment is required for our workshops and drop-ins.
KCLC will be hosting Drop-in Hours and Skill Building for Success Workshops on Zoom with a weekly theme of time management, reading strategies, stress management or test-taking. The workshops will be interactive with great tips and resources.
This week, KCLC will be focusing on Test Taking Tactics, improving your exam preparation skills by exploring different methods of learning, studying, and actually taking the test, which can be implemented before, during, or after the exam.
Drop-in hours are available for undergraduate or graduate students to meet with an academic coach without needing to make a reservation. These sessions may be held in a group setting, dependent upon staffing availability and demand.
If you are interested in learning more about weekly academic coaching, email us at kortschakcenter@usc.edu for additional information.
KCLC will have more events throughout the semester, and you can check out the most up to date workshop and drop-in schedule on their website https://kortschakcenter.usc.edu/events/More Information: Oct 2021 Skill-Building for Success.pdf
WebCast Link: https://usc.zoom.us/j/95019147813
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
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KCLC Drop-In Hours
Wed, Oct 27, 2021 @ 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Technology & Applied Computing Program (TAC)
Workshops & Infosessions
Hello Trojans!
Are you looking for assistance on returning to campus, improving their time management skills, and alleviating stress? Please come to our workshops and Drop-in hours hosted by the USC Kortschak Center for Learning and Creativity. No reservation or appointment is required for our workshops and drop-ins.
KCLC will be hosting Drop-in Hours and Skill Building for Success Workshops on Zoom with a weekly theme of time management, reading strategies, stress management or test-taking. The workshops will be interactive with great tips and resources.
Drop-in hours are available for undergraduate or graduate students to meet with an academic coach without needing to make a reservation. These sessions may be held in a group setting, dependent upon staffing availability and demand.
For more information, see the attached flyers with dates, times, and Zoom links.
If you are interested in learning more about weekly academic coaching, email us at kortschakcenter@usc.edu for additional information.
KCLC will have more events throughout the semester, and you can check out the most up to date workshop and drop-in schedule on their website https://kortschakcenter.usc.edu/events/More Information: Oct 2021 Drop In.pdf
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
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Computer Science General Faculty Meeting
Wed, Oct 27, 2021 @ 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 only. Event details emailed directly to attendees.
Location: TBD
Audiences: Invited Faculty Only
Contact: Assistant to CS chair
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KCLC Drop-In Hours
Wed, Oct 27, 2021 @ 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Technology & Applied Computing Program (TAC)
Workshops & Infosessions
Hello Trojans!
Are you looking for assistance on returning to campus, improving their time management skills, and alleviating stress? Please come to our workshops and Drop-in hours hosted by the USC Kortschak Center for Learning and Creativity. No reservation or appointment is required for our workshops and drop-ins.
KCLC will be hosting Drop-in Hours and Skill Building for Success Workshops on Zoom with a weekly theme of time management, reading strategies, stress management or test-taking. The workshops will be interactive with great tips and resources.
Drop-in hours are available for undergraduate or graduate students to meet with an academic coach without needing to make a reservation. These sessions may be held in a group setting, dependent upon staffing availability and demand.
For more information, see the attached flyers with dates, times, and Zoom links.
If you are interested in learning more about weekly academic coaching, email us at kortschakcenter@usc.edu for additional information.
KCLC will have more events throughout the semester, and you can check out the most up to date workshop and drop-in schedule on their website https://kortschakcenter.usc.edu/events/More Information: Oct 2021 Drop In.pdf
Location: Gwynn Wilson Student Union (STU) - 311
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
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CS Undergraduate Live Chat Drop-in Advisement
Wed, Oct 27, 2021 @ 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Thomas Lord Department of Computer Science
Student Activity
CS Advisors will be available on Tuesdays/Wednesdays/Thursdays this fall from 1:30pm to 2:30pm to assist undergraduates in our four majors (CSCI, CSBA, CSGA, and CECS) via Live Chat. Access the live chat through our website at https://cs.usc.edu/chat
Location: Online - Live Chat
Audiences: Undergrad
Contact: USC Computer Sciecne
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AME Seminar
Wed, Oct 27, 2021 @ 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Paul Ronney, USC
Talk Title: Releasing Insights from Data: Quarrying vs. Sculpting
Abstract: When Michelangelo surveyed a block of marble he saw a figure trapped inside; his goal was to release the figure that in his mind was already there. Research involves not only quarrying (obtaining) blocks of experimental, computational or theoretical data but more importantly releasing the insights trapped within. For example, every student of physics learns about the H atom spectrum - but why this block of data? Because, trapped within the spectrum is a critical, unequivocal insight - that energy levels of matter are quantized.
In that famous example the insight and its significance are obvious given the benefit of years of hindsight - but what important insights are trapped inside freshly-quarried data? The focus of this presentation is on examples of and methods for sculpting data into works of insight. Starting with the aforementioned case study and others the audiences sculpting skill will be challenged with case studies from both the presenters own work (some not yet published) and elsewhere, with an emphasis on examples where the insights were both difficult to sculpt and led to counterintuitive insights.
Biography: Paul Ronney is a Professor in the Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, CA. Prof. Ronney received a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley, a Master of Science degree in Aeronautics from the California Institute of Technology, and a Doctor of Science degree in Aeronautics and Astronautics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He held postdoctoral appointments at the NASA Lewis (now Glenn) Research Center and the Laboratory for Computational Physics at the U. S. Naval Research Laboratory and a position as Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Princeton University before assuming his current position at USC. Prof. Ronney was the Payload Specialist Astronaut (Alternate) for Space Shuttle mission MSL-1 (STS-83, April 4 - 8, 1997) and the reflight of this mission (STS-94, July 1 - 16, 1997).
Professor Ronney has extensive research experience in small-scale combustion and power generation, turbulent combustion, flame ignition by transient plasma discharges, micro-scale combustion, bioengineering (robotic insect propulsion), edge flames, flame propagation in confined geometries (Hele-Shaw cells), internal combustion engines, premixed-gas combustion at microgravity and flame spread over solid fuel beds. One of his experiments, a study of premixed-gas flames at low gravity, flew on three Space Shuttle missions.
Prof. Ronney has published over 80 technical papers in peer-reviewed journals, made over 250 technical presentations (including over 35 invited presentations at international conferences), holds 7 U.S. patents, and has received over $12 million in funding for his research projects. In recognition of his achievements, he is a Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and the Combustion Institute, an Associate Fellow of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, and is a recipient of the National Science Foundation Presidential Young Investigator Award. He has received the Distinguished Paper Award from the Combustion Institute (for a work published in the Proceedings of the Combustion Institute, Vol. 37) and the Starley Premium Award of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (for the best paper of the year published in the Journal of Automobile Engineering.)
Host: AME Department
More Info: https://usc.zoom.us/j/97427241653?pwd=UGd2aXY2b3dsQkxMdzdvcnNBMjRJZz09
Webcast: https://usc.zoom.us/j/97427241653?pwd=UGd2aXY2b3dsQkxMdzdvcnNBMjRJZz09Location: Seaver Science Library (SSL) - 202
WebCast Link: https://usc.zoom.us/j/97427241653?pwd=UGd2aXY2b3dsQkxMdzdvcnNBMjRJZz09
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Tessa Yao
Event Link: https://usc.zoom.us/j/97427241653?pwd=UGd2aXY2b3dsQkxMdzdvcnNBMjRJZz09
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KCLC Back to SChool Connections
Wed, Oct 27, 2021 @ 04:00 PM - 04:50 PM
Technology & Applied Computing Program (TAC)
Workshops & Infosessions
Hello,
The USC Kortschak Center for Learning and Creativity is offering two programming initiatives as you continue to adjust to campus and prepare for your second round of midterms.
1. Back to SChool Connections - a skill-building workshop series to help you develop strategies to build, deepen and improve your relationships. Learn how to make and maintain friends, talk to your professors and classmates, and resolve conflicts with your roommates.
Each workshop will involve role-playing activities for you to practice these skillsets. Featured on USC News here: https://news.usc.edu/192217/usc-kortschak-center-helps-students-make-back-to-school-connections/
2. Build Your Exam Success Toolkit - an engaging opportunity for students to learn how to approach exams in a healthy and organized way. Meet us by Tommy Trojan on Friday, October 22nd to participate in the fun!
For more details check out the flyer attached below.More Information: back_to_school_connections_flyer.pdf
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
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Center of Autonomy and AI, Center for Cyber-Physical Systems and the Internet of Things, and Ming Hsieh Institute Seminar Series
Wed, Oct 27, 2021 @ 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Ming Hsieh Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Xenofon Koutsoukos, Department of Computer Science at Vanderbilt University
Talk Title: Resilient Distributed Consensus, Optimization, and Learning in Networked Cyber-Physical Systems
Series: Center for Cyber-Physical Systems and Internet of Things
Abstract: Distributed consensus, optimization, and learning algorithms are increasingly used in networked cyber-physical systems but they are prone to Byzantine attacks. In this talk, we will present distributed algorithms for resilient aggregation in high-dimensional problems. The first approach is based on the notion of centerpoint, which is an extension of the median in higher dimensions. Centerpoint is used in a resilient distributed stochastic gradient descent algorithm in a cooperative network and evaluated using examples of target pursuit in multi-robot systems. The second approach is based on adaptive weight assignment and is used for resilient distributed multi-task learning and distributed reinforcement learning. Our results show better learning performance than the non-cooperative case and resilience in the presence of Byzantine agents.
Biography: Xenofon Koutsoukos is the Chair of the Department of Computer Science at Vanderbilt University. He is a Professor of Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and Electrical Engineering and a Senior Research Scientist with the Institute for Software Integrated Systems. His research is in the area of cyber-physical systems with emphasis on learning-enabled systems, security and resilience, control and decision-making, diagnosis and fault tolerance, formal methods, and adaptive resource management. Prof. Koutsoukos was the recipient of the NSF Career Award in 2004, the Excellence in Teaching Award in 2009 from the Vanderbilt University School of Engineering, and the 2011 NASA Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate (ARMD) Associate Administrator (AA) Award in Technology and Innovation. He is a Fellow of the IEEE.
Host: Hosts: Pierluigi Nuzzo and Paul Bogdan
Webcast: https://usc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_p5OEJlPxQlakO4hqovuGEQLocation: Online
WebCast Link: https://usc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_p5OEJlPxQlakO4hqovuGEQ
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Talyia White
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Singapore Prospective Students Info Session
Wed, Oct 27, 2021 @ 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Graduate Admission
Workshops & Infosessions
Representatives from the University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering will be hosting an online webinar for prospective students in Singapore.
Students who have earned or are in the process of earning a Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, or hard science (such as physics, biology, or chemistry) are welcome to attend to learn more about applying to our graduate programs.
Students who have earned or are in the process of earning a Bachelor's degree in the Non-Engineering area are all welcome to join, USC Viterbi provides 16 STEM programs for non-engineering students to apply!
The session will include information on the following topics:
- Master's & Ph.D. programs in engineering, computer science, and data science
- STEM Programs for Non-Engineering students
- How to Apply
- Scholarships and funding
- Student life at USC and in Los Angeles
WebCast Link: https://usc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2t1zIbuSQGWn2kswXA2Ppw
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: William Schwerin
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Learn About Careers At Clark Construction (In-Person, Viterbi-Specific)
Wed, Oct 27, 2021 @ 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Career Connections
Workshops & Infosessions
Informational session on Clark Construction and opportunities for internships and full-time employment. Students can learn more about the company, the opportunities we have, and ask questions.
Located IN-PERSON on campus in RTH 211
Degree Levels: Bachelors, Masters
Majors: Civil, Mechanical, EnvironmentalLocation: Ronald Tutor Hall of Engineering (RTH) - 211
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: RTH 218 Viterbi Career Connections
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Drop-In Q&A for Prospective Graduate Students
Thu, Oct 28, 2021 @ 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Viterbi School of Engineering Graduate Admission
Workshops & Infosessions
This webinar is designed for those that have specific questions they want answered. Questions will be submitted using the Q&A function and will be answered verbally by a USC Viterbi representative.
WebCast Link: https://usc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_a0cbNz_jQieaByFuoP32WQ
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: William Schwerin
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Women in Technology Intern & Analyst Forum Apply By Oct. 3rd!
Thu, Oct 28, 2021 @ 09:30 AM - 05:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Career Connections
Workshops & Infosessions
THIS IS AN EXTERNAL EVENT HOSTED BY WELLS FARGO
2021 Wells Fargo Women in Technology Intern & Analyst Forum -- Register by October 3rd
Wells Fargo is committed to developing the leaders of tomorrow, and as part of that commitment, we are proud to host an upcoming event for high-performing candidates from diverse backgrounds. The Wells Fargo Women in Technology Virtual Forum is an exclusive TWO-DAY program designed to encourage and inspire women who have an interest in pursuing a career in Technology. Our Forum will highlight our Intern and Analyst opportunities within Wells Fargo Technology for 2022.
During this virtual forum you will:
Meet with senior management and professionals from Wells Fargo Technology
Participate in information sessions, panels, and networking events.
Participate in accelerated interviews for our 2022 Technology Intern or Analyst Program
Event Details
Date: October 28th -- 29th, 2021
Location: The entire event will be held virtually via Zoom
Registration: To be considered for the forum, you must register here 2021 Wells Fargo Women in Technology Intern & Analyst Forum: Registration: (wfwuevents.com). Please submit your registration by 11:59 p.m. EST on Sunday, Oct 3rd 2021.
If you have any questions, please email: WellsFargoTechnologyCampusRecruiting@wellsfargo.comLocation: Virtual (via Zoom)
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: RTH 218 Viterbi Career Connections
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Skill-Building for Success: Test-Taking Tactics
Thu, Oct 28, 2021 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Technology & Applied Computing Program (TAC)
Workshops & Infosessions
Hello Trojans!
Are you looking for assistance on returning to campus, improving their time management skills, and alleviating stress? Please come to our workshops and Drop-in hours hosted by the USC Kortschak Center for Learning and Creativity. No reservation or appointment is required for our workshops and drop-ins.
KCLC will be hosting Drop-in Hours and Skill Building for Success Workshops on Zoom with a weekly theme of time management, reading strategies, stress management or test-taking. The workshops will be interactive with great tips and resources.
This week, KCLC will be focusing on Test Taking Tactics, improving your exam preparation skills by exploring different methods of learning, studying, and actually taking the test, which can be implemented before, during, or after the exam.
Drop-in hours are available for undergraduate or graduate students to meet with an academic coach without needing to make a reservation. These sessions may be held in a group setting, dependent upon staffing availability and demand.
If you are interested in learning more about weekly academic coaching, email us at kortschakcenter@usc.edu for additional information.
KCLC will have more events throughout the semester, and you can check out the most up to date workshop and drop-in schedule on their website https://kortschakcenter.usc.edu/events/More Information: Oct 2021 Skill-Building for Success.pdf
WebCast Link: https://usc.zoom.us/j/95019147813
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
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Nikhil Garg (Cornell University) - Combatting Gerrymandering with Social Choice: the Design of Multi-member Districts
Thu, Oct 28, 2021 @ 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Thomas Lord Department of Computer Science
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Nikhil Garg, Cornell University
Talk Title: Combatting Gerrymandering with Social Choice: the Design of Multi-member Districts
Abstract: Every representative democracy must specify a mechanism under which voters choose their representatives. The most common mechanism in the United States -- winner-take-all single-member districts -- both enables substantial partisan gerrymandering and constrains `fair' redistricting, preventing proportional representation in legislatures. We study the design of multi-member districts (MMDs), in which each district elects multiple representatives, potentially through a non-winner-takes-all voting rule. We carry out large-scale analyses for the U.S. House of Representatives under MMDs with different social choice functions, under algorithmically generated maps optimized for either partisan benefit or proportionality. Doing so requires efficiently incorporating predicted partisan outcomes -- under various multi-winner social choice functions -- into an algorithm that optimizes over an ensemble of maps. We find that with three-member districts using Single Transferable Vote, fairness-minded independent commissions would be able to achieve proportional outcomes in every state up to rounding, and advantage-seeking partisans would have their power to gerrymander significantly curtailed. Simultaneously, such districts would preserve geographic cohesion, an arguably important aspect of representative democracies. In the process, we open up a rich research agenda at the intersection of social choice and computational redistricting.
Biography: Nikhil Garg is an Assistant Professor of Operations Research and Information Engineering at Cornell Tech as part of the Jacobs Technion-Cornell Institute. His research interest is the application of algorithms, data science, and mechanism design to the study of democracy, markets, and societal systems at large. He received his PhD from Stanford University, where he was part of the Society and Algorithms Lab and Stanford Crowdsourced Democracy Team. He has spent time at Uber, NASA, and Microsoft, and most recently was the Principal Data Scientist at PredictWise, which provides election analytics for political campaigns. Nikhil has received the INFORMS George Dantzig Dissertation Award, an honorable mention for the ACM SIGecom dissertation award, and 2nd place in the MSOM student paper competition.
Host: Shaddin Dughmi
Location: Henry Salvatori Computer Science Center (SAL) - 213
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Assistant to CS chair
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Astani Civil and Environmental Engineering Seminar
Thu, Oct 28, 2021 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sonny Astani Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Dr. Ioannis Kougioumtzoglou, Columbia University
Talk Title: Path Integrals in Stochastic Engineering Dynamics
Abstract: Please see attached abstract, bio and photo.
Host: Dr. Roger Ghanem
Webcast: Zoom: https://usc.zoom.us/j/996-8004-9945 Meeting ID:99680049945 Passcode: 905716More Information: I Kougiumtzoglou Abstract-bio.pdf
Location: Michelson Center for Convergent Bioscience (MCB) - 101
WebCast Link: Zoom: https://usc.zoom.us/j/996-8004-9945 Meeting ID:99680049945 Passcode: 905716
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Evangeline Reyes
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KCLC Drop-In Hours
Thu, Oct 28, 2021 @ 12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Technology & Applied Computing Program (TAC)
Workshops & Infosessions
Hello Trojans!
Are you looking for assistance on returning to campus, improving their time management skills, and alleviating stress? Please come to our workshops and Drop-in hours hosted by the USC Kortschak Center for Learning and Creativity. No reservation or appointment is required for our workshops and drop-ins.
KCLC will be hosting Drop-in Hours and Skill Building for Success Workshops on Zoom with a weekly theme of time management, reading strategies, stress management or test-taking. The workshops will be interactive with great tips and resources.
Drop-in hours are available for undergraduate or graduate students to meet with an academic coach without needing to make a reservation. These sessions may be held in a group setting, dependent upon staffing availability and demand.
For more information, see the attached flyers with dates, times, and Zoom links.
If you are interested in learning more about weekly academic coaching, email us at kortschakcenter@usc.edu for additional information.
KCLC will have more events throughout the semester, and you can check out the most up to date workshop and drop-in schedule on their website https://kortschakcenter.usc.edu/events/More Information: Oct 2021 Drop In.pdf
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
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Advanced Manufacturing Seminar
Thu, Oct 28, 2021 @ 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Dr. Charlie C. L. Wang, University of Manchester
Talk Title: Multi-Axis Additive Manufacturing: Support-Free, Mechanical Strength and Motion Planning
Abstract: In this talk, I will present our recent work related to multi-axis additive manufacturing (i.e., MAAM). Although called 3D printing, the processing of material accumulation in most commercial AM systems is however taken in a 2.5D manner, which leads to two major problems - 1) supporting structures are needed below regions with large overhang and 2) weak mechanical strength between layers of accumulated materials. Both challenges are tackled in our work by incorporating multi-axis motion into the material deposition process. Printing along real 3D tool-paths is conducted. Automatic tool-path planning for multi-axis 3D printing is based on two successive decompositions, first volume-to-surfaces and then surfaces-to-curves. Two computational pipelines will be introduced, where the first one is based on voxel representation for support-free 3D printing and the second paradigm is based on vector-field computation for reinforcing the mechanical strength of 3D printed models. Lastly, I will present methods for effectively planning the motion trajectory of robots in these manufacturing tasks, the tool-paths of which are usually complex and have a large number of discrete-time constraints as waypoints.
Biography:
Prof. Charlie C. L. Wang currently holds a Chair of Smart Manufacturing with the University of Manchester. Prior to this, he was a Chair of Advanced Manufacturing at Delft University of Technology and a Professor of Mechanical and Automation Engineering at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. He also worked as a visiting professor at University of Southern California during sabbatical leave in 2011. Prof. Wang received a few awards from professional societies including the ASME CIE Excellence in Research Award (2016), the ISSMO/Springer Prize (2019), the Best Paper Award (2nd Place) of Solid and Physical Modeling (2019), the NAMRI/SME Outstanding Paper Award (2013), the Best Paper Awards of ASME CIE Conferences (twice in 2008 and 2001 respectively), the Prakash Krishnaswami CAPPD Best Paper Award of ASME CIE Conference (2011), and the ASME CIE Young Engineer Award (2009). He received his B.Eng. degree (1998) in mechatronics engineering from Huazhong University of Science and Technology and his Ph.D. degree (2002) in mechanical engineering from Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST). He is a Fellow of American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), and is also currently the chair of Solid Modeling Association (SMA).
Host: Center for Advanced Manufacturing
More Info: Registration Link: https://usc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_I4t2NMfJS--fyzciHcbzlQ
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Tessa Yao
Event Link: Registration Link: https://usc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_I4t2NMfJS--fyzciHcbzlQ
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CS Undergraduate Live Chat Drop-in Advisement
Thu, Oct 28, 2021 @ 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Thomas Lord Department of Computer Science
Student Activity
CS Advisors will be available on Tuesdays/Wednesdays/Thursdays this fall from 1:30pm to 2:30pm to assist undergraduates in our four majors (CSCI, CSBA, CSGA, and CECS) via Live Chat. Access the live chat through our website at https://cs.usc.edu/chat
Location: Online - Live Chat
Audiences: Undergrad
Contact: USC Computer Sciecne
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Virtual First-Year Admission Information Session
Thu, Oct 28, 2021 @ 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Undergraduate Admission
Workshops & Infosessions
Our virtual information session is a live presentation from a USC Viterbi admission counselor designed for high school students and their family members to learn more about the USC Viterbi undergraduate experience. Our session will cover an overview of our undergraduate engineering programs, the application process, and more on student life. Guests will be able to ask questions and engage in further discussion toward the end of the session.
Register here!Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Viterbi Admission
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Drop-In Q&A for Prospective Graduate Students
Thu, Oct 28, 2021 @ 04:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Graduate Admission
Workshops & Infosessions
This webinar is designed for those that have specific questions they want answered. Questions will be submitted using the Q&A function and will be answered verbally by a USC Viterbi representative.
WebCast Link: https://usc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_MYe4mGEpQGWUDZnivSKgNw
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: William Schwerin
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Software Management on CARC Systems, Posted By: Center for Advanced Research Computing
Fri, Oct 29, 2021 @ 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Technology & Applied Computing Program (TAC)
Workshops & Infosessions
An overview of the software stacks available on CARC systems, using the Lmod software module system. Topics include how to find and load modules, manage your shell environment, build your own software, and create your own modules. Register Here!
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
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Women in Technology Intern & Analyst Forum Apply By Oct. 3rd!
Fri, Oct 29, 2021 @ 09:30 AM - 05:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Career Connections
Workshops & Infosessions
THIS IS AN EXTERNAL EVENT HOSTED BY WELLS FARGO
2021 Wells Fargo Women in Technology Intern & Analyst Forum -- Register by October 3rd
Wells Fargo is committed to developing the leaders of tomorrow, and as part of that commitment, we are proud to host an upcoming event for high-performing candidates from diverse backgrounds. The Wells Fargo Women in Technology Virtual Forum is an exclusive TWO-DAY program designed to encourage and inspire women who have an interest in pursuing a career in Technology. Our Forum will highlight our Intern and Analyst opportunities within Wells Fargo Technology for 2022.
During this virtual forum you will:
Meet with senior management and professionals from Wells Fargo Technology
Participate in information sessions, panels, and networking events.
Participate in accelerated interviews for our 2022 Technology Intern or Analyst Program
Event Details
Date: October 28th -- 29th, 2021
Location: The entire event will be held virtually via Zoom
Registration: To be considered for the forum, you must register here 2021 Wells Fargo Women in Technology Intern & Analyst Forum: Registration: (wfwuevents.com). Please submit your registration by 11:59 p.m. EST on Sunday, Oct 3rd 2021.
If you have any questions, please email: WellsFargoTechnologyCampusRecruiting@wellsfargo.comLocation: Virtual (via Zoom)
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: RTH 218 Viterbi Career Connections
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Skill-Building for Success: Test-Taking Tactics
Fri, Oct 29, 2021 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Technology & Applied Computing Program (TAC)
Workshops & Infosessions
Hello Trojans!
Are you looking for assistance on returning to campus, improving their time management skills, and alleviating stress? Please come to our workshops and Drop-in hours hosted by the USC Kortschak Center for Learning and Creativity. No reservation or appointment is required for our workshops and drop-ins.
KCLC will be hosting Drop-in Hours and Skill Building for Success Workshops on Zoom with a weekly theme of time management, reading strategies, stress management or test-taking. The workshops will be interactive with great tips and resources.
This week, KCLC will be focusing on Test Taking Tactics, improving your exam preparation skills by exploring different methods of learning, studying, and actually taking the test, which can be implemented before, during, or after the exam.
Drop-in hours are available for undergraduate or graduate students to meet with an academic coach without needing to make a reservation. These sessions may be held in a group setting, dependent upon staffing availability and demand.
If you are interested in learning more about weekly academic coaching, email us at kortschakcenter@usc.edu for additional information.
KCLC will have more events throughout the semester, and you can check out the most up to date workshop and drop-in schedule on their website https://kortschakcenter.usc.edu/events/More Information: Oct 2021 Skill-Building for Success.pdf
WebCast Link: https://usc.zoom.us/j/95019147813
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
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KCLC Feelin Connected Fridays
Fri, Oct 29, 2021 @ 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Technology & Applied Computing Program (TAC)
Workshops & Infosessions
Hello Trojans!
Are you looking for assistance on returning to campus, improving their time management skills, and alleviating stress? Please come to our workshops and Drop-in hours hosted by the USC Kortschak Center for Learning and Creativity. No reservation or appointment is required for our workshops and drop-ins.
KCLC will be hosting Drop-in Hours and Skill Building for Success Workshops on Zoom with a weekly theme of time management, reading strategies, stress management or test-taking. The workshops will be interactive with great tips and resources.
In this event are hosting in person Feelin Connected Fridays workshops where you can experience a variety of social and creative outlets that will spark a connection with peers, help cope with stress, and promote rejuvenation. Check out the flyer for more details!
Drop-in hours are available for undergraduate or graduate students to meet with an academic coach without needing to make a reservation. These sessions may be held in a group setting, dependent upon staffing availability and demand.
If you are interested in learning more about weekly academic coaching, email us at kortschakcenter@usc.edu for additional information.
KCLC will have more events throughout the semester, and you can check out the most up to date workshop and drop-in schedule on their website https://kortschakcenter.usc.edu/events/
More Information: Feelin' Connected Fridays.pdf
Location: 311
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
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Find Jobs & Internships: Viterbi Career Gateway Tutorial (Hybrid)
Fri, Oct 29, 2021 @ 01:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Career Connections
Workshops & Infosessions
Take part in a live tutorial to help you navigate Viterbi Career Gateway, a powerful job and internship search tool available ONLY to Viterbi students.
To access more information on this workshop, log into Viterbi Career Gateway>> Events>>Workshops: https://shibboleth-viterbi-usc-csm.symplicity.com/sso/
To access more information on all workshops, please visit viterbicareers.usc.edu/workshops.
Access Zoom link on Viterbi Career Gateway: https://shibboleth-viterbi-usc-csm.symplicity.com/sso/
Location: Ronald Tutor Hall of Engineering (RTH) - 211/Zoom
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Viterbi Career Connections
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Data Management on CARC Systems, Posted By: Center for Advanced Research Computing
Fri, Oct 29, 2021 @ 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Technology & Applied Computing Program (TAC)
Workshops & Infosessions
An overview of data management and data transfer on CARC systems. Topics include file systems, file permissions, file I/O, transfer tools, and backups.
Register Here!Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
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KCLC Drop-In Hours
Fri, Oct 29, 2021 @ 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Technology & Applied Computing Program (TAC)
Workshops & Infosessions
Hello Trojans!
Are you looking for assistance on returning to campus, improving their time management skills, and alleviating stress? Please come to our workshops and Drop-in hours hosted by the USC Kortschak Center for Learning and Creativity. No reservation or appointment is required for our workshops and drop-ins.
KCLC will be hosting Drop-in Hours and Skill Building for Success Workshops on Zoom with a weekly theme of time management, reading strategies, stress management or test-taking. The workshops will be interactive with great tips and resources.
Drop-in hours are available for undergraduate or graduate students to meet with an academic coach without needing to make a reservation. These sessions may be held in a group setting, dependent upon staffing availability and demand.
For more information, see the attached flyers with dates, times, and Zoom links.
If you are interested in learning more about weekly academic coaching, email us at kortschakcenter@usc.edu for additional information.
KCLC will have more events throughout the semester, and you can check out the most up to date workshop and drop-in schedule on their website https://kortschakcenter.usc.edu/events/More Information: Oct 2021 Drop In.pdf
Location: Gwynn Wilson Student Union (STU) - 311
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
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Ming Hsieh Institute Seminar Series on Integrated Systems
Fri, Oct 29, 2021 @ 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Ming Hsieh Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Joe Bardin, Professor, University of Massachusetts Amherst / Research Scientist, Google Quantum AI
Talk Title: CMOS and BiCMOS Integrated Circuits for Superconducting Quantum Computing
Host: Mike Chen, Hossein Hashemi, Manuel Monge, Constantine Sideris
More Information: MHI IS Seminar - Joe Bardin_Flyer.pdf
Location: Hughes Aircraft Electrical Engineering Center (EEB) - 248
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Jenny Lin
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Density Functional Theory Methods Using Quantum Espresso [series] Posted By: Center for Advanced Research Computing
Fri, Oct 29, 2021 @ 04:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Technology & Applied Computing Program (TAC)
Workshops & Infosessions
This weekly workshop series will benefit researchers who are interested in or are starting to learn about the application of theoretical methods and techniques for the study of the physics and chemistry of the solid state. These hands-on oriented workshops are targeted towards undergraduate, graduate, and post-doctoral students who wish to use Density Functional Theory (DFT) methods in their research. The aim is to teach the basics of ab initio atomistic materials simulation using the Quantum Espresso suite of codes for electronic-structure calculations and materials modeling at the nanoscale. Fridays from 4-6 PM PST. Register here!
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
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Bitsy and Accessible Game Making
Fri, Oct 29, 2021 @ 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Thomas Lord Department of Computer Science
Student Activity
Does coding scare you? Want to make games without having to rely on coding from scratch? Join Carlo Meglio and MEGA this Friday 4PM in SCI 207 for a Bitsy workshop! Learn all about the immense possibilities contained in this small software perfect for beginners and experienced game makers alike. Carlo has made 4 Bitsy games played a total of 5000+ times and wants to share its accessibility to the world. Bring a laptop and learn all about Bitsy this Friday!
Location: SCI 207
Audiences: Undergraduate and Graduate
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Viterbi Voices Live Chat: Black Students in Engineering
Sun, Oct 31, 2021 @ 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Undergraduate Admission
Workshops & Infosessions
Join us for this student hosted live chat! During this hour long event, we will be speaking with Black students in engineering about their experiences at USC Viterbi. We are here to answer questions you may have about getting involved, why we chose USC, and being a Black student in engineering.
Register here!
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Viterbi Admission