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EiS Communications Hub - Tutoring for Engineering Ph.D. StudentsMon, Sep 16, 2024 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Student Affairs
Workshops & Infosessions
Come to the EiS Communications Hub for one-on-one tutoring from Viterbi faculty for Ph.D. writing and speaking projects!
Location: Ronald Tutor Hall of Engineering (RTH) - 222A
Audiences: Viterbi Ph.D. Students
Contact: Helen Choi
Event Link: https://sites.google.com/usc.edu/eishub/home
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Geometric Regularizations for 3D Shape Generation
Mon, Sep 16, 2024 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Thomas Lord Department of Computer Science
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Qixing Huang , Associate Professor, Computer Science Department - University of Texas at Austin
Talk Title: Geometric Regularizations for 3D Shape Generation
Abstract: Generative models, which map a latent parameter space to instances in an ambient space, enjoy various applications in 3D Vision and related domains. A standard scheme of these models is probabilistic, which aligns the induced ambient distribution of a generative model from a prior distribution of the latent space with the empirical ambient distribution of training instances. While this paradigm has proven to be quite successful on images, its current applications in 3D generation encounter fundamental challenges in the limited training data and generalization behavior. The key difference between image generation and shape generation is that 3D shapes possess various priors in geometry, topology, and physical properties. Existing probabilistic 3D generative approaches do not preserve these desired properties, resulting in synthesized shapes with various types of distortions. In this talk, I will discuss recent work that seeks to establish a novel geometric framework for learning shape generators. The key idea is to model various geometric, physical, and topological priors of 3D shapes as suitable regularization losses by developing computational tools in differential geometry and computational topology. We will discuss the applications in deformable shape generation, latent space design, joint shape matching, and 3D man-made shape generation. This research is supported by NSF IIS 2413161.
This lecture satisfies requirements for CSCI 591: Research Colloquium.
https://usc.zoom.us/j/93012253116?pwd=4bJJFbbbfblFHRjabBBvvCuavDml6J.1
Meeting ID: 930 1225 3116
Passcode: 570060
Biography: Qixing Huang is an associate professor with tenure at the computer science department of the University of Texas at Austin. His research sits at the intersection of graphics, geometry, optimization, vision, and machine learning. He has published more than 100 papers at leading venues across these areas. His research has received several awards, including multiple best paper awards, the best dataset award at Symposium on Geometry Processing 2018, IJCAI 2019 early career spotlight, multiple industrial and NSF awards, and 2021 NSF Career award. He has also served as area chairs of CVPR, ECCV, ICCV and technical papers committees of SIGGRAPH and SIGGRAPH Asia, and co-chaired Symposium on Geometry Processing 2020.
Host: Assistant Prof. Yue Wang
Webcast: https://usc.zoom.us/j/93012253116?pwd=4bJJFbbbfblFHRjabBBvvCuavDml6J.1Location: Olin Hall of Engineering (OHE) - 136
WebCast Link: https://usc.zoom.us/j/93012253116?pwd=4bJJFbbbfblFHRjabBBvvCuavDml6J.1
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Thomas Lord Department of Computer Science
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AI4Health – Computational Epidemiology During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Mon, Sep 16, 2024 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Information Sciences Institute
University Calendar
Abstract: In this talk, Professor Majumder will discuss her recent work in computational epidemiology (comp epi): an interdisciplinary field at the intersection of machine learning, digital data, and public health. With a focus on the COVID-19 pandemic, topics covered will include agent-based models for health policy simulation; smartphone mobility data for health policy evaluation; and search query & news media data for monitoring health misinformation. In particular, the health policies and digital data considered will showcase the role of social justice and social networks in Prof. Majumder’s research. Host: Abigail Horn, Research Assistant Professor of Industrial and Systems Engineering. You may sign up here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Ygbf_dw_Lz2PHkAhkBZKRG7zauEyMjo5/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=115809796864143943107&rtpof=true&sd=true
to speak with Professor Majumder via Zoom between 9 am and 10:30 am, and 12 pm and 2 pm. All times Pacific Speaker Bio Dr. Maimuna (Maia) Majumder (she/they) is an Assistant Professor and Inaugural Peter Szolovits Distinguished Scholar in the Computational Health Informatics Program at Harvard Medical School and Boston Children’s Hospital. Her research applies artificial intelligence & machine learning methods to public health problems, with a focus on infectious disease surveillance using search query, mobile phone, and news & social media data. Since January 2020, Maia and her team have been actively responding to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.Location: ONLINE ONLY
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Tricia Olmedo
Event Link: https://usc.zoom.us/j/93936022035?pwd=Ot1rjLPcXteolnG18eVVPJhnrdiBtr.1&from=addon
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CSC/CommNetS-MHI Seminar: Thomas Zhang
Mon, Sep 16, 2024 @ 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Ming Hsieh Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Thomas Zhang, University of Pennsylvania
Talk Title: Guarantees for Representation Learning: Distribution Shift, Optimization, Fewer Samples
Abstract: In many areas of machine learning, it is the general understanding that broadly useful features can be extracted from data across different tasks or domains. This forms the key intuition behind the "pre-train then fine-tune" paradigm, and more generally representation learning (learning the feature mappings) and transfer learning (downstream performance on unseen tasks). Naturally, there has been significant effort to document the benefit of using diverse multi-task data both empirically and theoretically. However, prior works impose various assumptions that greatly affect their applicability, especially in settings involving data generated by dynamical systems, e.g. robotics and control.
In this talk, I will introduce the multi-task representation learning problem, and walk through the pathologies arising from sequential settings, previewed in the talk title. I will then present our recent results addressing many of these issues. In particular, we provide generalization guarantees which illustrate the benefit of learning a shared representation across domains, remaining valid even when there are too few samples to solve each task individually. We then show that optimizing for the representation is surprisingly hard, requiring critical algorithmic modifications to ensure convergence. Lastly, I will show how these results, descended from iid learning, can be lifted to dynamical systems to ensure closed-loop performance.
Biography: Thomas Zhang is a 5th-year PhD student at the University of Pennsylvania advised by Prof. Nikolai Matni. His research interests involve a combination of dynamical systems, statistical learning, and control theory. Prior to Penn, Thomas received BSc’s in Mathematics and Statistics & Data Science from Yale University, where he then spent a year as a research scientist in the Applied Mathematics Program.
Host: Dr. Stephen Tu, stephen.tu@usc.edu
More Information: 2024.09.16 CSC Seminar - Thomas Zhang.pdf
Location: Hughes Aircraft Electrical Engineering Center (EEB) - EEB 132
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Miki Arlen
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Viterbi- The Trade Desk Recruiting Session
Mon, Sep 16, 2024 @ 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Career Connections
Workshops & Infosessions
This is for Viterbi engineering students only.
Are you passionate about technology and interested in a dynamic career at the forefront of digital advertising? The Trade Desk invites you to a career exploration panel featuring recent graduates and early career professionals who have successfully launched their careers in programmatic advertising. Our industry experts will share their experiences, career paths, and the exciting opportunities available at The Trade Desk. Whether you're a junior, senior, or master's student, this event is designed to help you explore potential career paths and learn how your engineering skills can make a significant impact in the digital advertising industry. Don't miss this chance to network with The Trade Desk team and discover how you can shape the future of advertising.
Please register on Handshake. If the RSVP is full, please join the waitlist. Waitlist does not guarantee entry, but you are welcome to stop by the event and if there is room, you can attend.Location: Ronald Tutor Hall of Engineering (RTH) - 211
Audiences: BS, MS
Contact: RTH 218 Viterbi Career Connections
Event Link: https://usc.joinhandshake.com/
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Viterbi How to Get Hired: Mock Interview Day (In-Person + Virtual)
Tue, Sep 17, 2024 @ 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Career Connections
Workshops & Infosessions
Please RSVP through Handshake.
As part of Viterbi's How to Get Hired Series, Mock Interview Day provides students with valuable opportunities to connect with industry experts and Viterbi alumni. This event will help refine your behavioral interviewing and networking skills, boost your confidence, and equip you with the tools needed to excel in future job interviews.
Students will have the chance to:
Practice interview skills with Viterbi corporate partners to gain practical experience.
Discover techniques for answering both traditional and behavioral interview questions.
Receive feedback on all aspects of interviewing.
Engage in open networking with industry professionals and alumni.
Time:
10:00 am - 12:00 pm - On-Campus
Sign up for a 20-minute IN-PERSON session on SLOTTED (external link provided). This means you have an appointment time. LIMIT of 1 review per person.
Drop-ins are welcome on a first-come, first-served basis. Entry is not guaranteed unless you registered on slotted.
PLEASE NOTE: This event is exclusively for Viterbi engineering students. The link provided is specifically for in-person sign-ups from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
For those interested in attending virtually, details and sign-up information for the virtual session (1:00 PM - 4:00 PM) can be found under Events < Viterbi How to Get Hired Mock Interview Day (Virtual).
**The How to Get Hired Series is a multi-day event that helps undergraduate and graduate engineering students develop key professional skills while connecting with Viterbi industry partners and alumni. This series provides a great opportunity for you to gain insights from industry experts on what it takes to get hired and prepare for this fall's recruiting season. Employers and Alumni host workshops and provide industry feedback on students' resumes and interview answers during the Resume Review Day (9/6) and Mock Interview Day (9/17):
Fall 2024 Get Hired Series Schedule:
September 5: Employer/Alumni Led Industry Workshops
September 6: Resume Review Day - Separate registration
September 17: Mock Interview Day - Separate registration
September 18: Employer/Alumni Led Industry Workshops
Location: Michelson Center for Convergent Bioscience (MCB) - 101 + 102
Audiences: All Viterbi
Contact: RTH 218 Viterbi Career Connections
Event Link: https://usc.joinhandshake.com/
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DEN@Viterbi - Online Graduate Engineering Virtual Information Session
Tue, Sep 17, 2024 @ 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
DEN@Viterbi, Viterbi School of Engineering Graduate Admission
Workshops & Infosessions
Join USC Viterbi School of Engineering for a virtual information session via WebEx, providing an introduction to DEN@Viterbi, our top-ranked online delivery system. Discover the 40+ graduate engineering and computer science programs available entirely online. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect directly with USC Viterbi representatives during the session to discuss the admission process, program details, and the benefits of online delivery.
WebCast Link: https://uscviterbi.webex.com/weblink/register/rf7b4fc341174a7549e374f2793834372
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Corporate & Professional Programs
Event Link: https://uscviterbi.webex.com/weblink/register/rf7b4fc341174a7549e374f2793834372
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PhD Thesis Proposal - Hanchen Xie
Tue, Sep 17, 2024 @ 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Thomas Lord Department of Computer Science
University Calendar
Title: Mitigating Environment Misalignments and Discovering Intrinsic Relations via Symbolic Alignment
Date and Time: Tuesday, September 17th, 2024: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Location: SAL 213
Committee Members: Yue Wang (Chair), Wael AbdAlamgeed (Outisde), Aram Galstyan, Emilio Ferrara, Peter Beerel
Abstract: Modern data-driven machine learning models have achieved remarkable performance on visual recognition tasks, such as object detection and semantic segmentation. Further, when the training data is relatively comprehensive and contains intrinsic relations data, such as object dynamics relations, machine learning models can also discover such relations for downstream tasks, like dynamics prediction. However, unlike data for visual recognition, data that contains comprehensive intrinsic relations can be hard to acquire in many environments (e.g., the real world). As an alternative solution, directly deploying models trained in different environments (e.g., synthetic data) may lead to unsatisfied performance due to environment misalignment challenges. Further, finetuning any pre-trained relations discovery model is also challenging due to the absence of comprehensive data. In this thesis proposal, I will first introduce a set of datasets I designed to investigate the challenge. Then, I will discuss the environment misalignment challenges of conventional machine learning models by using the dynamics prediction tasks as a probe. Following that, I will introduce a promising research direction to mitigate such a challenge by utilizing symbolic space as the common space to align various environments so that the pre-trained relations discovery models can be directly employed and maintain satisfactory performance.
Zoom Link: https://usc.zoom.us/j/93657427715?pwd=Q2M5tyfDp7plVXp77nBU11ll3YB7Ul.1Location: Henry Salvatori Computer Science Center (SAL) - 213
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Hanchen Xie
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Epstein Institute, ISE 651 Seminar Class
Tue, Sep 17, 2024 @ 03:30 PM - 04:50 PM
Daniel J. Epstein Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Dr. Damek Shea Davis, University of Pennsylvania, Cornell University
Talk Title: Nonconvex optimization for statistical estimation and learning: beyond smoothness and convexity
Host: Dr. Johannes Royset
Location: Social Sciences Building (SOS) - B2
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Casi Jones/ ISE
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MFD Distinguished Lecture Series: Dr. Gennady Gor
Tue, Sep 17, 2024 @ 04:00 PM - 05:20 PM
Mork Family Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Dr. Gennady Gor, Associate Professor, Chemical and Materials Engineering. New Jersey Institute of Technology
Talk Title: Elasticity of Fluids in Nanopores: Molecular Modeling and Ultrasonic Experiments
Series: Mork Family Department Distinguished Lecture Series
Abstract: Fluids confined in nanopores are ubiquitous in nature and technology. In recent years, the interest in confined fluids hasgrown, driven by research on unconventional hydrocarbon resources -- shale gas and shale oil, much of which areconfined in nanopores. When fluids are confined in nanopores, many of their properties differ from those of the samefluid in the bulk. These properties include density, freezing point, transport coefficients, thermal expansion coefficient,and, as it was shown recently, elastic properties.
The elastic modulus of a fluid confined in the pores contribute to the overall elasticity of the fluid-saturated porousmedium and determine the speed at which elastic waves traverse through the medium. In this talk I will show howelastic modulus of a confined fluid in a nanopore can be calculated based on Monte Carlo and molecular dynamicssimulations and illustrate it with calculations for various fluids. Additionally, I will present our recent experimentalmeasurements of elastic properties of water confined in nanoporous glass samples. Our results suggest that some of themodels widely used for describing elasticity of fluid-saturated porous solids need to be revised.
Biography: Dr. Gennady Gor is an associate professor at NJIT. He received a PhD in theoretical physics from St. PetersburgUniversity, Russia, in 2009. He continued his research in the United States, first at Rutgers University, and then atPrinceton University and Naval Research Laboratory. In 2016, he joined the faculty of NJIT.
The central focus of Dr. Gor's research is in interactions of fluids with porous materials. He is an expert in molecularmodeling of fluid adsorption, known for his contributions to modern methods of adsorption porosimetry and thedevelopment of the theory of adsorption-induced deformation. His current research interests include confined liquidsand electrolytes, atmospheric aerosols, lithium-ion batteries, and ultrasound propagation in porous media. Dr. Gorauthored more than 70 peer-reviewed publications and is the recipient of the National Research Council Associateship(2014) and the NSF CAREER Award (2020)
Host: Mork Family Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science
More Information: 9_17 Gennady Gor Abstract.pdf
Location: James H. Zumberge Hall Of Science (ZHS) - 352
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: William Wences
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Viterbi - Blue Origin Recruiting Session
Tue, Sep 17, 2024 @ 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Career Connections
Workshops & Infosessions
This is for Viterbi engineering students only.
Attend this session to learn about opportunities at Blue Origin! Food will be served!
Please RSVP through Handshake. If the RSVP is full, please join the waitlist. Waitlist does not guarantee entry, but you are welcome to stop by the event and if there is room, you can attend.
NOTE: Blue Origin cannot hire non-US Citizens
At Blue Origin we envision a future where millions of people are living and working in space. We are developing human spaceflight systems, including reusable launch vehicles and rocket engines, that will dramatically lower the cost of access to space. Expand your professional networks and delve deeper into the goals and values that drive Blue Origin’s innovative work in the aerospace industry. Attendees will have recruitment opportunities for potential internships and entry-level positions.
Degree Levels: Bachelors, Masters
Majors: Aerospace Engineering, Astronautical Engineering, Chemical Engineering , Computer Engineering, Computer Science , Data Science, Electrical Engineering, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Material Science, Systems Architecting & Engineering Sponsorship: NoLocation: Hughes Aircraft Electrical Engineering Center (EEB) - 132
Audiences: BS, MS
Contact: RTH 218 Viterbi Career Connections
Event Link: https://usc.joinhandshake.com/
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M&M Mentorship Match
Tue, Sep 17, 2024 @ 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
USC Viterbi School of Engineering
Student Activity
WIE's mentor match reveal!! Mentees meet Mentors over dinner. A wonderful opportunity to mingle with other women and non-binary students in engineering. Join us it will be a great time!
Location: Sign into EngageSC to View Location
Audiences:
Contact: Thelma Federico Zaragoza
Event Link: https://engage.usc.edu/WIE/rsvp?id=397876
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EiS Communications Hub - Tutoring for Engineering Ph.D. Students
Wed, Sep 18, 2024 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Student Affairs
Workshops & Infosessions
Come to the EiS Communications Hub for one-on-one tutoring from Viterbi faculty for Ph.D. writing and speaking projects!
Location: Ronald Tutor Hall of Engineering (RTH) - 222A
Audiences: Viterbi Ph.D. Students
Contact: Helen Choi
Event Link: https://sites.google.com/usc.edu/eishub/home
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Viterbi How to Get Hired: Professional Networking
Wed, Sep 18, 2024 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Career Connections
Workshops & Infosessions
Please RSVP through Handshake. If the RSVP is full, please join the waitlist. Waitlist does not guarantee entry, but you are welcome to stop by the event and if there is room, you can attend. This is for Viterbi engineering students only.
Join the Secretariat to learn the essential skills for effective networking. In this session, you will learn how to craft and refine your elevator pitch, discover strategies for finding networking events, and receive tips on breaking the ice. Networking techniques with peers and potential employers will also be discussed. This event is for Viterbi engineering students only. If the event is full, add yourself tot the waitlist.
**The How to Get Hired Series is a multi-day event that helps undergraduate and graduate engineering students develop key professional skills while connecting with Viterbi industry partners and alumni. This series provides a great opportunity for you to gain insights from industry experts on what it takes to get hired and prepare for this fall's recruiting season. Employers and Alumni host workshops and provide industry feedback on students' resumes and interview answers during the Resume Review Day (9/6) and Mock Interview Day (9/17)
Fall 2024 Get Hired Series Summary of Events:
Thursday, September 5: Industry Workshops (Employer/Alumni Led)
Friday, September 6: Resume Review Day Note: Separate registration is required. Students will receive a direct email invite from Viterbi Career Connections.
Tuesday, September 17: Mock Interview Day Note: Separate registration is required. Students will receive a direct email invite from Viterbi Career Connections.
Wednesday, September 18: Industry Workshops (Employer/Alumni Led) Visit the event page for full logistics and tips on preparing for the event.Location: Michelson Center for Convergent Bioscience (MCB) - 102
Audiences: BS, MS, PhD
Contact: RTH 218 Viterbi Career Connections
Event Link: https://usc.joinhandshake.com/
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Panel Discussion: Intersection of societal needs and innovation
Wed, Sep 18, 2024 @ 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Viterbi Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship
University Calendar
Join us for an inspiring panel discussion at USC, where 5 NGO leaders passionate about Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) will share their insights and support for emerging entrepreneurs and engineers. This event is designed to bridge the gap between innovation and real-world impact, offering students a unique opportunity to engage directly with those who understand real world needs.
Through this collaboration, students will gain valuable early access to perspectives that can shape their entrepreneurial journeys, helping them develop solutions that address critical challenges and make a positive difference in communities worldwide. Don’t miss this chance to connect with leaders driving change and learn how you can contribute to a more sustainable future!Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Viterbi TIE
Event Link: https://cglink.me/2nB/r397960
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Computer Science General Faculty Meeting
Wed, Sep 18, 2024 @ 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 and staff only. Event details emailed directly to attendees.
Location: Ronald Tutor Hall of Engineering (RTH) - 526
Audiences: Invited Faculty Only
Contact: Julia Mittenberg-Beirao
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Equalizing Hollywood: Using AI to Make Professional Grade Art & Content That Sells & Impacts
Wed, Sep 18, 2024 @ 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Thomas Lord Department of Computer Science
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Stephen Gibler, Adjunct Professor, USC School of Cinematic Arts
Talk Title: Equalizing Hollywood: Using AI to Make Professional Grade Art & Content That Sells & Impacts
Abstract: In “Equalizing Hollywood,” discover how AI is democratizing the creation of professional-grade art and content. This talk explores innovative AI tools that empower creators to produce high-quality work that not only sells but also makes a significant impact. Learn about the transformative potential of AI in leveling the playing field in the entertainment industry. Join us to see how technology is shaping the future of Hollywood and beyond.
This lecture satisfies requirements for CSCI 591: Research Colloquium.
Biography: Stephen Gibler has been a producer in Los Angeles for over a decade, running production for over 50 projects, including eight feature films, over a dozen commercials, 30 new media projects, 5 reality TV shows, and one of the largest immersive art museums in China ’The Silos’. He has collaborated with renowned figures in the film industry, such as James Ivory, Jackie Earle Haley, Haley Joel Osment, Molly Ringwald, Drake Doremus, and many others while also working with brands such as Amazon, Lancome, Head & Shoulders, Fiverr, AMC, and so forth. Stephen now serves as an adjunct professor at USC’s School of Cinematic Arts and is the founder of AI Tech Startup, Logline AI, aiming to use AI to accelerate the creative process in filmmaking.
Host: CAIS
More Info: https://cais.usc.edu/events/usc-cais-seminar-with-stephen-gibler/
Location: Montgomery Ross Fisher Building (school Of Social Work) (MRF) - 102
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Thomas Lord Department of Computer Science
Event Link: https://cais.usc.edu/events/usc-cais-seminar-with-stephen-gibler/
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AAI-CCI-MHI Seminar on CPS
Wed, Sep 18, 2024 @ 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Ming Hsieh Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Roy Fox, Assistant Professor of Computer Science Department, University of California Irvine
Talk Title: World Models -” Driven by Vision and Language; Driving Transfer
Series: EE598 Seminar Series
Abstract: An agent learning to control its environment would often do well to first model it. Compared to control policies, world models use a richer training signal and tend to generalize and transfer better. However, for a model to induce good behavior, it must be highly accurate in all reachable states, which may require too much data. Because efforts to leverage web-scale data for control are yet to succeed as they famously have for vision and language, we ask: can information encoded in vision and language foundation models help guide world modeling? In the first part of this talk, we will see two such methods: one that uses a segmentation foundation model to block visual distractions and keep state representations task-relevant; and one that queries a language model to hypothesize about abstract world models that guide exploration and planning. In the second part of the talk, we will revisit the transfer power of world models in two settings: simulation-to-reality and delayed perception. We will see how a model of a simulator can be adapted to reality with a tiny amount of data; and how a world model can transfer across varying delays of the agent's observations.
Biography: Roy Fox is an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at the University of California, Irvine. His research interests include theory and applications of control learning: reinforcement learning (RL), control theory, information theory, and robotics. His current research focuses on structured and model-based RL, language for RL and RL for language, and optimization in deep control learning of virtual and physical agents.
Host: Stephen Tu
Location: Hughes Aircraft Electrical Engineering Center (EEB) - 132
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Ariana Perez
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Viterbi - Lockheed Martin Network of Women Series
Wed, Sep 18, 2024 @ 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Career Connections
Workshops & Infosessions
This is for Viterbi engineering students only. This is a virtual event. Please visit Handshake to RSVP.
Join the Lockheed Martin network of Women (LM Now) as they share their stories of mentorship, career growth, goals achievement, and more. This is the second event of the series. This event's topic will be Not Letting Challenges Define You.
External employer-hosted events and activities are not affiliated with the USC Viterbi Career Connections Office. They are posted on Viterbi Career Connections because they may be of interest to members of the Viterbi community. Inclusion of any activity does not indicate USC sponsorship or endorsement of that activity or event. It is the participant’s responsibility to apply due diligence, exercise caution when participating, and report concerns to vcareers@usc.eduAudiences: BS, MS, PhD
Contact: RTH 218 Viterbi Career Connections
Event Link: https://usc.joinhandshake.com/
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MFD Seminar: Dr. Marina Filip | Understanding Excitons in Chemically and Structurally Heterogeneous Semiconductors
Wed, Sep 18, 2024 @ 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Mork Family Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Dr. Marina Filip, Oxford University
Talk Title: Understanding Excitons in Chemically and Structurally Heterogeneous Semiconductors
Abstract: In the first part of the talk, studies of exciton delocalization in several heterogeneous semiconductors within the broader family of halide perovskites will be presented. The discussion will include a recent analysis of optical excitations in quasi-two-dimensional (quasi-2D) organic-inorganic halide perovskites and demonstrate how subtle structural features can significantly impact exciton delocalization in these systems. In the second part of the talk (time permitting), a new methodological development will be introduced that generalizes the Bethe-Salpeter equation (BSE) to account for the influence of ionic vibrations on the dielectric screening of excitons. This approach allows for the computation of the rate of exciton dissociation upon scattering with phonons.
Biography: Marina Filip is an Associate Professor of Condensed Matter Physics at the University of Oxford and a Tutorial Fellow in Physics at University College, Oxford. Before joining the Oxford Physics faculty in February 2020, Marina was a postdoctoral scholar in the Physics Department at UC Berkeley and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (2018-2020) and the Materials Department at the University of Oxford (2015-2018). Marina received her doctorate in Materials Science from the University of Oxford in 2016, and completed her undergraduate studies in Physics, at the University of Bucharest, Romania. Marina was recently awarded the 2024 IUPAP Early Career Scientist Prize in Semiconductor Physics, and is currently visiting Berkeley as a Somorjai Miller Visiting Professor.
Host: Dr. Zhenglu Li
More Information: Seminar_Marina-Filip.pdf
Location: Kaprielian Hall (KAP) - 145
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Candy Escobedo
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AME Seminar
Wed, Sep 18, 2024 @ 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Agnimitra Dasgupta, USC
Talk Title: Solution of physics-constrained inverse problems using conditional diffusion models
Abstract: Inverse problems involve deducing the cause from observed effects and are ubiquitous across several science and engineering disciplines. Generally ill-posed, an inverse problem often has multiple solutions. The Bayesian paradigm remains popular for the statistical treatment of inverse problems because it is useful for characterizing the relative plausibility of different solutions. However, Bayesian inference is computationally intractable in most practical scenarios. Some recurring challenges include summarizing available data into informative priors, sampling high-dimensional posteriors, and the need for multiple evaluations of a compute-intensive numerical model, likely black-box and mis-specified, for the forward physics. This talk will introduce conditional score-based diffusion models for solving inverse elasticity problems. A conditional score-based diffusion model uses a neural network to approximate the target posterior distribution’s ‘score function’, defined as the gradient of the logarithm of the density. Subsequently, Langevin dynamics enables the generation of new realizations from the target posterior. Training the diffusion model requires a supervised dataset, and forward model simulations can easily construct it. Therefore, the proposed approach is simulation-based and likelihood-free, and there is no need for gradient computations through the forward physics model. Moreover, the diffusion model is reusable for different measurement instances, unlike conventional MCMC-based inference, which amortizes the cost of inference. This talk will demonstrate the efficacy of conditional score-based diffusion model-driven inference on several physics-constrained inverse problems, primarily concerning inverse elasticity problems, that involve synthetic and real experimental data.
Biography: Agnimitra Dasgupta is a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering Department at the University of Southern California (USC). He obtained his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from USC and a Master's in Civil Engineering from the Indian Institute of Science. Agnimitra's research interest lies at the intersection of uncertainty quantification and scientific machine learning with applications ranging from the health to infrastructure sectors. Agnimitra received the Provost’s Fellowship from USC between 2017 and 2021.
Host: AME Department
More Info: https://ame.usc.edu/seminars/
Webcast: https://usc.zoom.us/j/96060458816?pwd=8LmoG2q6vBCQubqqWpcizd2F1bxqsH.1Location: Seaver Science Library (SSL) - 202
WebCast Link: https://usc.zoom.us/j/96060458816?pwd=8LmoG2q6vBCQubqqWpcizd2F1bxqsH.1
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Tessa Yao
Event Link: https://ame.usc.edu/seminars/
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Viterbi How to Get Hired: AI and Interviewing: Employer Tips
Wed, Sep 18, 2024 @ 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Career Connections
Workshops & Infosessions
Please RSVP through Handshake
Join a Shawmut HR leader for a session on how to prepare for a successful job search and interview in your desired industry.
We'll explore how AI can be a valuable tool while emphasizing the importance of using good judgment and asking insightful questions to your potential future employer.
Key takeaways:
Leverage AI's potential: Discover how AI can enhance your job search.
Navigate AI's limitations: Understand when AI is most helpful and when human judgment is essential.
Create a winning interview strategy: Combine AI's insights with your skills, experiences, and interests to prepare for a great interview.
Shawmut Design and Construction is a national construction firm that leads construction projects in various sectors, including universities, life sciences, hospitality, luxury homes, retail, and sports venues. Their dedicated team of recruiters interviews thousands of applicants, hiring hundreds, focusing on hiring the best talent in the industry.
If the event is full, please add yourself to the waitlist. Please note that being on the waitlist does not guarantee entry. You're welcome to stop by the event, and if space becomes available, we will do our best to accommodate you.
**The How to Get Hired Series is a multi-day event that helps undergraduate and graduate engineering students develop key professional skills while connecting with Viterbi industry partners and alumni. This series provides a great opportunity for you to gain insights from industry experts on what it takes to get hired and prepare for this fall's recruiting season. Employers and Alumni host workshops and provide industry feedback on students' resumes and interview answers during the Resume Review Day (9/6) and Mock Interview Day (9/17):
Fall 2024 Get Hired Series Summary of Events
Thursday, September 5: Industry Workshops (Employer/Alumni Led)
Friday, September 6: Resume Review Day
Note: Separate registration is required. Students will receive a direct email invite from Viterbi Career Connections.
Tuesday, September 17: Mock Interview Day
Note: Separate registration is required. Students will receive a direct email invite from Viterbi Career Connections.
Wednesday, September 18: Industry Workshops (Employer/Alumni Led)
Visit the event page for full logistics and tips on preparing for the event.Location: Michelson Center for Convergent Bioscience (MCB) - 102
Audiences: All Viterbi
Contact: RTH 218 Viterbi Career Connections
Event Link: https://usc.joinhandshake.com/
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Viterbi - NVIDIA Tech Talk: Opportunities for Electrical & Computer Engineers
Wed, Sep 18, 2024 @ 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Career Connections
Workshops & Infosessions
This is for Viterbi engineering students only. Please register through Handshake.
Join us for a conversation. We'll discuss how the hardware we create provides the backbone to this AI revolution. You'll have the opportunity to hear from NVIDIA engineers, the projects they work on, and how an intern can make an impact within their respective teams. This opportunity is intended for USC students pursuing a Bachelors, Masters, or PhD in Electrical or Computer Engineering or a closely related field. NVIDIA can sponsor candidates.
Register here.Please use your university email address to register and be considered for a raffle of some amazing NVIDIA swag.
External employer-hosted events and activities are not affiliated with the USC Viterbi Career Connections Office. They are posted on Viterbi Career Connections because they may be of interest to members of the Viterbi community. Inclusion of any activity does not indicate USC sponsorship or endorsement of that activity or event. It is the participant’s responsibility to apply due diligence, exercise caution when participating, and report concerns to vcareers@usc.eduAudiences: BS, MS, PhD
Contact: RTH 218 Viterbi Career Connections
Event Link: https://usc.joinhandshake.com/
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Viterbi Get Hired: Succeeding in the Internship Search Student Panel
Wed, Sep 18, 2024 @ 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Career Connections
Workshops & Infosessions
Please RSVP through Handshake.
Hear from Viterbi students and Career Ambassadors on their experiences looking for and succeeding in securing internships. Each panelist will discuss their career journey, the strategies they used and the advice they have for students currently looking for internships.
There will be time for attendees to ask questions to panelists, as well!
Student Panelists:
Nandhini Jagadeesan - Masters in Biomedical Engineering
Annicka Caprariello - Bachelors in Civil Engineering
Neeraj Patil - Masters in Computer Engineering
If the event RSVP is full, please add yourself to the waitlist. Walk-ins are welcome, if capacity for the event is not already reached.
About How to Get Hired:
**The How to Get Hired Series is a multi-day event that helps undergraduate and graduate engineering students develop key professional skills while connecting with Viterbi industry partners and alumni. This series provides a great opportunity for you to gain insights from industry experts on what it takes to get hired and prepare for this fall's recruiting season. Employers and Alumni host workshops and provide industry feedback on students' resumes and interview answers during the Resume Review Day (9/6) and Mock Interview Day (9/17):
Fall 2024 Get Hired Series Summary of Events
Thursday, September 5: Industry Workshops (Employer/Alumni Led)
Friday, September 6: Resume Review Day
Note: Separate registration is required. Students will receive a direct email invite from Viterbi Career Connections.
Tuesday, September 17: Mock Interview Day
Note: Separate registration is required. Students will receive a direct email invite from Viterbi Career Connections.
Wednesday, September 18: Industry Workshops (Employer/Alumni Led)
Visit the event page for full logistics and tips on preparing for the event.Location: Ronald Tutor Hall of Engineering (RTH) - 211
Audiences: All Viterbi
Contact: RTH 218 Viterbi Career Connections
Event Link: https://usc.joinhandshake.com/
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Viterbi - Lockheed Martin Virtual Series
Thu, Sep 19, 2024 @ 04:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Career Connections
Workshops & Infosessions
Please visit Handshake to register.
This is for Viterbi engineering students only.
At Lockheed Martin, we don't just embrace the future, we engineer it. Join us for an information session on security clearances and a panel discussion from women in computer science and cyber. This is the first event of the series. This event's topic will be What's A Security Clearance And How Do I Get One.
External employer-hosted events and activities are not affiliated with the USC Viterbi Career Connections Office. They are posted on Viterbi Career Connections because they may be of interest to members of the Viterbi community. Inclusion of any activity does not indicate USC sponsorship or endorsement of that activity or event. It is the participant’s responsibility to apply due diligence, exercise caution when participating, and report concerns to vcareers@usc.eduAudiences: BS, MS, PhD
Contact: RTH 218 Viterbi Career Connections
Event Link: https://usc.joinhandshake.com/
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Viterbi - Networking for Engineering Students
Thu, Sep 19, 2024 @ 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Career Connections
Workshops & Infosessions
This is for Viterbi engineering students only. Please register through Handshake. If the RSVP is full, please join the waitlist. Waitlist does not guarantee entry, but you are welcome to stop by the event and if there is room, you can attend.
Are you looking to expand your professional network? Join Viterbi Career Connections for "Networking for Engineering Students," an engaging workshop designed to help you learn how to build meaningful connections and leverage them for career success. In this engaging workshop, you will: Learn why networking is essential for engineering students and how it can help you land internships, job offers, and mentorship opportunities. Discover strategies for connecting with professionals in the engineering field, both online and in-person. Gain insights into using Viterbi Link, Linkedin, and other platforms to connect with industry experts, alumni, and potential employers. Get tips on the elevator pitch, ask meaningful questions, and make a lasting impression at career fairs, employer-hosted events, and networking events. Participate in an interactive exercise to help you practice your networking skills in a supportive environment. Walk away with action items and resources to start building your professional network.Location: Ronald Tutor Hall of Engineering (RTH) - 211
Audiences: BS, MS, PhD
Contact: RTH 218 Viterbi Career Connections
Event Link: https://usc.joinhandshake.com/
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PhD Dissertation Defense - Mianlun Zheng
Thu, Sep 19, 2024 @ 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Thomas Lord Department of Computer Science
University Calendar
Title: Real-time Multi-Resolution Neural Networks for Hand Simulation
Date and Time: Thursday, September 19th, 2024 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: EEB 539
Committee Members: Jernej Barbic, Oded Stein, and Jay Kuo
Abstract:
We present a method to simulate the hand’s musculoskeletal organs in any pose within the hand's range of motion. This method produces external hand shapes and internal organ shapes that match ground truth optical scans and medical images (MRI) in multiple scanned poses. Our system models bones, muscles, tendons, joint ligaments, and fat as separate volumetric organs that mechanically interact through contact and attachments. The match to MRI is achieved by incorporating pose-space deformation and plastic strains into the simulation. We evaluated our method by comparing it to optical scans and demonstrated that we qualitatively and quantitatively substantially decreased the error compared to previous work. Furthermore, we proposed a hard real-time machine learning shape deformer that reproduces high-quality shapes of a hero character at multiple levels of detail (LODs) and at fast speeds (a few milliseconds at most), targeting modern real-time applications.Location: Hughes Aircraft Electrical Engineering Center (EEB) - 539
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Mianlun Zheng
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Civil and Environmental Engineering Department Seminar Series
Thu, Sep 19, 2024 @ 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Sonny Astani Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Robert Otani, Thornton Tomasetti Inc
Talk Title: AI and the future of Structural Engineering
Host: Dr Lucio Soibelman and Dr David Gerber
More Information: Robert Otani Announcement.docx
Location: Kaprielian Hall (KAP) - 209
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Salina Palacios
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Viterbi - BMW Group Recruiting Session
Thu, Sep 19, 2024 @ 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Career Connections
Workshops & Infosessions
This is for Viterbi engineering students only. Please register through Handshake.
Join us for an information session and learn how you can work for one of the world's largest premium automotive manufacturers.
Degree Levels: Bachelors, Masters
Majors: All Engineering Majors
Sponsorship: Visit www.bmwusfactor.com/careers for international opportunities
External employer-hosted events and activities are not affiliated with the USC Viterbi Career Connections Office. They are posted on Viterbi Career Connections because they may be of interest to members of the Viterbi community. Inclusion of any activity does not indicate USC sponsorship or endorsement of that activity or event. It is the participant’s responsibility to apply due diligence, exercise caution when participating, and report concerns to vcareers@usc.eduAudiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: RTH 218 Viterbi Career Connections
Event Link: https://usc.joinhandshake.com/
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EiS Communications Hub - Tutoring for Engineering Ph.D. Students
Fri, Sep 20, 2024 @ 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Student Affairs
Workshops & Infosessions
Come to the EiS Communications Hub for one-on-one tutoring from Viterbi faculty for Ph.D. writing and speaking projects!
Location: Ronald Tutor Hall of Engineering (RTH) - 222A
Audiences: Viterbi Ph.D. Students
Contact: Helen Choi
Event Link: https://sites.google.com/usc.edu/eishub/home
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Alfred E.Mann Department of Biomedical Engineering - Seminar series
Fri, Sep 20, 2024 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Alfred E. Mann Department of Biomedical Engineering
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Weixin Tang, Neubauer Family Assistant Professor of Chemistry- University of Chicago
Talk Title: Directed evolution of adenosine deaminases for epigenetic profiling and gene editing
Abstract: N6-methyladenosine (m6A), the most prevalent internal mRNA modification in higher eukaryotes, depicts a regulatory network extensively involved in the mRNA life cycle. To elucidate the multitude of functions served by m6A, we developed evolved TadA-assisted N6-methyladenine sequencing (eTAM-seq), an enzyme-assisted sequencing technology that detects and quantifies m6A by global adenosine deamination. With eTAM-seq, we profiled m6A in the transcriptomes of cell lines and mouse tissues. I will discuss development, applications, and current limitations of eTAM-seq. For the second half of my talk, I will present our recent progress on directed evolution of an adenine base editor (ABE) with increased context compatibility. Existing ABEs function most effectively when the target A is in a TA context. We report directed evolution of TadA8r, a new TadA variant that extends potent deoxyadenosine deamination to RA (R = A or G). ABE8r outperforms existing editors in correcting 41.9% of 9,407 disease-associated G:C-to-A:T transitions in the human genome, and shows a controlled off-target profile. I will present the development and applications of TadA8r in gene editing. I will also discuss how directed evolution may be harnessed to shape context compatibility and specificity.
Biography: Weixin Tang received her B.S. in Chemistry and Biology from Tsinghua University and her Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. She was a Jane Coffin Childs Memorial postdoctoral fellow at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard prior to joining the Chemistry Department at the University of Chicago as a Neubauer Family Assistant Professor in 2019. The Tang Lab works towards a comprehensive toolbox for precise manipulation of the human genome, and for detecting epigenetic and epitranscriptomic modifications at high resolution. Tang was named a Searle Scholar in 2021. She also received the NIBIB Trailblazer Award and the Packard Fellowship for science and engineering.
Host: Peter Wang
Location: Ronald Tutor Hall of Engineering (RTH) - 109
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Carla Stanard
