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Events for the 1^st week of February

• Jan

  31

  Resume Lab (ON-CAMPUS)

  Mon, Jan 31, 2022 @ 01:00 PM - 01:30 PM

  Viterbi School of Engineering Career Connections

  Workshops & Infosessions

  
  

  THIS EVENT WILL BE HOSTED IN-PERSON, ON-CAMPUS
  
  Does your resume highlight the skills that will land an interview? Review tips and tricks on how to best showcase yourself to employers by attending this professional development Q&A moderated by Viterbi Career Connection staff. Have your resume ready to take notes and make modifications in real time!
  
  For more information about workshops, please visit viterbicareers.usc.edu/workshops.
  
  Attendance is limited to room capacity
  

  Location: Ronald Tutor Hall of Engineering (RTH) - 211

  Audiences: Everyone Is Invited

  Contact: RTH 218 Viterbi Career Connections

  

• Feb

  01

  Cognizant Information Session (Virtual)

  Tue, Feb 01, 2022 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

  Viterbi School of Engineering Career Connections

  Workshops & Infosessions

  
  

  Are you ready to start a career journey in IT and professional services? Meet our recruiters, learn about Cognizant and the exciting opportunities for current/recent university graduates.
  
  Cognizant is looking for driven, collaborative, and highly motivated individuals to join the team. They currently have full-time (Technology & Consulting) and internship opportunities for Juniors and Seniors. Register now to learn more about Cognizant.
  
  Full Time & Internship Opportunities for Bachelors Students Only - Juniors & Seniors
  
  External employer-hosted events and activities are not affiliated with the USC Career Center. 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.edu.

  Location: Virtual Platform

  WebCast Link: https://app.jigsawinteractive.com/u/LSx2D4

  Audiences: Juniors & Seniors Only

  Contact: RTH 218 Viterbi Career Connections

  

• Feb

  01

  CS Colloquium: Ankur Mehta (UCLA) - Towards $1 robots

  Tue, Feb 01, 2022 @ 02:30 PM - 03:50 PM

  Thomas Lord Department of Computer Science

  Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars

  
  

  Speaker: Ankur Mehta, University of California, Los Angeles
  
  Talk Title: Towards $1 robots
  
  Series: Computer Science Colloquium
  
  Abstract: Note: *New time: 2:30PM-3:50PM PT*
  
  Robots are pretty great -- they can make some hard tasks easy, some dangerous tasks safe, or some unthinkable tasks possible. And they're just plain fun to boot. But how many robots have you interacted with recently? And where do you think that puts you compared to the rest of the world's people?
  
  In contrast to computation, automating physical interactions continues to be limited in scope and breadth. I'd like to change that. But in particular, I'd like to do so in a way that's accessible to everyone, everywhere. In our lab, we work to lower barriers to robotics design, creation, and operation through
  material and mechanism design, computational tools, and mathematical analysis. We hope that with our efforts, everyone will be soon able to enjoy the benefits of robotics to work, to learn, and to play.
  
  **Prof. Ankur Mehta will give his talk in person at SGM 124 and we will also host the talk over Zoom.**
  
  Register in advance for this webinar at:
  
  https://usc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_dUyqi3ZTQiWuseUgfp4fYw
  
  After registering, attendees will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
  
  This lecture satisfies requirements for CSCI 591: Research Colloquium.
  
  
  Biography: Now, this is a story all about how
  My life took me to where I am now
  And I'd like to take a minute, just sit right there
  I'll tell you how I became a prof at UCLA.
  
  From East Pennsylvania born and raised
  MIT is where I spent the next of my days
  Getting my Masters and Bachelor's too
  ECE is the field I did then pursue.
  
  Then a couple of years until I finally would
  From California, Berkeley get my doctor hood
  I got in one lil' postdoc at MIT CSAIL
  And then I moved to LA just south of Bel Air.
  
  Prof. Ankur Mehta is an assistant professor of Electrical and computer Engineering at UCLA, and directs the Laboratory for Embedded Machines and Ubiquitous Robots (LEMUR). Pushing towards his visions of a future filled with robots, his research interests involve printable robotics, rapid design and
  fabrication, control systems, and multi-agent networks. He has received the NSF CAREER award and a Samueli fellowship, and has received best paper awards in the IEEE Robotics & Automation Magazine and the International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS).
  
  Prior to joining the UCLA faculty, Prof. Mehta was a postdoc at MIT's Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratories investigating design automation for printable robots. Before to that, he conducted research as a graduate student at UC Berkeley in wireless sensor networks and systems, small autonomous aerial robots and rockets, control systems, and micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS).
  
  When not in the lab, Ankur enjoys puzzles, ultimate frisbee, board games.
  
  
  Host: Stefanos Nikolaidis
  
  

  Location: Seeley G. Mudd Building (SGM) - 124

  Audiences: Everyone Is Invited

  Contact: Computer Science Department

  

• Feb

  01

  Preparing for the Career & Internship Expo Workshop (HYBRID)

  Tue, Feb 01, 2022 @ 04:00 PM - 04:30 PM

  Viterbi School of Engineering Career Connections

  Workshops & Infosessions

  
  

  THIS EVENT WILL BE HOSTED HYBRID: IN-PERSON & ONLINE SIMULTANEOUSLY
  
  Increase your preparedness for the Career & Internship Expo by attending this professional development Q&A moderated by Viterbi Career Connections staff or Viterbi employer partners.
  
  To access the ZOOM link and for 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.
  
  For In-Person: Attendance is limited to room capacity
  

  Location: Ronald Tutor Hall of Engineering (RTH) - 211

  Audiences: Undergrad

  Contact: RTH 218 Viterbi Career Connections

  

• Feb

  01

  National Academy of Engineering Grand Challenge Scholars Information Session

  

  Tue, Feb 01, 2022 @ 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM

  Viterbi School of Engineering Student Affairs

  Student Activity

  
  

  USC Viterbi School of Engineering undergraduate students have the unique opportunity to participate in the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) Grand Challenge Scholars Program (GCSP). Grand Challenge Scholars drive their educational experiences towards discovering, exploring, and potentially solving one of the NAE Grand Challenges and earn recognition at graduation from USC and the National Academy of Engineering. Come learn about the GCSP from the Faculty Director, Professor Najmedin Meshkati and current students of the program.

  WebCast Link: ZOOM

  Audiences: Undergrad

  Contact: Viterbi Undergraduate Programs

  

• Feb

  01

  Raytheon Technologies Corporate Information Session (Virtual)

  Tue, Feb 01, 2022 @ 05:30 PM - 07:00 PM

  Viterbi School of Engineering Career Connections

  Workshops & Infosessions

  
  

  Learn about the Raytheon Intelligence & Space opportunities available.
  
  
  This event is virtual and specific to the USC Viterbi School of Engineering.
  
  Majors and class levels: All relevant engineering majors - Aero, Mech, Elec, Manuf, Material Science, etc. for UG and Grad
  
  Recruiting for internships, full-time, or both: both
  Offering Visa sponsorship: No - gov't contractor
  Hiring a student on CPT or OPT: No - gov't contractor

  Location: Register on Viterbi Career Gateway for location

  Audiences: All Viterbi

  Contact: RTH 218 Viterbi Career Connections

  

• Feb

  01

  Tesla Info Session: Manufacturing, Gigafactory and Construction Internships (Virtual)

  Tue, Feb 01, 2022 @ 07:30 PM - 09:00 PM

  Viterbi School of Engineering Career Connections

  Workshops & Infosessions

  
  

  Register for our upcoming internship recruiting virtual events.
  
  RSVPs will be accepted until 48 hours before an event. Confirmations will be emailed within 24 hours of the events selected.
  
  Our recruitment team will update with new events each month. Expect to be notified when new events are released for registration.
  External employer-hosted events and activities are not affiliated with the USC Career Center. 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, exercises caution when participating, and report concerns to vcareers@usc.edu

  Location: Virtual - RSVP in Viterbi Career Gateway

  Audiences: Everyone Is Invited

  Contact: RTH 218 Viterbi Career Connections

  

• Feb

  02

  Viterbi Employer Mock Interviews

  Wed, Feb 02, 2022 @ 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM

  Viterbi School of Engineering Career Connections

  Workshops & Infosessions

  
  

  Get a 1:1 mock interview with an employer!
  
  This event connects employer representatives and alumni with engineering students to help them refine their behavioral interviewing and networking skills.
  
  Location: Virtual or On-Campus
  Audience: All Viterbi Students
  
  
  For more information: https://viterbicareers.usc.edu/students/events/mock-interviews-student/
  
  

  Location: Virtual or On-Campus

  Audiences: All Viterbi Students

  Contact: RTH 218 Viterbi Career Connections

  

• Feb

  02

  Center of Autonomy and AI, Center for Cyber-Physical Systems and the Internet of Things, and Ming Hsieh Institute Seminar Series

  

  Wed, Feb 02, 2022 @ 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM

  Ming Hsieh Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

  Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars

  
  

  Speaker: Jie Gao, Department of Computer Science, Rutgers University
  
  Talk Title: Protecting Data Privacy in an Increasingly Connected World
  
  Series: Center for Cyber-Physical Systems and Internet of Things
  
  Abstract: Ubiquitous sensing, wireless communication and distributed computation have transformed the way we interact with the physical world. While we celebrate the convenience and the improved quality of life having smart devices around us, the data collection practices have moved from remote fields to private living environments and work spaces; and data collected have also shifted from non-sensitive scientific data to personal, sensitive data that is closely related to the user's health conditions, emotional states, physical activities and social relationships. In this talk I will review some of our recent work on protecting privacy of sensitive data by minimalist-style sensing and targeted data perturbation, as well as fundamental challenges/impossibility results regarding data privacy and utility.
  
  Biography: Professor Jie Gao is currently Professor in Department of computer science, Rutgers University. She was on the faculty of Computer Science department at Stony Brook University from 2005-2019. She received B.Eng from the Special Class of the Gifted Young, University of Science and Technology of China in 1999, Ph.D in Computer Science from Stanford University in 2004 and was a postdoc at Caltech from 2004-2005. She received the NSF career award in 2006, IMC best paper award (2009), EWSN best paper award (2021) and multiple Research Excellence Awards in computer science department of Stony Brook. She is currently serving on the editorial board of ACM Transactions on Sensor Networks, International Journal of Computational Geometry and Applications and IEEE Transactions on Network Science and Engineering. She published over 140 referred papers in computer networking and theoretical computer science fields, and has graduated 17 Ph.D students.
  
  Host: Pierluigi Nuzzo and Bhaskar Krishnamachari
  
  Webcast: https://usc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zyIBh_1gQLmKpMJG0GyLxw

  Location: Online

  WebCast Link: https://usc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zyIBh_1gQLmKpMJG0GyLxw

  Audiences: Everyone Is Invited

  Contact: Talyia White

  

• Feb

  02

  AME Seminar

  Wed, Feb 02, 2022 @ 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM

  Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering

  Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars

  
  

  Speaker: Artur Tyliszczak, Częstochowa University of Technology, Częstochowa, Slaskie, Poland
  
  Talk Title: Passive and Active Control of Turbulent Jets and Flames -” A CFD Research
  
  Abstract: Interest in flow control techniques is driven by a possible improvement of performance, safety and efficiency of various technical devices. Existing strategies of steering and controlling fluid flows can be divided into two approaches: passive and active. The former is based on shaping the flow domains and is usually optimized for specific flow conditions. The latter requires an external energy input (an excitation, forcing), which can be varying in response to the instantaneous flow behavior. The active methods are thus more costly but also much more flexible. Under a variety of different flow regimes, they result in a better overall response than the passive methods. In this talk, I will focus on the CFD study of passive and active control applications for jets and flames. In the latter case, proper flow control is especially important as the efficiency of combustion processes is directly related to fuel-oxidizer mixing -” a process, which we would like to have under full control. I will discuss to what extent the flow field can be modified and controlled by the selection of shapes of jet nozzles or tuning of excitation parameters.
  
  Biography: Artur Tyliszczak is a Professor in the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Computer Science at Częstochowa University of Technology (CUT) in Poland. He leads the CFD Research Group. He earned an M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1997 from the CUT and a PhD degree in 2002 from the CUT and von Karman Institute for Fluid Dynamics (Belgium). He worked at Cambridge University (UK) as a Marie-Curie Experienced Researcher (2010-2011) and a visiting professor (2016). His group works on the development of high-order numerical methods for CFD and their applications for open and near-wall non-reacting and reacting flows. Currently, his main research concentrates on passive and active flow control in jet type flows and flows in porous and granular layers. Artur Tyliszczak is a recipient of prestigious individual awards from the Polish scientific community, the Ministry of Science and Education, the Polish Academy of Science, the Polish Association of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics. Recently he received a Senior Award from the Fulbright Commission for his stay at USC.
  
  Host: AME Department
  
  More Info: https://usc.zoom.us/j/93987337017?pwd=MWd2dXBSL1FaR1RPaHNscjJ1NW80UT09
  
  Webcast: https://usc.zoom.us/j/93987337017?pwd=MWd2dXBSL1FaR1RPaHNscjJ1NW80UT09

  Location: James H. Zumberge Hall Of Science (ZHS) - 252

  WebCast Link: https://usc.zoom.us/j/93987337017?pwd=MWd2dXBSL1FaR1RPaHNscjJ1NW80UT09

  Audiences: Everyone Is Invited

  Contact: Tessa Yao

  Event Link: https://usc.zoom.us/j/93987337017?pwd=MWd2dXBSL1FaR1RPaHNscjJ1NW80UT09

  

• Feb

  03

  Amazon Women in Tech Event (Virtual)

  Thu, Feb 03, 2022 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

  Viterbi School of Engineering Career Connections

  Workshops & Infosessions

  
  

  Amazon Women in Tech Event (Virtual)
  
  Thu, Feb 3, 2022 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM PST
  
  Register here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2091390283842823696
  
  For women who like to invent, there's no better place to explore opportunities than at Amazon! Join this webinar to meet women working in various tech roles at Amazon Ads in Boulder, CO, find out more about their career trajectories, mentoring, work-life harmony, and how they innovate on behalf of our customers. We look forward to seeing you there. Join our team and help us build the future!
  
  External employer-hosted events and activities are not affiliated with the USC Career Center. 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 participants' responsibility to apply due diligence, exercise caution when participating, and report concerns to vcareers@usc.edu

  Location: Virtual

  Audiences: Everyone Is Invited

  Contact: RTH 218 Viterbi Career Connections

  

• Feb

  03

  Learn About STEM Careers in the FBI! (Virtual)

  Thu, Feb 03, 2022 @ 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM

  Viterbi School of Engineering Career Connections

  Workshops & Infosessions

  
  

  This event is geared towards students seeking to learn about STEM Careers in the FBI, professional growth opportunities within STEM, preparing a comprehensive federal resume, and the interview process.
  
  *Please keep in mind this event is for recruiting US Citizens only.

  Location: Register on Viterbi Career Gateway for link

  Audiences: Everyone Is Invited

  Contact: RTH 218 Viterbi Career Connections

  

• Feb

  03

  Astani Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Seminar

  Thu, Feb 03, 2022 @ 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM

  Sonny Astani Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

  Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars

  
  

  Speaker: Katherine Graham, President's Postdoctoral Fellow, Environmental Engineering, Georgia Tech
  
  Talk Title: Viruses in the urban water cycle: sources of pollution, fate, and public health decision-making
  
  Abstract: Coastal environments across the globe are treasured for their ability to provide sustenance, recreational activities, job opportunities, and diverse habitats for flora and fauna. They are also important human habitats: in the US, 94.7 million people live in a coastal county and worldwide approximately 44 percent of people live within 150 km of a coastline. However, due to population growth, pollution, and overuse of natural resources, many water resources in coastal areas are polluted. Sources of microbial pollution, including wastewater and urban runoff, can transport pathogens to waters where they pose public health risks. However, current indicators for fecal contamination in the environment, like fecal indicator bacteria (FIB), have been shown to poorly correlate with pathogens in the environment, complicating their use in certain settings. Thus a better understanding of the sources and fate of pathogens in the environment and solutions that sustainably reduce the impact of these sources on water resources is needed. At the same time, there are benefits to be gleaned from characterizing anthropogenic pollution sources, as they can be reflective of the infectious diseases circulating in a community. Therefore, tools to harness the information present in sewage should be developed in tandem with strategies to reduce the impact of pollution sources on the environment.
  In this seminar, I will first detail how viral pathogens in urban runoff are removed in green stormwater infrastructure to prevent impairments to surface waters and groundwater. Second, I will show how information on pathogens in wastewater can be used to inform public health decision-making, particularly during the COVID 19 pandemic. I will then discuss future teaching and research directions at the intersection of water, climate, and health issues, with the ultimate goal of providing safe and accessible water for all.
  
  
  Biography: Katherine (Katy) Graham is a President Postdoctoral Fellow at Georgia Tech in Environmental Engineering. Katy received her BSE in Chemical Engineering from the University of Michigan in 2015 and completed her MS and PhD at Stanford University in 2021. She is broadly interested in the characterization of pathogens and microbial communities in the natural and built environments to inform public health risk assessment and decision-making. She collaborates with multidisciplinary scientists and engineers to understand how to sustainably mitigate sources of microbial pollution to the environment, the utilization of human waste to understand public health trends, and the use of genomic information on pathogens in the environment to inform advanced public health risk assessment models.
  
  Host: Dr. Amy Childress
  
  Webcast: https://usc.zoom.us/j/91873923659? Meeting ID: 918 7392 3659 Passcode: 975701

  Location: Ronald Tutor Hall of Engineering (RTH) - 526

  WebCast Link: https://usc.zoom.us/j/91873923659? Meeting ID: 918 7392 3659 Passcode: 975701

  Audiences: Everyone Is Invited

  Contact: Evangeline Reyes

  

• Feb

  03

  Amazon Women in Tech Event (Virtual)

  Thu, Feb 03, 2022 @ 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM

  Viterbi School of Engineering Career Connections

  University Calendar

  
  

  Amazon Women in Tech Event (Virtual)
  Thu, Feb 3, 2022 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM PST
  Link: On Viterbi Career Gateway
  
  For women who like to invent, there's no better place to explore opportunities than at Amazon! Join this webinar to meet women working in various tech roles at Amazon Ads in Boulder, CO, find out more about their career trajectories, mentoring, work-life harmony, and how they innovate on behalf of our customers. We look forward to seeing you there. Join our team and help us build the future!
  External employer-hosted events and activities are not affiliated with the USC Career Center. 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 participants responsibility to apply due diligence, exercise caution when participating, and report concerns to vcareers@usc.edu

  Location: Virtual

  Audiences: Everyone Is Invited

  Contact: RTH 218 Viterbi Career Connections

  

• Feb

  03

  Resume Lab (ON-CAMPUS)

  Thu, Feb 03, 2022 @ 04:00 PM - 04:30 PM

  Viterbi School of Engineering Career Connections

  Workshops & Infosessions

  
  

  THIS EVENT WILL BE HOSTED IN-PERSON, ON-CAMPUS
  
  Does your resume highlight the skills that will land an interview? Review tips and tricks on how to best showcase yourself to employers by attending this professional development Q&A moderated by Viterbi Career Connection staff. Have your resume ready to take notes and make modifications in real time!
  
  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.
  
  Attendance is limited to room capacity
  

  Location: Ronald Tutor Hall of Engineering (RTH) - 211

  Audiences: Everyone Is Invited

  Contact: RTH 218 Viterbi Career Connections

  

• Feb

  04

  Takeda Summer Internship Opportunities and Operations Development Program

  Fri, Feb 04, 2022 @ 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM

  Viterbi School of Engineering Career Connections

  Workshops & Infosessions

  
  

  About Takeda
  Takeda is an industry-leading, global pharmaceutical company with an unwavering dedication to putting patients at the center of everything we do. We live our values of Takeda-ism -Integrity, Fairness, Honesty, and Perseverance, and are united by our mission to strive towards Better Health and a Brighter Future for people worldwide through leading innovation in medicine.
  Here, everyone matters and you will be a vital contributor to our inspiring, bold mission. At Takeda, you will make an impact on people's lives, including your own.
  
  Internships
  The Biotech Summer Internship is a 12-week program where you will sharpen your skills through a variety of experiences. At the end of the internship, you will have gained valuable experience, an in-depth understanding of concepts taught in school, and a network to use in the future. This role is designed to challenge interns and contribute to their future careers.
  
  Operations Development Program
  Early Talent Rotational Programs at Takeda offer college graduates the unique opportunity to experience rotations with a strong focus on personal development, mentorship, networking, leadership, and technical skill-building. Early Talent Program members begin their Takeda careers in a supportive, structured environment that encourages self-directed learning and promotes accelerated growth. Upon successful completion of all rotations, a senior leader ambassador will guide the graduate to identify the next step in their Takeda career.
  The Operations Development Program (ODP) is a 27-month rotational program that provides valuable experiences across Takeda's Global Manufacturing & Supply and Global Quality (GMSGQ) function. This rotational program is comprised of three (3), nine (9) month rotations in various US locations (including MA, GA, CA, MN, and IL).

  Location: RSVP in Viterbi Career Gateway

  Audiences: Everyone Is Invited

  Contact: RTH 218 Viterbi Career Connections

  

• Feb

  04

  Preparing for the Career & Internship Expo Workshop (HYBRID)

  Fri, Feb 04, 2022 @ 04:00 PM - 04:30 PM

  Viterbi School of Engineering Career Connections

  Workshops & Infosessions

  
  

  THIS EVENT WILL BE HOSTED IN-PERSON, ON-CAMPUS
  
  Increase your preparedness for the Career & Internship Expo by attending this professional development Q&A moderated by Viterbi Career Connections staff or Viterbi employer partners.
  
  For more information about workshops, please visit viterbicareers.usc.edu/workshops.
  
  Attendance is limited to room capacity
  
  

  Location: Ronald Tutor Hall of Engineering (RTH) - 211

  Audiences: Graduate

  Contact: RTH 218 Viterbi Career Connections