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Viterbi Voices Live Chat - LatinX Students in Engineering
Sun, Oct 25, 2020 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 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 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 student in engineering.
Register at the webcast link belowLocation: Zoom
WebCast Link: https://applyto.usc.edu/register/latinx-students-in-engineering
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Viterbi Undergraduate Admission
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Origins of WiSE Panel
Mon, Oct 26, 2020 @ 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
USC Viterbi School of Engineering
Receptions & Special Events
Panelists: Professors Suzanne Edmands (Biological Sciences), Anna Krylov (Chemistry), Maja Mataric (Computer Science), Jill McNitt-Gray (Biological Sciences), Susan Montgomery (Mathematics), Alice Parker (Electrical and Computer Engineering), Hanna Reisler (Chemistry), and Lorraine Turcotte (Biological Sciences)
Moderator: Professor Leana Golubchik (Computer Science)
WiSE faculty reflecting on the origins of the USC Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE) Program - what worked, what didn't - and looking forward to the future.
This event is for USC faculty, students, staff, and alumni.
RSVP in advance for Zoom link.
WebCast Link: https://forms.gle/YjoP5xFP3eEzfhuy5
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: USC WiSE
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USC Joint Graduate School HBCU Webinar
Mon, Oct 26, 2020 @ 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Doctoral Programs, Viterbi School of Engineering Graduate Admission, Viterbi School of Engineering Masters Programs, Viterbi School of Engineering Student Affairs
Workshops & Infosessions
You are cordially invited to meet representatives from the following schools at USC:
-The Viterbi School of Engineering
-The Annenberg School for Communication
-The Marshall School of Business
-The Rossier School for Education
-The School of Public Policy
-The School of Social Work
Students who would like to learn about The University of Southern California and any of these specific programs are welcome to attend and learn more about applying to our graduate programs.
The session will include information on the following topics:
- Master's & PhD programs in each discipline
- How to Apply
- Scholarships and funding
- Student life at USC and in Los Angeles
There will also be sufficient time for questions.WebCast Link: https://uscviterbi.webex.com/uscviterbi/onstage/g.php?MTID=e4c0934fe0216e58d0cee573b06936bbf
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Kevin Henry
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Spotlight Series: Cyber Security Engineering & Data Science
Mon, Oct 26, 2020 @ 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
DEN@Viterbi, Viterbi School of Engineering Graduate Admission
Workshops & Infosessions
Join USC Viterbi School of Engineering for a webinar highlighting master's programs in Cyber Security Engineering and Data Science with Prof. Yolanda Gil, Prof. Emilio Ferrara, and Prof. Clifford Neuman. Join the session to learn more about the master's program in Cyber Security Engineering and Data Science, online delivery option, admission requirements, and more!
Register Today!WebCast Link: https://uscviterbi.webex.com/uscviterbi/onstage/g.php?MTID=e8f536dcea35d36d5974e4174aa75d394
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Corporate & Professional Programs
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WiSE Alumna Talk: Building Resilience in the Face of Uncertainty
Mon, Oct 26, 2020 @ 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
USC Viterbi School of Engineering
Receptions & Special Events
Speaker:
Samantha (McVety) Bishop
B.S., Environmental Engineering, USC, 2018
Current: NSF Graduate Research Fellow in Environmental Engineering, Stanford University
Abstract: We're in a time when the challenges of our future feel more paramount than ever. This talk will explore ideas of resilience that can inspire us to make a difference as we face ever more uncertain times; and discuss how STEM careers are an opportunity to build that resilience into the systems we can create to meet these challenges.
This event is for USC faculty, students, staff, and alumni.
Please RSVP in advance for the Zoom link.WebCast Link: https://usc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xktbd0baRIeSe96ykoU6sA
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: USC WiSE
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Astani Civil and Environmental Engineering Seminar
Mon, Oct 26, 2020 @ 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Sonny Astani Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Dr. Nick Engdahl, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Washington State University
Talk Title: Maximizing our leverage for making reliable predictions in hydrobiogeochemical systems with model translation
Abstract: Please see attached.
Host: Dr. Felipe de Barros
More Information: N. Engdahl Abstract10262020.pdf
Location: Zoom Meeting
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Evangeline Reyes
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Nike Internship Program - Information Session
Mon, Oct 26, 2020 @ 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Career Connections
Workshops & Infosessions
*This is an external event hosted by Nike*
Nike invests in its talent and that includes our interns. Our interns are involved in real projects, exposed to multiple teams and a critical part of our community. We offer well-structured programs with access to leadership and an opportunity to gain meaningful career experience.
Join Nike recruiters for an overview of the Internship Program, our available opportunities, our application process and our recruiting timeline.
In order to be eligible for a Data Science and Advanced Analytics internship at Nike, you must be a Master's student with an expected graduation date of either December 2021 or May/June 2022.
Review links and RSVP on Viterbi Career GatewayLocation: Online
Audiences: Viterbi MS students
Contact: RTH 218 Viterbi Career Connections
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Six Sigma Green Belt for Process ImprovementTue, Oct 27, 2020 @ 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Executive Education
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: IISE Faculty, IISE
Talk Title: Six Sigma Green Belt for Process Improvement
Abstract: USC Viterbi School of Engineering's Six Sigma Green Belt for Process Improvement, offered in partnership with the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers, allows professionals to learn how to integrate principles of business, statistics, and engineering to achieve tangible results. Master the use of Six Sigma to quantify the critical quality issues in your company. Once the issues have been quantified, statistics can be applied to provide probabilities of success and failure. Six Sigma methods increase productivity and enhance quality. As a USC Six Sigma Green Belt, you will be equipped to support and champion a Six Sigma implementation in your organization. To earn the USC Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate, you will be required to pass the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineer's green belt exam (administered on the final day of the course).
Host: Corporate and Professional Programs
More Info: https://viterbiexeced.usc.edu/engineering-program-areas/six-sigma-lean-certification/six-sigma-green-belt-process-improvement/
Location: Online
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Karen Escobar
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Prospective Students: Chat with a USC Rep
Tue, Oct 27, 2020 @ 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Viterbi School of Engineering Graduate Admission
Workshops & Infosessions
Interested in Master's or PhD programs in engineering or computer science?
You are cordially invited to meet representatives from the Viterbi School of Engineering on an online webinar.
Students who have earned or are in the process of earning a Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, or a hard science (such as physics, biology, or chemistry) are welcome to attend to learn more about applying to our graduate programs.
The session will include information on the following topics:
- Master's & PhD programs in engineering and computer science
- How to Apply
- Scholarships and funding
- Student life at USC and in Los Angeles
There will also be sufficient time for questions.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Event Password: Fighton1Location: Webex
WebCast Link: https://uscviterbi.webex.com/uscviterbi/onstage/g.php?MTID=e180508fa02f17f134748d9b1b50ecb5c
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: camila tabar
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WiSE Game Break
Tue, Oct 27, 2020 @ 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
USC Viterbi School of Engineering
Receptions & Special Events
Who's got game? Join us for a casual afternoon of WiSE trivia, games, and laughs.
This event is for USC faculty, students, staff, and alumni.
Please RSVP in advance for the Zoom link.WebCast Link: https://usc.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAoceygrTwiGNAHgwy5nhnb0-NiDU5lO2cZ
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: USC WiSE
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Samsung Semiconductor, Inc. – Firmware Engineering Info Session
Tue, Oct 27, 2020 @ 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Career Connections
Workshops & Infosessions
Samsung Semiconductor, Inc. would like to invite you to their Virtual Open House Info Session Series!
Topic: Firmware Engineering
Dates: Tuesday, October 27
Time: 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST
Duration: 1 hour
Please go to Viterbi Career Gateway for more registration information.
At these events, students will learn about Samsung Semiconductors (SSI) Intern Program and the opportunities Samsung Semiconductor, Inc. have available for summer 2021. The events focus around five different functional areas and each day, they will feature a speaker from one of their R&D labs. At SSI, students have the opportunity to work with the teams that create new computing system architectures needed to support emerging machine learning applications, internet of things (IoT) and edge computing that benefit millions of users. The program will give students the opportunity to work on unique solutions that address some of the world's most complex technological challenges.
Come join SSI and find out what exciting opportunities they have planned for the summer interns in 2021 and have a chance to win some Samsung prizes!More Information: SAMSUNG FLYER.jpg
Audiences: All Viterbi
Contact: RTH 218 Viterbi Career Connections
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ISE 651 - Epstein Seminar
Tue, Oct 27, 2020 @ 03:30 PM - 04:50 PM
Daniel J. Epstein Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Dr. Satish Kumar Thittamaranahalli (T. K. Satish Kumar), Research Assistant Professor of Computer Science and Industrial and Systems Engineering
Talk Title: A Near-Linear-Time Graph-Embedding Algorithm with Applications
Host: Prof. Suvrajeet Sen
More Information: October 27, 2020.pdf
Location: Online/Zoom
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Grace Owh
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WiSE Alumna Talk: HIP Careers STEM from Creating Opportunities
Tue, Oct 27, 2020 @ 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
USC Viterbi School of Engineering
Receptions & Special Events
Speaker:
Laura Bradley
Ph.D., Mork Family Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, USC, 2015
Current: Assistant Professor of Polymer Science and Engineering, University of Massachusetts Amherst
Abstract: Opportunities to make scientific discoveries and learn new skills are what drove me to pursue a career in academic research. Now as an assistant professor in STEM, I am motivated to create those opportunities for the next generation of scientists and engineers. This talk will cover the "why", "how", and "so what?" of seizing opportunities to create a rewarding career in STEM.
This event is for USC faculty, students, staff, and alumni.
Please RSVP in advance for the Zoom link.
WebCast Link: https://usc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kEFy2685TdOqxCcFzTdNSA
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: USC WiSE
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Mork Family Department Fall Virtual Seminars - Kandis Leslie Abdul-Aziz
Tue, Oct 27, 2020 @ 04:00 PM - 05:20 PM
Mork Family Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Kandis Leslie Abdul-Aziz, University of California, Riverside
Talk Title: DEFECT ENGINEERING AS A TOOL TO TUNE THE ACTIVITY, SELECTIVITY AND STABILITY OF NI-FE CATALYSTS
Abstract: https://usc.zoom.us/j/93139729396?pwd=UmNqVmVac1BGcEZoVEgxaGNnRzVaUT09
Meeting ID: 931 3972 9396
Passcode: 514283
Host: Shaama Sharada
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Greta Harrison
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DEN@Viterbi Live Chat with Alumni: Midwest
Tue, Oct 27, 2020 @ 06:00 PM - 06:45 PM
DEN@Viterbi, Viterbi School of Engineering Graduate Admission
Workshops & Infosessions
Join USC Viterbi for a virtual chat session with USC Viterbi representatives and DEN@Viterbi alumni. Prospective graduate engineering and computer science students will have the opportunity to ask DEN@Viterbi alumni questions about their online experience and learn more about USC Viterbi's online DEN@Viterbi delivery method.
Event Time: 6:00pm-6:45pm Central Daylight Time (CDT)
(4pm-4:45pm Pacific Daylight Time)
Register Now!WebCast Link: https://uscviterbi.webex.com/uscviterbi/onstage/g.php?MTID=e38d78383a77c1f337f5cebc242b37366
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Corporate & Professional Programs
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Research Talk: Spatial Computing and Haptics Robotics
Tue, Oct 27, 2020 @ 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Thomas Lord Department of Computer Science
Student Activity
Are you interested in pursuing research? ACM is holding a research talk with two panelists! The first talk is with Yijun Li who does research at the Spatial Computing and Informatics Laboratory. The second talk is with Heather Culbertson who does research at the HaRVI (Haptics Robotics and Virtual Interaction) Lab. Come to learn more about the research they're doing!
Yijun Li is a third year Ph.D. student at USC who does research around spatial computing which includes building machine learning models for spatiotemporal data analysis to solve real world problems!
Dr. Heather Culbertson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science who does research focused on the design and control of haptic devices and rendering systems, human-robot interaction, and virtual reality!
RSVP Link: https://forms.gle/eptfqwboLkLkeR9m9
Join the zoom link here: https://usc.zoom.us/j/93259109764
Location: Online - Zoom
WebCast Link: https://usc.zoom.us/j/93259109764
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Joshua Argote Medrano on behalf of ACM
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Spatial Computing and Haptics Robotics Research Talk
Tue, Oct 27, 2020 @ 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Thomas Lord Department of Computer Science
Student Activity
Spatial Computing and Haptics Robotics Research Talk - Tuesday 10/27 7 PM
Are you interested in pursuing research? ACM is holding a research talk with two panelists! The first talk is with Yijun Li who does research at the Spatial Computing and Informatics Laboratory. The second talk is with Heather Culbertson who does research at the HaRVI (Haptics Robotics and Virtual Interaction) Lab. Come to learn more about the research they're doing!
Yijun Li is a third year Ph.D. student at USC who does research around spatial computing which includes building machine learning models for spatiotemporal data analysis to solve real world problems!
Dr. Heather Culbertson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science who does research focused on the design and control of haptic devices and rendering systems, human-robot interaction, and virtual reality! Her talk will focus on the investigation of haptic devices and rendering algorithms to provide humans with touch feedback when communicating through a computer.
RSVP Link: https://forms.gle/eptfqwboLkLkeR9m9
Join the zoom link here: https://usc.zoom.us/j/93259109764
Location: Online - Zoom
WebCast Link: https://usc.zoom.us/j/93259109764
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: USC Computer Science
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Six Sigma Green Belt for Process Improvement
Wed, Oct 28, 2020 @ 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Executive Education
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: IISE Faculty, IISE
Talk Title: Six Sigma Green Belt for Process Improvement
Abstract: USC Viterbi School of Engineering's Six Sigma Green Belt for Process Improvement, offered in partnership with the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers, allows professionals to learn how to integrate principles of business, statistics, and engineering to achieve tangible results. Master the use of Six Sigma to quantify the critical quality issues in your company. Once the issues have been quantified, statistics can be applied to provide probabilities of success and failure. Six Sigma methods increase productivity and enhance quality. As a USC Six Sigma Green Belt, you will be equipped to support and champion a Six Sigma implementation in your organization. To earn the USC Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate, you will be required to pass the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineer's green belt exam (administered on the final day of the course).
Host: Corporate and Professional Programs
More Info: https://viterbiexeced.usc.edu/engineering-program-areas/six-sigma-lean-certification/six-sigma-green-belt-process-improvement/
Location: Online
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Karen Escobar
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Computer Science General Faculty Meeting
Wed, Oct 28, 2020 @ 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: Zoom Meeting
Audiences: Invited Faculty Only
Contact: Assistant to CS chair
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Managing the Energy-Water Nexus within a Changing Climate
Wed, Oct 28, 2020 @ 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Undergraduate Admission
Student Activity
Mark your Calendar! On Wednesday, October 28 we are bringing you Professor Kelly Sanders to talk to you about Managing the Energy-Water Nexus within a Changing Climate!
Energy and water resources share important interdependencies. It takes ample energy to pump, treat, and distribute water and it takes ample water to produce, refine, and transport energy to its intended end-user. This talk will examine these interdependencies and identify cross-sectoral vulnerabilities and opportunities that will affect these critical resources moving forward, particularly under the stressors of climate change.
Zoom ID: 954 6353 0749 Password: 371767Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Viterbi Undergraduate Programs
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Samsung Semiconductor, Inc. – Deep Learning/Systems Engineering Part 2 Info Session
Wed, Oct 28, 2020 @ 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Career Connections
Workshops & Infosessions
Samsung Semiconductor, Inc. would like to invite you to their Virtual Open House Info Session Series!
Topic: Deep Learning/Systems Engineering Part 2
Dates: Wednesday, October 28
Time: 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST
Duration: 1 hour
Please go to Viterbi Career Gateway for more registration information.
At these events, students will learn about Samsung Semiconductors (SSI) Intern Program and the opportunities Samsung Semiconductor, Inc. have available for summer 2021. The events focus around five different functional areas and each day, they will feature a speaker from one of their R&D labs. At SSI, students have the opportunity to work with the teams that create new computing system architectures needed to support emerging machine learning applications, internet of things (IoT) and edge computing that benefit millions of users. The program will give students the opportunity to work on unique solutions that address some of the world's most complex technological challenges.
Come join SSI and find out what exciting opportunities they have planned for the summer interns in 2021 and have a chance to win some Samsung prizes!More Information: SAMSUNG FLYER.jpg
Audiences: All Viterbi
Contact: RTH 218 Viterbi Career Connections
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Center for Cyber-Physical Systems and Internet of Things and Ming Hsieh Institute Seminar
Wed, Oct 28, 2020 @ 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Ming Hsieh Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Shyam Gollakota, Department of Computer Science & Engineering at the University of Washington
Talk Title: Insect-Scale Wireless Robotics
Series: Center for Cyber-Physical Systems and Internet of Things
Abstract: The concept of insect-scale robotics has long been in the realm of science fiction rather than reality. It is particularly challenging given the extreme size, weight and power requirements for sensing, computing, communication, actuation as well as the need to power such wireless systems. In this talk, I will present a sequence of recent and ongoing research projects that design programmable wireless technologies to achieve this vision. I will first present bio-integrated solutions that combine the best of technology and nature to integrate sensing, computing and communication functionalities onto tiny live flying insects like bees to create a mobile IoT platform. I will then present bio-inspired sensor systems that take their inspiration from nature to create wireless sensors. Specifically, I will talk about a fully wireless, power-autonomous, mechanically steerable vision system that imitates insect head motion to capture wide-angle views at a low power. Using this vision system, I will present the world's smallest terrestrial robot that can move at up to 3.5 centimeters per second, support vision, and operate for 63 to 260 minutes in a power-autonomous manner. I will conclude by talking about our recent work on airdropping wireless sensors in remote and difficult to reach locations using tiny drones and moths as well as ongoing efforts tracking murder hornets in collaboration with the Washington Department of Agriculture.
Biography: Shyam Gollakota is an Associate Professor of Computer Science & Engineering at the University of Washington with adjunct positions in the departments of Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. His research covers a range of topics, including bio-robotics, computer networks, user interfaces, battery-free computing and mobile health. His work has led to three startups, Jeeva Wireless, Sound Life Sciences and Edus health, has been licensed by ResMed Inc and is in use by close to a million users. He is the recipient of a 2015 National Science Foundation Career Award, an Alfred P. Sloan Fellowship and the SIGMOBILE Rockstar award. He was named as MIT Technology Review's 35 Innovators Under 35, Popular Science 'brilliant 10' and twice to the Forbes' 30 Under 30 list. His group's research has earned Best Paper awards at MOBICOM, SIGCOMM, SenSys, NSDI and CHI, appeared in Science Robotics, Science Translational Medicine and Nature Digital Medicine as well as named as a MIT Technology Review Breakthrough technology of 2016 as well as Popular Science top innovations in 2015. He is an alumni of MIT (Ph.D., 2013, winner of ACM doctoral dissertation award) and IIT Madras.
Host: Pierluigi Nuzzo, nuzzo@usc.edu
Webcast: https://usc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YSl0DRVOQJetWGNAACPOYQLocation: Online
WebCast Link: https://usc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YSl0DRVOQJetWGNAACPOYQ
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Talyia White
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LinkedIn: How to Network Virtually
Wed, Oct 28, 2020 @ 02:00 PM - 03:30 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. 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 register for this event please go to https://usc.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0sdO6qqzoqHtIpTscu7pvSmn4js75bQfFy
Students must register at the link above in advance to be able to attend this event.More Information: LinkedInVCA203.png
Audiences: All Viterbi
Contact: RTH 218 Viterbi Career Connections
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WiSE Alumna Talk: Navigating Academia One Theorem at a Time
Wed, Oct 28, 2020 @ 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
USC Viterbi School of Engineering
Receptions & Special Events
Speaker:
Nicolle Gonzalez
Ph.D., Mathematics, USC, 2019
Current: UC President's Postdoctoral Fellow in Mathematics, UCLA
Abstract: Being a woman in STEM seems like an upward trek from the very beginning, with our biggest enemy often being ourselves. This journey, however, is riddled with numerous opportunities if we know where to look. I will discuss my adventure through the halls of academia and some techniques to tackle the difficulties that often plague younger women in the sciences, especially impostor syndrome, as well as some opportunities and support structures that early career women are often unaware of.
This event is for USC faculty, students, staff, and alumni.
Please RSVP in advance for the Zoom link.WebCast Link: https://usc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_dhS9h09TSqCu01HPkIm6wg
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: USC WiSE
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AME Seminar
Wed, Oct 28, 2020 @ 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Ashlee N. Ford Versypt, Oklahoma State University
Talk Title: Systems Biomedicine and Pharmaceutics: Multiscale Modeling of Tissue Remodeling and Damage
Abstract: Dr. Ford Versypt leads the Systems Biomedicine and Pharmaceutics research lab, which develops and uses multiscale systems engineering approaches including mathematical modeling and computational simulation to enhance understanding of the mechanisms governing tissue remodeling and damage as a result of diseases and infections and to simulate the treatment of those conditions to improve human health. The lab specializes in (a) modeling mass transport of biochemicals through heterogeneous porous materials-”primarily extracellular matrices-”that change morphology dynamically due to the influence of chemical reactions and (b) modeling dynamic, multi-species biological systems involving chemical, physical, and biological interactions of diverse, heterogeneous cell populations with these materials and the chemical species in tissue microenvironments. In this seminar, vignettes of three lines of research will be highlighted including (1) glucose-stimulated damage to kidney cells during diabetes, (2) metastatic cancer spread, and (3) viral-damage and immune-induced damage in SARS-CoV-2 infected lung tissue. The work is currently supported by an NSF CAREER award and an NIH R35 MIRA grant.
Biography: Ashlee N. Ford Versypt leads the Systems Biomedicine and Pharmaceutics Laboratory. The long-term goal for her research program is to develop multiscale mathematical and computational models to enhance understanding of the mechanisms governing tissue remodeling and damage as a result of diseases and infections and to simulate the treatment of those conditions to improve human health. The Systems Biomedicine and Pharmaceutics Laboratory specializes in modeling kinetics and transport processes involved in biological and chemical interactions related to both physiological microenvironments and engineered biomedical and pharmaceutical systems, particularly those involved in tissue damage and treatment. Her research program is funded by the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health. Additionally, Dr. Ford Versypt also disseminates educational scholarship through publications, presentations, and software related to chemical engineering instruction, computational activities, student development, and outreach.
While earning her Ph.D. at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Dr. Ford Versypt was awarded the Department of Energy Computational Science Graduate Fellowship (DOE CSGF) and the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship. In 2013, Dr. Ford Versypt was recognized as the Frederick A. Howes Scholar in Computational Science, which is awarded annually to a recent alumnus of the DOE CSGF for outstanding leadership, character, and technical achievement. In 2012-2014, Dr. Ford Versypt was a postdoctoral research associate in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dr. Ford Versypt is presently a Tenured Associate Professor in the School of Chemical Engineering at Oklahoma State University (OSU) where she has been faculty since 2014. She will relocate to the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at the University at Buffalo, The State University of New York in January 2021.
Dr. Ford Versypt has received a number of awards for her research, teaching, and service including the NSF CAREER Award, ASEE Chemical Engineering Ray W. Fahien Award, ASEE Midwest Section Outstanding Service Award, AIChE 35 Under 35, OSU Outstanding Achievement for the Mentorship of Women, OSU College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology Excellent Teacher Award, and Joseph J. Martin Award for best paper in the ChE Division at the 2014 ASEE Annual Meeting. She is the 2020-2021 Chair of the ASEE Chemical Engineering Division.
Host: AME Department
More Info: https://usc.zoom.us/j/94175981194
Webcast: https://usc.zoom.us/j/94175981194Location: Online event
WebCast Link: https://usc.zoom.us/j/94175981194
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Tessa Yao
Event Link: https://usc.zoom.us/j/94175981194
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Yoga with USC WiSE Alumna: Kathleen Sand
Wed, Oct 28, 2020 @ 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM
USC Viterbi School of Engineering
Receptions & Special Events
Instructor:
Kathleen Sand
Ph.D., Biomechanics, USC, 2004
Current: Senior Regional Director of Operations, CorePower Yoga
Kathleen (Kat) will guide you through a 60-minute all-levels, vinyasa yoga class. Vinyasa is a Sanskrit word, meaning "to place in a special way", or "to move with intention." Overtime, Vinyasa has grown to describe a style of yoga that can also be described as "flow" or "breath to movement." We will begin class with a few seated breathing exercises to connect with body and breath, and transition into a full-body yoga practice, ending with a bit of seated meditation. Kat's intention is to provide the time and space to connect you to your breath and your body; connect with friends and colleagues, either in-person or virtually; provide 60-minutes of decision-free time to focus solely on you; and to have fun as we explore layers of accessibility to achieve your personalized yoga practice.
Please RSVP in advance for Zoom link.WebCast Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScx7I316YGSJjlmiu3gxNh0Z1einjO78zFr0ELx76zeOTl5mQ/viewform
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: USC WiSE
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Six Sigma Green Belt for Process Improvement
Thu, Oct 29, 2020 @ 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Executive Education
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: IISE Faculty, IISE
Talk Title: Six Sigma Green Belt for Process Improvement
Abstract: USC Viterbi School of Engineering's Six Sigma Green Belt for Process Improvement, offered in partnership with the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers, allows professionals to learn how to integrate principles of business, statistics, and engineering to achieve tangible results. Master the use of Six Sigma to quantify the critical quality issues in your company. Once the issues have been quantified, statistics can be applied to provide probabilities of success and failure. Six Sigma methods increase productivity and enhance quality. As a USC Six Sigma Green Belt, you will be equipped to support and champion a Six Sigma implementation in your organization. To earn the USC Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate, you will be required to pass the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineer's green belt exam (administered on the final day of the course).
Host: Corporate and Professional Programs
More Info: https://viterbiexeced.usc.edu/engineering-program-areas/six-sigma-lean-certification/six-sigma-green-belt-process-improvement/
Location: Online
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Karen Escobar
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Yoga with USC Alumna: Kathleen Sand
Thu, Oct 29, 2020 @ 09:30 AM - 10:30 AM
USC Viterbi School of Engineering
Receptions & Special Events
Instructor:
Kathleen Sand
Ph.D., Biomechanics, USC, 2004
Current: Senior Regional Director of Operations, CorePower Yoga
Kathleen (Kat) will guide you through a 60-minute all-levels, vinyasa yoga class. Vinyasa is a Sanskrit word, meaning "to place in a special way", or "to move with intention." Overtime, Vinyasa has grown to describe a style of yoga that can also be described as "flow" or "breath to movement." We will begin class with a few seated breathing exercises to connect with body and breath, and transition into a full-body yoga practice, ending with a bit of seated meditation. Kat's intention is to provide the time and space to connect you to your breath and your body; connect with friends and colleagues, either in-person or virtually; provide 60-minutes of decision-free time to focus solely on you; and to have fun as we explore layers of accessibility to achieve your personalized yoga practice.
Please RSVP in advance for Zoom link.Location: Zoom Meeting
WebCast Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScl6tlzqaQ705vvp2T3EoUF-UW96Ac31YM0lCyEVKqUiDyRHg/viewform
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: USC WiSE
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Importance of Mentorship
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Thu, Oct 29, 2020 @ 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Student Affairs, Viterbi School of Engineering Student Organizations, Viterbi School of Engineering Undergraduate Admission
Workshops & Infosessions
Learn about the importance of mentorship and leadership skills and how positive adult-youth relationships can support the STEM pathways of K-12 students. Dr. Gisele Ragusa, the Professor of Engineering Education Practice at USC's Viterbi will be our guest speaker. We hope to see you there!
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Viterbi Undergraduate Programs
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WiSE Alumna Talk: A Journey from East to West
Thu, Oct 29, 2020 @ 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
USC Viterbi School of Engineering
Receptions & Special Events
Speaker:
Shirin Faraji
Postdoctoral Scholar, Chemistry, USC, 2014-2016
Current: Associate Professor of Chemistry, University of Groningen
Abstract: Despite the considerable progress towards gender equality, an imbalance still persists in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Worldwide, more women graduate from universities than men, yet we remain an underrepresented minority in the STEM fields, including theoretical and computational chemistry. Even though a recent study by Holloway and McGaughey documents the rising tide of female participation and leadership in computational/theoretical chemistry community, awareness, caution, and actions remain vital for a sustained progress towards gender equality. In this presentation, I will share my experience in navigating the landscape of academic science, from my undergraduate studies in Tehran to my current position in Groningen, with an emphasis on changing challenges faced by women and the role of mentorship. Addressing the diversity in fundamental sciences is a long-term challenge, and I am happy to take it on, one step at a time, both by doing the science and doing something for science.
This event is for USC faculty, students, staff, and alumni.
Please RSVP in advance for Zoom link.Location: Zoom Meeting
WebCast Link: https://usc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_MxRMq5iOSuG-cQC7xiOJvg
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: USC WiSE
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Samsung Semiconductor, Inc. – Software Engineering Part 2 Info Session
Thu, Oct 29, 2020 @ 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Career Connections
Workshops & Infosessions
Samsung Semiconductor, Inc. would like to invite you to their Virtual Open House Info Session Series!
Topic: Systems Engineering Part 2
Dates: Thursday, October 29
Time: 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST
Duration: 1 hour
Please go to Viterbi Career Gateway for more registration information.
At these events, students will learn about Samsung Semiconductors (SSI) Intern Program and the opportunities Samsung Semiconductor, Inc. have available for summer 2021. The events focus around five different functional areas and each day, they will feature a speaker from one of their R&D labs. At SSI, students have the opportunity to work with the teams that create new computing system architectures needed to support emerging machine learning applications, internet of things (IoT) and edge computing that benefit millions of users. The program will give students the opportunity to work on unique solutions that address some of the world's most complex technological challenges.
Come join SSI and find out what exciting opportunities they have planned for the summer interns in 2021 and have a chance to win some Samsung prizes!More Information: SAMSUNG FLYER.jpg
Audiences: All Viterbi
Contact: RTH 218 Viterbi Career Connections
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Qualcomm AP Tech Software Tech Talk
Thu, Oct 29, 2020 @ 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Career Connections
Workshops & Infosessions
Qualcomm is a company of inventors that unlocked 5G ushering in an age of rapid acceleration in connectivity and new possibilities that will transform industries, create jobs, and enrich lives. From 5G to artificial intelligence, from IoT to automotive and extended reality applications, Qualcomm is inventing the technologies of an intelligently connected future, spearheading research efforts for the next global wireless standard, and collaborating with industry leaders in the wireless value chain to make this future a commercial reality.
Qualcomm's CDMA Technology (QCT) Software division is looking for Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and Electrical Engineering students graduating between 2021 - 2022 for opportunities in San Diego, CA.
Link to RSVP: https://jumpstart.me/discover/events/a/a/c63f79ea-9d15-4a27-93b1-9381eb35f318More Information: AP Tech QCT SW VIRTUAL RECRUITING FLYER.pdf
Audiences: All Viterbi
Contact: RTH 218 Viterbi Career Connections
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WiSE Listening Session
Thu, Oct 29, 2020 @ 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
USC Viterbi School of Engineering
Receptions & Special Events
WiSE alumni and students, we want to hear from you! You are invited to participate in a roundtable discussion with USC faculty members where you can share your academic and career experiences, and what it is like to be a woman in STEM.
This event is for USC faculty, students, and alumni.Location: Zoom Meeting
WebCast Link: https://usc.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcrcu6gpz4pGNS1frCW3wF74l5a6A1eynAo
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: USC WiSE
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LinkedIn: How to Network Virtually
Thu, Oct 29, 2020 @ 06:00 PM - 07:30 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. 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 register for this event please go to
https://usc.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAkfuyprjMoG9RsAe1uFkkNJyRYM-x13D4z
Students must register at the link above in advance to be able to attend this event.More Information: LinkedInVCA203.png
Audiences: All Viterbi
Contact: RTH 218 Viterbi Career Connections
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Karl Jacob Entrepreneurship Discussion
Thu, Oct 29, 2020 @ 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Thomas Lord Department of Computer Science
Student Activity
Karl Jacob Entrepreneurship Discussion - Thursday 10/29 6 PM
Bring your entrepreneurial spirit to ACM's next general meeting, a discussion with Karl Jacob about inventing, fundraising, and succeeding at a start-up! Come with ideas and questions and be ready to network with our speaker and other innovative students.
Karl Jacob is a serial entrepreneur and USC alum who has been building, advising and investing in companies for the last 20 years. He is currently co-founder and CEO at LoanSnap Inc. Karl's career has been focused on founding companies that solve big problems, and those companies have helped tens of millions of consumers. He has raised 23 rounds of financing from investors. As CEO, Jacob has generated hundreds of millions in returns to investors and over $150 million in revenue per year. In 2005 he joined Facebook as one of its first advisors and currently advises several companies.
RSVP here: https://forms.gle/wHgYeKJeUyvbDiC57
Join the zoom link here: https://usc.zoom.us/j/99399346859?pwd=alAxZll4MlpuMjNhN0JWVENSeTFKUT09
Location: Online - Zoom
WebCast Link: https://usc.zoom.us/j/99399346859?pwd=alAxZll4MlpuMjNhN0JWVENSeTFKUT09
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: USC Computer Science
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Improv for Engineers Master Class
Fri, Oct 30, 2020 @ 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
USC Viterbi School of Engineering
University Calendar
IMPROV FOR ENGINEERS
MASTER CLASS
Friday, October 30, 2020
10:00-11:30am PDT
Meeting ID: 949 0213 8732
Password: 2r136e
https://usc.zoom.us/j/94902138732? pwd=YW8zV3dMc3lwRm1lbnNBZEtJbFZkUT09
2020 marks the 10th year in which the Engineering Writing Program and the Viterbi School have brought improvisational performance techniques and interactions to engineering students through a co- curricular partnership with the School for Dramatic Arts.
This classroom innovation converges technology and social phenomena to spur creative thought, encourage diversity, and generate group cohesion.
Join in on the fun with your classmates, instructors, a research scientist, and a chatbot in an interactive and collaborative learning environment!
More Information: Improv for Engineers MasterClass.pdf
WebCast Link: https://usc.zoom.us/j/94902138732? pwd=YW8zV3dMc3lwRm1lbnNBZEtJbFZkUT09
Audiences: Department Only
Contact: Suad Aziz
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Grammar Tutoring
Fri, Oct 30, 2020 @ 12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Student Affairs
Workshops & Infosessions
One-on-One Grammar Tutoring for Viterbi Graduate and Undergraduate Students
Students are welcome to bring any type of writing in any stage of development, including drafts. Examples include dissertations, articles, papers, cover letters, resumes, and personal statements.
Viterbi writing professors will work with students to identify recurring errors and teach students how to correct them.
Fall 2020 sessions will be conducted via Zoom on alternate Fridays. Contact helenhch@usc.edu to schedule an appointment today!Location: ZOOM
Audiences: Graduate and Undergraduate Students
Contact: Helen Choi
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Samsung Semiconductor, Inc. – Hardware Engineering Info Session
Fri, Oct 30, 2020 @ 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Career Connections
Workshops & Infosessions
Samsung Semiconductor, Inc. would like to invite you to their Virtual Open House Info Session Series!
Topic: Hardware Engineering
Dates: Friday, October 30
Time: 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST
Duration: 1 hour
Please go to Viterbi Career Gateway for more registration information.
At these events, students will learn about Samsung Semiconductors (SSI) Intern Program and the opportunities Samsung Semiconductor, Inc. have available for summer 2021. The events focus around five different functional areas and each day, they will feature a speaker from one of their R&D labs. At SSI, students have the opportunity to work with the teams that create new computing system architectures needed to support emerging machine learning applications, internet of things (IoT) and edge computing that benefit millions of users. The program will give students the opportunity to work on unique solutions that address some of the world's most complex technological challenges.
Come join SSI and find out what exciting opportunities they have planned for the summer interns in 2021 and have a chance to win some Samsung prizes!More Information: SAMSUNG FLYER.jpg
Audiences: All Viterbi
Contact: RTH 218 Viterbi Career Connections
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AME PhD Student Seminar
Fri, Oct 30, 2020 @ 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Arturo Cajal, USC AME PhD Student
Talk Title: Modeling natural transition in RANS simulations
Abstract: One approach for improving the accuracy of Reynolds-Averaged Navier Stokes (RANS) simulations is to model the transition from laminar to turbulent flow process, particularly for low Reynolds numbers and transitional flow applications. In this work, two RANS turbulence models and three RANS transitional models, with different formulation approaches, are assessed and compared. Physics-based models offer a broader range of applicability because no empirical correlations are needed to model the transition process. Additionally, these models avoid some of the current Computational Fluid Dynamics limitations such as the use of integral quantities in unstructured grids and/or parallel computations. Thus, the physics-based Laminar Kinetic Energy model was chosen to include the effects of crossflow instabilities to make it more robust and potentially improve its predictive capability.
Biography: Arturo is a Ph.D. student working in Prof. A. Uranga Aerodynamics Design and Research Laboratory. His research focuses on modeling transition from laminar to turbulent flow for low Reynolds number flows. Arturo received his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) in 2016, and his M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from USC in 2018.
Host: AME Department
More Info: https://usc.zoom.us/j/92144809085
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Christine Franks
Event Link: https://usc.zoom.us/j/92144809085
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WiSE Networking Mixer
Fri, Oct 30, 2020 @ 03:30 PM - 05:00 PM
USC Viterbi School of Engineering
Receptions & Special Events
Celebrate the last day of the WiSE 20th Anniversary event by mingling with the USC community. Opportunity to network with the faculty, students, staff, and alumni through roundtable discussions.
This event is for USC faculty, students, staff, and alumni.
Please RSVP in advance for Zoom link.Location: Zoom Meeting
WebCast Link: https://usc.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwsf--urTsrG9WmGfWGNSBv5ptpB5e2ZhPn
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: USC WiSE
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USC MEGA Student Speaker Series
Fri, Oct 30, 2020 @ 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Thomas Lord Department of Computer Science
Student Activity
Ever wonder how classic video game soundtracks became so memorable? Come join us this Friday, October 30 at 5:00 PM PST for How Technological Limitations Created Iconic Game Soundtracks with student speaker Noah Lee! Various jumps in game technology have resulted in the iconic video game music that we know and love today. Noah will cover how exactly these old soundtracks were created, as well as how they became a highly desired aspect of the indie scene.
Noah Lee is currently a junior at USC majoring in Interactive Media and Game Design. Noah has experience as a music composer and game designer. We ask that attendees please bring headphones, as this presentation is an audio experience as well as visual! No prior experience with music or sound design is necessary. Have any questions for Noah? Stick around after the presentation for a quick Q&A session!
Zoom link: https://usc.zoom.us/j/92364641230?pwd=dHNDdWtmZzI4SDY4S2N1NnhObmhVQT09
Meeting ID: 923 6464 1230
Passcode: 103020 **
**The passcode will always be the date of the event!
For any questions, please email megamesusc@gmail.com or reach out to us via our socials:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/USCMEGA
Discord: https://discord.gg/4rDUD6H
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MEGA_USC
Website: www.uscmega.org
Best,
MEGA
Location: Online - Zoom
WebCast Link: https://usc.zoom.us/j/92364641230?pwd=dHNDdWtmZzI4SDY4S2N1NnhObmhVQT09
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: USC MEGA
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KSEA Panel Series: Career Advice for Engineering
Fri, Oct 30, 2020 @ 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Thomas Lord Department of Computer Science
Student Activity
Come out to KSEA's third panel event in our Fall 2020 Panel Series! Current professional engineers will provide career advice and tips for those interested in entering the general field of engineering.
The event will consist of a Q&A session and Breakout Room sessions where you will be able to talk to panelists individually.
Fields covered: Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, Systems Engineering, and Engineering Management
More information can be found here: https://fb.me/e/1cAneYNg8
Date: FRIDAY, October 30th
Time: 6:00-7:00 pm (PST)
RSVP: http://tinyurl.com/kseapanelthree (Zoom link given after RSVP)
Location: Online - Zoom
Audiences: Undergraduate and Graduate Students
Contact: USC KSEA
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