The Attendees
Our speakers and attendees are at this event because they are
enthusiastic about USC engineers. Be sure to absorb the knowledge
and experience that they eagerly bring to this event, and feel free to
communicate with them throughout the event.
Darren Shou, Program Manager, Symantec Corporation
A USC graduate and former Microsoft intern, currently at Symantec,
will be talking about his journey through college, employment, and
discuss how to get the most out of a technology-driven career path.
Mr. Shou is an excellent candidate to speak to all engineers, since he
once was a USC engineer doing research at IMSC under the Merit
Research Program.
Gerard Medioni, Professor, Computer Science Department Chair, and
Geometrix
Dr. Medioni, a senior member of the Institute of Electrical and
Electronics Engineers, is a multifaceted individual. Donning the cap
of the Computer Science Department Chair here at USC as well as
being an active professor in the same department, he is able to reflect
on a wide array of experience, including several research projects, one
of which is within IMSC. In addition, he has corporate experience
with Geometrix, a company focusing on rapid facial-recognition.
Richard Walker, President, Efficient Technologies
Speaking from direct experience, Richard Walker will discuss several
aspects to employment within engineering. You will hear of his
background, his company, and the most important lessons that he has
learned after his own graduation.
Dean Wadsworth, Scientist, ERC Inc. at Edwards Air Force Base
A member of the engineering scientific community, Dean Wadsworth
joins us from Edwards Air Force Base. Among other benefits, ERC,
Inc. offers research to the Base in a number of areas. Mr. Wadsworth
will be happy to answer your questions related to his position at ERC,
discuss projects at IMSC that may overlap some projects of his own,
and finally offer additional information related to internships.