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CIS Seminar: “Exploiting latent structure and bisimulation metrics for better generalization in reinforcement learning”

Zoom - Email CIS for link cherylh@cis.upenn.edu

The advent of deep learning has shepherded unprecedented progress in various fields of machine learning. Despite recent advances in deep reinforcement learning (RL) algorithms, however, there is no method today that exhibits anywhere near the generalization that we have seen in computer vision and NLP. Indeed, one might ask whether deep RL algorithms are even […]

GRASP On Robotics: “Learning and Games in Self-Driving”

Abstract: In this talk, I’ll explore the power of a game-theoretic viewpoint in self-driving and in machine learning. We begin by considering the application of machine learning to Aurora’s advanced self-driving system in both perception and decision making. We discuss complexities that arise from multi-actor interaction. We then explore the, perhaps surprising, role a game-theoretic […]

ODEI Spotlight: Blindspot: Hidden Biases of Good People

The purpose of the seminar, Blindspot: Hidden Biases of Good People, is to reveal the surprising and even perplexing ways in which we make errors in assessing and evaluating others when we recruit and hire, onboard and promote, lead teams, undertake succession planning, and work on behalf of our clients or the public we serve. […]

ESE Ph.D. Thesis Defense: “The Development of A Fingertip Implantable MEMS Tactile Sensing System”

Zoom - email dulin@seas.upenn.edu for link

Abstract: This thesis explores the development of a fingertip implantable MEMS tactile sensing system to provide tactile sensing capabilities for paralyzed people using a brain machine interface (BMI) technology. With the BMI-controlled stimulation, paralyzed people are able to restore hand movement with their native hands without sensation. However, sensory feedback for these BMI-controlled stimulators is […]

BE Doctoral Dissertation: “Silver sulfide nanoparticles for breast cancer imaging with dual energy mammography and other modalities”

https://upenn.zoom.us/j/96715197752

The Department of Bioengineering at the University of Pennsylvania and Dr. David Cormode are pleased to announce the Doctoral Dissertation Defense of Jessica Hsu. Title:  Silver sulfide nanoparticles for breast cancer imaging with dual energy mammography and other modalities Date: April 16, 2021 Time: 1:30 pm (Eastern Time) Please join via the zoom link below: […]

PICS Colloquium: “Modeling and simulations of protein conformational changes and virus entry”

Zoom - email kathom@seas.upenn.edu

Abstract: Virus infections remain major threats to human health worldwide. Viruses are intracellular parasites, and must enter host cells and deliver their genetic material to initiate infection. Virus entry is a highly complex process that may involve hundreds of trans-membrane and peripheral membrane proteins. This highly complex process is dictated by various events, such as […]

ESE Thesis Defense: “A Microwell-Based Impedance Sensor in Microneedle Shape for Cytokine Detection”

Zoom - email naixins@seas.upenn.edu for link

Monitoring cytokine profiles plays a crucial role in predictive and early disease diagnosis, as well as in research in many biological fields, thus multiple approaches have been investigated. Despite the promise of these techniques, many still require specialized instrumentation or have not been shown in real-time applications, impeding their clinical adoption as point-of-care systems. Impedance-based […]

CBE PhD Dissertation Defense | A Scalable, Point-of-Care Microfluidic Approach for Assessing Thrombosis and Hemostasis

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Abstract:  Coagulation testing is an important diagnostic tool for the detection of excessive bleeding risk or obstructive clot formation (thrombosis), using blood samples from patients. Microfluidic flow devices have been well established to provide insights on the impacts of shear rate, drug action, and disease state on coagulation and platelet biology. The bulk of the […]

BE Doctoral Dissertation: “Development of Nanoparticle-based Contrast Agents for Applications with Conventional and Photon-counting CT Imaging”

https://upenn.zoom.us/j/96715197752

The Department of Bioengineering at the University of Pennsylvania and Dr. David Cormode are pleased to announce the Doctoral Dissertation Defense of Johoon Kim.     Title: Development of nanoparticle-based contrast agents for applications with conventional and photon-counting CT imaging Date/time: April 19, 2021 Time: 1:30pm You are invited to attend via zoom: Zoom link: https://upenn.zoom.us/j/94279939416