Engineering and Managing the Megacity: Infrastructure, Energy, Environment, Transportation, Natural Disasters and Security
The afternoon will feature six distinguished panelists speaking on the challenges of planning, building and managing “Megacities,” specifically related to energy, environmental quality, infrastructure, transportation, and natural disasters. Prior to the meeting and during breaks, you’ll also have the opportunity to view Viterbi School faculty poster presentations on research relating to panelist topics.
Henry Salvatori Computer Science Center Auditorium (SAL 101)
February 10, 2011
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. PST
1:00 p.m. Welcome and Introduction
Dr. Yannis C. Yortsos (NAE)
Dean, USC Viterbi School of Engineering
Opening Remarks
Dr. Charles M. Vest (NAE)
President, National Academy of Engineering
Speaker Session One
Dr. Thomas O'Rourke (NAE)
Thomas R. Briggs Professor of Engineering
Geotechnical Engineering Disciplines
Cornell University
Dr. Donald L. Paul
Director, University of Southern California Energy Center
Dr. David Sedlak
Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering
University of California, Berkeley
2:45 - 3:00 p.m. Break
Speaker Session Two
Dr. Costas Sioutas
Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering
University of Southern California
Dr. Martin Wachs
Director of the Transportation, Space and Technology Program
RAND Corporation
Dr. Thomas Jordan (NAS)
William M. Keck Professor or Earth Sciences
University of Southern California
Director of the Southern California Earthquake Center
5:00 p.m. - NAE Member Meeting
6:00 p.m. - Reception - Town & Gown of USC
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Dinner - Town & Gown of USC