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Looking to improve your conversational skills and effortlessly connect with others? This workshop series will equip you with the essential tools, techniques, and practice to connect with others, whether you are attending networking events, social gatherings, or simply looking to strike up conversations with new acquaintances. Join us for these fun-filled sessions where we’ll explore icebreakers, conversation starters, and strategies to keep the dialogue flowing naturally. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to boost your confidence and unlock new connections.…

Title: Making Deep Neural Network Transparent Date: 11/29/2023 Time: 3:00:00 pm Committee Members: Prof. Jennifer Dy (Advisor) Prof. Mario Sznaier Prof. Eduardo Sontag Prof. Peter Castaldi Abstract: As machine learning algorithms are deployed ubiquitously to a variety of domains, it is imperative to make these often black-box models transparent. The ability to interpret and comprehend the reasoning behind machine learning models plays a pivotal role in increasing  user trust. It not only offers insights into how a model functions but…

Title: Making Deep Neural Network Transparent Date: 11/29/2023 Time: 4:30:00 PM Committee Members:- Prof. Jennifer Dy Prof. Eduardo Sontag Prof. Mario Sznaier Prof. Peter Castaldi Abstract: As machine learning algorithms are deployed ubiquitously to a variety of domains, it is imperative to make these often black-box models transparent. The ability to interpret and comprehend the reasoning behind machine learning models plays a pivotal role in increasing user trust. It not only offers insights into how a model functions but also…

Join our empowering LinkedIn, CV, Resume Workshop series any Wednesday from 5 pm to 6 pm ET. This collaborative space offers valuable tips and peer feedback to enhance your online profile and professional presence. Whether you’re a student or seasoned professional, our community will help you optimize your LinkedIn profile, CV, and resume to stand out in today’s job market. Don’t miss this chance to learn, grow, and build a strong network together!  This is a virtual workshop series, you…

Learn how you can earn a Graduate Certificate in Engineering Leadership as a stand-alone certificate or in combination with one of twenty-three Master of Science degrees offered through Northeastern’s College of Engineering, College of Science, or Khoury College of Computer Sciences. The National Academy of Engineering recognized The Gordon Institute of Engineering Leadership (GIEL) for its innovative curriculum that combines technical education, leadership capabilities, and the “Challenge Project”: an opportunity for students to receive master’s level credit while working in…

Title: Hardware Security Vulnerabilities in Deep Neural Networks and Mitigations Date: 12/4/2023 Time: 10:30:00 AM Committee Members: Prof. Yunsi Fei (Advisor) Prof. Aidong Ding Prof. Xue Lin Prof. Xiaolin Xu Abstract: In the past decade, Deep Neural Networks (DNNs) have become pivotal in numerous fields, including security-sensitive autonomous driving and privacy-critical medical diagnosis. This Ph.D. dissertation delves into the hardware security of DNNs, discovering their vulnerabilities to fault and side-channel attacks and exploring novel countermeasures essential for their safe deployment…