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July 2023
LinkedIn, CV, Resume: A CommLab Workshop Series
Join our empowering LinkedIn, CV, Resume Workshop any Wednesday from 5 pm to 6 pm ET, starting the 26th July. 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 hybrid…
Find Out MoreGraduate School of Engineering Campus Tour (In Person)
Interested to learn more about the Graduate School of Engineering on the Boston campus? Then we welcome you to sign up for a Graduate School of Engineering campus tour! Led by one of our expert Graduate Student Ambassadors, we’ll show you key locations on campus, in addition to resources specific to Engineering, and answer your questions about Boston. Please complete the registration form linked below to select the date and time that works best for you. Tours are open to…
Find Out MoreCommLab Writing Group
Join us weekly in the Curry Student Center, room 433. Setting and sticking to a consistent writing schedule is key to improving skills and accomplishing your writing tasks (don’t just take our word for it). COE graduate students are invited to join the CommLab writing group to share best practices, get feedback from your peers, and work on any writing project (dissertation, thesis, manuscript, fellowship, poster, presentation, or other forms of technical communications). We will meet weekly for 2 hours;…
Find Out MorePoster Design and Editing: A CommLab Workshop Series
COE Graduate students are invited to learn techniques, develop, edit and practice delivering your poster. Join the CommLab's weekly meetings to improve your poster design and communication skills. Drop in for some or all of the time. This is a hybrid opportunity. Join us on Zoom or in the Curry Student Center. We will be in room 435 on Monday, July 17 and in room 335 for the rest of July and August.
Find Out MoreAugust 2023
Huan Wang’s PhD Proposal Review
Title: Towards Efficient Deep Learning in Computer Vision via Sparsity and Distillation Committee Members: Prof. Yun Fu (Advisor) Prof. Octavia Camps Prof. Zhiqiang Tao Abstract: AI, empowered by deep learning, has been profoundly transforming the world. However, the excessive size of these models remains a central obstacle that limits their broader utility. Modern neural networks commonly consist of millions of parameters, with foundation models extending to billions. The rapid expansion in model size introduces many challenges including training cost, sluggish…
Find Out MoreNSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program Writing Group
The CommLab and the Khoury College Graduate Program are running a 7-week summer writing group for graduate students applying for the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP). The virtual Zoom meetings begin Tuesday, July 11 at 3pm ET and conclude on Tuesday, August 22. Find out more and RSVP here: https://forms.gle/WLc4ZKBaGSEJLxah6
Find Out MoreSmall Talk for Networking: A CommLab Workshop Series
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. This…
Find Out MoreLinkedIn, CV, Resume: A CommLab Workshop Series
Join our empowering LinkedIn, CV, Resume Workshop any Wednesday from 5 pm to 6 pm ET, starting the 26th July. 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 hybrid…
Find Out MoreGordon Institute Virtual Information Session
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…
Find Out MoreYu Yin’s PhD Dissertation Defense
"Synthetic Data Generator: Understanding Human Face & Body via Image Synthesis" Committee Members: Prof. Yun Fu (Advisor) Prof. Sarah Ostadabbas Prof. Ming Shao Abstract: The community has long enjoyed the benefits of synthesizing data, as it provides a reliable and controllable source for training machine learning models while reducing the need for data collection from the real world. Human face and body synthesis are especially appealing to research communities, where model fairness and ethical deployment are critical concerns. However, generating…
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