The Ming Hsieh Institute (MHI) is part of the Department of Electrical Engineering (http://ee.usc.edu), which is the largest department in the USC Viterbi School of Engineering (http://viterbi.usc.edu). One of the main goals of the institute is to position the Electrical Engineering Department at the forefront in thought leadership in the world in the area of electrical engineering, and specifically in the development of intelligent technologies to empower mankind. In addition, the Ming Hsieh Institute is dedicated to defining the future of Electrical Engineering through positive impact, creativity and invention. MHI is focusing on creating a vibrant intellectual environment at USC while bringing student and faculty researchers together to engage in the development of new ideas.