Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2026 12:00 AM - 1:00 AM - The inaugural Carlton E. Lemke Distinguished Lecture will be hosted by Math and ISYE Departments and will feature a presentation titled "Heaviside Composite Optimization: A new paradigm in optimization" by Dr. Jong-Shi Pang. He specializes in mathematical and algorithmic theories for constrained multi-agent systems with applications in communication, power, economics, and transportation systems. Dr. Pang is Epstein Family Chair and Distinguished Professor University of Southern California.