Lessons in the Lab
Nobel laureate Robert H. Grubbs shapes fields of science, but his door is always open to studentsCaltech senior Andrew RomineCredit: CaltechCaltech senior Andrew Romine isn't just majoring in chemistry...
View ArticleGPS Grads Return for 90th Anniversary
Alumni from the division's long history returned to campus to share their memories on May 11News Writer: Robert PerkinsWalter Munk (BS '39, MS '40)Credit: Caltech Division of Geological and Planetary...
View ArticleCaltech Program Fosters Scientific Curiosity in Pasadena Unified Students
Eye-catching demonstrations include levitating magnets, jets of flame, and steaming hunks of iceNews Writer: Jon NalickFirst-year geophysics graduate student Celeste Labedz shows off the results of her...
View ArticleCaltech Honors Employee's 45 Years of Service
Engineer Michael Walsh was among 300 staff members honored at June 1 ceremonyNews Writer: Jon NalickMichael Walsh in the 1970s and todayAt the 62nd annual Staff Impact Awards on June 1, Caltech honored...
View ArticleCaltech Storytelling Showcase
Students tell stories about their personal struggles and their passion for science in an event titled “Telling Tales in Toxic Times.” Graduate electrical engineering student Danny Sawyer speaks about...
View ArticleA Community that Cares
Mojolaoluwa “Josh” Sonola had a choice to make: Georgia Tech or Caltech?Mojolaoluwa “Josh” SonolaCredit: CaltechAs the curtains were closing on his high school days, Mojolaoluwa "Josh" Sonola had a...
View ArticleThe Caltech Effect: First in Her Family
A fascination with science led Bianca Lepe (BS ’16) to CaltechBianca LepeCredit: CaltechWhen she found out she got into Caltech and received a full scholarship, Bianca Lepe (BS '16) screamed—and her...
View ArticleMeet Concert Band Director Glenn Price
Glenn Price joined Caltech last fall as band director and director of performing and visual arts. He came to Pasadena with a resume that included time spent conducting in more than 30 countries as well...
View ArticleAlumnus Jerry Nelson, Father of Keck Telescope, Passes Away
News Writer: Whitney ClavinJerry NelsonCredit: Courtesy TMT International ObservatoryCaltech alumnus Jerry Nelson (BS '65), credited as being the "father of the Keck telescope," has passed away at the...
View ArticleWriting the Next Chapter in the Search for Habitable Worlds
A conversation with new Caltech faculty member Andrew HowardNews Writer: Whitney ClavinAndrew HowardCredit: CaltechAndrew Howard recently moved from Hawaii to Pasadena to become a professor of...
View ArticleLIGO Team Wins Princess of Asturias Award
News Writer: Whitney ClavinBarry Barish and Kip Thorne of CaltechCaltech scientists Barry Barish, the Ronald and Maxine Linde Professor of Physics, Emeritus, and Kip S. Thorne (BS '62), the Richard P....
View ArticleCommencement 2017
Caltech's 123rd annual commencementNews Writer: Lori DajoseMae Jemison speaks at Caltech's 2017 CommencementCredit: CaltechOn Friday, June 16, David Lee (PhD '74), chair of the Caltech Board of...
View ArticleFirst in a Long Line
Caltech’s Contributions to ScienceA total of 11 Caltech alumni and faculty have earned the National Medal of Technology and Innovation, starting with Harold Rosen (MS ’48, PhD ’51).Credit: CaltechAre...
View ArticleDaily to Retire as Director of Government Relations
News Writer: Shayna Chabner McKinneyHall DailyCredit: CaltechHall Daily, Caltech's director of government relations, has announced his intention to retire in Autumn 2017. A national search will be...
View ArticleThe 2017 Library Thesis Prize
Senior Daniel Lim has received the 2017 Library Friends' Senior Thesis Prize for his work on sculpting nanofilms with laser illumination.News Writer: Lori DajoseSoon Wei Daniel LimCredit: Courtesy of...
View ArticleStudent Study: Mark Kozlowski
Graduate student completed play about selling one's soul for scienceMark Kozlowski's comedy Faustus, PhD, gave him a unique opportunity to use art to examine a life in the sciences.Credit: CaltechMark...
View Article"The Farthest—Voyager In Space"
Join science journalist Miles O'Brien in conversation with Voyager team members.Join science journalist Miles O'Brien in conversation with Voyager team members.Credit: CaltechThe Farthest tells the...
View ArticleCaltech Appoints New Chief Information Officer
Jin Chang will lead strategic planning for academic and business technologiesJin ChangCredit: CaltechAn information technology leader with experience in the research, development, and government...
View ArticleCaltech Appoints New Campus Security and Parking Chief
Victor Clay brings more than 30 years of law enforcement and public safety experienceVictor ClayA veteran public safety professional with experience in law enforcement as well as campus and private...
View ArticleNew Summer Hours for Campus Eateries
Chandler will feature Magic Castle magicians Mondays in JulyCredit: CaltechCampus eateries have switched to new summer hours, and Dining Services officials say they have plans to enliven the dining...
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