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SURF and WAVE Students Return to Campus
09/23/2021

SURF and WAVE Students Return to Campus

Andrew Moseman
After a year of remote learning because of the COVID-19 pandemic, a group of 318 undergraduates was brought back to campus this summer to participate in the Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships (SURF) and WAVE Fellows programs.
SURF program research
New Visual Culture Minor Available to Students
09/20/2021

New Visual Culture Minor Available to Students

Whitney Clavin
Visual culture minors will study media used in film, literature, history, art, and more.
collage of old hollywood, Charles Dickens' London, and art in Los Angeles imagery.
From Techer Magazine: Fueling Research
08/30/2021

From Techer Magazine: Fueling Research

Ernie Mercado dished out good food at low prices for 34 years at Caltech. Upon his retirement, alumni and students showed their appreciation by raising more than $35,000 as a final tip.
drawing of Ernie Mercado
Virtual Town Hall Addresses Questions Regarding Return to Campus, Vaccination, and More
08/25/2021

Virtual Town Hall Addresses Questions Regarding Return to Campus, Vaccination, and More

Discussion focused on the need to address the current and changing status of the COVID-19 pandemic while supporting the transition of students, faculty, and staff back to campus and in-person learning
Caltech town hall speakers on zoom
Caltech Announces One-Year Extension of Moratorium on SAT and ACT Requirements
08/23/2021

Caltech Announces One-Year Extension of Moratorium on SAT and ACT Requirements

Jon Nalick
The extension is an opportunity to expand the study of the criteria by which the Institute admits first-year undergraduates, campus leaders say.
A hand holding pencil fills out a standardized test
Ashley Pallie Named New Director of Undergraduate Admissions at Caltech
08/23/2021

Ashley Pallie Named New Director of Undergraduate Admissions at Caltech

Ashley Pallie, a recognized leader in undergraduate admissions and in the recruitment of historically marginalized students, who is currently the director of recruitment at Pomona College, has been named Caltech's next director of undergraduate admissions.
Ashley Pallie
Chemistry Graduate Student Receives Switzer Fellowship
08/20/2021

Chemistry Graduate Student Receives Switzer Fellowship

Emily Velasco
Grad student Eshaan Patheria, a member of Kimberly See's research group, is being recognized for his work on sustainable energy.
A portrait of Eshaan Patheria. He wears glasses and a T-shirt and smiles at the camera.
JPL Director Michael Watkins to Return to Academia
08/09/2021

JPL Director Michael Watkins to Return to Academia

After having served five years as director of JPL, Michael Watkins will move to the Caltech campus as professor of aerospace and geophysics. Larry D. James becomes interim director of JPL.
Michael M. Watkins
Caltech Announces New Vice President for Administration
08/04/2021

Caltech Announces New Vice President for Administration

Karen Sisson, who has experience in both government and higher education, also will serve as the Institute's chief financial officer
Karen Sisson
Caltech Announces Breakthrough $100 Million Gift to Fund Space-based Solar Power Project
08/03/2021

Caltech Announces Breakthrough $100 Million Gift to Fund Space-based Solar Power Project

Kathy Svitil
The 10-year research program began in 2013 and aims to create a global supply of affordable, renewable, clean energy
Panels that are part of the Space Solar Power Project.
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