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Caltech Joins STARS College Network
04/04/2023

Caltech Joins STARS College Network

This first-of-its-kind effort will increase opportunities for small-town and rural students to enroll in and succeed at undergraduate programs across the nation.
Jeff Ma (BS '22) runs through a computer vision program demo for prospective students at Universal Studios Lot Jurassic Park STEM fair in spring 2022
New Center Aims to Help Shape Public Science Policy
03/30/2023

New Center Aims to Help Shape Public Science Policy

Emily Velasco
Center for Science, Society, and Public Policy within the Division of the Humanities and Social Sciences launches with a public forum on the ethics of artificial intelligence later this Spring.
aerial photo of Caltech campus with newly renamed Caltech Hall in the center
A New Beginning: Caltech Welcomes 35 QuestBridge Students with Full Scholarships
03/28/2023

A New Beginning: Caltech Welcomes 35 QuestBridge Students with Full Scholarships

Julia Ehlert
The QuestBridge National College Match connects high-achieving high school students from low-income backgrounds with top colleges around the country.
Priscila Marquez
Astronaut and former Caltech postdoc Jessica Watkins to discuss her career and space exploration
03/27/2023

Astronaut and former Caltech postdoc Jessica Watkins to discuss her career and space exploration

Astronaut Jessica Watkins will return to Caltech on April 7 to share the story of her career and her thoughts on space exploration.
Jessica Watkins, in a blue flight suit and carrying a helmet, stands in front of a T-38 trainer aircraft
Caltech Extends Admissions Offers to Class of 2027
03/27/2023

Caltech Extends Admissions Offers to Class of 2027

The geographically diverse group represents a multiplicity of interests, backgrounds, and training.
balloon arch showing
Caltech and Peer Institutions Launch Initiative to Enhance Outreach to Prospective Students
03/20/2023

Caltech and Peer Institutions Launch Initiative to Enhance Outreach to Prospective Students

Caltech joins outreach effort aimed at students from underserved communities.
A woman speaks at a podium on a stage. To her left, three people seated in chairs look at her. On a screen behind them is a graphic reading
Caltech's Battle of the Bots Returns for 38th Year
03/15/2023

Caltech's Battle of the Bots Returns for 38th Year

Julia Ehlert
The 38th annual ME72 Engineering Design Competition put Caltech students' skills to the test, featuring ball-launching, self-driving, all-terrain robots—which occasionally burst into flames.
A crowd of people watch the ME72 competition in front of the Beckman Auditorium, a round white building with columns
Caltech Names New Executive Director for the Office of Planning, Design, and Construction
03/13/2023

Caltech Names New Executive Director for the Office of Planning, Design, and Construction

Leandra Davis, an established professional in higher education capital and master planning, has been named the new executive director for the Office of Planning, Design, and Construction within Caltech Facilities.
Leandra Davis smiles at the camera
Court Vision: Coach Oliver Eslinger and the Caltech Basketball Turnaround
03/13/2023

Court Vision: Coach Oliver Eslinger and the Caltech Basketball Turnaround

Andrew Moseman
“I came in with a vision that we're at the greatest institute in the world,” Eslinger says. “It's all about excellence, so let's make it all about excellence in the athletic arena as well.”
Coach Doc Eslinger coaching his basketball team during a game.
Students Innovate Sustainability Solutions in 36-Hour Hackathon
03/10/2023

Students Innovate Sustainability Solutions in 36-Hour Hackathon

Julia Ehlert
Hacktech, Caltech’s annual intercollegiate coding competition, returned for a ninth year from March 3–5, 2023. More than 400 participating students conceived and developed projects to address issues in sustainability.
Aaron Zhao speaks in front of a screen that reads