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05/09/2011

New Display Showcases Historic Awards Won By Caltech Researchers

Katie Neith

The top floor of Parsons-Gates is shining a bit brighter lately. Some of Caltech's most important accolades—including numerous medals—are currently on display there thanks to the "Olympians of Science" exhibit, a presentation of awards that have been won by Caltech engineers and scientists over the past 110 years.

05/06/2011

Comedy Tonight!

Michael Farquhar

With music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and based on the plays of the Roman farceur Plautus, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum is coming to Ramo Auditorium on the Caltech campus.

05/04/2011

From the President's Outbox: A Message from Jean-Lou Chameau

Jean-Lou Chameau

It gives me great pleasure to announce that the Board of Trustees has approved my recommendation that Peter B. Dervan, Bren Professor of Chemistry, be appointed Vice President for Development and Institute Relations. Professor Dervan will serve on an interim basis while we conduct the search for a new vice president for Development and Institute Relations.

05/01/2011

Jorgensen Renovation Kicks into Gear

Lori Oliwenstein

Those fences you'll soon see sprouting up around Jorgensen Laboratory are among the less classic signs of spring—and yet, they are very much a symbol of growth and rebirth. Now that the interior demolition of the building has been completed, with some 90 percent of the materials removed being reused or recycled, Jorgensen Lab's much-anticipated renovation is about to begin in earnest.

04/27/2011

Law Expert Wins Feynman Prize for Excellence in Teaching

Katie Neith

J. Morgan Kousser, professor of history and social science at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), has been awarded the Richard P. Feynman Prize for Excellence in Teaching—Caltech's most prestigious teaching honor. Kousser was selected for his "exceptional ability to draw science and engineering students to appreciate the intellectual rigors of legal thought."

04/26/2011

Kitto Named to SCIAC First Team

Marcus Woo

Caltech freshman Rebekah Kitto has been named to the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletics Conference (SCIAC) First Team for women's tennis. She's the first Techer to earn the honor in four years. Kitto and the rest of the women's tennis team ended conference play last Friday and Saturday at the SCIAC Championship Tournament, which was hosted by Caltech.

04/22/2011

Working Toward a Greener Future

Katie Neith

Celebrate Earth Day with the Caltech community on April 22 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. along San Pasqual Walk in front of Chandler and the Red Door.

04/18/2011

Caltech Kicks Off World Fest

Marcus Woo

Today kicks off Caltech World Fest, a weeklong celebration of international diversity with special events every day. For more information, click here.

04/13/2011

Caltech's (Science) Olympians Give Back

Marcus Woo

For many Techers, high-school activities included the Science Olympiad, an academic track meet of sorts that tests knowledge in all areas of science and engineering, from forestry and ornithology to physics and biology. But even though they've now retired from competition, former Science Olympians at Caltech have been giving back, helping to run the contest for today's high schoolers. Last Saturday, April 9, 43 students from Caltech traveled to Canyon High School in Anaheim for the Southern California State Science Olympiad.

Cryogenic Dark Matter Search (CDMS) detector

04/08/2011

Let the Games Begin

Marcus Woo

Tonight, under the bright lights of Pasadena City College's Robinson Stadium, Caltech will defend its title as champion of the Pasadena Collegiate Field Tournament. From 6:30 to 10 p.m., schools of higher learning from around the city will compete in bouts of skill, creativity, and athletic prowess, in events such as the Amazing Russet Race, the Frisbee Touchdown Toss, and Monster Croquet. Admission is free. After the tournament, Caltech will host a barbecue outside Chandler Café for all competitors and fans.

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