Save the Date—Explore JPL Event is April 29–30
The event, from April 29–30, is free, but timed tickets are required and limited. Caltech community students, staff, faculty, and postdocs will have the ability to access a limited number of tickets that are being set aside for members of the Caltech community. These tickets must be reserved in advance, beginning at 9 a.m. PDT on Sunday, April 2, and will be distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis. A dedicated reservation link for members of the Caltech community will be sent out in the days ahead.
CAEL Seeks Donations for Professional Clothing Drive
CAEL and the Caltech Y are hosting a professional clothing drive through the end of March to enable students to confidently dress for success in their career journey, whether at their first interview or first job.
CrowdStrike AntiVirus for Managed Computing
The antivirus software, designed to mitigate modern computer and network threats, will be installed for all managed computing customers on March 23.
Order Academic Regalia for Commencement
Faculty can order academic regalia—cap, gown, tassel, and hood—at the Caltech Store through March 31. The regalia will be available for pickup at the Caltech Store from June 1 through June 15 by 5:30 p.m.
Application Deadline for Explorer Grant Proposals Is April 18
Resnick Sustainability Institute Explorer Grants of up to $150,000 over two years are available for proposals that prioritize research that addresses significant challenges and opportunities associated with climate change and the stewardship of natural resources.
Volleyball League Registration Now Open
Registration is open through April 2. Games will be held every Wednesday from April 5 to May 31 from 7–9 p.m., and the league is open to all those who are eligible for gym membership.
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All events Pacific Time unless otherwise specified.
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Caltech Athletics Schedule
Come out and support baseball, women's water polo, men's and women's tennis, and other teams in their upcoming games.
Various times and locations
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Immigration Roadmap
Immigration Roadmap, an annual series designed to help international students and scholars navigate the intersection of immigration and employment in the United States, will present events through March 24, covering topics including job benefits, visa options, and networking.
Various times and locations
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Social Security & Medicare 101
Guillermo Barron of the Social Security Administration will discuss how the Social Security system works.
Tuesday, March 21, 11:30 a.m. (online event)
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Caltech Purchasing Vendor Fair
This "Back to the '80s"-themed event will feature vendor tables and opportunities to win raffle prizes.
Thursday, March 23, 11 a.m.–2 p.m., Beckman Mall
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CPA Postdoc L(a)unch
Postdocs Rachel Baker and Sofia Gallego will present "Stitching Molecules Together from Carbon Dioxide with Electricity," and "Unraveling the Cosmic Web," respectively.
Friday, March 24, noon, Chen 100
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Grief Essentials
Adria Navarro of USC Verdugo Hills Hospital will discuss the process of grief and bereavement, and share resources and tools that can help those who are grieving.
Wednesday, March 29, noon (online event)
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AirTalk LIVE: COVID Doctors Retrospective
NPR's AirTalk host Larry Mantle and COVID health care specialists will discuss three years of living through a pandemic and what they envision for the future.
Wednesday, March 29, 6:30 p.m., Beckman Auditorium
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Exploration: The Globe and Beyond
Elizabeth Horodowich of New Mexico State University, and Alexander Nagel of New York University will discuss how the world and Europe's place in it were affected by Eurocentric 19th- and 20th-century narratives.
Tuesday, April 4, 4 p.m., Dabney Hall 110
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Propelled to Space by Science
NASA astronaut and Caltech postdoc alumna Jessica Watkins will share her journey to the ISS and beyond. Advance registration online is recommended.
Friday, April 7, 5:30 p.m., Beckman Auditorium
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2023 City of STEM and LA Maker Faire
More than 150,000 people are expected to attend this free event with hands-on activities, an appearance by Bill Nye, and science demonstrations by many groups, including Caltech graduate students. To learn more or participate, email aiken@caltech.edu.
Saturday, April 1, 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Los Angeles State Historic Park, 1315 N. Spring St., Los Angeles
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In Case You Missed It
View recent lectures, events, and videos on Caltech's YouTube channel.
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Watson Lecture: Enigma of the Heart
Mory Gharib (PhD '83), Hans W. Liepmann Professor of Aeronautics and Medical Engineering, discussed the concept of a wave system established by the beating heart that moves through the human body, which can provide a window to the health of the cardiovascular system.
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In the Media
Discover, March 15: Medical and electrical engineer Lihong Wang was quoted in "Quantum Imaging Doubles Microscope Resolution."
LAist 89.3/KPCC, March 15: Microbiologist Sarkis Mazmanian was quoted in "How Your Microbiome Affects Your Health."
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