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Arthur D. Riggs, DAA

Mar 23, 2022 | Obituary

Arthur D. Riggs, DAA Distinguished Alumnus Arthur D. (Art) Riggs (PhD ’66), a pioneering geneticist, world-renowned expert in diabetes, and dedicated friend of Caltech, died March 23, 2022. He was 82. Graduation Year: Read Obituary Go Back...

Krystal Vasquez

Mar 22, 2022 | 2022 Issue, Pioneering

Krystal Vasquez Krystal Vasquez created this piece in the hope that one day all these barriers are finally torn down and the disabled scientists that come after her can feel proud of their identities Krystal Vasquez When I became disabled in grad school, I knew only...

Eugene N. Parker, DAA, TB

Mar 15, 2022 | Obituary

Eugene N. Parker, DAA, TB Caltech Distinguished Alumnus Eugene Parker (PhD ’51) passed away on March 15 at age 94. Parker was a pioneer in the field of heliophysics, the study of the sun and how it affects Earth, the planets in our solar system, and space...