Caltech in San Diego
An Evening with President Rosenbaum in San Diego
Caltech invites alumni, postdocs, parents, and community members in the San Diego area to an in-person evening with President Thomas F. Rosenbaum, president and the Sonja and William Davidow Presidential Chair and professor of physics. This gathering brings together the Techer community in a region known for scientific research, biotechnology, engineering, and cross-disciplinary innovation.
Hosted at The Clubhouse at Torrey Heights, the evening features a conversation with President Rosenbaum followed by audience Q&A and continued time for discussion over refreshments. The setting provides an opportunity to connect with fellow Techers, strengthen local ties, and hear directly from Institute leadership in a relaxed, conversational environment.
For questions, contact Karen Ravago-Ballaret at info@alumni.caltech.edu.
Registration
$20 per guest
$10 for 2015–2025 graduates
Includes appetizers and drinks.
Registration ends Wednesday, March 18, 2026.
Paul Penzes (BS ’96, MS ’99, PhD ’02)
Moderator
Vice President, Qualcomm
Thomas F. Rosenbaum
President; Sonja and William Davidow Presidential Chair; Professor of Physics
Thomas F. Rosenbaum, Sonja and William Davidow Presidential Chair and Professor of Physics, is the ninth President of Caltech. He is an expert on the quantum mechanical nature of materials, conducting research at Bell Laboratories, IBM Watson Research Center, and the University of Chicago, where he served as Vice President for Research & Argonne National Laboratory and then Provost, before moving to Caltech in 2014. He received his bachelor’s degree in physics with honors from Harvard University and a Ph.D. in physics from Princeton University.