BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Caltech Alumni - ECPv6.17.3.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Caltech Alumni X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Caltech Alumni REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Paris BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260808T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260808T153000 DTSTAMP:20260728T194034Z CREATED:20260529T183702Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T194034Z UID:40946-1786188600-1786203000@www.alumni.caltech.edu SUMMARY:CAMP West LA DESCRIPTION:Mentorship\, Career Conversations\, and Life After Caltech\nHosted in West LA\, the Career Alumni Mentoring Program (CAMP) gives alumni across Los Angeles a chance to meet Caltech students in a focused setting and share the kind of perspective they cannot get from a job posting\, class\, or online search. Whether your path has been traditional\, unexpected\, technical\, creative\, entrepreneurial\, academic\, or hard to explain in one sentence\, your experience can be valuable. \nThe program includes brunch and refreshments\, opening remarks from Joseph Greenwell\, associate vice president for Student Life and chief student affairs officer\, mentor orientation with Phil Naecker (BS ’76) and Claire Ralph\, director of Career Achievement\, Leadership\, and Exploration (CALE)\, and structured mentoring rotations with students. \nValet parking is included for registered mentors. \nPreliminary Schedule \n11:30 a.m. – Alumni mentor arrival and check-in; brunch and refreshments served11:50 a.m. – Speaking program begins12:30 p.m. – Student arrival and check-in12:45 p.m. – Mentoring sessions and rotations begin3:30 p.m. – Event concludes \nRegistration \nRegistration is now closed. If you are a confirmed mentor and can no longer attend\, please notify CALE at cale@caltech.edu as soon as possible so they can find another match for your mentee. URL:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/event/camp-west-la/ LOCATION:Griffin Club Los Angeles\, 3084 Motor Ave.\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90064\, United States CATEGORIES:Caltech In ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Caltech-in-WP-Event-Header-32.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Caltech Alumni Relations":MAILTO:info@alumni.caltech.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260606T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260606T190000 DTSTAMP:20260504T192014Z CREATED:20260430T212838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T192014Z UID:40520-1780765200-1780772400@www.alumni.caltech.edu SUMMARY:Caltech in London Happy Hour DESCRIPTION:A London Happy Hour Not to Miss\nTechers in London and across the UK are invited to join fellow alumni\, postdoctoral scholars\, parents\, and members of the Caltech community for an early summer gathering at The Lighterman in King’s Cross. \nThe evening will feature drinks\, light bites\, and the opportunity to spend time with others who share the Caltech experience across research\, engineering\, entrepreneurship\, finance\, and academia. The happy hour will take place from 5:00–7:00 p.m. BST in a relaxed canal-side setting. \nQuestions? Contact Mario Peraza at info@alumni.caltech.edu or 626-395-6592. \nFree to attend. Advance registration required.Registration ends Friday\, May 29\, 2026. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register \n \n \n See Who's Attending URL:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/event/caltech-in-london-happy-hour/ LOCATION:The Lighterman – Cananside Bar\, 3 Granary Square\, London\, N1C 4BH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Caltech In ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Caltech-in-WP-Event-Image-11.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Caltech Alumni Relations":MAILTO:info@alumni.caltech.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260418T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260418T130000 DTSTAMP:20260326T225134Z CREATED:20260226T231205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T225134Z UID:39763-1776510000-1776517200@www.alumni.caltech.edu SUMMARY:Caltech in Austin DESCRIPTION:Connect with Techers in Austin + Lab Tour\nTechers in the Austin area are invited to join fellow alumni\, postdoctoral scholars\, parents\, and members of the Caltech community for a Saturday gathering at the Etter-Harbin Alumni Center on the University of Texas campus. The event will include a lunch and opportunities to connect with Techers across the Austin area. The program will also include a guided lab tour led by Assistant Professor Kurtis Carsch (BS ’16\, MS ’16)\, offering a look at current research in inorganic chemistry and materials science. \nQuestions? Contact Karen Ravago-Ballaret at info@alumni.caltech.edu or 626-395-6592. \nRegistration$20 per guest$10 for GOLD (Graduates of the Last Decade) alumniPlease register in advance. \nRegistration ends Monday\, April 13\, 2026. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register \n \n \n See Who's Attending\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kurtis Carsch\n \n Assistant Professor of Chemistry\, University of Texas at Austin \nKurtis Carsch (BS ’16\, MS ’16) leads a research program in inorganic chemistry and materials science. His group focuses on catalysis for pharmaceutical development\, chemical separations for energy-efficient purification\, and materials with opposing properties such as mobility and rigidity. \nThe guided lab tour will take place in the Norman Hackerman Building and highlight the Carsch Group’s research and instrumentation. The lab uses chemical synthesis and spectroscopy to study small molecules and polymeric materials\, with capabilities including air-free manipulation\, gas binding analysis\, nanoparticle isolation\, and purification of complex organic mixtures. URL:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/event/caltech-in-austin/ LOCATION:UT Austin Etter-Harbin Alumni Center\, 2110 San Jacinto Blvd\, Austin\, TX\, 78712\, United States CATEGORIES:Caltech In ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Caltech-in-WP-Event-Image-6.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Caltech Alumni Relations":MAILTO:info@alumni.caltech.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260416T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260416T200000 DTSTAMP:20260326T233552Z CREATED:20260313T224107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T233552Z UID:39886-1776362400-1776369600@www.alumni.caltech.edu SUMMARY:Caltech in Houston DESCRIPTION:An Evening with Techers in Houston\nJoin fellow alumni\, postdoctoral scholars\, parents\, and members of the Caltech community for an evening reception at Xochi\, the Oaxacan restaurant from James Beard Award–winning chef Hugo Ortega\, located in downtown Houston’s Marriott Marquis across from Discovery Green. \nBarbara Burger (PhD ’87)\, a 2021 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient\, will lead a conversation on the central themes shaping energy in 2026 — from geopolitics and the rapid progress of AI to impacts on the environment and the economy.  \nFor questions\, contact Xochiltl Bravo at info@alumni.caltech.edu. \nRegistration$20 per guest$10 for GOLD (Graduates of the Last Decade) alumniPlease register in advance. \nRegistration ends Monday\, April 13\, 2026. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register \n \n \n See Who's Attending\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Barbara J. Burger (PhD '87)\n \n SpeakerBarbara J. Burger (PhD ’87) is a former Vice President of Innovation and President of Chevron Technology Ventures. During her career at Chevron\, she held leadership positions across the company’s businesses as well as a wide range of civic and industry organizations. Burger has built an advisory and director portfolio with firms including Bloom Energy\, Milestone Environmental Services\, Revterra\, Emerald Technology Ventures\, Energy Impact Partners\, Marunouchi Innovation Partners\, Syzygy Plasmonics\, and Epicore Biosystems. She serves as Board President of the Houston Symphony. \nAt Caltech\, she supports graduate women in chemistry who pursue careers beyond academia and serves on the Resnick Sustainability Institute Advisory Board. Burger also serves on the University of Rochester Board of Trustees\, where she established the Barbara J. Burger Endowed Scholarship in the Sciences and the Barbara J. Burger iZone\, a space where students generate\, refine\, and communicate ideas for social\, cultural\, community\, and economic impact. Burger holds a BS in chemistry from the University of Rochester\, a PhD in chemistry from Caltech\, and an MBA from UC Berkeley. She received the Caltech Distinguished Alumni Award in 2021. URL:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/event/caltech-in-houston/ LOCATION:Xochi (Espadin Room) at the Marriott Marquis Houston\, 1777 Walker Street\, Suite A\, Houston\, TX\, 77010\, United States CATEGORIES:Caltech In ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Caltech-in-WP-Event-Image.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Caltech Alumni Relations":MAILTO:info@alumni.caltech.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260324T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260324T200000 DTSTAMP:20260316T222710Z CREATED:20260130T001637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T222710Z UID:39107-1774375200-1774382400@www.alumni.caltech.edu SUMMARY:Caltech in Seattle DESCRIPTION:A Caltech Gathering in the Pacific Northwest\nCaltech invites alumni and former postdocs in the Seattle area to an in-person evening with Caltech President Thomas F. Rosenbaum\, the Sonja and William Davidow Presidential Chair and Professor of Physics. This event brings together the Techer community in a region known for innovation\, research\, and cross-disciplinary work across technology\, science\, academia\, and industry. \nSet in a downtown Seattle setting\, the evening offers an opportunity to connect with fellow Techers\, strengthen local ties\, and engage directly with Caltech leadership in a relaxed\, conversational environment. \nFor questions\, contact Mario Peraza at info@alumni.caltech.edu or 626-395-6592. \nRegistration$20 per guest$10 for 2015–2025 graduates (use code GOLD10)Includes appetizers and drinks. \nRegistration ends Thursday\, March 19. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register \n \n \n See Who's Attending\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thomas F. Rosenbaum\n \n President; Sonja and William Davidow Presidential Chair; Professor of Physics \nThomas 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. URL:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/event/caltech-in-seattle/ LOCATION:Rainier Club\, Cutter Room\, 820 4th Ave.\, Seattle\, WA\, 98104\, United States CATEGORIES:Caltech In ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Caltech-in-Seattle-WP-Event-Image.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Caltech Alumni Relations":MAILTO:info@alumni.caltech.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260323T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260323T200000 DTSTAMP:20260306T230949Z CREATED:20260130T000326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T230949Z UID:39055-1774288800-1774296000@www.alumni.caltech.edu SUMMARY:Caltech in San Diego DESCRIPTION:An Evening with President Rosenbaum in San Diego\nCaltech 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. \nHosted 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. \nFor questions\, contact Karen Ravago-Ballaret at info@alumni.caltech.edu. \nRegistration$20 per guest$10 for 2015–2025 graduates \nIncludes appetizers and drinks. \nRegistration ends Wednesday\, March 18\, 2026. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register \n \n \n See Who's Attending\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paul Penzes (BS ’96\, MS ’99\, PhD ’02)\n \n ModeratorVice President\, Qualcomm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thomas F. Rosenbaum\n \n President; Sonja and William Davidow Presidential Chair; Professor of Physics \nThomas 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. URL:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/event/caltech-in-san-diego/ LOCATION:The Clubhouse at Torrey Heights\, 11220 El Camino Real\, Suite 150\, San Diego\, CA\, 92130\, United States CATEGORIES:Caltech In ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Caltech-in-San-Diego-WP-Event-Image.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Caltech Alumni Relations":MAILTO:info@alumni.caltech.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260323T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260323T193000 DTSTAMP:20260219T222954Z CREATED:20260130T001437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T222954Z UID:39100-1774287000-1774294200@www.alumni.caltech.edu SUMMARY:Caltech at ACS Atlanta DESCRIPTION:A Gathering for Atlanta Alumni and CCE Techers\nAtlanta-area alumni\, postdoctoral scholars\, and all members of the Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering\, along with the broader Caltech community\, are invited to a reception held in conjunction with the American Chemical Society Spring Meeting at the Georgia World Conference Center. \nMembers of the CCE community being recognized at this year’s meeting include John S. Anderson (PhD ’14)\, Garnet Chan\, Geoffrey W. Coates\, Gregory C. Fu\, A. J. Gellman (BS ’81)\, James M. Mayer (PhD ’83)\, John McIntosh\, Scott J. Miller\, Jonas C. Peters\, Brian M. Stoltz\, Akif A. Tezcan (PhD ’01)\, Mark E. Thompson (PhD ’86)\, Adam R. Urbach (PhD ’02)\, Christopher H. Uyeda\, and Tehshik P. Yoon (MS ’99\, PhD ’02). \nThe reception recognizes these contributions and provides time for members of the Caltech community to gather while in Atlanta. Sarah Reisman\, Bren Professor of Chemistry and Norman Davidson Leadership Chair in the Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering\, will serve as the featured speaker. \nFor questions\, contact Xochiltl Bravo at info@alumni.caltech.edu. \nAttendance at the ACS conference is not required to join.No cost to attend.Registration must be completed in advance. \nRegistration ends Thursday\, March 19\, 2026. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register \n \n \n See Who's Attending\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sarah Reisman\n \n Bren Professor of ChemistryNorman Davidson Leadership Chair\, Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering \nSarah Reisman serves as Division Chair of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering. Her research focuses on the total synthesis of complex natural products and the development of new chemical methods for constructing biologically active molecules. Her work advances fundamental chemistry while contributing to applications in medicine and materials science. Learn more. URL:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/event/caltech-at-acs-atlanta/ LOCATION:Ruth’s Chris Steak House at Embassy Suites Downtown Atlanta\, 267 Marietta Street\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30313\, United States CATEGORIES:Caltech In ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Caltech-in-WP-Event-Image.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Caltech Alumni Relations":MAILTO:info@alumni.caltech.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260212T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260212T191500 DTSTAMP:20260210T235941Z CREATED:20251223T222957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T235941Z UID:37834-1770919200-1770923700@www.alumni.caltech.edu SUMMARY:AI in the Wild: What Actually Works DESCRIPTION:What AI tools are actually changing the way science\, engineering\, and business get done—and which are hype?\nJoin Caltech alumni from Google\, Apple\, Microsoft\, Veracyte\, and NASA for a candid discussion on where AI is making a real difference in science and industry and where it falls short. \nYou will hear: \n– How AI is transforming research workflows\, from problem selection to analysis– Which tools accelerate discovery and which accumulate technical debt– The time\, accuracy\, and hidden costs of implementation– What to expect in 2026 and what to ignore– Practical tools worth trying in your own work \nThis session is for researchers exploring AI for their labs\, engineers weighing tools and tradeoffs\, and professionals seeking clear\, honest assessments from peers in the field. \nRegistration is now closed. \nFor inquiries\, contact Kat Hantman at info@alumni.caltech.eduor 626-395-6592. \nModerator:Dan Liebling (BS ’02) AI Engineering Manager\, Google Research \nPanelists:Kristin Gleitsman (PhD ’10) VP of Discovery Research\, Veracyte; author\, AI ∩ BioEugene Vinitsky (BS ’14) Assistant Professor\, NYU Engineering; former research scientist at Apple and MetaVikram Dendi (MS ’02) Former Chief Product Officer\, Microsoft; led enterprise AI rollouts reaching millions of usersCecilia Aragon (BS ’82) Professor\, College of Engineering\, University of Washington; CTO at Viata.ai; former NASA researcher URL:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/event/ai-in-the-wild-what-actually-works/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Caltech In ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Landing-Page-Graphic-Hero_1500X500_v3.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Caltech Alumni Relations":MAILTO:info@alumni.caltech.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260111T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260111T180000 DTSTAMP:20260109T172809Z CREATED:20251205T215704Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T172809Z UID:37484-1768143600-1768154400@www.alumni.caltech.edu SUMMARY:Caltech at JP Morgan Healthcare Conference DESCRIPTION:Join fellow Techers gathered in San Francisco on January 11\, 2026\, from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. PT\, during the JP Morgan Healthcare Conference for an Alumni Relations-hosted reception. Whether you are traveling for the conference or based locally\, meet up with alumni working across healthcare\, biotech\, pharma\, investment\, and related fields. \nComplimentary registration includes small bites\, drinks\, and an alumni gift.You do not need to be a conference participant to attend. \nRegistration is now closed. \nFor questions\, contact Mario Peraza at info@alumni.caltech.edu or 626-395-6592. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n See Who's Attending URL:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/event/caltech-at-jp-morgan-health-care-conference/ LOCATION:AIX Ventures\, 334 Brannan Street\, Suite 300\, San Francisco\, California\, 94107 CATEGORIES:Caltech In ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/image-5.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Caltech Alumni Relations":MAILTO:info@alumni.caltech.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251123T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251123T150000 DTSTAMP:20260904T181757Z CREATED:20251014T224734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T181757Z UID:36895-1763902800-1763910000@www.alumni.caltech.edu SUMMARY:Caltech in Chicago DESCRIPTION:A Caltech Event at the Nation’s Premier Museum of Science and Industry\nCaltech invites alumni\, former postdocs\, and friends in the Chicago area to a special gathering featuring remarks from Caltech President Thomas F. Rosenbaum\, the Sonja and William Davidow Presidential Chair and Professor of Physics. The program will focus on community\, connection\, and the Institute today. Set inside the Griffin Museum of Science + Industry—one of the largest science museums in the world—the event offers a fitting backdrop to celebrate Caltech’s spirit of discovery and innovation. \nEvent Highlights\n\nTime to connect with fellow Techers living and working in the region\nUpdates from Caltech leadership\nMuseum admission included with the event\n\nRegistration closed on Monday\, November 17. \nFor questions\, contact Karen Ravago-Ballaret at info@alumni.caltech.edu or 626-395-6592. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thomas F. Rosenbaum\n President; Sonja and William Davidow Presidential Chair; Professor of Physics \n 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. URL:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/event/caltech-in-chicago/ LOCATION:Griffin Museum of Science + Industry\, 5700 S. DuSable Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60637\, United States CATEGORIES:Caltech In ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Caltech-in-WP-Event-Header-21.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Caltech Alumni Relations":MAILTO:info@alumni.caltech.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250925T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250925T190000 DTSTAMP:20250924T184524Z CREATED:20250808T174403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T184524Z UID:35615-1758823200-1758826800@www.alumni.caltech.edu SUMMARY:Techer Live: Future Prospects for American Science DESCRIPTION:How Universities and Alumni Can Restore Trust in Science—and Serve the Public Good\nPublic trust in science is under strain\, with consequences for research\, policy\, and society. What role can universities—and their alumni—do to help restore it? \nJoin Caltech President Thomas F. Rosenbaum and Science Editor-in-Chief Holden Thorp (PhD ’89) for a candid discussion on how universities and alumni can help bridge the growing divide between science and the public. Moderated by author-performer Sandra Tsing Loh (BS ’83\, DAA ’01). \nTecher Live is a new series presented by the Caltech Alumni Association\, designed to bring timely\, thought-provoking conversations to alumni worldwide—primarily online\, with select in-person events. \nThis event will be held in person at Ramo Auditorium and livestreamed via Zoom to reach the broader alumni community. \nDate and Time: Thursday\, September 25\, 2025\, at 6 p.m. PTRSVP Deadline: Tuesday\, September 23\, 2025Registration: Registration for the event is closed. Advance registration is required for both in-person and virtual attendance. Capacity: In-person seating at Ramo Auditorium limited to 350 \nFor inquiries\, contact Kat Hantman at info@alumni.caltech.edu or 626-395-6592. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Holden Thorp (PhD ’89)\n \n Editor-in-Chief of the Science family of journals and a professor of chemistry and medicine at George Washington University. A chemist and academic leader\, he previously served as chancellor of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and as provost of Washington University in St. Louis. Thorp received his bachelor’s degree in chemistry from UNC\, a PhD in chemistry from Caltech\, and completed postdoctoral work at Yale University. He has been recognized as a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences\, the American Association for the Advancement of Science\, and the National Academy of Inventors. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thomas F. Rosenbaum\n \n Caltech’s ninth president and the Sonja and William Davidow Presidential Chair and professor of physics. 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 PhD in physics from Princeton University. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sandra Tsing Loh (BS ’83\, DAA ’01)\n \n A writer\, performer\, and science communicator\, she will moderate the conversation. Loh is the creator and host of The Loh Down on Science\, a nationally syndicated radio segment. A Caltech physics graduate (BS ’83\, DAA ’01)\, she has contributed to NPR’s Morning Edition\, Marketplace\, and This American Life\, and is the author of six books. An Atlantic Monthly contributing editor\, she has performed her solo shows off-Broadway and at major venues including the Geffen Playhouse and the Kennedy Center. Her play The Madwoman in the Volvo\, based on her memoir\, premiered at South Coast Repertory and toured nationally. She teaches drama and science communication at UC Irvine. URL:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/event/techer-live-the-future-of-american-science/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Caltech In ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Landing-Page-Graphic-Hero_1500X500_v3-2-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Caltech Alumni Relations":MAILTO:info@alumni.caltech.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250920T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250920T143000 DTSTAMP:20250918T002346Z CREATED:20250804T221958Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T002346Z UID:35609-1758364200-1758378600@www.alumni.caltech.edu SUMMARY:Caltech in Los Alamos\, NM DESCRIPTION:Discover the History of the Secret City\nJoin fellow Caltech alumni\, postdocs\, and friends for a day of exploration\, learning\, and community in Los Alamos—the city that played a central role in one of the most significant scientific undertakings of the 20th century. \nBegin your day with light refreshments and a guided tour at the Los Alamos History Museum\, where you’ll explore ancestral Pueblo sites\, step inside the homestead-era Romero Cabin\, and uncover why J. Robert Oppenheimer and General Groves chose this isolated mesa as the headquarters for the Manhattan Project. \nAfter the tour\, head to the Bradbury Science Museum to enjoy lunch and a moderated conversation with David Chavez (BS ’96\, DAA ’14)\, scientist at Los Alamos National Laboratory; Sara Del Valle\, PhD\, Chief Scientist for the Associate Laboratory Director for Global Security at Los Alamos National Laboratory and a LANL Fellow; and Quaye Quartey\, group leader in the Nuclear Engineering and Nonproliferation Division at Los Alamos National Laboratory and retired U.S. Navy commander. Following the discussion\, guests are welcome to explore the Bradbury Science Museum exhibits. \nSchedule:10:30 a.m. – Check-in at the Los Alamos History Museum Museum Shop; light snacks served11:00 a.m. – The Secret City guided group tour (approx. 1.5–2 hours)12:30 p.m. – Walk to the Bradbury Science Museum for lunch and the featured program1:00 p.m. – Lunch served1:30 p.m. – Conversation with David Chavez (BS ’96\, DAA ’14)\, Sara Del Valle\, PhD\, and Quaye Quartey\, followed by audience Q&A2:30 p.m. – Program concludes; guests are welcome to explore the Bradbury Science Museum exhibits until the 5:00 p.m. closing \nRegistration is now closed. \nIf you have questions\, contact Xochiltl Bravo at info@alumni.caltech.edu or 626-395-6592. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n David Chavez (BS ’96\, DAA ’14)\n \n A leading expert in high-energy materials\, David E. Chavez (BS ’96) serves as Deputy Group Leader at Los Alamos National Laboratory. He has earned national recognition\, including the Department of Energy’s E. O. Lawrence Award and Caltech’s Distinguished Alumni Award. With 13 patents and 85 publications\, his work spans energetic materials\, organic chemistry\, and national defense. Chavez holds a PhD from Harvard and began his LANL career as a Frederick Reines Distinguished Fellow. He has served on Caltech’s Board of Trustees and multiple federal advisory panels. A passionate educator and community advocate\, he continues to teach and mentor in both academic and local settings. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sara Del Valle\, PhD\n \n Sara Del Valle\, PhD\, is the chief scientist for the associate laboratory director for Global Security at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). With more than 20 years of experience\, she has pioneered the development of mathematical\, statistical\, and computational models for infectious disease spread and advanced the integration of data analytics to address national security challenges. A LANL Fellow\, Del Valle is recognized for her leadership and significant contributions to strengthening global health response and preparedness. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Quaye Quartey\n \n Quaye Quartey is a group leader in the Nuclear Engineering and Nonproliferation Division at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). A retired U.S. Navy commander with more than 20 years of experience in the Intelligence Community\, he directed operations across four continents and held diplomatic assignments in France and Cameroon. At LANL\, he leads nuclear engineers and scientists developing innovative\, safety-focused designs for advanced small modular reactors and microreactors to support national security. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n See Who's Attending URL:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/event/caltech-in-los-alamos-nm/ LOCATION:Los Alamos History Museum\, 1050 Bathtub Row\, Los Alamos\, New Mexico\, 87544  CATEGORIES:Caltech In ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Caltech-in-WP-Event-Header-19.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Caltech Alumni Relations":MAILTO:info@alumni.caltech.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T200000 DTSTAMP:20250710T195101Z CREATED:20250605T183935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T195101Z UID:34581-1752343200-1752350400@www.alumni.caltech.edu SUMMARY:Caltech in New York DESCRIPTION:An iconic Manhattan rooftop. A view to match the conversation. \nJoin Caltech alumni\, postdocs\, and community members for an evening at 230 Fifth in New York City on Saturday\, July 12\, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. EDT. Located in the heart of Manhattan\, 230 Fifth is one of the city’s most recognized rooftop venues\, offering sweeping views of the skyline—including a direct line to the Empire State Building. This informal gathering is a chance to connect across disciplines and generations with those who share a Caltech background. Whether you’re a longtime New Yorker or new to the area\, come enjoy an evening of conversation\, curiosity\, and connection—20 floors above the city. \nRegistration has reached capacity and is now closed.If you have questions\, contact Lance Taylor at info@alumni.caltech.edu or 626-395-6592. \nSchedule:6:00 p.m. – Check-in opens at the private 20th-floor lounge; food and beverage service begins6:45 p.m. – Welcome remarks from Caltech Advancement and Alumni Relations\, followed by continued networking and conversation8:00 p.m. – Program concludes; guests are invited to visit the rooftop for additional views and informal connections \nRegistration:$25 per person\, which includes hors d’oeuvres\, drinks\, and alumni gift$15 for Caltech graduates from 2015–2025 (use code NYGOLD25 at checkout) \nRSVP by: Thursday\, July 10\, 2025 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About 230 Fifth\n \n 230 Fifth is New York City’s largest rooftop garden and one of its most iconic open-air venues. Situated in the Flatiron District\, it offers panoramic views of Manhattan—including an unbeatable view of the Empire State Building—and has hosted events for institutions\, startups\, and global organizations alike. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n See Who's Attending URL:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/event/caltech-in-new-york/ LOCATION:230 Fifth\, 1150 Broadway\, New York\, New York\, 10001 CATEGORIES:Caltech In ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Caltech-in-WP-Event-Header-4.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Caltech Alumni Relations":MAILTO:info@alumni.caltech.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250626T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250626T200000 DTSTAMP:20250623T220817Z CREATED:20250509T214617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T220817Z UID:33868-1750960800-1750968000@www.alumni.caltech.edu SUMMARY:Caltech in Paris DESCRIPTION:Gather with fellow Techers in one of Paris’s historic literary venues.\nJoin us on Wednesday\, June 26\, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. CEST\, as Thomas F. Rosenbaum\, president of Caltech and the Sonja and William Davidow Presidential Chair and professor of physics\, will share updates on the Institute’s latest research frontiers. After the program\, connect with fellow alumni and friends over refreshments in one of Paris’s most storied settings. \nRegistration is now closed.\nIf you have questions\, contact Mario Peraza at info@alumni.caltech.edu. \nSchedule:\n6:00 p.m. — Guest check-in and arrivals\n6:45 p.m. — Presentation by Thomas F. Rosenbaum\, followed by Q&A\n7:30 p.m. — Networking and conversation\n8:00 p.m. — Event concludes \nLearn more about the venue.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thomas F. Rosenbaum\n \n Thomas F. Rosenbaum is Caltech’s ninth president and the Sonja and William Davidow Presidential Chair and professor of physics. 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 PhD in physics from Princeton University. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n See Who's Attending URL:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/event/caltech-in-paris/ LOCATION:Hôtel Pont Royal\, 5-7 rue de Montalembert\, Paris\, 75007\, France CATEGORIES:Caltech In ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Caltech-in-WP-Event-Header-3.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Caltech Alumni Relations":MAILTO:info@alumni.caltech.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250624T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250624T210000 DTSTAMP:20260428T185943Z CREATED:20250513T181920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T185943Z UID:33848-1750789800-1750798800@www.alumni.caltech.edu SUMMARY:Caltech in London DESCRIPTION:A rare opportunity to explore a landmark of scientific history alongside fellow Techers.\nJoin fellow alumni\, postdocs\, and leaders across disciplines for an evening at the Royal Institution in London on Monday\, June 24\, from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. BST. The evening will feature remarks by Thomas Fink\, PhD (BS ’94)\, founding director of the London Institute for Mathematical Sciences\, the UK’s only independent research center dedicated to full-time theoretical physics and mathematics\, and a presentation by Thomas F. Rosenbaum\, president of Caltech and the Sonja and William Davidow Presidential Chair and professor of physics. After the program\, guests can tour the Royal Institution’s museum and historic lecture theatre. \nRegistration is now closed.If you have questions\, contact Xochiltl Bravo at info@alumni.caltech.edu. \nSchedule:\n6:30 p.m. — Guest check-in7:10 p.m. — Remarks by Dr. Thomas Fink\, London Institute for Mathematical Sciences7:15 p.m. — Presentation by Caltech President Thomas F. Rosenbaum\, followed by a fireside chat with President Rosenbaum and James Arroyo on how Britain can support America’s scientists\, moderated by Dr. Fink8:15 p.m. — Continued networking and mingling; tours of the Royal Institution Museum and Historic Lecture Theatre9:00 p.m. — Event concludes \nLearn more about the venue. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr Thomas Fink (BS '94)\n \n Dr Thomas Fink (BS ’94) is the founding director of the London Institute. He studied physics at Caltech\, where he won the Fisher Prize\, and did his PhD at Cambridge. He went on to do a postdoc at École Normale Supérieure in Paris and was a Junior Fellow at Caius College\, Cambridge\, working on statistical physics at the Cavendish Laboratory. While in Paris\, he became a Chargé de Recherche in the French CNRS. In 2011\, he founded the London Institute for Mathematical Sciences—the UK’s first independent research center for theoretical physics and mathematics\, where researchers can do research full-time. Ten years later\, the Institute moved into rooms at the Royal Institution in Mayfair. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James Arroyo OBE \n \n James Arroyo OBE is director of the Ditchley Foundation and a former diplomat. He previously served as director for Europe and director for data at the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office. His work focuses on the societal\, governmental\, and commercial impacts of science and technology. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thomas F. Rosenbaum\n \n Thomas F. Rosenbaum is Caltech’s ninth president and the Sonja and William Davidow Presidential Chair and professor of physics. 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 PhD in physics from Princeton University. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n See Who's Attending URL:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/event/caltech-in-london/ LOCATION:London Institute for Mathematical Sciences at the Royal Institution\, 21 Albemarle Street\, London\, W1S 4BS\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Caltech In ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Caltech-in-WP-Event-Header-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Caltech Alumni Relations":MAILTO:info@alumni.caltech.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250417T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250417T203000 DTSTAMP:20250410T225851Z CREATED:20250410T225848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T225851Z UID:33200-1744909200-1744921800@www.alumni.caltech.edu SUMMARY:Caltech in Silicon Valley DESCRIPTION:Join Silicon Valley’s vibrant Techer community of over 2\,000 alumni\, former postdocs\, parents\, and donors for an evening of connection and conversation. Reconnect with fellow alumni\, expand your network\, and hear from President Thomas F. Rosenbaum\, Sonja and William Davidow Presidential Chair and Professor of Physics\, as he shares insights into the quantum nature of materials and engages with the community. \nJoin us at ASML for an evening of conversation over dinner. \nThursday\, April 17\, 20255:00 – 8:30 p.m. \n5:00 p.m. — Registration and check-in5:30 p.m. — Dinner begins6:15 p.m. — Presentation by Caltech President Thomas F. Rosenbaum\, followed by Q&A7:30 p.m. — Dessert and coffee reception8:30 p.m. — Event concludes \nASML80 West Tasman Dr.San Jose\, CA 95134 \n$25 per guest which includes dinner and alumni gift$15 for recent alumni (2014-2024) \nRegistration closed on Wednesday\, April 9\, 2025 \nQuestions? Contact Karen Ravago-Ballaret at info@alumni.caltech.edu or 626-395-6592. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thomas F. Rosenbaum\n \n About the Speaker \nThomas 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. \nFrom Vanquishing Smog to Surfboard Design: Caltech Technologies Improving People’s Lives \nCaltech is famous for opening new scientific vistas: molecular biology\, gene sequencing\, nanoscience\, neuromorphic computing\, quarks\, quasars\, and seismology\, to name a few. Less familiar is Caltech’s role in translating fundamental discoveries into technologies that improve people’s lives.  These include catalytic converters to eliminate smog\, early electric vehicles\, modern-day electronics\, and even surfboard design.  Dr. Rosenbaum will touch on some of these accomplishments and the stories of the people behind them. URL:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/event/caltech-in-silicon-valley/ LOCATION:ASML\, 80 West Tasman Drive\, San Jose\, CA\, 95134\, United States CATEGORIES:Caltech In ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Caltech-in-Silicon-Valley-WP-Event-Header.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Caltech Alumni Relations":MAILTO:info@alumni.caltech.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250402T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250402T200000 DTSTAMP:20250423T163119Z CREATED:20250410T225938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T163119Z UID:33212-1743613200-1743624000@www.alumni.caltech.edu SUMMARY:Caltech in Washington\, D.C. DESCRIPTION:An Evening of Science and Art in D.C.\nExperience an extraordinary evening in Washington\, D.C.\, where scientific discovery and artistic expression are explored as one. Enjoy an intimate reception followed by a discussion with Nobel Prize-winning physicist Kip Thorne\, PhD (BS ’62) and acclaimed artist Lia Halloran. \nThe event begins with a pre-lecture reception at Tonic\, offering an opportunity to connect with fellow Techers over hors d’oeuvres and drinks. Following the reception\, attendees will walk to the National Academy of Sciences for a public lecture by Thorne and Halloran\, where they will discuss their collaboration\, offering unique perspectives on the cosmos through both scientific theory and artistic interpretation. \nWednesday\, April 2\, 20255:00 – 8:00 p.m. \nEvent Schedule5:00 p.m. – Pre-lecture reception & alumni mixer at Tonic6:15 p.m. – Walk to the National Academy of Sciences6:30 p.m. – Lecture and viewing by Kip Thorne & Lia Halloran8:00 p.m. – Event concludes \nLocations: \nReception:Tonic at Quigley’s2036 G St NW\,Washington\, DC 20036 \nLecture:National Academy of SciencesFred Kavli Auditorium2101 Constitution Avenue NWWashington\, DC 20001 \n$20 per guest which includes hors d’oeuvres\, drinks\, and alumni gift \nRegister by Monday\, March 31\, 2025 \nQuestions? Contact Xochiltl Bravo at info@caltech.edu or 626-395-6592 \nAbout the Lecture: The Warped Side of Our Universe\nPhysicist Kip Thorne and artist Lia Halloran will explore the intersection of science and art\, using poetry and paintings to illuminate complex astrophysical phenomena. Their discussion will delve into topics such as spacetime warping\, black holes\, and gravitational waves\, translating rigorous theoretical concepts into visual and literary forms. Through this conversation\, they will offer new perspectives on how artistic interpretation can deepen our understanding of the universe. \nFeatured Speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kip Thorne\, PhD (BS ’62)\n \n A Nobel Prize-winning physicist\, NAS member\, and the Feynman Professor of Theoretical Physics Emeritus at Caltech\, is the author of the best-selling books Black Holes & Time Warps: Einstein’s Outrageous Legacy and The Science of Interstellar. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lia Halloran\n \n An award-winning artist who has exhibited widely in galleries and museums. She is an associate professor and chair of the art department at Chapman University in Orange\, California\, and is represented by the gallery Luis De Jesus Los Angeles. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n See Who's Attending URL:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/event/caltech-in-washington-d-c/ LOCATION:National Academy of Sciences\, 2101 Constitution Avenue NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20001\, United States CATEGORIES:Caltech In ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Caltech-in-2-1500-x-500-px.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Caltech Alumni Relations":MAILTO:info@alumni.caltech.edu END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR