BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Caltech Alumni - ECPv6.15.20//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: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:America/Halifax BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20240310T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20241103T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20250309T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20251102T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20260308T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20261101T050000 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:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260409T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260409T131500 DTSTAMP:20260414T192725 CREATED:20260325T184822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T203009Z UID:40131-1775735100-1775740500@www.alumni.caltech.edu SUMMARY:LA South Bay Techers Monthly Lunch (April) DESCRIPTION:Meet fellow alumni for lunch\, connect with others in your field\, talk science\, and share Caltech memories. Whether you want to discuss research\, revisit campus stories\, or meet new Techers in the area\, it’s a great way to stay engaged. \nThis month’s meetup: Thursday\, April 9\, 11:45 a.m.–1:15 p.m.Location: Brewport Tap House & Kitchen\, 204 Main Street\, El Segundo\, CA 90245Menu: Available on Brewport’s website. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register here URL:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/event/la-south-bay-techers-monthly-lunch-april-2/ LOCATION:Brewport Tap House & Kitchen\, 204 Main Street\, El Segundo\, CA\, 90245\, United States CATEGORIES:Caltech Together ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Caltech-Together-South-Bay-Monthly-Lunch-1500x500-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Rhonda MacDonald (BS '74)":MAILTO:RLMSLL@roadrunner.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260324T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260324T200000 DTSTAMP:20260414T192725 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:20260414T192725 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:20260414T192725 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:20260319T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260319T190000 DTSTAMP:20260414T192725 CREATED:20260224T232554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T233004Z UID:39740-1773941400-1773946800@www.alumni.caltech.edu SUMMARY:Caltech Together: Silicon Valley DESCRIPTION:“Local and On-demand Production of Critical Chemicals” \nThursday\, March 19\, 20265:30 – 7:00 p.m. \nTo attend\, please click this link to register for the webinar. \nFollowing the webinar\, join us for a post-event social via Zoom\, where you’ll have the opportunity to mingle with fellow alumni and speak with the presenter. We look forward to seeing you! \nPeter Tong \n“Local and On-demand Production of Critical Chemicals“by Karthish Manthiram\, Chemical Engineering Executive Officer\nChemical synthesis produces lots of carbon dioxide worldwide. This happens not only because the processes use lots of energy\, but also because hydrocarbon feedstocks can be over-oxidized or used as hydrogen sources. \nUsing renewable electricity to drive chemical synthesis may overcome these challenges. It can enable chemical production at benign conditions\, using sustainable inputs. \nWe are developing an electrosynthetic toolkit in which distributed feedstocks\, including carbon dioxide\, dinitrogen\, water\, and renewable electricity\, can be converted into diverse fuels\, chemicals\, and materials. \nIn this presentation\, we will present progress from our laboratory on making ammonia from nitrogen fixation at ambient conditions. Specifically\, we have studied a continuous lithium-based approach to produce ammonia and mapped out the reaction steps that determine how selective the process is. We have also developed non-aqueous gas-diffusion electrodes that produce ammonia at high rates under ambient conditions\, and we are exploring ways to replace lithium with cheaper metals. \nWe will also discuss using water as a sustainable source of oxygen atom to convert propylene into propylene oxide\, enabling such production in smaller and local factories. \nThese findings are part of a broader effort to develop electrosynthetic methods that could lead to local and on-demand production of critical chemicals and materials. \nAbout the Speaker\nKarthish is the Bren Professor of Chemical Engineering and Chemistry\, and the Executive Officer for Chemical Engineering at Caltech. The Manthiram Lab develops electrified catalysts for sustainable chemical manufacturing\, with a focus on producing essential molecules used in plastics\, fertilizers\, and other materials\, using renewable feedstocks. \nKarthish received his BS in Chemical Engineering from Stanford University in 2010 and his PhD in Chemical Engineering from UC Berkeley in 2015 with Professor Paul Alivisatos. He then completed a one-year postdoc at Caltech with Professor Robert H. Grubbs. \nIn 2017\, he joined MIT as an Assistant Professor. In 2021\, he returned to Caltech as a full professor of Chemical Engineering and Chemistry. In 2022\, he was appointed Director of the Solar Science and Catalysis Centre in the Resnick Sustainability Institute. In 2025\, he was named the Bren Professor of Chemical Engineering and Chemistry and began serving as Executive Officer for Chemical Engineering. \nKarthish’s research and teaching have received wide recognition\, including the Infosys Prize\, Moore Inventor Fellowship\, DOE Early Career Award\, NSF CAREER Award\, Sloan Research Fellowship\, Forbes 30 Under 30 in Science\, Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award\, the MIT Chemical Engineering Outstanding Graduate Teaching Award\, and the MIT Teaching with Digital Technology Award. \nTo attend\, please click this link to register for the webinar. \n \n \n \n \n \n Our Alumni Volunteers‍\nThe following alumni work together to serve you: Avni Gandhi\, Dave Adler\, Eilleen Zhang\, Jane Frommer\, Ralph Pursifull\, Reeya Chenanda\, Susan Huynh\, and Peter Tong. URL:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/event/caltech-together-silicon-valley-march-26/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Caltech Together ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Caltech-Together-Silicon-Valley-1500x500-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260315T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260315T180000 DTSTAMP:20260414T192725 CREATED:20260115T231737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T213157Z UID:38244-1773576000-1773597600@www.alumni.caltech.edu SUMMARY:Caltech Together: Baltimore DESCRIPTION:A Hands-On Playtesting Challenge\nMeet up with fellow Techers in the Baltimore area during Unpub Festival 2026\, a tabletop game playtesting event focused on thoughtful feedback and community-driven design. \nThis gathering will be hosted by Susan Chen (MS ’00) and takes place as part of Unpub Festival\, organized by the Unpublished Games Network\, a nonprofit that supports the tabletop community through playtesting events\, mentorship\, and education programs. \nUnpub Festival is free for attendees who want to playtest games. Paid tickets are required only for designers bringing a game to be tested. Playtesters are invited to try unpublished tabletop games and share constructive feedback based on personal experience and preferences\, either verbally or in writing. \nThis event offers a hands-on opportunity to connect with other Techers who enjoy tabletop games while contributing to the development of new designs in a collaborative setting. \n Advance registration required. \n \n Register URL:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/event/caltech-together-baltimore/ LOCATION:BWI Airport Marriott\, 1743 West Nursery Road\, Linthicum Heights\, MD\, 21090\, United States CATEGORIES:Caltech Together ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Caltech-Together-1500X500-6.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Chen (MS %E2%80%9900)":MAILTO:zwschen@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260312T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260312T131500 DTSTAMP:20260414T192725 CREATED:20260122T234906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T012051Z UID:38619-1773315900-1773321300@www.alumni.caltech.edu SUMMARY:LA South Bay Techers Monthly Lunch (March) DESCRIPTION:Meet fellow alumni for lunch\, connect with others in your field\, talk science\, and share Caltech memories. Whether you want to discuss research\, revisit campus stories\, or meet new Techers in the area\, it’s a great way to stay engaged. \nThis month’s meetup: Thursday\, March 12\, 11:45 a.m.–1:15 p.m.Location: Brewport Tap House & Kitchen\, 204 Main Street\, El Segundo\, CA 90245Menu: Available on Brewport’s website. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register here URL:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/event/la-south-bay-techers-monthly-lunch-march/ LOCATION:Brewport Tap House & Kitchen\, 204 Main Street\, El Segundo\, CA\, 90245\, United States CATEGORIES:Caltech Together ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Caltech-Together-South-Bay-Monthly-Lunch-1500x500-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Rhonda MacDonald (BS '74)":MAILTO:RLMSLL@roadrunner.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260222T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260222T163000 DTSTAMP:20260414T192725 CREATED:20260106T205855Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T173127Z UID:37901-1771768800-1771777800@www.alumni.caltech.edu SUMMARY:Caltech Together: South Pasadena DESCRIPTION:Is Anybody Out There? The James Webb Space Telescope and NASA’s Tech-Enabled Search for Life\nJoin members of the Caltech and JPL communities for a shared alumni gathering hosted by the Stanford Club of Pasadena. The program features a presentation on the James Webb Space Telescope\, the largest and most powerful space telescope ever built. \nMIT Professor David W. Miller\, chief technologist for the Astronomy and Fundamental Physics Directorate at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory\, will discuss the development\, engineering challenges\, and scientific impact of the James Webb Space Telescope. Prof. Miller’s talk will be followed by a Q&A facilitated by SCP member Joel Hartman\, a research astronomer at Princeton. \nLearn more about the mission and technology behind the telescope. \nProgram Schedule2:00 p.m. Check-in and reception with light bites and beverages2:30 p.m. Presentation and Q&A3:45 p.m. Networking and conversation4:30 p.m. Event concludes \nRegistration$20 Caltech alumni\, postdocs\, and community members$10 Graduates of the Last Decade (Classes of 2015–2025) \nRegistration has reached capacity\, and registration is now closed. URL:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/event/caltech-together-south-pasadena/ LOCATION:South Pasadena Public Library Community Room\, 1115 El Centro Street\, South Pasadena\, CA\, 91030 CATEGORIES:Caltech Together ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Caltech-Together-1500X500-5.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Patty Kao (Stanford %E2%80%9893)":MAILTO:pattykao@stanfordalumni.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260219T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260219T190000 DTSTAMP:20260414T192725 CREATED:20260127T195434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T195437Z UID:38833-1771522200-1771527600@www.alumni.caltech.edu SUMMARY:Caltech Together: Silicon Valley DESCRIPTION:“Smart Structures—Self-Sensing\, Energy Generating\, and Shielding”\nThursday\, February 19\, 20265:30 – 7:00 p.m. \nTo attend\, please click this link to register for the webinar. \nFollowing the webinar\, join us for a post-event social via Zoom\, where you’ll have the opportunity to mingle with fellow alumni and speak with the presenter. We look forward to seeing you! \nPeter Tong \n“Smart Structures—Self-Sensing\, Energy Generating\, and Shielding”by Deborah D.L. Chung\, Caltech’s 2025 Distinguished Award Alumni\nStructural electronics refer to electronic functions provided by structures\, such as aircrafts\, buildings\, and 3D-printed structures. \nAn example is structural self-sensing\, i.e.\, a structure monitoring its own health with no additional sensors. Other examples include energy generation and electromagnetic radiation shielding. Such functions render a smart structure. \nThe underlying science involves understanding the relationship between the structure and the properties of its material—a relationship well established for mechanical properties\, but not electronic properties. \nIn this talk\, I will explain the electronic properties of structural materials\, an area that has long escaped the attention of the research community. \nAbout the Speaker\nDeborah D.L. Chung is the State University of New York Distinguished Professor in University at Buffalo (UB). She received her PhD in Materials Science from MIT (1977)\, and her BS and MS from Caltech (1973)\, being the first female BS engineering graduate of Caltech. \nShe is a pioneer and international leader in the fields of multifunctional structural materials\, thermal interface materials\, and electromagnetic interference shielding materials. In particular\, she is the inventor of smart concrete. \nShe has authored or coauthored over 600 archival journal papers and 10 books. \nDeborah is Fellow of American Academy of Arts and Sciences\, Fellow of American Carbon Society\, and Fellow of ASM International. Other honors received include UB President’s Medal; Honorary Doctorate from University of Alicante\, Spain; and Pettinos Award from American Carbon Society. \nShe is also one of Caltech’s 2025 Distinguished Award Alumni. \nTo attend\, please click this link to register for the webinar. \n \n \n \n \n \n Our Alumni Volunteers‍\nThe following alumni work together to serve you: Avni Gandhi\, Dave Adler\, Jane Frommer\, Ralph Pursifull\, Susan Huynh\, ​​​​​​​and Peter Tong. URL:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/event/caltech-together-silicon-valley-feb-26/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Caltech Together ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Caltech-Together-Silicon-Valley-1500x500-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260219T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260227T235959 DTSTAMP:20260414T192725 CREATED:20250616T234106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T193855Z UID:34841-1771459200-1772236799@www.alumni.caltech.edu SUMMARY:Finland ~ Arctic Magnificence DESCRIPTION:Experience the Northern Lights in FinlandThis program is sold out.\nIn February 2026\, join fellow Techers for an immersive winter adventure across Finland and Estonia. From the vibrant capital of Helsinki to the snowy landscapes of Lapland\, this small-group program offers a unique opportunity to explore Nordic culture\, Arctic science\, and the natural wonder of the aurora borealis. \nThis journey features guided cultural excursions\, enriching local experiences\, and the rare chance to view the Northern Lights from a private glass-domed cabin. Participants will also visit a Sámi reindeer farm\, snowshoe under the stars\, and enjoy a ferry ride to the medieval city of Tallinn\, Estonia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gregg W. Hallinan\, PhD\n Professor of Astronomy; Director\, Owens Valley Radio Observatory \n Gregg Hallinan is a professor of astronomy at Caltech and director of the Owens Valley Radio Observatory (OVRO). Originally from Ireland\, he earned his undergraduate and PhD degrees from the National University of Ireland\, Galway. He came to the United States as a Jansky Fellow at UC Berkeley in 2010 before joining the Caltech faculty in 2012. \nHallinan’s research focuses on discovering and characterizing new and variable sources in the radio sky\, particularly the electromagnetic counterparts of gravitational wave events. He also investigates radio emission from aurorae on exoplanets and brown dwarfs\, aiming for the first detection of a planetary magnetosphere beyond our solar system. \nDriven by these broad scientific themes\, Hallinan has led the development of a new generation of radio telescopes optimized for time-domain and multi-messenger astronomy. His group is pioneering real-time radio imaging technology\, culminating in the Deep Synoptic Array (DSA-2000)—a 2\,000-dish telescope set to become the most powerful radio observatory in the world. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More URL:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/event/finland-arctic-magnificence/ CATEGORIES:Techer Alumni Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Untitled-design-10.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:20260414T192725 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:20260212T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260212T114500 DTSTAMP:20260414T192725 CREATED:20260122T234732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T234736Z UID:38614-1770896700-1770896700@www.alumni.caltech.edu SUMMARY:LA South Bay Techers Monthly Lunch (February) DESCRIPTION:Meet fellow alumni for lunch\, connect with others in your field\, talk science\, and share Caltech memories. Whether you want to discuss research\, revisit campus stories\, or meet new Techers in the area\, it’s a great way to stay engaged. \nThis month’s meetup: Thursday\, February 12\, 11:45 a.m.–1:15 p.m.Location: Brewport Tap House & Kitchen\, 204 Main Street\, El Segundo\, CA 90245Menu: Available on Brewport’s website. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register here URL:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/event/la-south-bay-techers-monthly-lunch-february/ LOCATION:Brewport Tap House & Kitchen\, 204 Main Street\, El Segundo\, CA\, 90245\, United States CATEGORIES:Caltech Together ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Caltech-Together-South-Bay-Monthly-Lunch-1500x500-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Rhonda MacDonald (BS '74)":MAILTO:RLMSLL@roadrunner.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260122T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260122T193000 DTSTAMP:20260414T192725 CREATED:20251218T235820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T173444Z UID:37802-1769103000-1769110200@www.alumni.caltech.edu SUMMARY:Caltech Together: Silicon Valley DESCRIPTION:“AI in the Loop: From Startup Vibe Coding to AI Memory”. Join Us for an In-Person Event.\nThursday\, January 22\, 20265:30 – 7:30 p.m. \nBox HQ900 Middlefield Road\, Redwood City\, CA 94063 \nTo attend\, please click this link to purchase tickets through Eventbrite. \nAttendance is limited to 80 people.Price: $32 per ticketSee dinner menu below. \nTicket sales will end on January 20 at 4:00 p.m. (PT)\, or when sold out. \n*Don’t click any checkboxes. They are Eventbrite’s marketing campaigns. \nWe look forward to seeing you! \nPeter Tong \n“AI in the Loop: From Startup Vibe Coding to AI Memory” by Ajay Natarajan\, Eugene Shao\, and Charles Fan\nAI is transforming how we build software and how software operates in the world. \nOn the engineering side\, vibe coding (where developers guide models with high-level intent rather than line-by-line implementation) lets startups ship production-grade systems at unprecedented speed. Ajay and Eugene\, who have built two startups together\, will share with us what vibe coding looks like in practice and the challenges they introduce. \nOn the business side\, AI agents are automating numerous mundane business tasks. In addition\, agentic AI will redefine how enterprises operate\, particularly when enabled by a new AI Memory layer. Charles\, who co-founded MemVerge (a leading AI Memory company) will cover how AI Memory is the next frontier of agentic AI. \nAbout the Speakers\nIn late 2025\, Ajay Natarajan and Eugene Shao co-founded Roadrunner\, Kleiner Perkins’ fourth incubation ever ($5M raised and currently a team of 9). At Roadrunner\, they are rebuilding a Quote-to-Cash platform\, starting with an AI-native CPQ\, to help every Account Executive structure deals instantly. \nAjay began his undergrad at Caltech at age 16 and concurrently served as a software engineer for NASA\, where he built software that is now used to help guide the Mars Rover. He graduated #2 in his class and was the first to do a double major in CS and Economics with a minor in Data Science. After graduation\, he served as tech lead at Robinhood\, where he built their only blockchain smart contract. \nThen in 2024\, Ajay and Eugene co-founded their first startup\, Athena\, where they created an AI platform to help over 2% of all U.S. college-bound students optimize their college applications. \nAt Athena\, Eugene was responsible for scaling the architecture of the platform to serve tens of thousands of concurrent users. Before that\, he developed high-throughput systems at Citadel and Meta and built software that is currently on the International Space Station. Eugene received his BS in CS and Data Science from Caltech. \nPrior to MemVerge\, Charles was the CTO of Cheetah Mobile (NYSE: CMCM)\, a leader in developing utility\, gaming and content mobile apps\, with over 600 million monthly active users worldwide. Prior to joining Cheetah Mobile\, Charles was a SVP and the GM at VMware. During his tenure at VMware\, he was responsible for VMware’s storage and availability business unit. \nBefore VMware\, Charles worked at EMC\, and was the founder and head of EMC’s China R&D Center. He joined EMC via the acquisition of Rainfinity\, which is a Caltech spin-out where he was a co-founder and CTO. At Rainfinity\, Charles led the creation of its file virtualization and high availability products. \nCharles received his PhD in EE from Caltech in 2001\, and his BSEE from the Cooper Union in 1995. \nDinner Menu\n• Turkey Havarti Sandwich• Roast Beef and Cheddar Sandwich• Tunacado Sandwich• Roasted Portobello Sandwich• House Made Potato Chips• Mixed Green Salad• Balsamic Vinaigrette• Ranch Dressing• Chef’s Assortment of Desserts \nTo attend\, please click this link to purchase tickets through Eventbrite. \n \n \n \n \n \n Our Alumni Volunteers‍\nThe following Alumni work together to serve you: Avni Gandhi\, Dave Adler\, Jane Frommer\, Susan Huynh\, and Peter Tong. URL:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/event/caltech-together-silicon-valley-january/ LOCATION:Box HQ\, 900 Jefferson Avenue\, Redwood City\, 94063\, United States CATEGORIES:Caltech Together ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Caltech-Together-Silicon-Valley-1500x500-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260111T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260111T180000 DTSTAMP:20260414T192725 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:20260108T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260108T131500 DTSTAMP:20260414T192725 CREATED:20251217T191241Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T191244Z UID:37768-1767872700-1767878100@www.alumni.caltech.edu SUMMARY:LA South Bay Techers Monthly Lunch (January) DESCRIPTION:Meet fellow alumni for lunch\, connect with others in your field\, talk science\, and share Caltech memories. Whether you want to discuss research\, revisit campus stories\, or meet new Techers in the area\, it’s a great way to stay engaged. \nThis month’s meetup: Thursday\, January 8\, 11:45 a.m.–1:15 p.m.Location: Brewport Tap House & Kitchen\, 204 Main Street\, El Segundo\, CA 90245Menu: Available on Brewport’s website. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register here URL:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/event/la-south-bay-techers-monthly-lunch-january/ LOCATION:Brewport Tap House & Kitchen\, 204 Main Street\, El Segundo\, CA\, 90245\, United States CATEGORIES:Caltech Together ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Caltech-Together-South-Bay-Monthly-Lunch-1500x500-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Rhonda MacDonald (BS '74)":MAILTO:RLMSLL@roadrunner.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251203T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251203T180000 DTSTAMP:20260414T192725 CREATED:20251119T001422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T220028Z UID:37265-1764784800-1764784800@www.alumni.caltech.edu SUMMARY:Caltech Together: San Diego DESCRIPTION:Advances in Infant Microbiome Medicine: A Conversation with Stephanie Culler\, Co-Founder and CEO of Persephone Biosciences\nThis virtual Caltech Together event will take place on Wednesday\, December 3\, 2025\, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. (PST). \nThe old adage “you are what you eat” has never been more true. Poor gut health has been linked to a wide range of chronic diseases\, including inflammatory bowel disease\, obesity\, type 2 diabetes\, cardiovascular and neurological diseases\, autoimmune conditions\, and even anxiety and depression. And it could all start in infancy. \nPlease join the MIT Club of San Diego and the Caltech Alumni Association as we welcome Stephanie Culler\, co-founder and CEO of Persephone Biosciences and Caltech PhD ’09\, who will discuss her company’s My Baby Biome project\, the largest and most diverse U.S. infant biome study to date. This research found that only 24 percent of the babies in the study had all of the key bacteria associated with a healthy microbiome. Gut bacteria deficiencies can lead to a greater risk of developing asthma\, allergies\, and eczema later in life. \nThis research has led to the development of the first pre-biotic and pro-biotic supplements for infants and toddlers\, which Persephone is currently launching. To support this launch\, Persephone is also in the midst of raising a round of funding. Along with sharing the company’s research\, Stephanie will provide details on both the product launch and the fundraising round. \nRegistrationClick below to sign up. A Zoom link will be emailed prior to the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Stephanie Culler (PhD '09)\n Co-founder and CEO\, Persephone Biosciences \n The co-founder and CEO of Persephone Biosciences\, she leads a biotechnology company developing microbiome-based medicines that improve patient health. Her work spans applications in infant health\, oncology\, and food as medicine. She has presented at TEDx San Diego\, published in Science magazine\, and is recognized as a pioneer in synthetic biology. She earned her PhD at Caltech and has authored more than twenty publications and patents on synthetic biology and microbial-based technologies. URL:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/event/caltech-together-san-diego/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Caltech Together ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Miral Kim-E (BS '78)":MAILTO:mek@mek.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251123T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251123T150000 DTSTAMP:20260414T192725 CREATED:20251014T224734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T004406Z 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. \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-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:20251120T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251120T190000 DTSTAMP:20260414T192725 CREATED:20251021T192224Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T231922Z UID:37074-1763659800-1763665200@www.alumni.caltech.edu SUMMARY:Caltech Together: Silicon Valley DESCRIPTION:Rove beetles show extreme evolution\, changing from free-living predators to imposters that infiltrate ant societies. This exceptional symbiotic transition helps us understand how ecological relationships are formed. Through dramatic shifts in their social behavior and chemical communication\, different species interact and develop intimate relationships. Our speaker\, Professor Joe Parker\, was just named a MacArthur Fellow. \nFollowing the webinar\, join us for a post-event social via Zoom\, where you’ll have the opportunity to mingle with fellow alumni and speak with the presenter. If you would like our alumni or professors to share with us their work/interests during a future event\, please let me know. \nWe look forward to seeing you! \nPeter Tong \n“The Rove Beetle’s Story: The Evolution of Interspecies Relationships”By Joe Parker\nThe biosphere is a network of interacting species\, connecting organisms across all scales\, from microbes to mammals. Our knowledge of the mechanisms behind these relationships and the evolutionary forces that shape them is incomplete. In this lecture\, I will describe how my lab has pioneered the study of rove beetles as a group of related species to break open basic problems in how organisms interact and where these interactions come from. \nMost of the 66\,000 rove beetle species are free-living predators. But\, from this original lifestyle\, hundreds of their relatives have changed into symbiotic organisms that specialize in living as imposters within the complex societies of ants. The shift from free-living to symbiotic is a paradigm of extreme evolution\, involving major changes in social behavior and chemical communication that allow rove beetles to blend into the social life of their host colonies. \nThe widespread evolution of this symbiosis\, combined with the tractability of studying both free-living and symbiotic rove beetles\, makes for a powerful system to understand how and why new ecological relationships emerge during evolution. \nJoe will discuss how his lab’s work is creating an integrated picture of how species recognize and interact\, illuminating the conditions leading to these interactions\, and the forces shaping their evolution into dependent and highly intimate relationships. \nAbout the Speaker\nJoe is an evolutionary biologist who has pioneered the study of rove beetles to investigate the evolution of symbiosis and species interactions. Originally from Swansea\, Wales\, he received a BS from Imperial College London and a PhD from the University of Cambridge/MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology\, and was a postdoctoral fellow at Columbia University. Currently\, he is a Professor of Biology and Biological Engineering at Caltech\, where he is the director of Caltech’s Center for Evolutionary Science. He is also a research associate in the Division of Invertebrate Zoology at the American Museum of Natural History. He was named a MacArthur Fellow in 2024. \n \n \n \n \n \n Our Alumni Volunteers‍\nThe following alumni work together to serve you: Avni Gandhi\, Dave Adler\, Jane Frommer\, Mike Klein\, Susan Huynh\, and Peter Tong. \n \n Register URL:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/event/caltech-together-silicon-valley-novemeber/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Caltech Together ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Caltech-Together-Silicon-Valley-1500x500-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251113T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251113T133000 DTSTAMP:20260414T192725 CREATED:20251028T165343Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T165346Z UID:37179-1763034300-1763040600@www.alumni.caltech.edu SUMMARY:LA South Bay Techers Monthly Lunch (November) DESCRIPTION:Meet fellow alumni for lunch\, connect with others in your field\, talk science\, and share Caltech memories. Whether you want to discuss research\, revisit campus stories\, or meet new Techers in the area\, it’s a great way to stay engaged. \nThis month’s meetup: Thursday\, November 13\, 11:45 a.m.–1:30 p.m.Location: Brewport Tap House & Kitchen\, 204 Main Street\, El Segundo\, CA 90245Menu: Available on Brewport’s website. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register here URL:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/event/la-south-bay-techers-monthly-lunch-november/ LOCATION:Brewport Tap House & Kitchen\, 204 Main Street\, El Segundo\, CA\, 90245\, United States CATEGORIES:Caltech Together ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Caltech-Together-South-Bay-Monthly-Lunch-1500x500-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Rhonda MacDonald (BS '74)":MAILTO:RLMSLL@roadrunner.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251109T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251109T123000 DTSTAMP:20260414T192725 CREATED:20251103T194628Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T194631Z UID:37198-1762678800-1762691400@www.alumni.caltech.edu SUMMARY:Caltech Together: San Diego Second Sunday (November 2025) DESCRIPTION:Held on the second Sunday of the month\, this hike invites alumni\, family\, and friends to explore one of San Diego’s favorite trails. Join fellow Techers for a climb up Iron Mountain\, a 6-mile round-trip hike with about 1\,100 feet of elevation gain and loss\, offering rewarding views at the summit. \nMeetup and timing• Meet at 9:00 a.m. at the main trailhead at the east end of Poway Road.• The group will depart shortly after gathering.• Expect to finish by 12:30 p.m. \nOptional lunchAfter the hike\, participants are welcome to gather for lunch at a nearby spot (location to be decided by the group). \nWhat to bring• Snacks and plenty of water• Sunscreen\, hat\, and sturdy shoes \nRegister on SignUpGenius so the host knows how many to expect. \nAlumni\, family\, and friends are welcome. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/event/caltech-together-san-diego-second-sunday-november-2025/ LOCATION:Iron Mountain CATEGORIES:Caltech Together ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Matthias Blume%2C PhD (BS %E2%80%9987)":MAILTO:matthias@ucsd.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251108T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251108T180000 DTSTAMP:20260414T192725 CREATED:20251016T174907Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T225252Z UID:37029-1762610400-1762624800@www.alumni.caltech.edu SUMMARY:Caltech Together: Caltech vs. MIT Women’s Basketball DESCRIPTION:Join Caltech and MIT alumni for a pre-game reception and an afternoon of spirited competition and Techer pride as the Caltech Women’s Basketball team takes on MIT.\n \n \n \n \n \n On Saturday\, November 8\, 2025\, the Caltech Women’s Basketball team takes on MIT in Pasadena. The fun begins at 2 p.m. with a pre-game reception on the Braun Athletic Center patio\, hosted by Bernoulli the Beaver—Caltech’s beloved mascot. Catch up with fellow alumni\, family\, and friends while enjoying complimentary refreshments before cheering on the Beavers at the 4 p.m. tipoff. \nParking is free on Saturdays in the nearby California Parking Structure\, and no permit is required.View the full season schedule here. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register here URL:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/event/caltech-together-caltech-vs-mit-womens-basketball/ LOCATION:Braun Athletic Center\, 1200 E. California Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91125\, United States CATEGORIES:Caltech Together ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Caltech-Together-1500X500-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Rhonda MacDonald (BS '74)":MAILTO:RLMSLL@roadrunner.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T150000 DTSTAMP:20260414T192725 CREATED:20250918T233846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T000437Z UID:36668-1762002000-1762009200@www.alumni.caltech.edu SUMMARY:Caltech Together: Ann Arbor\, MI DESCRIPTION:Connect with fellow alumni and postdocs at the University of Michigan Museum of Art (UMMA)\, hosted by Jing Liu (PhD ’98). \nUMMA is one of the largest university art museums in the country and a place to connect—with art\, with each other\, and with ideas that challenge and inspire. Admission is free\, and the museum encourages conversation in the galleries. \nThe program will run from 1–3 p.m. ET. The first hour will feature “slow looking” in small rotating groups\, allowing participants to explore select works of art and spark meaningful conversation. The second hour will be spent together in the museum café\, where Techers can continue discussions and enjoy time to reconnect. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/event/caltech-together-ann-arbor-mi/ LOCATION:University of Michigan Museum of Art\, 525 S. State St.\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48109 CATEGORIES:Caltech Together ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Caltech-Together-1500X500.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jing Liu (PhD %E2%80%9898)":MAILTO:ljing@umich.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251017T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251019T130000 DTSTAMP:20260414T192725 CREATED:20250731T173031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T173246Z UID:35799-1760691600-1760878800@www.alumni.caltech.edu SUMMARY:Alumni Weekend DESCRIPTION:Join fellow Techers for a weekend of curiosity\, camaraderie\, and celebration—right here in Pasadena. \nExplore a full slate of events\, including faculty and student programs\, the Distinguished Alumni Awards panel\, Hall of Honor\, SURF Seminar Day\, and campus tours. Celebrate cherished traditions like the Milestone Reunion Dinners (for class years ending in ‘0 and ‘5)\, Graduates of the Last Decade (GOLD) gatherings\, House events\, and the All-Alumni Celebration. \nDeadline to register: Monday\, October 6\, 2025. Registration is required to attend event. \nFriday\, October 17 to Sunday\, October 19\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More URL:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/event/alumni-weekend/ LOCATION:California Insitute of Technology\, 1200 East California Boulevard\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91125\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Desktop-Landing-Page-Banner_-1500-x-500.png ORGANIZER;CN="Caltech Alumni Relations":MAILTO:info@alumni.caltech.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251016T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251016T190000 DTSTAMP:20260414T192725 CREATED:20250922T223824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T223827Z UID:36741-1760635800-1760641200@www.alumni.caltech.edu SUMMARY:Caltech Together: Silicon Valley DESCRIPTION:“Using AI to Accelerate the Discovery of New Small Molecules“.Join Us Online.\nThursday\, October 16\, 20255:30 – 7:00 p.m. \nIf you would like to attend\, register in advance for this event here. \nFollowing the webinar\, join us for a post-event social via Zoom\, where you’ll have the opportunity to mingle with fellow alumni and speak with the presenter. If you would like our alumni or professors to share with us their work/interests during a future event\, please let me know. \nWe look forward to seeing you! \nPeter Tong \n“Using AI to Accelerate the Discovery of New Small Molecules”By Connor Coley\nThe prototypical discovery workflow for molecules involves iterating through design-build-test loops. AI has a role to play in (a) property prediction\, (b) molecular design\, and (c) synthesis planning\, among others. This talk will summarize some approaches to each of these tasks individually. More importantly\, it will discuss the merits of approaching these tasks simultaneously and considering\, for example\, practical considerations of synthesis during molecular generation. \nAbout the Speaker\nConnor is the Class of 1957 Career Development Professor and an Associate Professor at MIT in the Department of Chemical Engineering and the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. His research group works at the interface of AI and chemistry to develop models that understand how molecules behave\, interact\, and react and use that knowledge to engineer new ones\, with an emphasis on therapeutic discovery. He received his BS in Chemical Engineering from Caltech and his PhD from MIT\, followed by postdoctoral training at the Broad Institute. \nConnor’s work has been recognized with the NSF CAREER Award (2021)\, C&EN’s “Talented Twelve” (2018)\, Forbes 30 Under 30: Healthcare (2019)\, Technology Review’s 35 Innovators Under 35 (2023)\, and the Bayer Early Excellence in Science Award (2021)\, among other honors. He was named as a Schmidt AI2050 Early Career Fellow (2022)\, Samsung AI Researcher of the Year (2023)\, Scialog Fellow (2024)\, and Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar (2025)\, and was selected for the NAE Frontiers of Engineering Symposium (2025). Connor has been further recognized for his teaching and mentorship by MIT’s inaugural Common Ground Award for Excellence in Teaching (2023)\, the Outstanding UROP Mentor Award (2024)\, and the James W. Swan Outstanding Faculty Award for Graduate Teaching in Chemical Engineering (2024\, 2025). \nOutside of MIT\, Connor is a scientific advisor to several companies pursuing AI-driven discovery. He serves on the advisory boards of ACS Central Science\, Chemical Science\, and Digital Discovery\, and is an Associate Editor of the Journal of the American Chemical Society. \n \n \n \n \n \n Our Alumni Volunteers‍\nThe following alumni work together to serve you: Avni Gandhi\, Dave Adler\, Jane Frommer\, Mike Klein\, Susan Huynh\, and Peter Tong. \n \n Register URL:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/event/caltech-together-silicon-valley-october/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Caltech Together ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Caltech-Together-Silicon-Valley-1500x500-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251014T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251014T200000 DTSTAMP:20260414T192725 CREATED:20250902T194503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T184502Z UID:36596-1760463000-1760472000@www.alumni.caltech.edu SUMMARY:Caltech Together: Houston\, TX DESCRIPTION:Houston alumni\, connect with your fellow Techers during Caltech Together: Houston\, TX at Greentown Labs. \nGreentown Labs is the world’s largest climate tech and energy incubator\, with locations in Boston\, Massachusetts\, and Houston\, Texas. Greentown’s Houston location supports about 70 startups in a 30\,000-square-foot facility that includes a prototyping lab\, machine shop\, electronics lab\, and tool shop. \nThe event will take place from 5:30–8:00 p.m. CT at Greentown Labs\, 4200 San Jacinto Street\, Houston\, TX 77004. It will include an exclusive tour of the facility along with talks from several of the Greentown startups about their work. A light dinner will be served. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/event/caltech-together-houston-tx/ LOCATION:Greentown Labs\, 4200 San Jacinto Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77004\, United States CATEGORIES:Caltech Together ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Caltech-Together-Houston-TX-Wordpress-Event-Header.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Thor Hanson%2C PhD (BS %E2%80%9864)":MAILTO:thorhanson@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251012T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251012T123000 DTSTAMP:20260414T192725 CREATED:20251001T234510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T000343Z UID:36803-1760256000-1760272200@www.alumni.caltech.edu SUMMARY:Caltech Together: San Diego Second Sunday (October 2025) DESCRIPTION:Held on the second Sunday of the month\, this hike takes alumni\, family\, and friends to one of San Diego’s most iconic trails. Join fellow Techers for a climb to Potato Chip Rock and Mount Woodson\, a 7.5-mile roundtrip hike with about 2\,200 feet of elevation gain and sweeping views from the summit. \nMeetup and timing• Meet at 7:45 a.m. at the main pier in front of the store at Lake Poway Park (14644 Lake Poway Rd\, Poway\, CA 92064).• The group will depart promptly at 8:00 a.m.• Expect to finish by 12:30 p.m. \nOptional lunchAfter the hike\, participants are welcome to gather for lunch at a nearby spot (location to be decided by the group). \nWhat to bring• Snacks and plenty of water• Sunscreen\, hat\, and sturdy shoes• $10 per car for parking (for non-Poway residents) \nRegister on SignUpGenius so the host knows how many to expect. \nAlumni\, family\, and friends are welcome. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/event/caltech-together-san-diego-second-sunday-october-2025/ LOCATION:Lake Poway Park\, 14644 Lake Poway Rd\, Poway\, CA\, 92064 CATEGORIES:Caltech Together ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Matthias Blume%2C PhD (BS %E2%80%9987)":MAILTO:matthias@ucsd.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251009T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251009T133000 DTSTAMP:20260414T192725 CREATED:20250815T184943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T183848Z UID:36064-1760010300-1760016600@www.alumni.caltech.edu SUMMARY:LA South Bay Techers Monthly Lunch (October) DESCRIPTION:Meet fellow alumni for lunch\, connect with others in your field\, talk science\, and share Caltech memories. Whether you want to discuss research\, revisit campus stories\, or meet new Techers in the area\, it’s a great way to stay engaged. \nThis month’s meetup: Thursday\, October 9\, 11:45 a.m.–1:30 p.m.Location: Brewport Tap House & Kitchen\, 204 Main Street\, El Segundo\, CA 90245Menu: Available on Brewport’s website. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register here URL:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/event/la-south-bay-techers-monthly-lunch-october/ LOCATION:Brewport Tap House & Kitchen\, 204 Main Street\, El Segundo\, CA\, 90245\, United States CATEGORIES:Caltech Together ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Caltech-Together-South-Bay-Monthly-Lunch-1500x500-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Rhonda MacDonald (BS '74)":MAILTO:RLMSLL@roadrunner.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250925T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250925T190000 DTSTAMP:20260414T192725 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/ 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/Los_Angeles:20250925T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250925T180000 DTSTAMP:20260414T192725 CREATED:20250822T175630Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T183603Z UID:36448-1758819600-1758823200@www.alumni.caltech.edu SUMMARY:Annual Meeting of Members DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, September 25\, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. PT the Caltech Alumni Association will hold its Annual Meeting of Members event online via Zoom. Hear about CAA’s accomplishments over the past year\, congratulate the new CAA Board Directors and Officers\, and learn more about plans for the coming year.   \nRegistration closes on Wednesday\, September 24\, 2025. \nRegister today  \nThursday\, September 25\, 20255:00 – 6:00 p.m. PTOnline \nTo learn more about Annual Meeting of Members\, click here. \nQuestions? Contact Theresa Szeto\, Senior Administrative Assistant to the AVP of Alumni Relations at info@alumni.caltech.edu. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/event/annual-meeting-of-members/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Annual-Meeting-of-Members-Desktop-Landing-Page-1500-x-500-px.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:20260414T192725 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 END:VCALENDAR