BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Caltech Alumni - ECPv6.17.1//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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250810T151500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250810T173000 DTSTAMP:20250804T192131Z CREATED:20250804T172209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T192131Z UID:35899-1754838900-1754847000@www.alumni.caltech.edu SUMMARY:Caltech Together: San Diego Second Sunday (August 2025) DESCRIPTION:Held on the second Sunday of every month\, this hike explores scenic trails across the region. This month\, join fellow alumni for a late-summer beach hike from Cardiff to South Carlsbad. This one-way\, 5-mile hike takes advantage of the low tide (4:26 p.m.) for a coastal walk along sandy stretches and scenic bluffs. \nMeetup and timing• Meet at the top of the Encinitas Surf Stairs at 3:15 p.m.• The group will depart promptly at 3:30 p.m. to stay ahead of the tide.• A return carpool will be available for drivers. \nOptional dinnerAfter the hike\, participants are invited to continue the conversation over pizza and drinks at Pizza Port Solana Beach. \nWhat to bring• Sunscreen and hat• Water bottle• Comfortable walking shoes or sandals with grip \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-august-2025/ LOCATION:Cardiff Beach 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:20250814T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250814T114500 DTSTAMP:20250801T213338Z CREATED:20250801T213335Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T213338Z UID:35892-1755171900-1755171900@www.alumni.caltech.edu SUMMARY:LA South Bay Techers Monthly Lunch (August) 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\, August 14\, 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-august/ 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:20250821T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T190000 DTSTAMP:20250801T212637Z CREATED:20250801T212634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T212637Z UID:35882-1755797400-1755802800@www.alumni.caltech.edu SUMMARY:Caltech Together: Silicon Valley DESCRIPTION:“Quantum Computing”: Join Us for a Webinar and Post-Event Social\nThursday\, August 215:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.Online \nIf you would like to attend\, register in advance for this webinar 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. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \nPeter Tong \n“Quantum Computing: Recent Advances and Future Outlook”By Patty Lee\nQuantum computing promises to revolutionize industries and solve complex problems beyond the reach of classical computers. But what is the current state of quantum computing? In this talk\, we will explore the latest breakthroughs in quantum hardware and algorithms\, discuss the expected timeframe for practical applications\, and examine the roadmap for future developments.  \nAbout the Speaker\nPatty is the Chief Scientist for Product Technologies at Quantinuum\, where she leads their technology roadmap to scale up trapped-ion quantum computers. She is best known for her work on phase control of geometric phase gates in trapped ions. \nPatty brings her expertise in quantum information science from her experience working as a staff scientist at National Institute of Standards and Technology\, US Army Research Laboratory\, and Lockheed Martin. \nShe holds a BS in physics from Caltech and a PhD in atomic physics from University of Michigan at Ann Arbor. Patty joined Honeywell Quantum Solutions in 2016\, which later combined with Cambridge Quantum Computing to form Quantinuum. \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. URL:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/event/caltech-together-silicon-valley-august/ 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;VALUE=DATE:20250823 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250904 DTSTAMP:20250423T192602Z CREATED:20250410T225536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T192602Z UID:33305-1755907200-1756943999@www.alumni.caltech.edu SUMMARY:Wonders of Peru DESCRIPTION:Featuring an Amazon Cruise and Machu Picchu\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn Lima\, take in splendid colonial-era architecture\, admire the Larco Museum’s exceptional pre-Columbian art\, and relish a Peruvian dinner at a historic home. Delve into Inca history at remarkable ruins in Cusco and the Sacred Valley\, and meet residents of a mountain village. Enjoy a scenic train ride through the breathtaking Andes and tour the temples\, palaces and plazas of lofty Machu Picchu. Then board the deluxe Delfin III for a three-night cruise through the Amazon rain forest. Venture off on guided skiff boat rides for incredible\, close-up views of the astonishing biodiversity within one of Peru’s largest wildlife reserves\, including macaws\, toucans\, monkeys\, capybaras\, pink dolphins\, and much more. This active\, small-group experience includes first-class and deluxe hotels\, round-trip air between Miami and Lima\, two round-trip flights within Peru and an ample meal plan with wine at dinner. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n  \nStay Connected\nAccurate contact information ensures invitations reach the full Caltech community. Alumni and former postdocs in Europe are encouraged to share this event or provide updated contact details at info@alumni.caltech.edu. \nFeatured Guests\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Julia Tejada\, Phd\n Assistant Professor of Geobiology\, Division of Geological and Planetary Sciences \n Julia Tejada is assistant professor of geobiology in Caltech’s Division of Geological and Planetary Sciences. Julia applies stable isotope methods to answer an array of ecological\, physiological\, and evolutionary questions. Her research program lies at the intersection of paleontology\, organismal biology\, and geochemistry\, and combines laboratory experiments and fieldwork in understudied regions\, such as western Amazonia and the Central Andes. \n\nJulia started her academic life as a paleontologist at the Natural History Museum of the Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos in Lima\, Peru. After completion of her undergraduate studies\, she moved to the USA where she earned an MS from the University of Florida\, an MA and MPhil from Columbia University\, and a PhD from Columbia University and the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. Before joining Caltech\, she completed postdoctoral fellowships at the University of Montpellier and the University of Cambridge. \n\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/wonders-of-peru/ CATEGORIES:Techer Alumni Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Wonders-of-Peru.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Caltech Alumni Relations":MAILTO:info@alumni.caltech.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250823 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250824 DTSTAMP:20250813T213634Z CREATED:20250703T162209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T213634Z UID:34971-1755907200-1755993599@www.alumni.caltech.edu SUMMARY:Bay Area Professional Summit DESCRIPTION:Mentorship\, Career Conversations\, and Culinary Science\nExperience a day of mentorship\, career exploration\, and shared Caltech perspectives at the exclusive Bay Area Professional Summit. \nThis event is designed for mentors and mentees to participate in small-group discussions and share insights\, experiences\, and career advice — all facilitated by Caltech Career Achievement\, Leadership\, and Exploration (CALE). Come for the whole day or just the networking hour and culinary science night with Harold McGee (DAA ’10\, BS ’73) and Tom Mannion.  \nShuttle service to the venue in San Francisco will be provided to those in the Peninsula area. Pick-up location and time to be determined. \nEvening ProgramConnect with the Caltech community over food and conversation\, and enjoy an engaging culinary science demonstration exploring the how and why behind cooking. The evening program features Tom Mannion\, Caltech’s Senior Director of Student Activities and Programs and instructor in Cooking and Food Science\, and Harold McGee\, acclaimed food science author of On Food and Cooking. They will share insights on the chemistry and techniques of cooking\, offer live demonstrations\, and invite questions and conversation throughout. \nPreliminary Schedule11:30 a.m. – Light lunch and coffee on arrival (mentors)12:00 p.m. – Onboarding session for mentors with Phil Naecker (BS ’76) and Claire Ralph\, director of CALE\, and lecturer in Computing and Mathematical Sciences; light lunch and coffee on arrival (mentees)1:00 p.m. – Individual mentoring sessions (45 minutes each); additional mentee activities planned3:15 p.m. – Coffee break3:30 p.m. – Continued mentoring sessions5:00 p.m. – Networking reception: All alumni\, postdocs\, and students are welcome to join!6:00 p.m. – Culinary exhibitions and discussions with Harold McGee (DAA ’10\, BS ’73) and Tom Mannion. \nThere will be three types of registration: \nMentors: Alumni who graduated five or more years ago\, bringing professional experience and industry-specific insights to guide fellow Techers.Mentees: Current students\, postdocs\, and alumni who graduated within the past five years\, seeking professional insights\, career advice\, and connections within the Caltech communityNetworking-Only Participants: Any member of the Caltech community—including alumni\, postdocs\, and students—who wishes to attend the reception and culinary science program without joining the mentorship sessions. \nTo balance the mentor–mentee ratio\, alumni will be confirmed as mentors by August 15. \nRegistration is now closed. For questions\, contact Claire Ralph at career@caltech.edu. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Harold McGee\n Food Science Writer and Author \n Harold McGee (DAA ’10\, BS ’73) is a world-renowned authority on the chemistry of food and cooking. He studied science and literature at Caltech and Yale\, and is the author of two prize-winning books—On Food and Cooking and The Curious Cook—as well as numerous articles and reviews. He lives in San Francisco. URL:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/event/save-the-date-bay-area-summit/ LOCATION:Silicon Valley Coffee\, 685 4th Street\, San Francisco\, California\, 94107 CATEGORIES:Mentorship ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Caltech-in-WP-Event-Header-13.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Caltech Alumni Relations":MAILTO:info@alumni.caltech.edu END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR