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: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: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=America/Los_Angeles:20260809T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260809T113000 DTSTAMP:20260730T205052Z CREATED:20260730T201506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T205052Z UID:42024-1786260600-1786275000@www.alumni.caltech.edu SUMMARY:Caltech Together: San Diego Second Sunday DESCRIPTION:Blue Sky Trail Hike and Waffle Brunch\nHike: 7:30 a.m. | Brunch: 9:30–11:30 a.m. \nRegister for the hike\, waffle brunch\, or both. \nJoin fellow Techers for a short\, 2.3-mile hike at Blue Sky Ecological Reserve\, followed by a waffle brunch at the Poway home of Eric Hille (BS ’89). The wide\, well-maintained trail has approximately 150 feet of elevation gain and passes through shaded riparian habitat and oak woodland. The group will turn around at the Lake Poway trail junction. \nThe brunch address will be emailed to registered guests. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hike \n \n \n Brunch URL:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/event/caltech-together-san-diego-second-sunday/ LOCATION:Blue Sky Ecological Reserve\, 16275 Espola Road\, Poway\, CA\, 92064 CATEGORIES:Caltech Together ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Erik Hille (BS'89)":MAILTO:erikdhille@yahoo.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260810T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260813T235959 DTSTAMP:20251217T194107Z CREATED:20250410T225500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T194107Z UID:33314-1786320000-1786665599@www.alumni.caltech.edu SUMMARY:Total Solar Eclipse with a Taste of Spain DESCRIPTION:Experience the 2026 Total Eclipse in SpainThis program is sold out.\n\n\nOn August 12\, 2026\, a total solar eclipse will cross northern Spain. Join fellow Techers in Zaragoza\, a historic city along the path of totality\, for an immersive experience that combines science\, exploration\, and community. \nThis program offers a rare opportunity to witness one of nature’s most striking phenomena while engaging with experts and alumni. In addition to the eclipse\,participants will explore Zaragoza’s rich cultural and scientific heritage \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 Dr. Douglas Duncan (BS ’73)\n Emeritus faculty member in the Department of Astrophysical and Planetary Sciences of the University of Colorado \n \nDr. Douglas Duncan is an astronomer at the University of Colorado and former director of the Fiske Planetarium. He was part of the team that first identified sunspot cycles on other stars and later worked on the Hubble Space Telescope. \nA member of The Explorer’s Club\, he has traveled to the North Pole and provided science commentary for outlets such as Chicago Public Radio\, the History Channel\, and BBC Horizon. An award-winning educator\, he has led eclipse-viewing trips worldwide. \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/total-solar-eclipse-with-a-taste-of-spain/ CATEGORIES:Techer Alumni Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Taste-of-Spain.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Caltech Alumni Relations":MAILTO:info@alumni.caltech.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260813T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260813T114500 DTSTAMP:20260729T203636Z CREATED:20260727T185820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T203636Z UID:41962-1786621500-1786621500@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 13\, 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-august-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:20260814T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260814T131500 DTSTAMP:20260729T002922Z CREATED:20260728T222131Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T002922Z UID:41972-1786708800-1786713300@www.alumni.caltech.edu SUMMARY:Caltech Together: Pasadena (August) DESCRIPTION:Meet fellow Techers for lunch in Pasadena with host Nathan Hurvitz (BS ’86) and reconnect with alumni across industries\, interests\, and class years. Whether you want to continue a conversation about science and technology\, meet alumni working in your field\, or simply spend time with other Techers in the area\, this monthly gathering offers a casual way to stay connected to the Caltech community. \nNathan plans for this meetup to continue on the second Friday of each month. \nThis month’s meetup: Friday\, August 14\, noon–1:15 p.m. PTLocation: Foothill Restaurant\, 2835 E. Foothill Blvd. Pasadena\, CA 91107Parking: Available behind the restaurant\, accessible from Daisy AvenueMenu: Available on Foothill Restaurant websiteCost: No registration fee; guests purchase their own lunch. \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-pasadena-pasadena-august/ LOCATION:Foothill Restaurant\, 2835 E. Foothill Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91107 CATEGORIES:Caltech Together ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Caltech-Together-1500X500-10.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Nathan Hurvitz (BS %E2%80%9986)":MAILTO:nhurvitz@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260820T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260820T190000 DTSTAMP:20260730T195012Z CREATED:20260723T225400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T195012Z UID:41950-1787247000-1787252400@www.alumni.caltech.edu SUMMARY:Caltech Together: Silicon Valley DESCRIPTION:“Foundation Models for Biological Structures” by Jarren Qiao\nEvolution has shaped how biological molecules work together\, allowing living organisms to communicate and transfer energy throughout the body over different distances and time periods. The ability to predict and redesign atomic-level interactions among all biological molecules has unlocked immense opportunities for molecular simulation and drug discovery. \nIn this talk\, I will discuss how AI foundation models and accelerated computing have led to major advances in understanding biological molecules and designing new ones. I will also discuss the frontiers beyond structure prediction and protein engineering. \nAbout the Speaker\nZhuoran (Jarren) Qiao is the co-founder of a Bay-area based stealth startup building foundation AI models for chemical sciences. He was a founding scientist at Chai Discovery and Iambic Therapeutics\, and a 2025 Science AI Grand Prize winner. \nJarren earned his PhD in Chemistry from Caltech with a minor in Quantum Science and Engineering\, advised by Professor Anima Anandkumar and Professor Thomas Miller. His past research centered around developing physics-driven AI approaches for problems in chemistry and structural biology. \nTo attend\, please click this link to register for the event. \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. \n \n Register for the Event URL:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/event/caltech-together-silicon-valley-august-2026/ 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:20260825T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260825T131500 DTSTAMP:20260812T190759Z CREATED:20260709T163149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T190759Z UID:41302-1787659200-1787663700@www.alumni.caltech.edu SUMMARY:JPL and the Search for Life Beyond Earth DESCRIPTION:Broadcasting Live from “The Center of the Universe\,” JPL Mission Control\nRegistration is limited to 1000 participants. Register early to reserve your spot.Free livestream | Open to the public \nIn September 2025\, a sample named Sapphire Canyon made headlines around the world. Drilled by the Perseverance rover from an ancient riverbed in Mars’s Jezero Crater\, the sample carries the strongest potential sign of ancient life yet found on another planet. Whether its “leopard spot” mineral patterns were made by microbes or by ordinary chemistry is a question only a returned sample can settle. But the search has never been closer to an answer. \nThat search runs through JPL and Jonathan Lunine (MS ’83\, PhD ’85) has dedicated his career to it. \nLunine earned both of his graduate degrees at Caltech before helping shape mission after mission across the solar system: Cassini at Saturn\, Juno at Jupiter\, and Europa Clipper\, where he is a co-investigator on the spacecraft now flying toward one of the most promising places to look for life beyond Earth. In 2024 he returned to Caltech as professor of planetary science and became chief scientist at JPL. \nJoin Lunine for a fireside chat with Sarah Al-Ahmed\, host of The Planetary Society’s Planetary Radio\, broadcast live from Caltech. Over 75 minutes\, the two will walk through the missions defining the hunt for habitable worlds: Perseverance and the Sapphire Canyon sample\, Curiosity’s organic molecules in Gale Crater\, and Europa Clipper’s voyage to Jupiter’s ocean moon. Lunine will share mission imagery and video throughout\, and the conversation closes with live questions from the audience. \nFor questions\, please contact James Knutila at info@alumni.caltech.edu or 626-395-6592. \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jonathan Lunine\n \n Jonathan Lunine comes to Caltech after serving on the faculties of Cornell University\, University of Arizona\, and University of Rome in Italy. Lunine\, a Caltech alumnus\, researches the formation and evolution of planetary systems\, the nature of planetary interiors and atmospheres\, and where environments suited for life might exist in the solar system and beyond. He was an interdisciplinary scientist on the Cassini/Huygens mission to Saturn and on the James Webb Space Telescope. He is co-investigator on the Juno mission at Jupiter. On the Europa Clipper mission\, he is co-investigator for the Mapping Imaging Spectrometer for Europa (MISE) and a member of the gravity science team. Lunine is a member of the National Academy of Sciences. Lunine received a B.S. in Physics and Astronomy from the University of Rochester and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from the California Institute of Technology. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sarah Al-Ahmed\n \n Host\, Planetary Radio\, The Planetary Society \nSarah holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in astrophysics from the University of California at Berkeley. After some time as a data-taker for a supernova research team using instruments at Lick Observatory in Mt. Hamilton\, California\, she moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in science communication. Sarah spent six years as a museum guide\, writer\, and show producer at the historic Griffith Observatory. In 2023\, she became the host and producer of Planetary Radio\, The Planetary Society’s weekly podcast and radio show. URL:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/event/techer-live-jpl-search-for-life-beyond-earth/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Techer Live ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.alumni.caltech.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Desktop-Landing-Page-Banner_-1500-x-506.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Caltech Alumni Relations":MAILTO:info@alumni.caltech.edu END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR