A new series designed to bring timely, thought-provoking conversations to Caltech alumni worldwide.
Featured Events
JPL and the Search for Life Beyond Earth
August 25, 2026 | 12:00 PM PST | Virtual
JPL chief scientist Jonathan Lunine (MS ’83, PhD ’85) joins Planetary Radio host Sarah Al-Ahmed for a fireside chat on Perseverance, Europa Clipper, and what comes next.
Recent Events
Einstein: Beyond the Myth
August 14, 2026 | 12:00 PM PST | Virtual
A conversation with Caltech’s Diana Kormos-Buchwald and the the LA Times’ Patt Morrison on Einstein’s Pasadena years and what his example might offer scientists today.
AI in the Wild: What Actually Works
February 12, 2026 | 6:00 PM PST | Virtual
Five Techers from Google, Apple, Microsoft, and leading research labs cut through the noise to discuss which AI applications deliver real results in science and which are still only hype. Hear technical depth, quantifiable outcomes, and honest assessments of where the field is headed. Registration opens Jan 6, 2026.
Future Prospects for American Science
Caltech President Thomas F. Rosenbaum and Science Editor-in-Chief Holden Thorp joined Sandra Tsing Loh to tackle trust, funding, and the future of the research enterprise.
