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SURF Seminar Day 2016
News Writer: Lori DajoseSince 1979, the Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships (SURF) program has allowed undergraduate students to apply the theories they've learned in the classroom to address...
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Engelmann Oak Treated for Fungal Infection
The Engelmann oak tree is estimated to be more than 400 years old.Credit: Peter HoldernessInstitute arborists recently treated the ancient Engelmann oak tree adjacent to Millikan pond for a fungal...
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The Wikipedian Geobiologist
News Writer: Lori DajoseMichel working as a field assistant in Namibia during summer 2016, studying the Zebra Nappe of the Naukluft Nappe Complex. "In this picture I am standing on some dolomite, in...
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A Caltech Halloween Tradition Continues
Anybody can smash a pumpkin, but students at Caltech do it on a grand scale, dropping liquid-nitrogen-frozen pumpkins from the tallest building on campus—Millikan Library—to shatter on the ground...
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SURF 2016
News Writer: Lori DajoseJagriti Agrawal and Yisong Yue.Credit: CaltechEvery year, the Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships (SURF) program allows undergraduates the opportunity to conduct...
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Amgen Scholars "Ten to Watch" Includes Two with Caltech Ties
The Amgen Foundation has highlighted 10 program alumni—including two with Caltech ties—viewed as "especially poised to impact the future of science and medicine."News Writer: Jon NalickCelebrating the...
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Bill Gates Blogs about Visit to Caltech
"I've rarely been as envious of young people as I was during my recent visit to Caltech," Gates wrote in his blogGates visited the campus on October 20 to learn about research being conducted in...
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Innovative Alumni Return to Inspire Students
News Writer: Robert PerkinsNan Boden (PhD '93) of Google addresses students during Innovation Week 2016.Credit: Gloria Adams/OTTCPCaltech's reputation is built, in part, on 125 years of scientific and...
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Class of 2016's Gift Offers Power to the People
News Writer: Jon NalickLightning bolt icons depict charging locations on campus.Thanks to a gift from the class of 2016, there are now charging stations at nine strategic locations on campus where...
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Pioneering Physics Show The Mechanical Universe Now on YouTube
The 1980s series was based on the Physics 1a and 1b courses developed by David GoodsteinNews Writer: Jon NalickThe show often used computer animation in a groundbreaking way to visualize mathematical...
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TeachWeek to Highlight Innovative Education, January 17–23
Event celebrates the impact of teachingNews Writer: Sharon KaplanTeachWeek focuses on Caltech's recent efforts to create an innovative learning environment that changes the world through unique...
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Problem Solving, One Avocado at a Time
News Writer: Judy HillDaniel Mark ’20 at the white board during a weekly meeting of Phys 11, the freshman seminar where thinking outside the box is the norm.Credit: CaltechAmong the classes a Caltech...
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Venerable Oak Tree Succumbs to Fungal Infection
The 400-year-old tree was treasured by generations of Institute staff, faculty, and studentsNews Writer: Jon NalickThe Engelmann oak as it appeared in 1965.Credit: Courtesy of Caltech ArchivesStressed...
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New Director of Health and Counseling Services
A Q&A with Jennifer HowesNews Writer: Jon NalickJennifer Howes, the campus’ director of health and counseling servicesCredit: CaltechCaltech recently spoke with Jennifer Howes, the campus's...
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Graduate Students Peer into Cosmic Web
News Writer: Lori DajoseThe Keck Cosmic Web Imager under construction in a clean room at Caltech. The instrument is currently being installed on the Keck II telescope in Hawaii.Credit: CaltechSince...
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Caltech Women Mentoring Women
News Writer: Lori DajoseFourth-year graduate student Giuliana Viglione (left) and her mentee, first-year Cora Went (right).Credit: CaltechOn a sunny Tuesday outside of Caltech's Red Door Café, two...
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Alphabet Chief Sees AI Helping Spur Scientific Discovery
On visit to campus, Eric Schmidt gets firsthand look at Caltech science and engineeringNews Writer: Jon NalickA Conversation with Eric Schmidt - 02/17/17Eric Schmidt, executive chairman of Alphabet and...
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Freshman Swimmer Makes It to NCAA Championships
Thomas Gallup is first swimmer to go since 1983 Thomas Gallup won two titles in the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference February 17 and 18.Credit: CaltechFreshman Thomas Gallup will...
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Something New to Check Out at the Library: 3D Printers
The TechLab at Sherman Fairchild Library helps members of the Caltech community get started in 3D printingNews Writer: Jon NalickStudents examine a 3D printed drone and a round component designed to...
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Caltech’s All-Female A Cappella Group Performs at Disney’s California Adventure
Groups Sings on DCA’s Hollywood Backlot StageNews Writer: Sharon KaplanThe Caltech Pipettes—the Institute's 14-member, all-female, all-student a cappella group—performed to their biggest audience yet...
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