Tables for Techers
On Saturday, July 25 – Sunday, July 26, 2026, share a meal and reconnect with your Caltech community during Tables for Techers!
Caltech in London Happy Hour
A casual happy hour bringing together Techers in London and across the UK for drinks, conversation, and connection at The Lighterman in King’s Cross.
LA South Bay Techers Monthly Lunch (June)
Meet fellow alumni for lunch, connect with others in your field, talk science, and share Caltech memories.
Her PhD Advisor Died of a Heart Attack. Now She’s Teaching Hearts to Heal Themselves.
A unique population of cardiac muscle cells lets newborn mice repair their hearts. Miao Cui (PhD ’16) is figuring out how to unlock that ability in adults.
How Mansi Kasliwal is Leading Palomar’s Next Era
Astronomer Mansi Kasliwal (MS ’07, PhD ’11) became Palomar Observatory’s tenth director in December 2025. She talks about the upgrades underway, the fifteen-year search for the next Earth, and what makes the mountain unique.
Einstein at Caltech: Beyond the Myth
Diana Kormos-Buchwald and Patt Morrison discuss Einstein’s Caltech years and what they reveal about the choices scientists face today.