Alumni News

Support the Caltech and JPL Disaster Relief Fund

In times of hardship, loss, and uncertainty, we depend on the collegiality, caring, and resilience of our community. The Caltech and JPL communities—our dedicated staff, faculty, and students—have been greatly impacted by this week’s devastating fires in Southern...

Resources and Response for the Caltech Community from President Thomas F. Rosenbaum

To: The Caltech Community From: Thomas F. Rosenbaum Sonja and William Davidow Presidential Chair and Professor of Physics We end a devastating week sustained by the care and resolve of the Caltech community, yet sobered by the scale of loss and the long recovery...

A Message to the Caltech Community from President Thomas F. Rosenbaum

To: The Caltech Community From: Thomas F. Rosenbaum, Sonja and William Davidow Presidential Chair and Professor of Physics Date: January 8, 2025 Re: Fires The Eaton, Palisades, and Hurst fires are impacting members of our...

New Caltech Alumni Association Board of Directors Members and Officers Elected

  Five new members have been elected to the Caltech Alumni Association's (CAA) Board of Directors. John S. Abbott III (BS ’74), Rebecca Adler Miserendino (BS ’06), Edgardo Garcia Berrios (PhD ’11), Zachary A. Rivkin (BS '14), and Jay Turner (BS '01) will serve...
We’re Here For You

We’re Here For You

To our alumni community, At the Caltech Alumni Association, we believe nothing is more important than the safety and...

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How to Start A Business Webinar

As part of the Caltech Alumni Association’s continuing series of career webinars, Dr. Ken Pickar presented in July 2016 with advise on how to start a business. Dr. Pickar is a visiting professor of mechanical and medical engineering at Caltech where he teaches a...

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Real World Interviewing Skills

Real World Interviewing Skills

In June, the Caltech Alumni Association hosted a webinar on interview techniques with Serena Santillanes, founder of Career Journeys, Inc. and career-development counselor. Alumni in attendance ranged from recent graduates to experienced professionals looking to...

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Innovate a Career You Love

Innovate a Career You Love

In January 2016, the Caltech Alumni Association sponsored an online webinar titled "Innovate a Career You Love." More than 100 alumni attended online to hear from career counselor Samantha Sutton, who has worked with folks at a wide range of businesses and...

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Caltech Names Six Distinguished Alumni

Caltech Names Six Distinguished Alumni

Caltech has announced that Eric Betzig (BS '83), Janet C. Campagna (MS '85), Neil Gehrels (PhD '82), Carl V. Larson (BS '52), Thomas J. "Tim" Litle IV (BS '62), and Ellen D. Williams (PhD '82) are this year's recipients of the Distinguished Alumni Award. First...

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Volunteer Spotlight: Susan Read (MS ’00)

Volunteer Spotlight: Susan Read (MS ’00)

This year, Caltech's freshman orientation took place on September 18 and 19 in Ventura, California. Over the two days, students from the class of 2021 attended talks about the Honor Code and academics, met deans and resident associates, and participated in elective...

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Rethinking the Building Block

Rethinking the Building Block

Toy companies Roominate and Crossbeams, both founded by Caltech alumni, challenge traditional ideas of what a toy is, whom it's made for, and how it can inspire. Sydney Fish, age 9, takes a break from the morning session at her summer camp to build a toy house. Using...

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