In a recent research paper, assistant professor Alireza Marandi delves into the innovative realm of mode-locked lasers.
Binding Lights
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The Pioneers
On the 50th anniversary of their graduation, the first four-year female graduates reflect on their time on campus—and where they went from here.
All In
The key to a more sustainable future? Make sure everyone can join the hunt for solutions, says National Energy Technology Laboratory director Marianne Walck.
Totality Over Texas
Head to Austin, Texas to experience a total solar eclipse, led by University of Colorado astronomer Douglas Duncan, PhD (BS ’73). Duncan, a well-known popularizer of astronomy, has spent decades modernizing planetariums. Horseshoe Bay is designated as an IDA International Dark Sky Community and one of the top destinations in the United States to go see the most beautiful Milky Way.
Niv Karthikeyan
BS ’20 | Computer Science, History “The Chang Prize is allowing me to push past the boundaries of what I previously thought were possible or practical to pursue a project of ambitious nature and broad societal reach, while simultaneously pursuing my own personal and...
Kyle Lakatos
MS '14 | Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics “The Chang Prize allowed me the opportunity to explore and create a presence in a new field. The lessons learned from my time as a Prize recipient still serve me as my career continues to transition.”PROJECT ...
Preethi Periyakoil
BS ’18 | Computer Science “I have always been passionate about finding novel ways to provide support and counseling to stressed students. I am grateful to Caltech for giving me an opportunity to make my dream a reality.”Preethi Periyakoil earned her BS in Computer...
Nicole Tetreault, PhD
PhD '13 | Biology “It is a dream to create Beyond the Cell, healing scars of prison and building new paths.” PROJECT Beyond the Cell Nicole Tetreault is a neuroscientist, researcher, author, meditation teacher, and national speaker. While Tetreault has...
Angelica Zhou
BS ’20 | Planetary Science “The Chang Prize gives me the opportunity to explore in-depth the social ramifications of a problem that extends far beyond science. My goal is to bring equity to the forefront of the climate change debate” For Angelica, the Chang Prize...
Pauline Ku
BS ’12 | Biology “The Chang Prize will help me focus my energy on decreasing stigma and offer legitimacy to my efforts in mental health advocacy”Pauline says she will use her expertise as a writer to improve the welfare of those with mental illness in the country and...
Jennah Colborn
BS ’22 | Physics, Mathematics and Astronomy In an exploration of careers in sustainable fashion, Colborn will apply their physics and environmental science background to dive into the world of fashion to understand the field, sources of waste, environmental racism,...
Klavdia Zemlianova
BS ’14 | Physics, Mathematics and Astronomy As part of filmmaking career exploration, Zemlianova will create a film and video installation about the complexities of the science of memory and our collective memory. The pieces will examine how memories of the war...