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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. by Melisa Demars Caltech's 1974 commencement is famous for Richard Feynman’s “Cargo Cult Science” address, but another...
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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. by Maureen Harmon Illustration by Juliette Borda Marianne Walck, PhD (MS ‘81, PhD ‘84) remembers the moment...
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Mother Nurture

How Maneesh Jain and Mirvie are modernizing maternal health by April White Photography by Mitch Tobias Maneesh Jain, PhD (BS ’90) has spent his career seeking out the next scientific frontier, where rapid innovation can make a significant difference in people’s lives....
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Breaking News

AI, deepfakes, and misinformation are already complicating the political landscape. How can the American public navigate this election season? by Dan Morrell Illustration by Michelle Thompson Journalism was a revelation for Faye Flam (BS ’85). There was no family...
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HCC Registration

Register by May 5, 2025.$175 per person  Includes access to all four (4) days of Half Century Club events, tours, receptions, presentations, student events, refreshment lounges, scheduled meals, continental breakfasts, and a gift for each guest. This includes entry to...

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HCC See Who’s Attending

See Who’s Attending (In-Person) Returning to campus for Seminar Day? See who’s attending in-person.See Who’s Attending (Virtual) Watching Seminar Day online? See who’s logging on to watch the event virtually.[ba_dual_button btn_alignment="center" btn_a_text="Go Back"...

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HCC Share Your Memories

Exclusively for the newest inductees from the Class of 1974. Send your Caltech stories, memories, notable life events, photos, video (YouTube link preferred), and other media to Dave Peisner, MD (BS '74) at peisnerd@alumni.caltech.edu. David will prepare the class...

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HCC Schedule

HCC Schedule

Events are exclusive to Half Century Club members. ALUMNI HOUSE Check-in at the Caltech Alumni House and pick up your program and access badge prior to your first scheduled activity.ADVANCED REGISTRATION REQUIRED Limited to 80 guests, first-come, first-served. ...

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FAQs

Where can I find helpful Caltech visitor information? Click here for resources to help plan your visit and find directions, maps, and links to local accommodations. Event parking details will also be provided in the final email to all Seminar Day guests, sent in the...

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See Who’s Attending

See Who’s Attending (In-Person) Returning to campus for Seminar Day? See who’s attending in-person.See Who’s Attending (Virtual) Watching Seminar Day online? See who’s logging on to watch the event virtually.[ba_dual_button btn_alignment="center" btn_a_text="Go Back"...

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Featured Speakers

Zhen Chen is currently an Assistant Professor of Biology and Biological Engineering at Caltech. He earned his PhD in biology from Rockefeller University in 2018. Zhen’s research focused on developing chemical tools to study how proteins behave in cells. Zhen later...

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Seminar Day – Schedule

Saturday, May 18, 2024Check-In & Continental BreakfastWelcome RemarksSession 1 Brian M. Stoltz, PhD Victor and Elizabeth Atkins Professor of Chemistry; Investigator, Heritage Medical Research Institute ADVANCING NATURE’S PHARMACY: FROM LAB BENCH TO LIFE-SAVING...

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Registration

Register by May 3, 2024.On-site registration will not be available.In-Person Registration $65 per attendeeRegistration includes entry to all sessions, continental breakfast, picnic lunch, campus open house events, lab tours, and a gift courtesy of the Caltech Alumni...

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