BS ’99 | Vice President, Skylar Consulting | Pasadena, CA
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Liz Stameshkin, JD
BS ’03 | Special Counsel, Cooley LLP | Pacifica, CA
Jasmine Soria Sears, PhD
BS ’12 | Hardware Systems Engineer, Reality Labs, Meta | Kirkland, WA
Transmission 2024
From the Board Chair of the Caltech Alumni Association
Meet the New Leader of Alumni Engagement
Following a national search, Mario Peraza, MEd, was named assistant vice president for alumni relations by Caltech, effective June 12,2024.
Miles and Miles of Mojave
Nick Van Buer, PhD (BS ’05), a geology professor at Cal Poly Pomona, trekked 530 miles across the Mojave Desert from January to March 2022 to explore its geological wonders.
A Legendary Hack Turns 40
In this moment of Caltech mischief that required months of planning, students Ted Williams, PhD (BS ’84) and Dan Kegel (BS ’86) manipulated the scoreboard during the January 2, 1984, Rose Bowl game between Illinois and UCLA.
Binding Lights
In a recent research paper, assistant professor Alireza Marandi delves into the innovative realm of mode-locked lasers.
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.
Mother Nurture
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.
Breaking News
AI, deepfakes, and misinformation are already complicating the political landscape. How can the American public navigate this election season?