Following a national search, Mario Peraza, MEd, was named assistant vice president for alumni relations by Caltech, effective June 12,2024.
Meet the New Leader of Alumni Engagement
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2024 Issue
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?
Fashion >> Forward
For Daniel Mukasa, the future of wearables requires sweating the small stuff.
Burn Notice
Wildfires are on the rise across the globe and curbing them will be a team effort among organizations and technology. Gilberto DeSalvo and his company, Delphire, are joining the battle.