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Seminar Day

The 89th Annual Seminar Day returns Saturday, May 16. Join in person or stream from anywhere in the world.

Join the Caltech Community

Hear from faculty across all six divisions, explore cutting-edge research and tour campus labs. Whether you’re in Beckman Auditorium or joining virtually, it’s a full day of discovery.

Saturday, May 16, 2026

7:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m. (PT) | Beckman Auditorium and Online

In-Person: $75 per guest

Virtual: $10 per guest

In-person registration closes Monday, May 1, 2026. Virtual registration closes Friday, May 15, 2026.

Schedule

From opening remarks with President Rosenbaum to afternoon electives and lab tours, browse the full day’s programming.

Speakers & Student Programs

Meet this year’s featured faculty and discover student research through the 3MT Challenge, Everhart Lecture, and Perpall SURF Competition.

Lab Tours

Go behind the scenes at Caltech’s research facilities. Tours are first-come, first-served—sign up on-site at Beckman Mall.

Seminar Day Kids

Tiny Techers ages 5 to 13 are invited to join current Caltech students for hands-on STEM activities, arts and crafts, and more.

See Who’s Attending

Find fellow alumni, housemates, and colleagues joining you at Seminar Day.

Plan Your Visit

Find campus resources, maps, parking details, Pasadena highlights, and helpful information for Caltech visitors.

FAQs

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