The Caltech Effect: First in Her Family

A fascination with science led Bianca Lepe (BS ’16) to Caltech.
When she found out she got into Caltech and received a full scholarship, Bianca Lepe (BS ’16) screamed—and her mom cried.
Watch this video from The Caltech Effect, the e-magazine of the Break Through campaign, to learn more about Bianca’s road to and through Caltech.
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