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11/22/2022

Pushing the Boundaries of Fluid Equations

Ben Peltz

A new proof by Caltech researchers shines light onto one of mathematics' greatest mysteries.

A drop of water splashes up out of a larger body of water

10/31/2022

Caltech Mathematicians Solve 19th Century Number Riddle

Whitney Clavin

Alex Dunn and Maksym Radziwill finally prove “Patterson’s conjecture”

08/05/2022

Mathematically Percolating

Whitney Clavin

Tom Hutchcroft explains why phase transitions in percolation models are so fascinating.

08/01/2022

Writing in the Language of Math

Whitney Clavin

From chalk to software code, mathematicians and scientists use a variety of methods to express equations and formulas, and they have different ideas about the meaning behind their numerical prose.

Equations written in black on a pink background

04/27/2022

Math for the Masses: Inside the Mind of Po-Shen Loh

Andrew Moseman

Po-Shen Loh (BS ’04) thrives on interacting with people. Now he has created an app to keep them apart during a pandemic.

Man in glasses wearing a blue polo shirt, surrounded by equations

03/24/2022

American Institute of Mathematics Moves to Caltech

Whitney Clavin

New partnership will boost collaborations, outreach efforts, and more.

02/07/2022

Caltech Remembers Longtime Mathematics Professor Richard Dean

Whitney Clavin

Professor of Mathematics, Emeritus, Richard Dean has passed away at the age of 97.

12/15/2021

2021: Year in Review

Kathy Svitil

A look back at the Institute news of 2021.

03/30/2021

Women Advocating for Women

Judy Hill

Women-led groups across campus provide support and community, an effect that is multiplied when they come together under the umbrella of Caltech's Women's Engagement Board.