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09/27/2024

Campuswide Exhibition Bridges Art and Science at Caltech

Julia Ehlert

Crossing Over: Art & Science at Caltech, 1920–2020, one of three Caltech projects in Getty’s PST ART initiative, explores the relationship between scientific discovery and visual culture at the Institute.

08/19/2024

Join a Community of Curiosity as the 2024-25 Watson Lecture Season Opens

Katie Neith

Now in its 102nd season, the Watson Lecture Series aims to foster a community of curiosity with a diverse lineup of speakers and engaging activities.

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04/03/2024

Still "Plenty of Room at the Bottom"

Cynthia Eller

The Kavli Nanoscience Institute at Caltech, a 21st century center for science and engineering at the nanoscale, recently celebrated its 20th anniversary.

02/06/2024

How Can AI Propel Exploration of the Cosmos, the Oceans, and the Earth?

Ann Motrunich

Hear from four researchers on the Caltech Science Exchange.

Black and white headshots of of four researchers on top of an image of dots and lines meant to represent data science

11/21/2023

Software in Science

Cynthia Eller

The Schmidt Academy at Caltech trains software engineers and helps provide scientists with the software tools they need to accelerate pathbreaking scientific research.

five students sit around a table talking and drinking beverages

10/03/2023

Roukes Wins NIH Director's Transformative Research Award

Cynthia Eller

Michael Roukes, Caltech's Frank J. Roshek Professor of Physics, Applied Physics, and Bioengineering, has been awarded the National Institute of Health's (NIH) Director's Transformative Research Award.

09/26/2023

Announcing the 2023-24 Watson Lecture Season

Katie Neith

The 101st season of Caltech's Watson Lectures will feature new engagement activities in addition to the stimulating talks on research and innovation for which the series is known.