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When Science Mentors Art, and Art Plays with Science
News Writer: Jon NalickPerforming a staged reading of The Chisera on Earth Day in April are (from left): Lydia Kivrak, Caltech undergraduate astrophysics student; Robert Vestal, an actor with the...
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The Power of Entanglement: A Conversation with Fernando Brandão
News Writer: Lori DajoseFernando BrandãoCredit: Courtesy of F. BrandãoComputers are a ubiquitous part of modern technology, utilized in smartphones, cars, kitchen appliances, and more. But there are...
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Ditch Day? It’s Today, Frosh!
Ditch Day 2015Credit: CaltechToday we celebrate Ditch Day, one of Caltech's oldest traditions. During this annual spring rite—the timing of which is kept secret until the last minute—seniors ditch...
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Gilmartin Named Dean of Undergraduate Students
News Writer: Jon NalickKevin GilmartinCredit: CaltechOn July 1, 2016, Kevin Gilmartin, professor of English, will begin serving as Caltech's dean of undergraduate students.In announcing Gilmartin's...
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Celebrating 50 Years of Service: A Conversation with Mary Webster
News Writer: Lori DajoseMary WebsterCredit: Photo courtesy of M. Webster and N. O’ConnorEvery year, the Staff Service & Impact Awards celebrate Caltech's community of staff members and the work...
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Honoring Service and Impact
News Writer: Lori OliwensteinMary Webster is presented with her certificate of service by President Thomas F. RosenbaumCredit: CaltechCaltech celebrated its 61st Annual Service & Impact Awards on...
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Shou Receives Fellowship for Graduate Studies in Germany
News Writer: Lori DajoseLaura ShouCredit: Courtesy of L. ShouLaura Shou, a senior in mathematics, has received a Graduate Study Scholarship from the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) to pursue a...
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Gupta Receives Library Friends' Thesis Prize
News Writer: Lori DajoseHarry Gray and Ayush GuptaCredit: Courtesy of the Caltech LibrarySenior Ayush Gupta has been named as the winner of this year's Library Friends' Senior Thesis Prize. The Thesis...
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Percin Finishes Year with Impressive Achievements In Swimming, Water Polo
News Writer: Jon NalickBrittany PercinCredit: Courtesy of Michael WongIn the Spring issue of E&S magazine, the article "Where Brain Meets Brawn" featured student athletes who have distinguished...
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Margo Steurbaut Appointed Vice President for Administration and Chief...
Margo SteurbautCredit: CaltechMargo Steurbaut, vice president for finance at the University of Southern California (USC), has been appointed Caltech's vice president for administration and chief...
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Students Win National and International Prizes
Bianca LepeCredit: Lance Hayashida/CaltechCaltech undergraduate and graduate students have collected an array of awards this year, including a Fulbright grant, two Hertz Fellowships, a Marshall...
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Caltech's RoboSub Team Takes First Place
News Writer: Robert PerkinsA diver follows Dory as it autonomously searches for its next mission.Credit: Tyler OkamotoAfter facing off against 47 competitors from around the world, the Caltech Robotics...
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Developing Realistic Models of Financial Markets: A Conversation with...
News Writer: Kimm FesenmaierLawrence JinCredit: CaltechLawrence Jin (MS '06) is a new assistant professor of finance at Caltech. Born in Beijing, China, Jin studied physics and mathematics at Tsinghua...
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Trio of Scholar-Athletes Awarded Prestigious Honor
News Writer: Mark BeckerSenior water polo player Chris Bradley has scored 285 goals over his first three years and earned two Academic All-America honors.Credit: Courtesy of Michael WongTwo current...
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In the Light of Evolution
News Writer: Lori DajoseGalápagos giant tortoises. The Galápagos is one of two places in the world where giant tortoises exist. In the wild they can live over 100 years. "As a biologist, getting an...
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Caltech Welcomes Incoming Class of Students
News Writer: Robert PerkinsVIEW FULL-SIZE IMAGECredit: CaltechWith the start of the new school year, Caltech welcomes the class of 2020 to campus—236 students bringing a variety of backgrounds and...
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The Arc of Abolition
News Writer: Lori DajoseAssistant Professor of History Sarah GronningsaterCredit: CaltechAssistant Professor of History Sarah Gronningsater, who grew up in New York City, played on the same playground...
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Caltech Offers Open Online Course on Quantum Cryptography
News Writer: Robert PerkinsThomas Vidick, Assistant Professor of Computing and Mathematical SciencesCredit: Lance Hayashida/Caltech Office of Strategic CommunicationsThis summer, Caltech's Thomas...
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Partners in Innovation
News Writer: Lori DajoseLeft: a melanoma tumor with a pink biomarker marking gene regulation. Right: a melanoma tumor with a glutaminase inhibitor. Gradinaru and Kong showed that low glutamine leads to...
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Chandler to Open for Weekend Dining Service
News Writer: Jon NalickCredit: Van Ufalian for CaltechTo expand weekend on-campus dining options, Chandler Café is now open from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. each Saturday and Sunday. The expanded hours will be...
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