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Binding Lights

Image: Alireza Marandi In a recent research paper, assistant professor Alireza Marandi delves into the innovative realm of mode-locked lasers. These lasers emit light in pulses, providing unparalleled precision and power compared to continuous beams. Marandi’s team...

The Pioneers

On the 50th anniversary of their graduation, the first four-year female graduates reflect on their time on campus—and where they went from here. by Melisa Demars Caltech's 1974 commencement is famous for Richard Feynman’s “Cargo Cult Science” address, but another...

All In

The key to a more sustainable future? Make sure everyone can join the hunt for solutions, says National Energy Technology Laboratory director Marianne Walck. by Maureen Harmon Illustration by Juliette Borda Marianne Walck, PhD (MS ‘81, PhD ‘84) remembers the moment...

Mother Nurture

How Maneesh Jain and Mirvie are modernizing maternal health by April White Photography by Mitch Tobias Maneesh Jain, PhD (BS ’90) has spent his career seeking out the next scientific frontier, where rapid innovation can make a significant difference in people’s lives....
Caltech in San Diego

Caltech in San Diego

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Informatics Approach to Forecasting & Optimizing Batteries: Will Chueh

Informatics Approach to Forecasting & Optimizing Batteries: Will Chueh

The vast design space and long lifetime of batteries have limited the speed of innovations at the materials, cell, and systems level. In this talk, I will overview efforts at Stanford to dramatically accelerate the pace of research and development for lithium-ion batteries by hybridizing physics-based and data-driven approaches.

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My Summer Job at General Motors

My Summer Job at General Motors

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Cheers to Brits and Yanks

Cheers to Brits and Yanks

Michael Faraday was born on this day 230 years ago. While Princeton University was celebrating its 45th anniversary, it would be 100 years before the founding of the California Institute of Technology.

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Reimagining Plastics for a Sustainable and Bright Future

Reimagining Plastics for a Sustainable and Bright Future

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Your Mind on the Metaverse

Your Mind on the Metaverse

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Caltech Alumni Happy Hour at JPM Week

Caltech Alumni Happy Hour at JPM Week

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Caltech in Silicon Valley

Caltech in Silicon Valley

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