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Connect with Caltech. From lectures and student performances to film screenings and literary conversations, we invite the public to engage with breakthrough research and explore the intersections of art, engineering, and science. Join us online and in person.

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Dare Mighty Things: Caltech JPL Archival Exhibition

Beckman Institute 131

November 10, 2026 6:00 pm

Writers in Residence Program

Dabney Hall, Lounge

Jeff VanderMeer,

Writers in Residence Program Series

November 11, 2026 7:00 pm

Men's Water Polo vs. Cal Lutheran

Braun Athletic Center, Pool

November 13, 2026 12:00 pm

Caltech Mathathon Challenge

November 14, 2026 8:00 pm

CALTECH ORCHESTRA CONCERTS "AMERICA AT 250"

Ramo Auditorium

Student Group Performances

November 15, 2026 3:00 pm

CALTECH ORCHESTRA CONCERTS "AMERICA AT 250"

Ramo Auditorium

Student Group Performances

November 16, 2026 7:30 pm

Astronomy on Tap

Sean Bruton, Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Physics, Caltech,

Harshda Saxena, PhD Candidate, Department of Astronomy, Caltech,

Astronomy on Tap Series

November 19, 2026 10:30 am

Campus History & Architectural Tour

Athenaeum

November 20, 2026 8:00 pm

Stargazing Lecture

Cahill Center for Astronomy and Astrophysics

Rana Adhikari, Professor, Department of Physics, Caltech,

Stargazing Lecture Series

November 21, 2026 8:00 pm

CALTECH GLEE CLUB & CHAMBER SINGERS CONCERTS

Ramo Auditorium

Student Group Performances

November 22, 2026 3:00 pm

CALTECH GLEE CLUB & CHAMBER SINGERS CONCERTS

Ramo Auditorium

Student Group Performances

December 2, 2026 7:30 pm

Watson Lecture - Sarkis Mazmanian: Trust Your Gut: Microbiome Influences on Brain Health and Disease

Beckman Auditorium

Sarkis Mazmanian, Luis B. and Nelly Soux professor of microbiology; Merkin Institute Professor,

Earnest C. Watson Lecture Series

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Caltech welcomes Relativity Space Chair and CEO and former Google CEO and Chairman, Eric Schmidt, as the new Chair of Our Board of Trustees. This opportunity extends Schmidt’s long-standing relationship with the institution including serving previously as a guest lecturer, establishing the Schmidt Academy for Software Engineering, the Schmidt Science Fellows, and involvement with the development of the Caltech-led Deep Synoptic Array.

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Can you tell if someone is lying just by looking at them? The new documentary on Elizabeth Holmes, “You Can See Everything,” has people wondering. 🎥 Caltech neuroscientist Ralph Adolphs explains what science says about spotting lies, judging trustworthiness, and why our brains aren’t always as good at reading people as we think. #AskCaltech

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Stephanie Shea, a seasoned legal and higher education leader with extensive experience advising academic and research institutions, has been named Caltech’s next general counsel. Shea, who currently serves as senior vice president, general counsel, and chief of staff to the president at Towson University, will begin her tenure on January 6, 2027.

Caltech has been selected by Meta as one of five academic partners across the US to receive access to their latest artificial intelligence (AI) models, along with research funding and collaboration opportunities. New research agreements with five faculty members will expand on a strategic partnership between the Institute and Meta to advance breakthroughs across physics, chemistry, biology, computer science, and mathematics.

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