Science Journeys
Everyone’s journey to becoming a scientist is unique. Don't miss this chance to interact with the Caltech scientific stars of tomorrow as they share their research, what inspires them, and their story so far.
In Science Journeys, graduate students and postdoctoral scholars explore a range of scientific topics that will spark students' curiosity and provide educators with supplemental resources to continue that exploration in the classroom.
Programs are designed especially for middle and high school students. All events are free through the generosity of the Friends of Beckman Auditorium, but registration is required.
Science Journeys 2024–25 Season
Register your classroom or student group for these in-person, on-campus STEM field trips.
Nature's Tango: How Insects Dance for Survival
Friday, April 18, 2025 at 10 a.m.
Neuroscience
Jessleen (Jess) Kanwal, Postdoctoral Scholar Research Associate in Biology and Biological Engineering, Chen Scholar
Watch Past Lectures
All events in this series are available for educators and science fans to view on demand. To learn more about the topic and presenter, or to see the event Q&A, visit the event web page.
Seeing Is Believing: Powerful Microscopes Help Us Discover Medicines in Nature
David Delgadillo, Postdoctoral Scholar in Chemistry
Building New Molecules: Chemistry in the Lab and at the Computer
Melissa Ramirez, Postdoctoral Scholar Research Associate in Chemistry
I, Human: Unlocking the Secret of Human Intelligence
Sneha Aenugu, Social & Decision Neuroscience graduate student
How Soil Microbes Help Us Fight Climate Change
Hannah Dion-Kirschner, Geobiology graduate student
Chaos, Turbulence, and the Beauty of Uncertainty in Complex Systems
Tanner Harms, Aerospace graduate student
Exploring Our Blue Planet Using Underwater Robots
Lily Dove, Environmental Science and Engineering graduate and Resnick Scholar
Conformational Changes
Katelyn Radford, PhD student in biochemistry and molecular biophysics
Journey to the Center of Jupiter
Benjamin Idini, PhD candidate in planetary geophysics
Defects in Crystals: The Tiniest Engineering Tool
Rebecca Gallivan, PhD student in materials science
Addressing Energy Storage Challenges: Making Electrolytes That Can Help Batteries Store More Energy
Fernando Villafuerte, PhD student in materials science
The Origin of Photosynthesis: A Window into the Intricate Relationship Between Life and the World Around It
Usha Lingappa, PhD student in geobiology
Beyond Bones: Reading the Fossil Record of Earth and Other Worlds
Cecilia Sanders, PhD candidate in geobiology
Snowballs in the Desert: Studying Climate Transitions in Earth's Deep Past
Dustin Morris, PhD candidate in geology
From Pencil Lead to Skyscrapers: Building the Future with Carbon Nanomaterials
Michael Mazza, PhD candidate in chemistry
Fluid Dynamics: From Disturbances to Turbulence
Salvador Gomez, PhD candidate in aerospace
Fueling the World Engine: Chemistry for Solar Fuels
Jake Evans, PhD candidate in chemistry