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The Newsletter for the EAS Community
Selected Upcoming Events
Monday, November 6, 2023, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Carbon Removal Strategies 2030 Webinar
Location: Zoom (Register here)
Wednesday, November 8, 2023, 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Charge Up! Entrepreneurship Series: Company Formation: Best Practices and Registering the Business, featuring Rick Friedman, CEO, Novus GC
Location: Jorgensen 109
Wednesday, November 8, 2023, 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Watson Lecture: "Unlocking Movement: Helping Paralyzed People Use Thought to Control Computers and Robotic Limbs" - Richard Andersen, James G. Boswell Professor of Neuroscience
Location: Beckman Auditorium
Thursday, November 16, 2023, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Caltech Bioscience Industry Day
Location: Chen Breezeway
Thursday, November 16, 2023, 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Charge Up! Entrepreneurship Series: Patenting your Innovation, featuring Rose Kiser, Asst. Dir. for Technology Transfer, OTTCP, and John Peck, Partner, KPPB law firm
Location: Jorgensen 109
Spotlight On Our People
Marlini Simoes
Presidential Postdoctoral Fellow, Mechanical and Civil Engineering
I finished my PhD in Physics at the Cavendish Laboratory of the University of Cambridge, UK, and joined Caltech as a Presidential Postdoctoral Fellow this year. During my PhD, I developed new additively manufactured smart cellular material structures to be used as reusable energy absorbers for vehicle landing impacts and to offer self-healing protection against space debris impact – this research was awarded a grant from the European Space Agency. My PhD thesis led me to be the winner of the UK Doctoral Researcher Awards 2022 in Engineering. My research aims at developing a new generation of material-structures that can provide hitherto mechanical behavior by expanding the frontiers of manufacturing engineering for space applications and beyond. To achieve this, I combine computational modeling, a large range of material characterization techniques and mechanical testing, as well as additive manufacturing technologies. Outside of research, I go jogging and I do race walking training.
Minkyo Lee
Graduate Student, Andrew and Peggy Cherng Dept. of Medical Engineering
I am a third-year PhD student in Medical Engineering, and I am highly motivated to develop medical devices for global health. Working with Professor Rustem F. Ismagilov [Ethel Wilson Bowles and Robert Bowles Professor of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering], I have invented an interactive device that provides on-the-job training and quality-control systems for diagnostic handling procedures, which are not feasible in resource-poor regions where skilled personnel are limited. Beyond this device, I want to continue to investigate this kind of translational research with educational aspects, which could lead to saving people's lives. In my free time, I enjoy watching movies, discovering hidden gem restaurants & ice cream, and walking with my friends and family.
We'd like to feature you!
Winners of the EAS Staff Halloween Costume Contest
Most Caltech-y
The team of “see-no-evil” beavers from GALCIT: Paula Mark, Sarah Pontes, and Liza Bradulina (with little toy beavers representing the rest of the GALCIT team).
Most Charming
The Super Mario Team with Monaca Nolasco, Christy Jenstad (plus friend and neighbor Gail).
Most Horrific
Gabrielle Weise as The Joker - gory yet smiling!
Most Creative
Sydney Garstang as the meme, “This is Fine” (yeah, and everything is on fire!).
Thank you to our outstanding team of independent judges: Michele Judd, Priscilla Gubatan, and Vincent Ton!
Calls for Nomination & Funding Opportunities
Caltech’s Office of Foundation Relations maintains an online database and email subscription service of primarily non-federal funding opportunities as a resource for the Caltech community. Opportunities include calls for proposals released by private foundations, public charities, associations, corporations, internal Caltech opportunities and federal limited opportunities.
DOE Voucher Program Submission - Clean Energy Sector
DOE is opening a submission window: for U.S. entrepreneurs, businesses, technology developers, and local governments to apply to receive vouchers for specific commercialization services in the clean energy sector. If your organization needs commercialization support or help with technology adoption or permitting, this program is for you. Apply for the Voucher Program to receive support to advance demonstration and commercialization of innovative energy technologies. You can receive free services—from pre-approved providers in the form of vouchers that can be used to access test-bed performance validation capabilities, industry certification testing, technical and business maturation services, siting/permitting support, and other commercialization assistance. For more details on the five voucher opportunities, read here. Submissions are due November 16, 2023.
2024 KISS Study Programs Call
The Keck Institute for Space Studies (KISS) is soliciting concepts for Study Programs to be carried out during the 2024 calendar year. Concepts are solicited in the areas of space engineering, planetary science, remote sensing and earth system science, astrobiology, observational astronomy and physics from space. Proposal Concepts Due (Required; 2-pages): November 3, 2023. Proposals Due (5-pages+appendices): December 20, 2023. Learn more.
RSI Ideation Grants - Call for Proposals
These grants are intended to fund scientists and engineers interested in translating their ideas and technologies into wider world impact, and potentially creating new ventures. These grants serve the Resnick Sustainability Institute's mission to advance global sustainability by addressing challenges and opportunities associated with climate change and the stewardship of natural resources. Ideation funding supports conceptualizing technology development, from early idea to kickstarting a business. Expenditure categories include; techno-economic/carbon lifecycle analysis; shared workspace & tech facility fees; industry visits & conferences; small equipment, materials & supplies; and business information. Rolling applications accepted through December 31, 2023. Learn more and apply.
2024 RSI Pioneer Postdoctoral Fellowship
The Resnick Sustainability Institute's (RSI) Pioneer Postdoctoral Fellowship recruits outstanding recent PhD graduates to pursue research and training in exciting areas relevant to sustainability at Caltech. This fellowship will afford researchers access to cutting edge facilities, training, and broad expertise in the science and engineering needed to tackle pressing challenges in sustainability. RSI anticipates making up to 3 awards and welcomes applicants with exceptional backgrounds in research and who are committed to diversity and creating an inclusive, equitable culture. Candidates must secure a commitment from one or more Caltech faculty members to serve as a mentor and to provide office/lab space for the fellowship. Mentors will be expected to provide a 50% cost-share for the fellowship. Application deadline: Friday, January 12, 2024. Learn more and apply.
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