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The Newsletter for the EAS Community
Message from the Chair
Medical engineering advances are changing the research landscape and improving the lives of everyone in society as the point of care moves from medical clinics and offices directly to the patient. The Frontiers of Medical Engineering Symposium (next Monday, January 23, 2023 from 10:00 am - 3:30 pm in Moore B280) is a series of talks
on subjects ranging from bioelectronics and wearable monitors to molecular engineering of therapeutics. I encourage everyone to listen to the seminars as part of next Monday’s program.
Harry Atwater
Otis Booth Leadership Chair, Division of Engineering and Applied Science
Selected Upcoming Events
January 18, 2023, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Environmental Science and Engineering Seminar: Climate mitigation and adaptation solutions to food, energy, and water systems
Location: South Mudd 365
January 18, 2023, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Materials Science Research Lecture: Theoretical Design of Light-Element Superconductors
Location: Noyes 147 (J. Holmes Sturdivant Lecture Hall)
January 18, 2023, 7:30 pm
Watson Lecture: "When Earth Breathed Deeply"
Location: Beckman Auditorium
January 20, 2023, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
GALCIT Colloquium: Vortex rings in compressible interfacial flows relevant to inertial confinement fusion and supernovae
Location: Guggenheim 133 (Lees-Kubota Lecture Hall)
January 20, 2023, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Caltech Young Investigators Lecture: Magnetoelectric Materials for Wireless Neuromodulation and Bioelectronic Medicine
Location: Annenberg 105
January 23, 2023, 10:00 am - 3:30 pm
Frontiers of Medical Engineering Symposium
Location: Moore B280
January 23, 2023, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
H.B. Keller Colloquium: The Mean-Field Ensemble Kalman Filter
Location: Annenberg 105
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Events
January 18, 2023, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
The Justice of STEM: A Critical Conversation on the Intersections of Social Justice and STEM by Heather Malveaux
Location: Online
January 20, 2023, 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Lunar New Year Celebration
Location: Red Door Cafe
January 20, 2023, 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Lunar New Year Webinar: "The Science of Tea Making"
Location: Online
January 23, 2023, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
APACT Lunch Box Social
Location: Hameetman Center 210 - Conference Room
Spotlight On Our People
Haakon L. Ervik
Graduate Student, Environmental Science and Engineering
Haakon Ludvig is a third-year graduate student broadly interested in systematically combining climate models with data to understand key processes responsible for modulating global warming. To improve our understanding of how the deep ocean takes up and stores excess heating of the earth system, he explores how autonomous instruments in the deep ocean capable of recording sounds from earthquakes can be used to robustly estimate how and where the ocean is warming. High above the depths of the ocean, he is also curious about how explicitly modeling small-scale cloud processes as uncertain, can increase our confidence in future climate projections. Besides his research, Haakon is passionate about mentorship and fostering positive and inclusive work environments. Being born and raised in western Norway, he was surprised and delighted to learn about the many skiable mountains in Southern California and will rarely miss an opportunity to enjoy the snow.
Sara Anjum
Graduate Student, Applied Physics and Materials Science
I am a PhD candidate in the Materials Science department at Caltech. Before joining Caltech in 2019, I received a BA from Princeton in physics. I am working with Professor Harry Atwater on making solar cells that can withstand radiation damage in space as part of the Space Solar Power Project. Throughout my research career, I have worked on various solar cell materials, including indium phosphide, two-dimensional materials, organics, and perovskites. Outside of research, I like playing the piano and violin, singing, dancing, and figure skating. I am in a chamber ensemble at Caltech and enjoy ballet and K-pop dance styles. I also have a YouTube channel where I post covers that I record and produce myself. I am also interested in finance and deep tech venture capital, particularly at the intersection of advanced materials and sustainability. Most of all, I enjoy spending time with friends and loved ones.
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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.
Alfred P. Sloan Foundation - Matter-to-Life Grant (Faculty)
Sloan's new Matter-to-Life program aims to sharpen our scientific understanding of life by supporting curiosity-driven research falling within three focus areas: Building Life, Principles of Life, and Signs of Life. These areas define a broad scientific scope for understanding the physical principles and mechanisms governing living systems, while also highlighting an openness to exploring life broadly conceived by instantiating the distinctive functions of living systems in entities built using various matter platforms. The program will also support scientific meetings that promote information exchange, the development of collaborations, and self-organizing. Submissions are accepted on a rolling basis. Total Award: $50,000 to $2,500,000
2023 Fulbright Opportunities
The Fulbright Program offers opportunities for students, scholars, educators, professionals, and higher education institutions. Fulbright programs are available for both U.S. citizens and non-U.S. citizens, and the deadline to submit applications varies depending on the program. Read the 2022 Fulbright Year In Review to learn more about the Fulbright Program and alumni, and visit the Fulbright Application website explore the most common programs.
Jane Coffin Childs Postdoctoral Fellowship for Medical Research
The Jane Coffin Childs Memorial Fund for Medical Research offers three-year postdoctoral fellowships for research into the causes and treatment of cancer. The Fund has increasingly focused its resources on the funding of three-year postdoctoral Fellowships, supporting Fellows selected by its Board of Scientific Advisers from among the best young scientists at what is often a critical stage in their careers. Total Award: $184,800. Postdoctoral applicants should have no more than 18 months of postdoctoral research experience at the time of the deadline for submitting applications. Deadline: February 1, 2023, 9:00 am PST.
New Horizons DEI Fund
The EAS Division is pleased to solicit small-scale proposals for new initiatives to support diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility efforts by members of the EAS division. Short proposals (1 page with a budget) can be submitted to dei.eas@caltech.edu on a rolling basis and will be reviewed by members of the EAS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee. The committee is interested in new projects, such as seeding a new program that supports or impacts the EAS community or exploring a new outreach effort that engages EAS members in the local Pasadena community.
Presidential Postdoctoral Fellowship Program
Established by President Rosenbaum to support a more diverse and inclusive postdoctoral community at Caltech, this program prioritizes new postdocs who are not yet on campus. Fellows are selected through a competitive review process and will receive up to $80,000 in funding (up to $40,000/year for two years for stipend and benefits). The remainder of their funding is to be provided by some combination of advisor or other support, including external fellowships. Apply by Friday, January 20, 2023, 1 pm PST. Questions about the PPFP may be directed to ppfp@caltech.edu
RSI Ideation Grants Program
The RSI Ideation Grants program helps Caltech innovators further the development and real-world application of their climate-tech technologies. These ideation grants are geared towards faculty, students, and post-doctoral researchers developing technologies and creating new ventures addressing climate change. Grants range from $5,000 - $15,000, and cover both projects and companies. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis but funding is limited and candidates are encouraged to apply early. Learn more about the program and find application forms here.
COVID Updates: Visit together.caltech.edu for the latest communications from the Institute.
- As of October 3, 2022, masking is voluntary in all indoor settings, with the exception of instructional spaces. Students in instructional spaces must wear N95 masks, however instructors may elect to remove their masks. If you have been exposed to a person who has tested positive for COVID-19, you must wear a high quality mask (surgical mask, N95, KN95, or KF94 respirator) in any indoor space on campus for 10 days after exposure. Read the full update.
- Voluntary surveillance testing is available to all (more info).
- Masks at no charge are available to persons with a Caltech ID at the Bookstore.
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