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The Newsletter for the EAS Community
Selected Upcoming Events
February 16, 2023, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Mechanical and Civil Engineering Seminar: "Bayesian Inference of Poroelastic Properties Using an Energy-based Poromechanics Model" - Dr. Mina Karimi, Postdoctoral Scholar Research Associate, Caltech
Location: Gates-Thomas 135
February 16, 2023, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Charge Up! Entrepreneurship Series: Learn about the NSF ZAP Program
Location: Jorgensen 224
February 17, 2023, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
GALCIT Colloquium: "Bubbles for imaging, therapeutics and tissue engineering and A pair of drops in a viscoelastic medium" - Kausik Sarkar, Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, George Washington University
Location: Guggenheim 133 (Lees-Kubota Lecture Hall)
February 21, 2023, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Applied Physics and Materials Science Special Seminar: "Moiré Materials and their New Degrees of Freedom" - Yuan Cao, PhD, Harvard University
Location: Noyes 147 (J. Holmes Sturdivant Lecture Hall)
February 22, 2023, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
KISS Lecture: "Journey to the Center of Mars - Scientific Results of the InSight Mission" - Dr. Bruce Banerdt, InSight Principal Investigator, Principal Research Scientist, JPL
Location: Guggenheim 133 (Lees-Kubota Lecture Hall)
May 17, 2023, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Wouk Lecture: "Rethinking Evaporation: Thermal and Optical Evaporation from Pure Water and Hydrogels" - Gang Chen, Carl Richard Soderberg Professor of Power Engineering, MIT
Location: Ramo Auditorium
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Events
February 16, 2023, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
STEMinar: Black Girl Magic in Engineering
Location: Center for Student Services, 2nd Floor, Common Area
February 21, 2023, 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Womxn in EAS: Public Speaking Workshop with Robyn Javier
Location: Jorgensen 109
Spotlight On Our People
Annabel Gomez
Undergraduate Student, Mechanical Engineering
Hello! I am an undergraduate senior studying Mechanical Engineering with a concentration in robotics. Throughout my time at Caltech, I’ve had the opportunity to participate in several research projects, including three at the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL). My first project at JPL focused on using machine learning to improve navigation and communication signals. My next project was with the Mars 2020 Mission, specifically in developing programs that analyzed the status and health of the rover, in preparation for sample collection. My third and current project deals with force estimations of the Mars InSight Lander robotic arm. I aim to use the software and hardware skills I’ve obtained through these research projects to pursue a career in the field of human-interactive robotics. Apart from my academics and research, I’m a Caltech Admissions Ambassador, the Mechanical Lead of Caltech’s LIGO Innovation Team, and a volunteer Caltech Y Rise Tutor. In my free time, I enjoy watching movies with my friends, painting, and silk-screening!
Adrian Beckert
Postdoctoral Scholar, Applied Physics and Materials Science
Have you ever wondered what holds the world together in its inmost folds? I did – a lot. My querying led me to the mysteries of quantum mechanics that defy even Einstein’s intuition. I contributed to the 'Big Bell Test' which closed the ‘freedom-of-choice’ loophole – a remaining straw to save Einstein’s interpretation. But akin to life never happening in a vacuum, quantum physics rarely does. Therefore, I focused on solid-state realizations of many-body quantum systems in my PhD. Since October 2021, I’ve worked with Professor Andrei Faraon on devices for quantum information processing – always chasing a (partial) solution to at least one more riddle of our world. Because these riddles extend into the intellectual realm, I share my heartbeat for fundamental thoughts, outreach, teaching, mentoring, and more on my website. I’m blessed with brave daughters and a courageous wife who inspire and challenge me in my spare time.
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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.
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.
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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