Associates Program: The Techer Species

5:15 p.m. Reception
6:00 p.m. Buffet dinner and program

In order to survive in the wild, monkeys forage, lions hunt, and Techers solve. These Caltech students thrive by hunting and gathering knowledge—their DNA is programmed for the quest with 99% of Techers placing in the top tenth of their high school graduating class. This rare and varied species presents a fascinating study opportunity. Within their small, 124-acre habitat, students are able to fully immerse themselves in the Institute's research culture and gain close access to star professors at a 3:1 student-faculty ratio. While pursuing knowledge, they also demonstrate a remarkable capacity for play. Along with annual festivities such as Ditch Day and Frosh Camp, on Halloween night students drop pumpkins dunked in liquid nitrogen from Caltech's tallest building to see if they give off a brief glow as they hit the ground and shatter.

Join us to hear from three Techers supported by the Associates and learn about student life, research experiences, some of their more mischievous behaviors, and how their work may shape our future.

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For inquiries, please contact Ruby Rico with the Caltech Associates office at [email protected] or (626) 395-6392.

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This event is open to members of the Caltech Associates. For more information and to learn how to join, please visit our website or contact the Associates office at (626) 395-3919

With a proud history of support dating back to 1926, the Caltech Associates are a vibrant organization of more than 2,000 members who are investors in discovery. Membership helps advance Caltech's most ambitious projects, including new treatments for disease, insights into nature, and technologies that could change the way people live their lives.

Caltech is changing the world. You can be part of it by joining the Caltech Associates and help shape tomorrow. Visit:https://www.associates.caltech.edu