Caltech Events

06/23/2026

Summer is here in Pasadena!

With the summer solstice behind us, the Northern Hemisphere has just passed its longest day of the year. Around this time of year, sunny Pasadena enjoys some of its longest days, with daylight stretching close to 14 and a half hours near the solstice. From here, the days will slowly get shorter until the December solstice.

How are you spending these long, sunny days?

06/13/2026

All smiles at yesterday’s 132nd Commencement, featuring student prize winners, President Rosenbaum at his last Commencement as president, keynote speaker Kip Thorne (BS ‘62), and, of course, the robotic couch. Congratulations, graduates, you did it! 🎓👏

06/12/2026

Every graduate today has a story to tell. Read eleven of them in Caltech Magazine.

Eleven of Caltech’s 2026 graduates discuss their achievements, challenges, and lessons learned during their time at the Institute.

06/08/2026

This Friday, join us in congratulating Caltech’s class of 2026 at our 132nd Commencement, featuring keynote speaker Kip Thorne (BS ’62)—theoretical physicist, distinguished alumnus, and Nobel laureate.

Watch Commencement live here: commencement.caltech.edu/watch

06/04/2026

Summer may be a quieter season for many universities, but discovery and community continue year-round at Caltech. This month, Caltech celebrates the next wave of graduates at its 132nd Commencement, featuring keynote speaker Kip Thorne (BS ’62)—theoretical physicist, distinguished alumnus, and Nobel laureate. Later in June, find Caltech Astronomy in the community at the City of Astronomy Science Festival and at Dog Haus Biergarten for a series of Astronomy on Tap events.

See what’s happening this month at Caltech: https://caltech.short.gy/FB-June-2026

06/02/2026

As conversations around data centers and energy demand continue, one question grows increasingly important: How do we store energy more efficiently and more sustainably? Scientists like Caltech professor of chemistry Kimberly See are working on innovative battery chemistries for a more sustainable future.

05/05/2026

Creativity takes many forms at Caltech. This May, through Caltech Performing and Visual Arts, experience the largest MACH 33 season in Caltech history, along with year-end performances in music and the performing arts by Caltech students, community members, and local groups.

The month also features Seminar Day with the Caltech Alumni Association and a conversation hosted by the Division of the Humanities and Social Sciences on trust between universities and society.

Check out May public events: https://caltech.short.gy/FB-May-2026

05/04/2026

How many AA batteries would you need to power an electric car? A whole lot. Take the pop quiz from professor of chemistry Kimberly See, then dive deeper on Caltech's YouTube channel: Youtube.com/.

04/22/2026

How can AI help people and protect the environment?

In his Science Journeys talk, Smarter AI for a More Sustainable World, Caltech student Chris Yeh explores how AI can support scientists, conservationists, and engineers making real-world sustainability decisions.

One challenge: AI can make predictions, but it generally cannot show how certain it is in those predictions. Chris’s research focuses on helping AI systems better communicate uncertainty so people can better judge how to use the results.

His Science Journeys talk is available to watch on Caltech’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGHsa7Y-Ktc&list=PL8_xPU5epJdeCLXW_O2g84uJyZ4IPOJWc