BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//sfp.sites.caltech.edu//Events//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Caltech events: https://sfp.caltech.edu/sfp-calendar/ical X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles LAST-MODIFIED:20230407T050750Z TZURL:https://www.tzurl.org/zoneinfo-outlook/America/Los_Angeles X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZNAME:PDT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 DTSTART:19700308T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=2SU END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZNAME:PST TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 DTSTART:19701101T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=11;BYDAY=1SU END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SFP Fall Seminar Day DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251018T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251018T170000 DTSTAMP:20260407T195609Z UID:SFP Fall Seminar Day@Sat Oct 18 10:00:00 2025@sfp.sites.caltech.edu CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:For more info\, visit our fall seminar day page. URL:https://sfp.caltech.edu/sfp-calendar/sfp-fall-seminar-day-2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SFP x Red Door Café Drop-in Advising Hour DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251022T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251022T160000 DTSTAMP:20260407T195609Z UID:SFP x Red Door Café Drop-in Advising Hour@Wed Oct 22 15:00:00 2025@sf p.sites.caltech.edu CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Are you thinking about applying for a Summer Undergraduate Res earch Fellowship (SURF)? Join the Student-Faculty Programs (SFP) Office fo r informal advising sessions at the Red Door Café!SFP staff will be avail able to answer your questions about finding a mentor and preparing a stron g SURF application. Whether you're just starting to explore research oppor tunities or already drafting your proposal\, this is a great chance to get personalized guidance in a relaxed\, conversational setting.Grab a coffee \, bring your questions\, and come chat with us about your summer research plans! LOCATION:Red Door Cafe URL:https://sfp.caltech.edu/sfp-calendar/sfp-x-red-door-caf%C3%A9-drop-in- advising-hour-1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SFP x Red Door Café Drop-in Advising Hour DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251030T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251030T170000 DTSTAMP:20260407T195609Z UID:SFP x Red Door Café Drop-in Advising Hour@Thu Oct 30 16:00:00 2025@sf p.sites.caltech.edu CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Are you thinking about applying for a Summer Undergraduate Res earch Fellowship (SURF)? Join the Student-Faculty Programs (SFP) Office fo r informal advising sessions at the Red Door Café!SFP staff will be avail able to answer your questions about finding a mentor and preparing a stron g SURF application. Whether you're just starting to explore research oppor tunities or already drafting your proposal\, this is a great chance to get personalized guidance in a relaxed\, conversational setting.Grab a coffee \, bring your questions\, and come chat with us about your summer research plans! LOCATION:Red Door Cafe URL:https://sfp.caltech.edu/sfp-calendar/sfp-x-red-door-caf%C3%A9-drop-in- advising-hour-3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SURF Information Session | For Caltech Undergraduates DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251104T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251104T200000 DTSTAMP:20260407T195609Z UID:SURF Information Session | For Caltech Undergraduates@Tue Nov 4 19:00 :00 2025@sfp.sites.caltech.edu CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Interested in conducting research this summer through Caltech' s Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships (SURF) program? Join the Stude nt-Faculty Programs (SFP) Office for a virtual information session to lear n how to get started! Whether you're new to research or looking to continu e a project\, this session will help you take the next step toward your SU RF experience.Zoom Link: https://caltech.zoom.us/j/84332001473?pwd=WDNQdXR LZ3dhYjRXbW1XZ0VCL3ZOdz09Meeting ID: 843 3200 1473 Passcode: 189588 URL:https://sfp.caltech.edu/sfp-calendar/surf-information-session-for-calt ech-undergraduates-1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SFP x Red Door Café Drop-in Advising Hour DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251110T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251110T160000 DTSTAMP:20260407T195609Z UID:SFP x Red Door Café Drop-in Advising Hour@Mon Nov 10 15:00:00 2025@sf p.sites.caltech.edu CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Are you thinking about applying for a Summer Undergraduate Res earch Fellowship (SURF)? Join the Student-Faculty Programs (SFP) Office fo r informal advising sessions at the Red Door Café!SFP staff will be avail able to answer your questions about finding a mentor and preparing a stron g SURF application. Whether you're just starting to explore research oppor tunities or already drafting your proposal\, this is a great chance to get personalized guidance in a relaxed\, conversational setting.Grab a coffee \, bring your questions\, and come chat with us about your summer research plans! LOCATION:Red Door Cafe URL:https://sfp.caltech.edu/sfp-calendar/sfp-x-red-door-caf%C3%A9-drop-in- advising-hour-2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SURF 2026 Information Session | Computer Science for Caltech Frosh DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251110T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251110T173000 DTSTAMP:20260407T195609Z UID:SURF 2026 Information Session | Computer Science for Caltech Frosh@Mon Nov 10 16:30:00 2025@sfp.sites.caltech.edu CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Computer Science is one of the most popular and rapidly growin g fields at Caltech\, and many first-year students (frosh) are eager to ge t involved in cutting-edge research early in their academic journey.Join t he Student-Faculty Programs (SFP) Office for a virtual information session focused on helping Caltech first-year students find Computer Science–re lated SURF projects. During this session\, SFP staff will share strategies for identifying potential mentors\, exploring ongoing research in areas s uch as AI\, data science\, systems\, and theory\, and tips on crafting a s trong SURF application. You'll also learn about resources to help you conn ect with faculty and labs across campus.Zoom Link: https://caltech.zoom.us /j/83880317055?pwd=4xknTHuQbd2YY7oedAvt3H28J33T8h.1Meeting ID: 838 8031 70 55Passcode: 714741 URL:https://sfp.caltech.edu/sfp-calendar/surf-2026-information-session-com puter-science-for-caltech-frosh-1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:2025 Gee Family SURF Poster Competition Finals DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251112T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251112T120000 DTSTAMP:20260407T195609Z UID:2025 Gee Family SURF Poster Competition Finals@Wed Nov 12 10:30:00 202 5@sfp.sites.caltech.edu CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Final Round of the Gee Family SURF Poster Comp etition on the San Pasqual Walk from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM.The intent of th e Gee Family SURF Poster Competition is to encourage and support excellenc e in effective scientific communication. Five Caltech undergraduate studen ts who completed SURF projects this past summer compete for the distinctio n of having the best poster presentations!This year's Gee Finalists\, alon g with their mentors\, are:Rishi Bhargava with Matt Thomson (Professor of Computational Biology\; Investigator\, Heritage Medical Research Institute ) and Hao Wang (Graduate Student in Bioengineering)Ioana Caraus with Andr é Hoelz (Mary and Charles Ferkel Professor Chemistry and Biochemistry\; I nvestigator\, Howard Hughes Medical Institute) and Chia-Yu Chien (Graduate Student in Biochemistry &\; Molecular Biophysics)Neev Mangal with Mikh ail Shapiro (Max Delbrück Professor of Chemical Engineering and Medical E ngineering\; Investigator\, Howard Hughes Medical Institute) and Jee Won Y ang (Graduate Student in Chemical Engineering)Sanvi Pal with Nishal Shah ( Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering\, Rice Universi ty)\, Joel Burdick (Richard L. and Dorothy M. Hayman Professor of Mechanic al Engineering and Bioengineering\; Jet Propulsion Laboratory Research Sci entist)\, and Siyuan Tao (Graduate Student in Bioengineering\, Rice Univer sity)Madison Elle "Madi" Tongco with Ludmilla Aristilde (Professor of Civi l and Environmental Engineering\, Northwestern University)\, Jared Leadbet ter (Professor of Environmental Microbiology)\, and Xinyu Chen (Graduate S tudent in Environmental Science\, Northwestern University) LOCATION:San Pasqual Walk URL:https://sfp.caltech.edu/sfp-calendar/2025-surf-gee-family-poster-compe tition-finals-1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SURF 2026 Information Session | Off-Campus SURFs DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251113T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251113T131500 DTSTAMP:20260407T195609Z UID:SURF 2026 Information Session | Off-Campus SURFs@Thu Nov 13 12:15:00 2 025@sfp.sites.caltech.edu CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Interested in spending your summer conducting research at anot her university or research institution? Join the Student-Faculty Programs (SFP) Office for a virtual information session focused on the Off-Campus S URF application process and experience!SFP staff will provide guidance on how to identify external mentors\, navigate the approval process\, and pre pare a competitive SURF proposal for research conducted beyond Caltech. Yo u'll also gain tips for connecting with potential mentors at other institu tions.Whether you're looking to explore new research environments (perhaps closer to home) or expand your professional network\, this session will h elp you plan a rewarding summer experience.Click here to join virtual meet ingVirtual sessions are not recorded. URL:https://sfp.caltech.edu/sfp-calendar/surf-2026-information-session-off -campus-surfs-2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Perpall SURF Speaking Competition DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251118T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251118T120000 DTSTAMP:20260407T195609Z UID:2025 Perpall SURF Speaking Competition | Semi-Final Round Session A@Tu e Nov 18 09:30:00 2025@sfp.sites.caltech.edu CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:The Doris S. Perpall SURF Speaking Competition was endowed by Robert (Bob) C. Perpall (BS ‘52 Mechanical Engineering\; MS '56 Mechanic al Engineering) in memory of his late wife as an incentive for Caltech stu dents to give excellent oral presentations. Mr. Perpall strongly believed that effective communication skills were critical to one's future success. For over thirty years\, the Perpall SURF Speaking Competition has develope d into an incredible force for improving the oral presentation skills of C altech undergraduates.The Student-Faculty Programs Office is proud to anno unce the Semi-Final Round of the 2025 Perpalls\, featuring 27 Caltech unde rgraduates who were selected for their outstanding presentations during Fa ll Seminar Day. These semi-finalists\, representing a wide range of resear ch disciplines\, were chosen by judges and session chairs for their clarit y in communicating complex scientific ideas.Session A is dedicated to proj ects within the Division of Engineering &\; Applied Science. The schedu le of presentations is below\, organized by time of presentation\, name of the semi-finalist\, and their mentors:9:30 AM to 9:50 AM: Jennifer Cruden with Anima Anandkumar (Bren Professor of Computing and Mathematical Scien ces) and Robert George (Graduate Student in Computing and Mathematical Sci ences)9:50 AM to 10:10 AM: Shan Gupta with Ali Hajimiri (Bren Professor of Electrical Engineering and Medical Engineering\; Co-Director\, Space-Base d Solar Power Project) and Jatin Mathur (Graduate Student in Electrical En gineering)10:10 AM to 10:30 AM: Kensuke Shimojo with Chiara Daraio (G. Bra dford Jones Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Applied Physics\; Inve stigator\, Heritage Medical Research Institute) and Xiaoxiao Xiong (Gradua te Student in Physics)10:50 AM to 11:10 AM: Logan Smith-Perkins with Melan y Hunt (Dotty and Dick Hayman Professor of Mechanical Engineering) and Ric ardo Hernandez (Graduate Student in Mechanical Engineering)11:10 AM to 11: 30 AM: Adelynn Tang with Alireza Marandi (Professor of Electrical Engineer ing and Applied Physics)\, Rithvik Ramesh (Graduate Student in Electrical Engineering)\, and Thomas Zacharias (Graduate Student in Electrical Engine ering)11:30 AM to 11:50 AM: Ellie Wang with Yanan Sui (Associate Professor \, Tsinghua University) and Joel Burdick (Richard L. and Dorothy M. Hayman Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Bioengineering\; Jet Propulsion L aboratory Research Scientist) LOCATION:SFP Backhouse\, 317 S. Wilson Ave. URL:https://sfp.caltech.edu/sfp-calendar/2025-surf-perpall-speaking-compet ition-semi-final-round-session-a-1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SURF 2026 Information Session | Computer Science for Caltech Sopho more & Juniors DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251118T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251118T131500 DTSTAMP:20260407T195609Z UID:SURF 2026 Information Session | Computer Science for Caltech Sophomore & Juniors@Tue Nov 18 12:15:00 2025@sfp.sites.caltech.edu CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Computer Science is one of the most popular and rapidly growin g fields at Caltech\, and many undergraduates are eager to get involved in cutting-edge research early in their academic journey.Join the Student-Fa culty Programs (SFP) Office for a virtual information session focused on h elping Caltech sophomores and juniors find Computer Science–related SURF projects. During this session\, SFP staff will share strategies for ident ifying potential mentors\, exploring ongoing research in areas such as AI\ , data science\, systems\, and theory\, and tips on crafting a strong SURF application.You'll also learn about resources to help you connect with fa culty and labs across campus.Click here to join virtual meeting Virtual se ssions are not recorded. URL:https://sfp.caltech.edu/sfp-calendar/surf-2026-information-session-off -campus-surfs-1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Perpall SURF Speaking Competition DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251118T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251118T163000 DTSTAMP:20260407T195609Z UID:2025 Perpall SURF Speaking Competition | Semi-Final Round Session B@Tu e Nov 18 14:00:00 2025@sfp.sites.caltech.edu CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:The Doris S. Perpall SURF Speaking Competition was endowed by Robert (Bob) C. Perpall (BS ‘52 Mechanical Engineering\; MS '56 Mechanic al Engineering) in memory of his late wife as an incentive for Caltech stu dents to give excellent oral presentations. Mr. Perpall strongly believed that effective communication skills were critical to one's future success. For over thirty years\, the Perpall SURF Speaking Competition has develope d into an incredible force for improving the oral presentation skills of C altech undergraduates.The Student-Faculty Programs Office is proud to anno unce the Semi-Final Round of the 2025 Perpalls\, featuring 27 Caltech unde rgraduates who were selected for their outstanding presentations during Fa ll Seminar Day. These semi-finalists\, representing a wide range of resear ch disciplines\, were chosen by judges and session chairs for their clarit y in communicating complex scientific ideas.Session B is dedicated to proj ects within the Divisions of Humanities &\; Social Sciences\, Geology & amp\; Planetary Sciences\, and the Departments of Mathematics and Astronom y. The schedule of presentations is below\, organized by time of presentat ion\, name of the semi-finalist\, and their mentors:2:00 PM to 2:20 PM: El la Holland with Victoria Orphan (James Irvine Professor of Environmental S cience and Geobiology\; Allen V. C. Davis and Lenabelle Davis Leadership C hair\, Center for Environmental Microbial Interactions\; Director\, Center for Environmental Microbial Interactions) and Jeremy Schreier (Postdoctor al Scholar Research Associate in Geobiology)2:20 PM to 2:40 PM: Diya Kumar with Fei Dai (Assistant Professor of Astronomy\, University of Hawaii) an d Lynne Hillenbrand (Professor of Astronomy)2:40 PM to 3:00 PM: Vivian Loh with Matthew Gherman (Assistant Teaching Professor of Mathematics)3:00 PM to 3:20 PM: Aleksandar Marinkovic with John O'Doherty (Fletcher Jones Pro fessor of Decision Neuroscience) and Sneha Aenugu (Graduate Student in Soc ial Science)3:20 PM to 3:40 PM: Jude McLean with Philip Hopkins (Ira S. Bo wen Professor of Theoretical Astrophysics) and Daichi Tsuna (Sherman Fairc hild Postdoctoral Scholar Research Associate in Theoretical Astrophysics)3 :40 PM to 4:00 PM: Samuel Moss with Aravind Asok (Professor of Mathematics \, University of Southern California) and Thomas Graber (Professor of Math ematics\; Executive Officer for Mathematics)4:00 PM to 4:20 PM: Alana Nisp eros with Geoffrey Blake (Professor of Cosmochemistry and Planetary Scienc es and Professor of Chemistry) and Emma Dahl (Postdoctoral Scholar Researc h Associate in Planetary Science) LOCATION:SFP Backhouse\, 317 S. Wilson Ave. URL:https://sfp.caltech.edu/sfp-calendar/2025-perpall-surf-speaking-compet ition-semi-final-round-session-b END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Perpall SURF Speaking Competition DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251119T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251119T163000 DTSTAMP:20260407T195609Z UID:2025 Perpall SURF Speaking Competition | Semi-Final Round Session C@We d Nov 19 14:00:00 2025@sfp.sites.caltech.edu CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:The Doris S. Perpall SURF Speaking Competition was endowed by Robert (Bob) C. Perpall (BS ‘52 Mechanical Engineering\; MS '56 Mechanic al Engineering) in memory of his late wife as an incentive for Caltech stu dents to give excellent oral presentations. Mr. Perpall strongly believed that effective communication skills were critical to one's future success. For over thirty years\, the Perpall SURF Speaking Competition has develope d into an incredible force for improving the oral presentation skills of C altech undergraduates.The Student-Faculty Programs Office is proud to anno unce the Semi-Final Round of the 2025 Perpalls\, featuring 27 Caltech unde rgraduates who were selected for their outstanding presentations during Fa ll Seminar Day. These semi-finalists\, representing a wide range of resear ch disciplines\, were chosen by judges and session chairs for their clarit y in communicating complex scientific ideas.Session C is dedicated to proj ects within the Department of Physics. The schedule of presentations is be low\, organized by time of presentation\, name of the semi-finalist\, and their mentors:2:00 PM to 2:20 PM: Katia Avanesov with Harvey Newman (Profe ssor of Physics) and Kiley Kennedy (Associate Research Scholar and Dicke P ostdoctoral Fellow\, Princeton University)2:20 PM to 2:40 PM: Sujay Champa ti with Maria Spiropulu (Shang-Yi Ch'en Professor of Physics) and Raju Val ivarthi (Research Scientist on Quantum Science and Technology)2:40 PM to 3 :00 PM: Ai-Dan Le with Susan Gardner (Arts &\; Sciences Endowed Profess or of Physics\, University of Kentucky)3:00 PM to 3:20 PM: Tuyen Nguyen wi th Maria Spiropulu (Shang-Yi Ch'en Professor of Physics)\, Jennifer Ngadiu ba (Associate Scientist\, Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory)\, and Rag hav Kansal (Postdoctoral Researcher in Physics)3:20 PM to 3:40 PM: Shrisht i Pankaj Kulkarni with Frank Lee (Professor of Physics\, George Washington University) and Mark Wise (John A. McCone Professor of High Energy Physic s)3:40 PM to 4:00 PM: John (Jack) Sullivan with Frank Lee (Associate Profe ssor of Physics\, George Washington University) and Mark Wise (John A. McC one Professor of High Energy Physics)4:00 PM to 4:20 PM: Avi Vadali with J ason Alicea (William K. Davis Professor of Theoretical Physics) and Pablo Sala (Postdoctoral Research Associate in Physics) LOCATION:SFP Backhouse\, 317 S. Wilson Ave. URL:https://sfp.caltech.edu/sfp-calendar/2025-perpall-surf-speaking-compet ition-semi-final-round-session-b-1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:How to Use Thanksgiving Break to Find a SURF Mentor (Caltech stude nts only) DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251119T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251119T200000 DTSTAMP:20260407T195609Z UID:How to Use Thanksgiving Break to Find a SURF Mentor (Caltech students only)@Wed Nov 19 19:00:00 2025@sfp.sites.caltech.edu CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Heading home (or staying on campus) for Thanksgiving Break? It 's the perfect time to start — or continue — your search for a SURF me ntor!Join the Student-Faculty Programs (SFP) Office for this focused infor mation session on how to make the most of the break to connect with potent ial mentors. SFP staff will share practical tips on identifying faculty or scientists whose research aligns with your interests\, crafting effective outreach emails\, and setting up meetings for when you return to campus.C lick here to join virtual meeting Virtual sessions are not recorded. URL:https://sfp.caltech.edu/sfp-calendar/how-to-use-thanksgiving-break-to- find-a-surf-mentor-1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Perpall SURF Speaking Competition DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251120T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251120T120000 DTSTAMP:20260407T195609Z UID:2025 Perpall SURF Speaking Competition | Semi-Final Round Session D@Th u Nov 20 09:30:00 2025@sfp.sites.caltech.edu CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:The Doris S. Perpall SURF Speaking Competition was endowed by Robert (Bob) C. Perpall (BS ‘52 Mechanical Engineering\; MS '56 Mechanic al Engineering) in memory of his late wife as an incentive for Caltech stu dents to give excellent oral presentations. Mr. Perpall strongly believed that effective communication skills were critical to one's future success. For over thirty years\, the Perpall SURF Speaking Competition has develope d into an incredible force for improving the oral presentation skills of C altech undergraduates.The Student-Faculty Programs Office is proud to anno unce the Semi-Final Round of the 2025 Perpalls\, featuring 27 Caltech unde rgraduates who were selected for their outstanding presentations during Fa ll Seminar Day. These semi-finalists\, representing a wide range of resear ch disciplines\, were chosen by judges and session chairs for their clarit y in communicating complex scientific ideas.Session D is dedicated to proj ects within the Divisions of Biology &\; Biological Engineering and Che mistry &\; Chemical Engineering. The schedule of presentations is below \, organized by time of presentation\, name of the semi-finalist\, and the ir mentors:9:30 AM to 9:50 AM: Shrila Esturi with Jeffrey Reimer (Professo r of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering\, UC Berkeley)\, Sophia Fricke (Postdoctoral Fellow in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering\, UC Berkele y)\, and Paul Wennberg (R. Stanton Avery Professor of Atmospheric Chemistr y and Environmental Science and Engineering)9:50 AM to 10:10 AM: Jamie Kwo n with Stephen Quake (Lee Otterson Professor of Bioengineering and Profess or of Applied Physics\, Stanford University) and Mikhail Shapiro (Max Delb rück Professor of Chemical Engineering and Medical Engineering\; Investig ator\, Howard Hughes Medical Institute\; Director\, Center for Molecular a nd Cellular Medicine)10:10 AM to 10:30 AM: Andrew Oldag with Trevor Nolan (Assistant Professor of Biology and Biological Engineering) and Irene Liao (Postdoctoral Scholar Fellowship Trainee in Biology and Biological Engine ering)10:30 AM to 10:50 AM: Grace Otos with Bil Clemons (Arthur and Marian Hanisch Memorial Professor of Biochemistry) and Jacob Kirsh (Postdoctoral Scholar Research Associate in Chemistry)10:50AM to 11:10 AM: Alex Xu with Jonas Peters (Bren Professor of Chemistry\; Director\, Resnick Sustainabi lity Institute) and John Ovian (Postdoctoral Scholar Fellowship Trainee in Chemistry)11:10 AM to 11:30 AM: Evan Zhang with Michael Elowitz (Roscoe G ilkey Dickinson Professor of Biology and Bioengineering\; Investigator\, H oward Hughes Medical Institute)\, Andew Lu (Scientific Researcher\, Divisi on of Biology &\; Biological Engineering)\, and Lukas Moeller (Graduate Student in Bioengineering) LOCATION:SFP Backhouse\, 317 S. Wilson Ave. URL:https://sfp.caltech.edu/sfp-calendar/2025-perpall-surf-speaking-compet ition-semi-final-round-session-d END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:MOVED TO VIRTUAL-SFP Drop-In Advising Hour DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251120T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251120T170000 DTSTAMP:20260407T195609Z UID:MOVED TO VIRTUAL-SFP Drop-In Advising Hour@Thu Nov 20 16:00:00 2025@sf p.sites.caltech.edu CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Today's event will be online due to inclement weather. Click h ere to join the session.Are you thinking about applying for a Summer Under graduate Research Fellowship (SURF)? Join the Student-Faculty Programs (SF P) Office for informal advising sessions at the Red Door Café!SFP staff w ill be available to answer your questions about finding a mentor and prepa ring a strong SURF application. Whether you're just starting to explore re search opportunities or already drafting your proposal\, this is a great c hance to get personalized guidance in a relaxed\, conversational setting. Grab a coffee\, bring your questions\, and come chat with us about your su mmer research plans! URL:https://sfp.caltech.edu/sfp-calendar/sfp-x-red-door-caf%C3%A9-drop-in- advising-hour-4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SURF 2026 Information Session | Off-Campus SURFs DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251203T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251203T131500 DTSTAMP:20260407T195609Z UID:SURF 2026 Information Session | Off-Campus SURFs@Wed Dec 3 12:15:00 2 025@sfp.sites.caltech.edu CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Interested in spending your summer conducting research at anot her university or research institution? Join the Student-Faculty Programs (SFP) Office for a virtual information session focused on the Off-Campus S URF application process and experience!SFP staff will provide guidance on how to identify external mentors\, navigate the approval process\, and pre pare a competitive SURF proposal for research conducted beyond Caltech. Yo u'll also gain tips for connecting with potential mentors at other institu tions.Whether you're looking to explore new research environments (perhaps closer to home) or expand your professional network\, this session will h elp you plan a rewarding summer experience.Click here to join virtual meet ingVirtual sessions are not recorded. URL:https://sfp.caltech.edu/sfp-calendar/surf-2026-information-session-off -campus-surfs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Tips & Tricks for Finding a SURF Mentor DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251204T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251204T170000 DTSTAMP:20260407T195609Z UID:Tips & Tricks for Finding a SURF Mentor@Thu Dec 4 16:00:00 2025@sfp.s ites.caltech.edu CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Finding the right mentor is one of the most important steps in preparing a successful SURF application. Join the Student-Faculty Program s Office for an interactive session designed to help you navigate this pro cess with confidence.This workshop will walk you through strategies for id entifying potential mentors\, approaching faculty and research groups\, an d tailoring your outreach to align with SURF program requirements.Click to join virtual session.Virtual sessions are not recorded. URL:https://sfp.caltech.edu/sfp-calendar/tips-tricks-for-finding-a-surf-me ntor END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SFP x Red Door Café Drop-in Advising Hour DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251209T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251209T160000 DTSTAMP:20260407T195609Z UID:SFP x Red Door Café Drop-in Advising Hour@Tue Dec 9 15:00:00 2025@sf p.sites.caltech.edu CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Are you thinking about applying for a Summer Undergraduate Res earch Fellowship (SURF)? Join the Student-Faculty Programs (SFP) Office fo r informal advising sessions at the Red Door Café!SFP staff will be avail able to answer your questions about finding a mentor and preparing a stron g SURF application. Whether you're just starting to explore research oppor tunities or already drafting your proposal\, this is a great chance to get personalized guidance in a relaxed\, conversational setting.Grab a coffee \, bring your questions\, and come chat with us about your summer research plans! LOCATION:Red Door Cafe URL:https://sfp.caltech.edu/sfp-calendar/sfp-x-red-door-caf%C3%A9-drop-in- advising-hour END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SURF 2026 Information Session | Off-Campus SURFs DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260108T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260108T170000 DTSTAMP:20260407T195609Z UID:SURF 2026 Information Session | Off-Campus SURFs@Thu Jan 8 16:00:00 2 026@sfp.sites.caltech.edu CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Interested in spending your summer conducting research at anot her university or research institution? Join the Student-Faculty Programs (SFP) Office for a virtual information session focused on the Off-Campus S URF application process and experience!SFP staff will provide guidance on how to identify external mentors\, navigate the approval process\, and pre pare a competitive SURF proposal for research conducted beyond Caltech. Yo u'll also gain tips for connecting with potential mentors at other institu tions.Whether you're looking to explore new research environments (perhaps closer to home) or expand your professional network\, this session will h elp you plan a rewarding summer experience.Click here to join virtual meet ingVirtual sessions are not recorded. URL:https://sfp.caltech.edu/sfp-calendar/surf-2026-information-session-off -campus-surfs-3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SURF 2026 Information Session | What to Do in the Winter to Apply for SURF 2026 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260113T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260113T200000 DTSTAMP:20260407T195609Z UID:SURF 2026 Information Session | What to Do in the Winter to Apply for SURF 2026@Tue Jan 13 19:00:00 2026@sfp.sites.caltech.edu CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Interested in conducting research this summer through Caltech' s Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships (SURF) program? Join the Stude nt-Faculty Programs (SFP) Office for a virtual information session to lear n how to get started! Whether you're new to research or looking to continu e a project\, this session will help you take the next step toward your SU RF experience.Click to join virtual meeting Virtual sessions are not recor ded. URL:https://sfp.caltech.edu/sfp-calendar/surf-information-session-what-to- do-in-the-winter-to-apply-for-surf-2026 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SURF 2026 Information Session | Off-Campus SURFs DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260114T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260114T170000 DTSTAMP:20260407T195609Z UID:SURF 2026 Information Session | Off-Campus SURFs@Wed Jan 14 16:00:00 2 026@sfp.sites.caltech.edu CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Interested in spending your summer conducting research at anot her university or research institution? Join the Student-Faculty Programs (SFP) Office for a virtual information session focused on the Off-Campus S URF application process and experience!SFP staff will provide guidance on how to identify external mentors\, navigate the approval process\, and pre pare a competitive SURF proposal for research conducted beyond Caltech. Yo u'll also gain tips for connecting with potential mentors at other institu tions.Whether you're looking to explore new research environments (perhaps closer to home) or expand your professional network\, this session will h elp you plan a rewarding summer experience.Click here to join virtual meet ingVirtual sessions are not recorded. URL:https://sfp.caltech.edu/sfp-calendar/surf-2026-information-session-off -campus-surfs-4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Perpall SURF Speaking Competition DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260115T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260115T170000 DTSTAMP:20260407T195609Z UID:32nd Doris S. Perpall SURF Speaking Competition Finals@Thu Jan 15 13:3 0:00 2026@sfp.sites.caltech.edu CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:The Doris S. Perpall SURF Speaking Competition was endowed by Robert (Bob) C. Perpall (BS ‘52 Mechanical Engineering\; MS '56 Mechanic al Engineering) in memory of his late wife as an incentive for Caltech stu dents to give excellent oral presentations. Mr. Perpall strongly believed that effective communication skills were critical to one's future success. For over thirty years\, the Perpall SURF Speaking Competition has develope d into an incredible force for improving the oral presentation skills of C altech undergraduates.The Student-Faculty Programs Office is excited to ho st the 32nd Perpall Final Round! 6 Caltech undergraduates advanced from th is year's Semi-Finals\, conducted in November 2025. These finalists\, list ed below alphabetically alongside their mentors and co-mentors\, were chos en by judges and session chairs for their excellence in communicating scie ntific ideas and concepts.Shrila Esturi with Jeffrey Reimer (Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering\, UC Berkeley)\, Sophia Fricke (Post doctoral Fellow in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering\, UC Berkeley)\, and Paul Wennberg (R. Stanton Avery Professor of Atmospheric Chemistry and Environmental Science and Engineering)Diya Kumar with Fei Dai (Assistant Professor of Astronomy\, University of Hawaii) and Lynne Hillenbrand (Prof essor of Astronomy)Jude McLean with Philip Hopkins (Ira S. Bowen Professor of Theoretical Astrophysics) and Daichi Tsuna (Sherman Fairchild Postdoct oral Scholar Research Associate in Theoretical Astrophysics)Grace Otos wit h Bil Clemons (Arthur and Marian Hanisch Memorial Professor of Biochemistr y) and Jacob Kirsh (Postdoctoral Scholar Research Associate in Chemistry)A vinash (Avi) Vadali with Jason Alicea (William K. Davis Professor of Theor etical Physics) and Pablo Sala (Postdoctoral Research Associate in Physics )Ellie Wang with Yanan Sui (Associate Professor\, Tsinghua University) and Joel Burdick (Richard L. and Dorothy M. Hayman Professor of Mechanical En gineering and Bioengineering\; Jet Propulsion Laboratory Research Scientis t)Event Schedule1:45 PM to 2:00 PM: Opening Remarks by Vincent Ton (Progra m Manager\, Student-Faculty Programs)2:00 PM to 2:20 PM: Jude McLean2:20 P M to 2:40 PM: Shrila Esturi2:40 PM to 3:00 PM: Diya Kumar3:00 PM to 3:20 P M: Intermission3:20 PM to 3:40 PM: Ellie Wang3:40 PM to 4:00 PM: Grace Oto s4:00 PM to 4:20 PM: Avinash (Avi) Vadali4:20 PM to 4:50 PM: Public Recept ion with Finalists and the Perpall Family5:00 PM: Announcement of the 2025 Perpall winners by Candace Rypisi (Assistant Vice Provost and Director of the Student-Faculty Programs Office) LOCATION:Noyes 153 (J. Holmes Sturdivant Lecture Hall) URL:https://sfp.caltech.edu/sfp-calendar/32nd-perpall-surf-speaking-compet ition-finals-1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SFP x Red Door Café Drop-in Advising Hour DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260116T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260116T120000 DTSTAMP:20260407T195609Z UID:SFP x Red Door Café Drop-in Advising Hour@Fri Jan 16 11:00:00 2026@sf p.sites.caltech.edu CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Are you thinking about applying for a Summer Undergraduate Res earch Fellowship (SURF)? Join the Student-Faculty Programs (SFP) Office fo r informal advising sessions at the Red Door Café!SFP staff will be avail able to answer your questions about finding a mentor and preparing a stron g SURF application. Whether you're just starting to explore research oppor tunities or already drafting your proposal\, this is a great chance to get personalized guidance in a relaxed\, conversational setting.Grab a coffee \, bring your questions\, and come chat with us about your summer research plans! LOCATION:Red Door Cafe URL:https://sfp.caltech.edu/sfp-calendar/sfp-x-red-door-caf%C3%A9-drop-in- advising-hour-5 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SFP x Red Door Café Drop-in Advising Hour DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260120T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260120T130000 DTSTAMP:20260407T195609Z UID:SFP x Red Door Café Drop-in Advising Hour@Tue Jan 20 12:00:00 2026@sf p.sites.caltech.edu CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Are you thinking about applying for a Summer Undergraduate Res earch Fellowship (SURF)? Join the Student-Faculty Programs (SFP) Office fo r informal advising sessions at the Red Door Café!SFP staff will be avail able to answer your questions about finding a mentor and preparing a stron g SURF application. Whether you're just starting to explore research oppor tunities or already drafting your proposal\, this is a great chance to get personalized guidance in a relaxed\, conversational setting.Grab a coffee \, bring your questions\, and come chat with us about your summer research plans! LOCATION:Red Door Cafe URL:https://sfp.caltech.edu/sfp-calendar/sfp-x-red-door-caf%C3%A9-drop-in- advising-hour-6 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SFP x Red Door Café Drop-in Advising Hour DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260122T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260122T160000 DTSTAMP:20260407T195609Z UID:SFP x Red Door Café Drop-in Advising Hour@Thu Jan 22 15:00:00 2026@sf p.sites.caltech.edu CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Are you thinking about applying for a Summer Undergraduate Res earch Fellowship (SURF)? Join the Student-Faculty Programs (SFP) Office fo r informal advising sessions at the Red Door Café!SFP staff will be avail able to answer your questions about finding a mentor and preparing a stron g SURF application. Whether you're just starting to explore research oppor tunities or already drafting your proposal\, this is a great chance to get personalized guidance in a relaxed\, conversational setting.Grab a coffee \, bring your questions\, and come chat with us about your summer research plans! LOCATION:Red Door Cafe URL:https://sfp.caltech.edu/sfp-calendar/sfp-x-red-door-caf%C3%A9-drop-in- advising-hour-7 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Securing SURF Letters of Recommendation DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260122T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260122T200000 DTSTAMP:20260407T195609Z UID:Securing SURF Letters of Recommendation@Thu Jan 22 19:00:00 2026@sfp.s ites.caltech.edu CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:This session will provide helpful hints on whom to ask and how to ask for strong letters of recommendation for your SURF application. Cl ick here to join the session. Virtual sessions are not recorded. LOCATION:Online Event URL:https://sfp.caltech.edu/sfp-calendar/securing-surf-letters-of-recommen dation-4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SFP x Red Door Café Drop-in Advising Hour DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260127T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260127T160000 DTSTAMP:20260407T195609Z UID:SFP x Red Door Café Drop-in Advising Hour@Tue Jan 27 15:00:00 2026@sf p.sites.caltech.edu CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Are you thinking about applying for a Summer Undergraduate Res earch Fellowship (SURF)? Join the Student-Faculty Programs (SFP) Office fo r informal advising sessions at the Red Door Café!SFP staff will be avail able to answer your questions about finding a mentor and preparing a stron g SURF application. Whether you're just starting to explore research oppor tunities or already drafting your proposal\, this is a great chance to get personalized guidance in a relaxed\, conversational setting.Grab a coffee \, bring your questions\, and come chat with us about your summer research plans! LOCATION:Red Door Cafe URL:https://sfp.caltech.edu/sfp-calendar/sfp-x-red-door-caf%C3%A9-drop-in- advising-hour-8 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SURF Proposal Writing Workshop with the Hixon Writing Center DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260129T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260129T130000 DTSTAMP:20260407T195609Z UID:SURF Proposal Writing Workshop with the Hixon Writing Center@Thu Jan 2 9 12:00:00 2026@sfp.sites.caltech.edu CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with Student-Faculty Programs\, the Hixon Wri ting Center is offering this event for students working on obtaining a Sum mer Undergraduate Research Fellowships (SURF) project. Natasha George\, Hi xon Writing Center STEM Writing Specialist and Lecturer\, will guide stude nts through the process of creating\, revising\, and submitting a successf ul SURF Proposal. LOCATION:Gates Annex B122 URL:https://sfp.caltech.edu/sfp-calendar/surf-proposal-writing-workshop-wi th-the-hixon-writing-center END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SFP x Red Door Café Drop-in Advising Hour DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260129T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260129T160000 DTSTAMP:20260407T195609Z UID:SFP x Red Door Café Drop-in Advising Hour@Thu Jan 29 15:00:00 2026@sf p.sites.caltech.edu CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Are you thinking about applying for a Summer Undergraduate Res earch Fellowship (SURF)? Join the Student-Faculty Programs (SFP) Office fo r informal advising sessions at the Red Door Café!SFP staff will be avail able to answer your questions about finding a mentor and preparing a stron g SURF application. Whether you're just starting to explore research oppor tunities or already drafting your proposal\, this is a great chance to get personalized guidance in a relaxed\, conversational setting.Grab a coffee \, bring your questions\, and come chat with us about your summer research plans! LOCATION:Red Door Cafe URL:https://sfp.caltech.edu/sfp-calendar/sfp-x-red-door-caf%C3%A9-drop-in- advising-hour-9 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SFP x Red Door Café Drop-in Advising Hour DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260203T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260203T130000 DTSTAMP:20260407T195609Z UID:SFP x Red Door Café Drop-in Advising Hour@Tue Feb 3 12:00:00 2026@sf p.sites.caltech.edu CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Are you thinking about applying for a Summer Undergraduate Res earch Fellowship (SURF)? Join the Student-Faculty Programs (SFP) Office fo r informal advising sessions at the Red Door Café!SFP staff will be avail able to answer your questions about finding a mentor and preparing a stron g SURF application. Whether you're just starting to explore research oppor tunities or already drafting your proposal\, this is a great chance to get personalized guidance in a relaxed\, conversational setting.Grab a coffee \, bring your questions\, and come chat with us about your summer research plans! LOCATION:Red Door Cafe URL:https://sfp.caltech.edu/sfp-calendar/sfp-x-red-door-caf%C3%A9-drop-in- advising-hour-11 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SURF 2026 Information Session | Off-Campus SURFs DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260205T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260205T131500 DTSTAMP:20260407T195609Z UID:SURF 2026 Information Session | Off-Campus SURFs@Thu Feb 5 12:15:00 2 026@sfp.sites.caltech.edu CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Interested in spending your summer conducting research at anot her university or research institution? Join the Student-Faculty Programs (SFP) Office for a virtual information session focused on the Off-Campus S URF application process and experience!SFP staff will provide guidance on how to identify external mentors\, navigate the approval process\, and pre pare a competitive SURF proposal for research conducted beyond Caltech. Yo u'll also gain tips for connecting with potential mentors at other institu tions.Whether you're looking to explore new research environments (perhaps closer to home) or expand your professional network\, this session will h elp you plan a rewarding summer experience.Click here to join virtual meet ingVirtual sessions are not recorded. URL:https://sfp.caltech.edu/sfp-calendar/surf-2026-information-session-off -campus-surfs-5 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SFP x Red Door Café Drop-in Advising Hour DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260205T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260205T160000 DTSTAMP:20260407T195609Z UID:SFP x Red Door Café Drop-in Advising Hour@Thu Feb 5 15:00:00 2026@sf p.sites.caltech.edu CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Are you thinking about applying for a Summer Undergraduate Res earch Fellowship (SURF)? Join the Student-Faculty Programs (SFP) Office fo r informal advising sessions at the Red Door Café!SFP staff will be avail able to answer your questions about finding a mentor and preparing a stron g SURF application. Whether you're just starting to explore research oppor tunities or already drafting your proposal\, this is a great chance to get personalized guidance in a relaxed\, conversational setting.Grab a coffee \, bring your questions\, and come chat with us about your summer research plans! LOCATION:Red Door Cafe URL:https://sfp.caltech.edu/sfp-calendar/sfp-x-red-door-caf%C3%A9-drop-in- advising-hour-10 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SFP x Red Door Café Drop-in Advising Hour DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260210T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260210T160000 DTSTAMP:20260407T195609Z UID:SFP x Red Door Café Drop-in Advising Hour@Tue Feb 10 15:00:00 2026@sf p.sites.caltech.edu CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Are you thinking about applying for a Summer Undergraduate Res earch Fellowship (SURF)? Join the Student-Faculty Programs (SFP) Office fo r informal advising sessions at the Red Door Café!SFP staff will be avail able to answer your questions about finding a mentor and preparing a stron g SURF application. Whether you're just starting to explore research oppor tunities or already drafting your proposal\, this is a great chance to get personalized guidance in a relaxed\, conversational setting.Grab a coffee \, bring your questions\, and come chat with us about your summer research plans! URL:https://sfp.caltech.edu/sfp-calendar/sfp-x-red-door-caf%C3%A9-drop-in- advising-hour-12 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SFP x Red Door Café Drop-in Advising Hour DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260212T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260212T160000 DTSTAMP:20260407T195609Z UID:SFP x Red Door Café Drop-in Advising Hour@Thu Feb 12 15:00:00 2026@sf p.sites.caltech.edu CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Are you thinking about applying for a Summer Undergraduate Res earch Fellowship (SURF)? Join the Student-Faculty Programs (SFP) Office fo r informal advising sessions at the Red Door Café!SFP staff will be avail able to answer your questions about finding a mentor and preparing a stron g SURF application. Whether you're just starting to explore research oppor tunities or already drafting your proposal\, this is a great chance to get personalized guidance in a relaxed\, conversational setting.Grab a coffee \, bring your questions\, and come chat with us about your summer research plans! LOCATION:Red Door Cafe URL:https://sfp.caltech.edu/sfp-calendar/sfp-x-red-door-caf%C3%A9-drop-in- advising-hour-13 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SFP x Red Door Café Drop-in Advising Hour DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260217T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260217T160000 DTSTAMP:20260407T195609Z UID:SFP x Red Door Café Drop-in Advising Hour@Tue Feb 17 15:00:00 2026@sf p.sites.caltech.edu CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Are you thinking about applying for a Summer Undergraduate Res earch Fellowship (SURF)? Join the Student-Faculty Programs (SFP) Office fo r informal advising sessions at the Red Door Café!SFP staff will be avail able to answer your questions about finding a mentor and preparing a stron g SURF application. Whether you're just starting to explore research oppor tunities or already drafting your proposal\, this is a great chance to get personalized guidance in a relaxed\, conversational setting.Grab a coffee \, bring your questions\, and come chat with us about your summer research plans! URL:https://sfp.caltech.edu/sfp-calendar/sfp-x-red-door-caf%C3%A9-drop-in- advising-hour-14 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:RELOCATED TO 315 S. WILSON - SFP x Red Door Café Drop-in Advising Hour DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260219T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260219T160000 DTSTAMP:20260407T195609Z UID:RELOCATED TO 315 S. WILSON - SFP x Red Door Café Drop-in Advising Hou r@Thu Feb 19 15:00:00 2026@sfp.sites.caltech.edu CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Are you thinking about applying for a Summer Undergraduate Res earch Fellowship (SURF)? Join the Student-Faculty Programs (SFP) Office fo r informal advising sessions at the Red Door Café!SFP staff will be avail able to answer your questions about finding a mentor and preparing a stron g SURF application. Whether you're just starting to explore research oppor tunities or already drafting your proposal\, this is a great chance to get personalized guidance in a relaxed\, conversational setting.Grab a coffee \, bring your questions\, and come chat with us about your summer research plans! LOCATION:Red Door Cafe URL:https://sfp.caltech.edu/sfp-calendar/sfp-x-red-door-caf%C3%A9-drop-in- advising-hour-15 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SFP x Red Door Café Drop-in Advising Hour DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260224T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260224T130000 DTSTAMP:20260407T195609Z UID:SFP x Red Door Café Drop-in Advising Hour@Tue Feb 24 12:00:00 2026@sf p.sites.caltech.edu CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Are you thinking about applying for a Summer Undergraduate Res earch Fellowship (SURF)? Join the Student-Faculty Programs (SFP) Office fo r informal advising sessions at the Red Door Café!SFP staff will be avail able to answer your questions about finding a mentor and preparing a stron g SURF application. Whether you're just starting to explore research oppor tunities or already drafting your proposal\, this is a great chance to get personalized guidance in a relaxed\, conversational setting.Grab a coffee \, bring your questions\, and come chat with us about your summer research plans! LOCATION:Red Door Cafe URL:https://sfp.caltech.edu/sfp-calendar/sfp-x-red-door-caf%C3%A9-drop-in- advising-hour-16 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:2026 Caltech Mentoring Conference DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260520T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260520T133000 DTSTAMP:20260407T195609Z UID:2026 Caltech Mentoring Conference@Wed May 20 08:30:00 2026@sfp.sites.c altech.edu CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:The Caltech Student-Faculty Programs (SFP) Office\, in collabo ration with the Caltech Center for Teaching\, Learning\, and Outreach (CTL O)\, the Caltech Future Faculty &\; Mentors (CFAM) student group\, the Caltech Postdoc Association (CPA)\, and the Caltech Graduate Student Counc il (GSC)\, is pleased to host the 2026 Caltech Mentoring Conference (CMC). This conference is open to all members of the Caltech and JPL communities and will feature workshops designed to support and strengthen mentoring re lationships across campus.If you plan to attend\, we invite you to fill ou t our short interest survey to help shape the program: https://forms.gle/v ahzH5yEb33veau77.Additional information about registration and the full co nference schedule will be shared in April. For more information\, visit th e conference website at https://caltechmentoringconference.caltech.edu. Mo re details to be uploaded on the website. URL:https://sfp.caltech.edu/sfp-calendar/2026-caltech-mentoring-conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SFP Summer Programs Begin DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260615T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260616T000000 DTSTAMP:20260407T195609Z UID:SFP Summer Programs Begin@Mon Jun 15 00:00:00 2026@sfp.sites.caltech.e du CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:SFP Summer students can log in to their canvas profile for a f ull calendar of events/details. URL:https://sfp.caltech.edu/sfp-calendar/sfp-summer-programs-begin-3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SFP Summer Seminar Day DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260820T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260820T190000 DTSTAMP:20260407T195609Z UID:SFP Summer Seminar Day@Thu Aug 20 10:00:00 2026@sfp.sites.caltech.edu CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:See our seminar page here. URL:https://sfp.caltech.edu/sfp-calendar/sfp-summer-seminar-day-12 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SFP Fall Seminar Day DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261017T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261017T190000 DTSTAMP:20260407T195609Z UID:SFP Fall Seminar Day@Sat Oct 17 09:00:00 2026@sfp.sites.caltech.edu CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:For more info\, visit our fall seminar day page. URL:https://sfp.caltech.edu/sfp-calendar/sfp-fall-seminar-day-3 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR