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:20261109T142642Z 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:20261109T142642Z 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:20261109T142642Z 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:20261109T142642Z 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:20261109T142642Z 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:20261109T142642Z 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:20261109T142642Z 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:20261109T142642Z 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:20261109T142642Z 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:20261109T142642Z 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 SUR F application.You'll also learn about resources to help you connect with f aculty and labs across campus.Click here to join virtual meeting Virtual s essions 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:20261109T142642Z 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:20261109T142642Z 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:20261109T142642Z 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:20261109T142642Z 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:20261109T142642Z 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:20261109T142642Z 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:20261109T142642Z 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:20261109T142642Z 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:20261109T142642Z 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:20261109T142642Z 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:20261109T142642Z 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:20261109T142642Z 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:20261109T142642Z 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:20261109T142642Z 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:20261109T142642Z 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:20261109T142642Z 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:20261109T142642Z 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:20261109T142642Z 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:20261109T142642Z 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:20261109T142642Z 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:20261109T142642Z 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:20261109T142642Z 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:20261109T142642Z 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:20261109T142642Z 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:20261109T142642Z 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:20261109T142642Z 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:20261109T142642Z 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:Off Campus & International SURF Orientations DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260506T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260506T170000 DTSTAMP:20261109T142642Z UID:Off Campus & International SURF Orientations@Wed May 6 16:00:00 2026@ sfp.sites.caltech.edu CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:These virtual sessions are for Caltech students who will be SU RFing off campus or internationally. Click here for virtual session. URL:https://sfp.caltech.edu/sfp-calendar/off-campus-international-surf-ori entations-7 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Visiting Student Orientations DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260507T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260507T133000 DTSTAMP:20261109T142642Z UID:Visiting Student Orientations@Thu May 7 12:30:00 2026@sfp.sites.calte ch.edu CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:These weekly virtual sessions are for non-Caltech students who will be participating in one of SFP's summer programs. Thursdays\, May 7t h through July 9th\, 2026. Click here for virtual session. URL:https://sfp.caltech.edu/sfp-calendar/visiting-student-orientations-17 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Off Campus & International SURF Orientations DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260507T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260507T170000 DTSTAMP:20261109T142642Z UID:Off Campus & International SURF Orientations@Thu May 7 16:00:00 2026@ sfp.sites.caltech.edu CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:These virtual sessions are for Caltech students who will be SU RFing off campus or internationally. Click here for virtual session. URL:https://sfp.caltech.edu/sfp-calendar/off-campus-international-surf-ori entations-8 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:CIT Student SURF orientation DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260512T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260512T130000 DTSTAMP:20261109T142642Z UID:CIT Student SURF orientation@Tue May 12 12:00:00 2026@sfp.sites.caltec h.edu CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:This mandatory orientation is for Caltech students participati ng in one of SFP's summer programs. An email has been sent to students wit h details to register. LOCATION:Noyes 153 (J. Holmes Sturdivant Lecture Hall) URL:https://sfp.caltech.edu/sfp-calendar/cit-student-surf-orientation-4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Visiting Student Orientations DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260514T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260514T133000 DTSTAMP:20261109T142642Z UID:Visiting Student Orientations@Thu May 14 12:30:00 2026@sfp.sites.calte ch.edu CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:These weekly virtual sessions are for non-Caltech students who will be participating in one of SFP's summer programs. Thursdays\, May 7t h through July 9th\, 2026. Click here for virtual session. URL:https://sfp.caltech.edu/sfp-calendar/visiting-student-orientations-18 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:CIT Student SURF orientation DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260514T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260514T200000 DTSTAMP:20261109T142642Z UID:CIT Student SURF orientation@Thu May 14 19:00:00 2026@sfp.sites.caltec h.edu CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:This mandatory orientation is for Caltech students participati ng in one of SFP's summer programs. An email has been sent to students wit h details to register. LOCATION:Noyes 153 (J. Holmes Sturdivant Lecture Hall) URL:https://sfp.caltech.edu/sfp-calendar/cit-student-surf-orientation-5 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:2026 Caltech Mentoring Conference DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260520T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260520T140000 DTSTAMP:20261109T142642Z 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 graduate students\, postdocs\, staff\, and facu lty within the Caltech and JPL communities.Registration for the 2026 Calte ch Mentoring Conference is now open! If you plan to attend\, please regist er by the end of the day\, Friday\, May 15\, 2026\, using the link below. During registration\, you will have the opportunity to indicate your inter est in the workshop topics and share any accommodation needs. Register her e: https://forms.gle/oCfsaRxDwYSNKUKYA.Visit the conference website at htt ps://caltechmentoringconference.caltech.edu. URL:https://sfp.caltech.edu/sfp-calendar/2026-caltech-mentoring-conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Visiting Student Orientations DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260521T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260521T133000 DTSTAMP:20261109T142642Z UID:Visiting Student Orientations@Thu May 21 12:30:00 2026@sfp.sites.calte ch.edu CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:These weekly virtual sessions are for non-Caltech students who will be participating in one of SFP's summer programs. Thursdays\, May 7t h through July 9th\, 2026. Click here for virtual session. URL:https://sfp.caltech.edu/sfp-calendar/visiting-student-orientations-19 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Visiting Student Orientations DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260522T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260522T133000 DTSTAMP:20261109T142642Z UID:Visiting Student Orientations@Fri May 22 12:30:00 2026@sfp.sites.calte ch.edu CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:These weekly virtual sessions are for non-Caltech students who will be participating in one of SFP's summer programs. May 7th through Ju ly 9th\, 2026. Click here for virtual session. URL:https://sfp.caltech.edu/sfp-calendar/visiting-student-orientations-27 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Visiting Student Orientations DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260528T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260528T133000 DTSTAMP:20261109T142642Z UID:Visiting Student Orientations@Thu May 28 12:30:00 2026@sfp.sites.calte ch.edu CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:These weekly virtual sessions are for non-Caltech students who will be participating in one of SFP's summer programs. Thursdays\, May 7t h through July 9th\, 2026. Click here for virtual session. URL:https://sfp.caltech.edu/sfp-calendar/visiting-student-orientations-20 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Visiting Student Orientations DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260528T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260528T170000 DTSTAMP:20261109T142642Z UID:Visiting Student Orientations@Thu May 28 16:00:00 2026@sfp.sites.calte ch.edu CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:These weekly virtual sessions are for non-Caltech students who will be participating in one of SFP's summer programs. May 7th through Ju ly 9th\, 2026. Click here for virtual session. URL:https://sfp.caltech.edu/sfp-calendar/visiting-student-orientations-28 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Visiting Student Orientations DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260604T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260604T133000 DTSTAMP:20261109T142642Z UID:Visiting Student Orientations@Thu Jun 4 12:30:00 2026@sfp.sites.calte ch.edu CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:These weekly virtual sessions are for non-Caltech students who will be participating in one of SFP's summer programs. Thursdays\, May 7t h through July 9th\, 2026. Click here for virtual session. URL:https://sfp.caltech.edu/sfp-calendar/visiting-student-orientations-21 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Visiting Student Orientations DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260611T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260611T133000 DTSTAMP:20261109T142642Z UID:Visiting Student Orientations@Thu Jun 11 12:30:00 2026@sfp.sites.calte ch.edu CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:These weekly virtual sessions are for non-Caltech students who will be participating in one of SFP's summer programs. Thursdays\, May 7t h through July 9th\, 2026. Click here for virtual session. URL:https://sfp.caltech.edu/sfp-calendar/visiting-student-orientations-22 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SFP Summer Programs Begin DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260615T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260616T000000 DTSTAMP:20261109T142642Z 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:Visiting Student Orientations DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260618T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260618T133000 DTSTAMP:20261109T142642Z UID:Visiting Student Orientations@Thu Jun 18 12:30:00 2026@sfp.sites.calte ch.edu CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:These weekly virtual sessions are for non-Caltech students who will be participating in one of SFP's summer programs. Thursdays\, May 7t h through July 9th\, 2026. Click here for virtual session. URL:https://sfp.caltech.edu/sfp-calendar/visiting-student-orientations-23 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Visiting Student Orientations DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260625T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260625T133000 DTSTAMP:20261109T142642Z UID:Visiting Student Orientations@Thu Jun 25 12:30:00 2026@sfp.sites.calte ch.edu CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:These weekly virtual sessions are for non-Caltech students who will be participating in one of SFP's summer programs. Thursdays\, May 7t h through June 25th\, 2026. Click here for virtual session. URL:https://sfp.caltech.edu/sfp-calendar/visiting-student-orientations-24 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SFP Summer Seminar Day DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260820T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260820T180000 DTSTAMP:20261109T142642Z UID:SFP Summer Seminar Day@Thu Aug 20 13:00:00 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:20261109T142642Z 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 BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SFP x Red Door Café Drop-in Advising Hour DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261021T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261021T160000 DTSTAMP:20261109T142642Z UID:SFP x Red Door Café Drop-in Advising Hour@Wed Oct 21 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-17 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SFP x Red Door Café Drop-in Advising Hour DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261029T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261029T170000 DTSTAMP:20261109T142642Z UID:SFP x Red Door Café Drop-in Advising Hour@Thu Oct 29 16:00:00 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-18 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SURF Information Session | For Caltech Undergraduates DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261103T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261103T200000 DTSTAMP:20261109T142642Z UID:SURF Information Session | For Caltech Undergraduates@Tue Nov 3 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 an in-person information session to l earn how to get started! Whether you're new to research or looking to cont inue a project\, this session will help you take the next step toward your SURF experience. LOCATION:Noyes 153 (J. Holmes Sturdivant Lecture Hall) URL:https://sfp.caltech.edu/sfp-calendar/surf-information-session-for-calt ech-undergraduates END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SURF 2027 Information Session | Off-Campus SURFs DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261104T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261104T131500 DTSTAMP:20261109T142642Z UID:SURF 2027 Information Session | Off-Campus SURFs@Wed Nov 4 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 ses sions are not recorded. URL:https://sfp.caltech.edu/sfp-calendar/surf-2026-information-session-off -campus-surfs-7 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SFP x Red Door Café Drop-in Advising Hour DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261109T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261109T130000 DTSTAMP:20261109T142642Z UID:SFP x Red Door Café Drop-in Advising Hour@Mon Nov 9 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-19 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SURF 2027 Information Session | Computer Science for Caltech Frosh DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261109T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261109T173000 DTSTAMP:20261109T142642Z UID:SURF 2027 Information Session | Computer Science for Caltech Frosh@Mon Nov 9 16:30:00 2026@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. Click here to join.Virtual sessio ns are not recorded. URL:https://sfp.caltech.edu/sfp-calendar/surf-2026-information-session-com puter-science-for-caltech-frosh END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:2026 Gee Family SURF Poster Competition Finals DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261111T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261111T120000 DTSTAMP:20261109T142642Z UID:2026 Gee Family SURF Poster Competition Finals@Wed Nov 11 10:30:00 202 6@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. Seven Caltech undergraduate stude nts who completed SURF projects this past summer compete for the distincti on of having the best poster presentations!This year's Gee Finalists\, alo ng with their mentors\, are:Lucas Garcia with Gozde Demirer (Clare Booth L uce Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering) and Kimberley Muchenje (G raduate Student in Biology)William Jouayed with Emma Lessieur (Principal I nvestigator\, Doheny Eye Institute) and Melany Hunt (Dotty and Dick Hayman Professor of Mechanical Engineering)Alexis Lindenfelser with Bryan Goldsm ith (Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering\, University of Michigan Ann Arbor)\, Jimmy Wen (Graduate Student in Chemical Engineering\, Nationa l Cheng Kung University)\, Sila Donmez (Graduate Student in Chemical Engin eering\, University of Michigan)\, Yu-Chuan Lin (Professor of Chemical Eng ineering\, National Cheng Kung University)\, and Kara Fong (Assistant Prof essor of Chemical Engineering\; William H. Hurt Scholar)Ethan Pichon with Benjamin Riviere (Assistant Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineer ing\, New York University) and Gunter Niemeyer (Teaching Professor of Mech anical and Civil Engineering)Trisha Sabadra with Fei Dai (Assistant Profes sor of Astronomy\, University of Hawaii) and Katherine (Katie) Bouman (Pro fessor of Computing and Mathematical Sciences\, Electrical Engineering\, a nd Astronomy\; Rosenberg Scholar\; Investigator\, Heritage Medical Researc h Institute)Efe Sakarya with Shreyas Vasanawala (Professor of Radiology\; Director of MRI\, Stanford Children's Hospital) and Yisong Yue (Professor of Radiology\; Director of MRI\, Stanford Children's Hospital)Daniella She rman with William (Bill) Goddard (Charles and Mary Ferkel Professor of Che mistry\, Materials Science\, and Applied Physics) and Sejun Kim (Postdocto ral Scholar Research Associate in Chemistry)For more information\, please contact Vincent Ton by phone at 626-395-2921 or by email at ton@caltech.ed u. LOCATION:San Pasqual Walk URL:https://sfp.caltech.edu/sfp-calendar/2026-gee-family-surf-poster-compe tition-finals-1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SURF 2027 Information Session | Off-Campus SURFs DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261116T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261116T170000 DTSTAMP:20261109T142642Z UID:SURF 2027 Information Session | Off-Campus SURFs@Mon Nov 16 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 ses sions are not recorded. URL:https://sfp.caltech.edu/sfp-calendar/surf-2027-information-session-off -campus-surfs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:2026 Perpall SURF Speaking Competition | Semi-Final Round Session A DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261117T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261117T120000 DTSTAMP:20261109T142642Z UID:2026 Perpall SURF Speaking Competition | Semi-Final Round Session A@Tu e Nov 17 09:30:00 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 become a n incredible force in improving the oral presentation skills of Caltech un dergraduates.The Student-Faculty Programs Office is proud to announce the Semi-Final Round of the 2026 Perpalls\, featuring 29 Caltech undergraduate s who were selected for their outstanding presentations during Fall Semina r Day. These semi-finalists\, representing a wide range of research discip lines\, were chosen by judges and session chairs for their clarity in comm unicating complex scientific ideas.Session A is dedicated to projects with in the Division of Biology and Biological Engineering and the Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering. The schedule of presentations is below \, organized by time of presentation\, name of the semi-finalist\, and the ir mentors:Schedule of Presentations9:30 AM to 9:50 AM: Alex Xu with Danie l Mindiola (Professor of Chemistry\, University of Pennsylvania)\, Dylan G rigas (Graduate Student in Chemistry\, University of Pennsylvania)\, and J onas Peters (Bren Professor of Chemistry)9:50 AM to 10:10 AM: Muping (Sele ne) Wang with Shu-ou Shan (Altair Professor of Chemistry) and Yelim Yi (Po stdoctoral Scholar Research Associate in Chemistry)10:10 AM to 10:30 AM: R ishi Bhargava with Matt Thomson (Professor of Computational Biology\; Inve stigator\, Heritage Medical Research Institute) and Hao Wang (Graduate Stu dent in Bioengineering)10:30 AM to 10:50 AM: Easan Hamkins with Mikhail Sh apiro (Max Delbrück Professor of Chemical Engineering and Medical Enginee ring\; Investigator\, Howard Hughes Medical Institute) and Anthony Phung ( Graduate Student in Bioengineering)10:50 AM to 11:10 AM: Neev Mangal with Katie Galloway (Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering\, Massachusett s Institute of Technology)\, Mary Ehmann (Graduate Student in Chemical Eng ineering\, Massachusetts Institute of Technology)\, and Rustem Ismagilov ( Ethel Wilson Bowles and Robert Bowles Professor of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering\; Merkin Institute Professor)11:10 AM to 11:30 AM: Anthony (Kh alil) Lindo with Steve Mayo (Bren Professor of Biology and Chemistry\; Mer kin Institute Professor) and Andres Orta (Graduate Student in Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics)11:30 AM to 11:50 AM: Vassilios Dresios with The odor Agapie (John Stauffer Professor of Chemistry\; Executive Officer for Chemistry) and Leo Morag (Graduate Student in Chemistry) LOCATION:SFP Backhouse\, 317 S. Wilson Ave. URL:https://sfp.caltech.edu/sfp-calendar/2026-perpall-surf-speaking-compet ition-semi-final-round-session-a END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SURF 2027 Information Session | Computer Science for Caltech Sopho more & Juniors DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261117T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261117T131500 DTSTAMP:20261109T142642Z UID:SURF 2027 Information Session | Computer Science for Caltech Sophomore & Juniors@Tue Nov 17 12:15:00 2026@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 SUR F application. You'll also learn about resources to help you connect with faculty and labs across campus. Click here to join. URL:https://sfp.caltech.edu/sfp-calendar/surf-2027-information-session-com puter-science-for-caltech-sophomore-juniors END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:2026 Perpall SURF Speaking Competition | Semi-Final Round Session B DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261117T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261117T170000 DTSTAMP:20261109T142642Z UID:2026 Perpall SURF Speaking Competition | Semi-Final Round Session B@Tu e Nov 17 14:00:00 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 become a n incredible force in improving the oral presentation skills of Caltech un dergraduates.The Student-Faculty Programs Office is proud to announce the Semi-Final Round of the 2026 Perpalls\, featuring 29 Caltech undergraduate s who were selected for their outstanding presentations during Fall Semina r Day. These semi-finalists\, representing a wide range of research discip lines\, were chosen by judges and session chairs for their clarity in comm unicating complex scientific ideas.Session B is dedicated to projects with in the Division of Physics\, Mathematics\, and Astronomy. The schedule of presentations is below\, organized by time of presentation\, name of the s emi-finalist\, and their mentors:Schedule of Presentations2:00 PM to 2:20 PM: Margaux Wong with Charles Young (Senior Scientist\, SLAC National Acce lerator Laboratory)\, Caterine Vernieri (Assistant Professor of Particle P hysics and Astrophysics\, Stanford University)\, and Harvey Newman (Profes sor of Physics)2:20 PM to 2:40 PM: Ram Sivaraman with Gil Refael (Taylor W . Lawrence Professor of Theoretical Physics)\, Yinan Chen (Graduate Studen t in Physics)\, Nina del Ser (DFG Postdoctoral Scholar Fellowship Trainee in Theoretical Physics)\, and Jacob Steiner (Postdoctoral Scholar Research Associate in Theoretical Physics)2:40 PM to 3:00 PM: Marcus King with Jam es Fuller (Professor of Theoretical Astrophysics) and Jose Rafael Fuentes (Postdoctoral Scholar Research Associate in Theoretical Astrophysics)3:00 PM to 3:20 PM: Hypatia Hamkins with John Urschel (Class of 1956 Career Dev elopment Assistant Professor of Mathematics\, Massachusetts Institute of T echnology) and Catherine Babecki (Olga Taussky and John Todd/von Karman Po stdoctoral Scholar Teaching Fellow in Mathematics)3:20 PM to 3:40 PM: Runq in Chen with Marco Bernardi (Professor of Applied Physics\, Physics\, and Materials Science) and Tommaso Chiarotti (Postdoctoral Scholar Research As sociate in Applied Physics and Materials Science)3:40 PM to 4:00 PM: Owen Xu with Matthew Gherman (Hearst Teaching Assistant Professor of Mathematic s) and Tasmin Chu (Graduate Student in Mathematics)4:00 PM to 4:20 PM: Mas on DuBois with Ryan Lau (Staff Scientist\, IPAC) and Mansi Kasliwal (Profe ssor of Astronomy\; Director\, Palomar Observatory)4:20 PM to 4:40 PM: Pho ebe Richter with Yassine El Maazouz (Harry Bateman Postdoctoral Scholar Te aching Fellow in Mathematics) LOCATION:SFP Backhouse\, 317 S. Wilson Ave. URL:https://sfp.caltech.edu/sfp-calendar/2026-perpall-surf-speaking-compet ition-semi-final-round-session-b END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:2026 Perpall SURF Speaking Competition | Semi-Final Round Session C DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261118T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261118T170000 DTSTAMP:20261109T142642Z UID:2026 Perpall SURF Speaking Competition | Semi-Final Round Session C@We d Nov 18 14:00:00 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 become a n incredible force in improving the oral presentation skills of Caltech un dergraduates.The Student-Faculty Programs Office is proud to announce the Semi-Final Round of the 2026 Perpalls\, featuring 29 Caltech undergraduate s who were selected for their outstanding presentations during Fall Semina r Day. These semi-finalists\, representing a wide range of research discip lines\, were chosen by judges and session chairs for their clarity in comm unicating complex scientific ideas.Session C is dedicated to projects with in the Lynn Booth &\; Kent Kresa Department of Aerospace\, the Departme nt of Electrical Engineering\, and the Department of Applied Physics and M aterials Science. The schedule of presentations is below\, organized by ti me of presentation\, name of the semi-finalist\, and their mentors:Schedul e of Presentations2:00 PM to 2:20 PM: Riley Foard with Guillaume Blanquart (Professor of Mechanical Engineering)2:20 PM to 2:40 PM: Mahak Mathur wit h Sergio Pellegrino (Joyce and Kent Kresa Professor of Aerospace and Civil Engineering\; Senior Research Scientist\, JPL) and Flavia Palmeri (Postdo ctoral Scholar Research Associate in Aerospace)2:40 PM to 3:00 PM: Delta B lendea with Nathaniel Wei (Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering a nd Applied Mechanics\, University of Pennsylvania) and Gil Refael (Taylor W. Lawrence Professor of Theoretical Physics)3:00 PM to 3:20 PM: Annie Zha o with Paul Bellan (Professor of Applied Physics) and Jessica Gonzalez (Gr aduate Student in Applied Physics)3:20 PM to 3:40 PM: Minseung (Ritta) Cho i with Tim Colonius (Frank and Ora Lee Marble Professor of Mechanical Engi neering and Medical Engineering) and Caroline Cardinale (Graduate Student in Mechanical Engineering)3:40 PM to 4:00 PM: Blake Morris with Sergio Pel legrino (Joyce and Kent Kresa Professor of Aerospace and Civil Engineering \; Senior Research Scientist\, JPL) and Tara Venkatadri (Graduate Student in Aerospace)4:00 PM to 4:20 PM: Alexander Plekhanov with Kiyoul Yang (Ass istant Professor of Electrical Engineering\, Harvard University) and Kerry Vahala (Ted and Ginger Jenkins Professor of Information Science and Techn ology and Applied Physics)4:20 PM to 4:40 PM: Priyanka Supraja Balaji with Zachary Manchester (Boeing Career Development Professor in Aeronautics an d Astronautics\, Massachusetts Institute of Technology) and Soon-Jo Chung (Bren Professor of Control and Dynamical Systems\; Jet Propulsion Laborato ry Senior Research Scientist) LOCATION:SFP Backhouse\, 317 S. Wilson Ave. URL:https://sfp.caltech.edu/sfp-calendar/2026-perpall-surf-speaking-compet ition-semi-final-round-session-c END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:How to Use Thanksgiving Break to Find a SURF Mentor (Caltech stude nts only) DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261118T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261118T200000 DTSTAMP:20261109T142642Z UID:How to Use Thanksgiving Break to Find a SURF Mentor (Caltech students only)@Wed Nov 18 19:00:00 2026@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. Click here to join. Virtual sessions are not recorded. URL:https://sfp.caltech.edu/sfp-calendar/how-to-use-thanksgiving-break-to- find-a-surf-mentor-caltech-students-only END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:2026 Perpall SURF Speaking Competition | Semi-Final Round Session D DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261119T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261119T120000 DTSTAMP:20261109T142642Z UID:2026 Perpall SURF Speaking Competition | Semi-Final Round Session D@Th u Nov 19 09:30:00 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 become a n incredible force in improving the oral presentation skills of Caltech un dergraduates.The Student-Faculty Programs Office is proud to announce the Semi-Final Round of the 2026 Perpalls\, featuring 29 Caltech undergraduate s who were selected for their outstanding presentations during Fall Semina r Day. These semi-finalists\, representing a wide range of research discip lines\, were chosen by judges and session chairs for their clarity in comm unicating complex scientific ideas.Session D is dedicated to projects with in the Department of Computing and Mathematical Sciences\, the Department of Applied and Computational Mathematics\, the Division of the Humanities and the Social Sciences\, and the Division of Geological and Planetary Sci ences. The schedule of presentations is below\, organized by time of prese ntation\, name of the semi-finalist\, and their mentors:Schedule of Presen tations9:30 AM to 9:50 AM: Chengyi Liu with Adam Wierman (Carl F Braun Pro fessor of Computing and Mathematical Sciences) and Tinashe Handina (Gradua te Student in Computing and Mathematical Sciences)9:50 AM to 10:10 AM: And y Chin with Anima Anandkumar (Bren Professor of Computing and Mathematical Sciences)\, Beom Seok Kang (Graduate Student in Chemical Engineering)\, S imon Andren (Graduate Student in Geochemistry)\, and John Eiler (Robert P. Sharp Professor of Geology and Geochemistry\; Ted and Ginger Jenkins Lead ership Chair\, Division of Geological and Planetary Sciences)10:10 AM to 1 0:30 AM: Vedant Ganesh with Paul Asimow (Eleanor and John R. McMillan Prof essor of Geology and Geochemistry)10:30 AM to 10:50 AM: Amudhan Gurumoorth y with Daniel Cullina (Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering\, Pen nsylvania State University) and Konstantin Zuev (Teaching Professor of Com puting and Mathematical Sciences)10:50 AM to 11:10 AM: Danielle Yang with R. Michael Alvarez (Flintridge Foundation Professor of Political and Compu tational Social Science)11:10 AM to 11:30 AM: Gio Huh with Karen Liu (Prof essor of Computer Science\, Stanford University)\, Guy Tevet (Postdoctoral Scholar in Computer Science\, Stanford University)\, Takara Truong (Gradu ate Student in Computer Science\, Stanford University) and Georgia Gkioxar i (Assistant Professor of Computing and Mathematical Sciences and Electric al Engineering\; William H. Hurt Scholar) LOCATION:SFP Backhouse\, 317 S. Wilson Ave. URL:https://sfp.caltech.edu/sfp-calendar/2026-perpall-surf-speaking-compet ition-semi-final-round-session-d END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SFP x Red Door Café Drop-in Advising Hour DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261119T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261119T170000 DTSTAMP:20261109T142642Z UID:SFP x Red Door Café Drop-in Advising Hour@Thu Nov 19 16:00:00 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-20 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Tips & Tricks for Finding a SURF Mentor DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261203T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261203T170000 DTSTAMP:20261109T142642Z UID:Tips & Tricks for Finding a SURF Mentor@Thu Dec 3 16:00:00 2026@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 h ere to join. Virtual sessions are not recorded. URL:https://sfp.caltech.edu/sfp-calendar/tips-tricks-for-finding-a-surf-me ntor-1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SFP x Red Door Café Drop-in Advising Hour DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261208T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261208T160000 DTSTAMP:20261109T142642Z UID:SFP x Red Door Café Drop-in Advising Hour@Tue Dec 8 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-21 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR