Discover More

Discover More - 10/06/15

Academic Divisions

Caltech's extensive research and academic programs are housed in six academic divisions and at JPL.

Research

At Caltech, researchers launch new fields of discovery, advance basic research to application, and design technologies that benefit humankind.

Admissions

Caltech welcomes undergrad, master's, and doctoral candidates with an affinity and aptitude for math, science, and engineering.

Leadership

Institute leaders preserve and enhance Caltech’s mission, values, and principles to provide a supportive environment for an exceptional community.

Giving

Behind many stories, breakthroughs, and learning experiences are stories of generous support.

Jet Propulsion Laboratory

A division of Caltech, NASA’s JPL is the leading US center for the robotic exploration of the solar system.

Campus Life

Our community is a dynamic and diverse group of curious and passionate individuals who value bold ideas and time-honored traditions.

Library

The library is the physical and virtual home to a wide range of books, journals, and multimedia resources that support research, teaching, and learning.

In the Media

Caltech's story is also told by local, regional, and national news organizations.

The Athenaeum

The Athenaeum is a private club that opened in 1930 to promote social, cultural, and intellectual exchange.

Around Caltech

Featured News

New CCE Leadership Chair Honors the Past

A new leadership chair in the Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering (CCE) will amplify the Institute’s support of its scholars’ freedom.

Caltech Hosts Student Coding Competition

More than 500 students from around the world came to campus in February for Hacktech 2016, the second hackathon to be organized by Caltech students.

The Thunder of Gravity in the Cosmos

How our understanding of the quantum physics of the very, very small has allowed us to explore the gravitational physics of the very, very large.

LIGO Panel - Our New Window on the Universe

Scientists reflect on the history, the detection, the science, and the future of the field of gravitational wave astronomy.

Featured Events

Mar 09 | 8pm Rana Adhikari - Listening to the Thunder of Gravity in the Cosmos

Mar 11 | 10am Fire Ants: The Invincible Army

Mar 12 | 8pm Caladh Nua

more events

More Headlines

> Caltech Bioethics Forum: HeLa Cells in the Lab

> Caltech Names Six Distinguished Alumni

> Caltech Researcher Named 2016 Sloan Fellow

> JPL News: Pulsar Web Could Detect Low-Frequency Gravitational Waves

> A Bold Enterprise

> Counting Molecules with an Ordinary Cell Phone

> Geophysicist David G. Harkrider Dies

more news

Video Spotlight

Highlights from the Science & Society Conference - 2/26/2016

Science and Society Conference Highlights

Highlights from the Science & Society Conference - 2/26/2016

Did you know?

Connect with Caltech

Caltech @Caltech 08 Mar
Congrats to Team Blitzkrieg Bots on winning this year's #ME72 competition! Today's event was on… instagram.com/p/BCtwa4FhQb-/
Caltech @Caltech 08 Mar
We do #soccer a little differently here. And we handle fire without breaking a sweat. ⚽️🔥 #ME72 twitter.com/kpcc/status/70…
Caltech @Caltech 08 Mar
The Caltech Center for Diversity and International Student Programs sponsored an… instagram.com/p/BCtbIZRBQW_/
Caltech @Caltech 08 Mar
LIVE on #Periscope: We're live at the #caltech #ME72 competition. Students are making adjustments to their robots b… periscope.tv/w/aa3G5TI1MTkx…

03.08.2016 Instagram
03.08.2016 Instagram
03.08.2016 Instagram
03.07.2016 Instagram