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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.

The Caltech Campaign

We invite you to join us to affirm an enduring truth: The world needs Caltech.

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.

Commencement

On June 10th, Caltech celebrated the accomplishments of the Class of 2016 at the Institute's 122nd commencement exercises.

Around Caltech

Featured News

Resnick Young Investigators Symposium

At the symposium, future leaders of sustainable science and industry will learn about each other's work and foster collaborations.

Batygin One of the "Brilliant 10"

Konstantin Batygin is one of this year's Popular Science's Brilliant 10.

Recreating Our Galaxy in a Supercomputer

A new simulation of our Milky Way galaxy has solved a decades-old mystery.

New Soliton Discovered

Sharks and minnows: Scientists discover an optical soliton wave that rides with and feeds off of other soliton waves, much like a pilot fish with a shark.

Featured Events

Sep 27 | 7pm Alpine Club Talk - Rock Climbing Anchors: A Discussion of Forces and Methods - Aron Stockhausen (Southern California Mountaineers Association)

Sep 29 | 5pm HSS 50th Anniversary Lecture - George Ellery Hale's Vision of the Humane Scientist: Has it Survived? - John Sutherland (University College London)

Oct 03 | 7pm Alpine Club Talk - Climbing Attempt of the North Col Northeast Ridge Route of Mount Everest - Edmond Stevens (Caltech Alpine Club)

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More Headlines

> Multitasking Protein Keeps Immune System Healthy

> Puzzle Maker: Building a Chemical from the Ground Up

> Designing Ultrasound Tools with Lego-Like Proteins

> Counting on Grains of Sand

> Science Communication: A Conversation with Hirosi Ooguri

> Analyzing a Worm's Sleep

> Developing Realistic Models of Financial Markets: A Conversation with Lawrence Jin

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