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Stories of Impact

Graduate Fellowships

A Graduate Fellowship Helps Give EAS Student the Freedom to Find his Driving Passion

Gilchrist Johnson, a second-year graduate student in the Division of Engineering and Applied Science, turned a car accident into a research focus on autonomous vehicles.

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Undergrad Scholarships

Crossing Continents to Connect with the Science Community

Just halfway through a bachelor's degree in physics, William Yang has presented his black hole research in Washington, D.C., and is studying abroad at Cambridge—demonstrating the international impact of Caltech scholarships.

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Co-Curricular Experience

CAFE Fund Nourishes Student Life Outside of the Classroom

Alumni gift bolsters undergraduate activities that help contribute to a unique Caltech community.

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Co-Curricular Experience

Lighting the Torch: One Alumnus's Mission to Inspire Future STEM Leaders

Support of the Caltech Science Olympiad planning team and the Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships (SURF) program reflects one graduate's gratitude for experiences that shaped his own journey.

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Co-Curricular Experience

Dr. Taylor W. Lawrence Establishes First Endowment for Theater Arts at Caltech

The $1 million gift will support student theater productions and an on-campus recording studio. Funds also support a SURF student cohort for five years.

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