As the end of 2022 quickly approaches, Caltech News looks back at our coverage of the research, discoveries, events, and experiences that shaped the Institute. Here are some highlights.
Up until this year, no one had ever hiked the entirety of Death Valley National Park from north to south in less than a week. In February, however, Caltech postdoctoral fellow Cameron Hummels covered the 170-mile route in four days—with six minutes to spare.
Rose Bowl history and Caltech football history connect. The first Rose Bowl games were played on what became Caltech's athletic fields. Later, the Rose Bowl stadium was the site of many Beaver games and two legendary Caltech pranks.
The AAAS program, led by Caltech trustee Shirley Malcom, adopts a self-assessment model to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education.