Caltech Magazine, Volume 83:3, Fall 2020

Table of Contents

SoCaltech
To Capture a Comet • Together, from a distance • The Fight to Save Mount Wilson • Working it out • Annabel Gomez • Convocation 2020 * New Amazon Quantum Center

Origins
A “Strange and Exciting” Step

Strength in Community
Scientists and engineers share their experiences and perspectives on how to create a more inclusive Caltech.

Universal Truths
Varoujan Gorjian (BS ’92) dreamed of being an astronaut. But when that goal was thwarted, he realized that understanding the universe is a worthy pursuit in itself.

How to Make Sense Out of Data
Caltech scientists and engineers are designing the sensors that gather data and the algorithms that translate data to communicate and work together in a process they call Sensing to Intelligence (S2I).

The Election Experts
Faculty with the Division of the Humanities and Social Sciences discuss critical issues in the run-up to the 2020 U.S. presidential election.

Where is Dark Matter Hiding?
Scientists turn to new ideas and experiments in the search for dark matter particles.

In Memoriam
Donald V. Helmberger • Masakazu (Mark) Konishi • James (Jim) Morgan

Endnotes
Which female mentor or role model inspired you during your time at Caltech?