Caltech Magazine, Volume 85:1, Spring 2022

Table of Contents

Letters
Letters to the editor, Spring 2022

SoCaltech
Why economist Kirby Nielsen started writing haiku; Meet Caltech’s new board chair Dave Thompson (MS ’78); A historic first for JPL; Big quantum news; and more.

In the Community: Science Journeys
Caltech Public Programming has launched its second season of a community outreach program that aims to foster a greater understanding of current areas of research and to inspire the next generation of scientists.

Origins: The Caltech Heritage Project
In 2021, David Zierler was named the director of the newly launched Caltech Heritage Project.

A Climate Conundrum
During the COVID-19 pandemic, carbon dioxide increased at the same rate in the atmosphere despite lower emissions, say researchers from campus and JPL; plus, what is good for ozone reduction is bad for methane removal.

Caltech's Green Gateway
The Resnick Sustainability Center’s design will reflect the Institute’s innovative approach to education and research in environmental issues.

The Wonder of Jellyfish
How these ancient animals are helping unlock secrets of the body and planet.

The Grid Gets Smart
Adaptive electric vehicle chargers and advanced battery designs are some of the ways Caltech researchers are building a more sustainable electric grid.

Math for the Masses
Po-Shen Loh (BS ’04) thrives on interacting with people. Now he has created an app to keep them apart during a pandemic.

Endnotes
In recognition of the Clifford S. and Ruth A. Mead Memorial Undergraduate Chemistry Laboratory’s demolition in November 2021 to make way for the Resnick Sustainability Center building project, alumni were asked: What are your fondest memories of Mead and/or your undergraduate chemistry classes there?

In Memoriam
James P. Quirk • Hugh P. Taylor • Robert H. Grubbs • James H. Strauss, Jr. • Narendra K. Gupta • Noel R. Corngold