Events
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All in a Day's Work: From Lunar Dirt to Terrestrial Microbial Colonies: Caltech is famous for collaborative research often spanning disciplines. In this presentation, Dr. Faber will provide examples of her research in high-temperature materials and porous, transparent solids, both of which were products of collaborations across Caltech and beyond.
Katherine T. Faber is the Simon Ramo Professor of Materials Science at Caltech. She earned her PhD in materials science and engineering from the University of California, Berkeley. Prior to joining Caltech, she held appointments at the Ohio State University and Northwestern University. Professor Faber is a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and a Distinguished Life Member of the American Ceramic Society, where she served as president in 2006–07. While at Northwestern University, she co-founded and co-directed the Northwestern University/Art Institute of Chicago Center for Scientific Studies in the Arts, where advanced materials characterization and analytical techniques are used in support of conservation science. Her research interests include the fracture of brittle materials, ceramics for energy-related applications, porous solids for filtration and flow, and cultural heritage science.
Social Events 2025-2026:
Fall Gathering - Friday, October 10th, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Holiday Party - December Date TBA
Spring Scattering - Friday, June 5th, 2026, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Programs 2025-2026:
An Evening with Dr. Katherine Faber, Tues. November 11th, 5:30 p.m - 7:30 p.m.
Social Events 2024-2025:
Fall Gathering - Friday, September 20th, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Holiday Party - Tuesday, December 3rd, Athenaeum Lunch
Spring Scattering - Friday, May 30th, 2025, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Women's History Month Luncheon 2025
Cosponsored with JPL's Advisory Council for Women (ACW)
Featuring Dr. Frances Arnold - Thursday, March 13th, 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m.
Past Programs (Lectures, book readings, tours, culinary and other events):
An Evening at El Portal
A Sweet Escape
Crossing Over: Art & Science at Caltech Tour & Lecture
Fiesta Fantastica
Inside the Mind of a Director
An Evening with JPL Director, Dr. Laurie Leshin
An Evening of Origami with Dr. Robert Lang
Women of JPL Panel
An Evening of Lebanese Food featuring Tom Mannion and Andree Helou
An Evening of Chocolate featuring Tom Mannion
Winter Wreath Crafting Session featuring Donna Burdick
History of Women's Suffrage and Her Flag
An Evening of Wine featuring Tom Mannion
Beautiful Blooms featuring Donna Burdick
Creating a Tasting Menu with Tom Mannion
Virtual Magic Show featuring Arthur Trace, the Artful Deceiver
Evening Lecture: "Exploring the Past with New Technology: Climate, Epidemics and the Fall of an Empire" by Sarah Yeomans
Family Pumpkin Carving & Potluck