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< Back Maria Johnson Kriechbaum Data Management Coordinator Maria joined the Caltech Y in May 2019. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Carnegie Mellon University and a Master of Arts degree in Sociology from UCLA. Prior to joining the Caltech Y, Maria volunteered extensively with the Caltech Women’s Club (CWC), including managing the Furniture Pool & Toy Library and serving on the CWC board.

student awards Student awards, with the exception of the Beckman award, are awarded in the fall quarter. *Applications open in the fall ACT Award The Advocating Change Together (ACT) Award offers students an opportunity to explore a cause they care about and make a difference. Students identify an issue of interest and propose an advocacy, service, or learning experience that helps them learn about the cause and take action. For more information on the award, please click the button below or contact us. MORE INFORMATION Studenski award The Studenski Award was established in memory of Paul Studenski, a Caltech student who was killed in an accident while traveling across the United States, and is awarded to a Caltech undergraduate faces a crossroad and would benefit from time away from the academic community to find clarity, obtain a better understanding of self, and to explore possible directions for the future. For more information on the award, please click the button below or contact us. MORE INFORMATION hummel /gray travel fund The Patrick Hummel and Harry Gray Travel Fund was initiated by Carla and Paul Hummel, along with Patrick Hummel (Caltech, BS, MS 2006), to honor Harry B. Gray on his 80th birthday. In response, Prof. Gray, the Arnold O. Beckman Professor of Chemistry and Founding Director of the Beckman Institute, and his wife Shirley generously doubled the value of the fund. This award supports undergraduate and graduate travel that fosters professional and leadership development while broadening students' perspectives as responsible global citizens. It also celebrates the special relationship between the Gray and Hummel families. For more information on the award, please click the button below or contact us. MORE INFORMATION HASTRUP ADVENTURE AWARD The Hastrup Adventure Award was established in memory of Gunilla Hastrup, a long-time Caltech Y Board Member, and provides students the opportunity to delve into their family roots or history and/or explore a different culture. The award captures her devotion to student welfare, as well as her spirit of adventure, love of travel, and belief in maintaining strong cultural ties. For more information on the award, please click the button below or contact us. MORE INFORMATION Beckman Political AWARD The Arnold O. Beckman Political Award provides students an opportunity to explore various facets of elective government in the United States on the local, state, and/or national level. Students propose an experience such as working in a government official’s office, a fellowship or internship in a governmental or policy office (e.g. AAAS or NAS), conducting research on the election process, participating in Congressional Visits Day, or a policy-related program such as the Independent California Colleges Advocate Program (ICCAP), etc. that meets the goals of the award. Proposed experiences can span multiple days to several months. For more information on the award, please click the button below or contact us. MORE INFORMATION

el programa rise Lea los requisitos de elegibilidad y presente su postulación a continuación. Rise es un programa de tutorías extracurricular y de bajo costo, enfocado en matemáticas y ciencias para estudiantes de escuelas públicas entre grados 8 y 12. Los estudiantes deben asistir 2 días a la semana. Las tutorías son realizadas por estudiantes de Caltech de pregrado y postgrado. El programa está diseñ ado para ayudar a los estudiantes a ganar mejores competencias en las bases de matemáticas, mejorar habilidades en matemáticas y ciencia y prepararlos para un nivel universitario de estas asigna turas. Horario de las tutorias: Las tutorias son realizadas 4 días a la semana, Lunes a Jueves de 4:30pm a 6pm. Los estudiantes deben asistir 2 días a la semana. Los coordinadores del programa trabajarán con los estudiantes y sus familias para tratar de acomodar diferentes horarios. Ubicación : Las tutorias tendrán lugar en el Hameetman Student Center en el campus de Caltech. Tambien habra oportunidad para tutorias en linea. Cuota de Participación El costo del Programa Rise para el año académico: $ 200 / año. Aceptamos efectivo, tarjetas de crédito y cheques (a nombre de Caltech Y) Pagos: Los pagos se pueden realizar en 1 o 2 cuotas dentro de los primeros 30 días de haber empezado el programa. (Si necesita cuotas en un periodo de tiempo mas largo, debido a problemas financieros, por favor hable con las coordinadoras durante el proceso de inscripción) Becas Un numero limitado de becas serán otorgadas en base a disponibilidad y necesidad económica. Para postular a la beca debe enviar una copia de la Carta de Elegibilidad de Beneficios de Comida a rise@caltech.edu . La cuota de participación de los estudiantes es para cubrir costos de administración (coordinación del programa, materiales, plataforma de tutorias) y no reflejan el servicio de tutoria. El servicio de tutorias es gratis y sera proporcionado por estudiantes de Caltech. Estudiantes Nuevos: Estudiantes pertenecientes a Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) serán admitidos primero. Estudiantes de PUSD deben postular al programa antes del 1ro de Diciembre. Después del 1ro de Diciembre, si hay vacantes disponibles, estudiantes fuera de PUSD serán aceptados en el programa. Ademas de completar el formulario de postulación, los estudiantes nuevos deben entregar lo siguiente: Formulario de Recomendación del Profesor Certificado de notas Cuando tenga estos documentos, escribanos a rise@caltech.edu para concertar una reunión de orientación en línea. CALENDARIO RISE Para postular al programa Rise, cada estudiante debe cumplir los siguientes requisitos: Ser estudiante entre 8° grado y 11° grado (solo estudiantes que previamente han participado en el programa pueden ser estudiantes de 12° grado) Estar inscrito en una escuela publica (incluida escuelas charter) entre un radio de 10 millas del Instituto de Tecnologia de California (o una distancia razonable para llegar a tiempo) Tener una C+ o nota mas baja en matematicas y/o ciencias or estar experimentando una baja considerable en las notas en estas materias. Tener un GPA de al menos 2.0. Estar comprometido a trabajar duro, completar las tareas y "hacer lo que sea posible" para ser un buen estudiante en matematicas y ciencias y un exitoso estudiante de universidad. Requisitos de ElEgibilidad The Caltech Y Programa de Tutorias Rise Telefono: (626) 395-6163 Email: rise@caltech.edu Para hablar con alguien en español, pregunte por Camila Fernandez Informacion de Contacto 1. Completar el formulario de postulacion en linea (disponible hasta el 1ro de Diciembre). Todos los estudiantes, ya sean nuevos o que regresan al programa, deben completar el formulario de postulacion en linea. Se les dara prioridad a estudiantes que regresan al programa y que hayan tenido una asistencia consistente como tambien una evaluacion positiva del programa. Las postulacion de estudiantes que regresan seran procesadas primero si hay un numero limitado de espacios en el programa. Otras postulaciones seran puestas en una lista de espera hasta que hayan vacantes disponibles. 2. Los estudiantes nuevos y al menos un padre/apoderado deben asistir a una reunion de orientacion antes del primer dia de tutorias. Se pueden realizar citas Lunes a Viernes. En la reunion de orientacion, se discutira las necesidades del estudiante, y se les pide a los padres firmar un formulario de consentimiento para completar la inscripcion. 3. Despues de la orientacion la coordinadora del programa emparejara al estudiante con el tutor en base a disponibilidad de horarios. Estudiantes y padres seran notificados por email o telefono el nombre del tutor y la fecha en que comenzaran las tutorias. Estudiantes deberan llegar a la primera sesion de tutorias con todos sus materiales de estudio (libros, tareas, cuadernos, etc.) y listos para discutir su situacion academica, para que los tutores puedan trabajar mas eficientemente con ellos. Proceso de Postulacion APLICAR AQUÍ Preguntas: ¿Preguntas? Escríbanos a rise@caltech.edu

< Back Robert Joseph* Robert('28) is a CMS PhD student supervised by Professor Anima Anandkumar. His research focuses on the intersection of AI for Mathematics and Science whilst also building scalable Foundational models for science. In his free time, he enjoys reading, music, concerts, thrifting, traveling, and tennis. Last year he held the same position and is excited to continue planning Y events and programs to support the Caltech community and those around it and hopes to bring more members of the community to participate in the Y. Committee Affiliation: Student ExComm, Finance Committee Previous Next

< Back Athena Castro Executive Director Athena began working at Caltech in 1994, where she has filled a number of roles. She began her current position as Executive Director of the Caltech Y in 2000. She earned a BA in English Literature at Scripps College, an MS in Education and PhD in Higher Education from Azusa Pacific University.

< Back Leslie Maxfield Leslie Maxfield (BS ’95) is the director of Caltech Academic Media Technologies. Leslie is passionate about the co-evolution of humans and technology and its impact on the future, especially in education. She is a graduate of Caltech and the University of California, Berkeley. You can often find her out watching rocket launches and walking her beagle on the beach. Committee Affiliation: Communications & Marketing Committee Co-Chair Previous Next

< Back Mabell Garcia Paine Mabell is President of Viridis Consulting, a Pasadena-based clean energy consultancy. She has over two decades of experience in clean energy program strategy and implementation, with a focus on energy efficiency and distributed energy resources. A native Angeleno, Mabell has lived in Pasadena for over 25 years and spent two years living in France while attending California State University, Northridge. She serves as Chapter President of Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy (WRISE) Los Angeles and as a City of Pasadena Commissioner. Mabell earned a BA in Liberal Studies from California State University, Northridge, and an MS in Entrepreneurship and Innovation from the University of Southern California. Committee Affiliation: Advancement Committee Previous Next

Student ExComm President < Back Shrujana Kunnam* Student ExComm President Shrujana (’26) is an undergraduate at Caltech studying Computation and Neural Systems. She is a member of the Rutishauser Lab, where she studies how the human brain represents meaning. She is also part of Dhamaka, Caltech’s Bollywood-fusion dance team. Outside of school, she enjoys baking, reading, and playing cards with her friends. As the President of the Student ExComm for the Y, she is excited to expand the Y’s impact by strengthening arts and advocacy initiatives, continuing to lead interactive STEM workshops for local youth, and deepening partnerships across the community. Committee Affiliation: Student ExComm, Executive Committee Previous Next

RISE PROGRAM Please read the eligibility requirements and apply b elow. Para ver esta pagina en Español. For the Muir program click here: https://www.caltechy.org/muir-rise About the Program! The Rise Program is a low-cost afterschool math and science-focused tutoring program that serves public school students between grades 8 and 12. The tutoring is provided by Caltech undergraduate and graduate students. The program is designed to help students gain greater competency in math foundations, improve skills in math and science, and prepare students for college-level math and science. Students have the option of attending tutoring in-person or online. *Data includes the Rise Program, Rise Program at Muir, Y-Tutor Program, and STEM Summer Experience in 2023-2024. Tutoring Schedule: Tutoring is offered 4 days a week Mondays through Thursdays from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Caltech's campus. Remote tutoring is offered to students who need a more flexible schedule. Students must attend 2 days a week. The staff will work with students and families to try to accommodate different schedules. Location: Tutoring takes place in the Hameetman Student Center on Caltech's Campus or online. More details about tutoring options will be provided during the orientation. Participation Fees: $200 for the academic year. Payments: Payments can be made in 1 or 2 installments within 30 days of start date. We accept cash, credit cards or check (payable to the Caltech Y). If you require installments over a longer period of time due to financial difficulty, please speak to a staff member during enrollment. Scholarships: Need-based scholarships are available. To apply for a scholarship please submit a completed application to rise@caltech.edu The student participation fees are for administrative costs (program staff and online platform fees) and are not reflective of the tutoring service. The tutoring service is free of charge and will continue to be provided by Caltech students. New Students: Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) students will be admitted first. PUSD students have until December 1st to apply for the program. After December 1st , if space allows, students outside of PUSD will be enrolled in the program. In addition to filling out the online application (linked below) new students need to submit the following: Teacher Recommendation Form Unofficial Transcript After collecting these documents please email us at rise@caltech.edu to schedule an online orientation meeting. VIEW THE RISE CALENDAR To apply for the Rise Program, each student must meet the following criteria: Be a student between the 8th grade and 12th grade Be enrolled in a public school (including charter schools) within a 10-mile radius of the California Institute of Technology (or a reasonable driving distance to be on time). Priority is given to PUSD students. Be receiving a C+ or lower in math and/or science or experiencing steadily declining grades in math and/or science. Have an overall GPA of 2.0 or above. Be a student with a commitment to working hard, completing homework and “doing whatever it takes” to be a better student in math and science and a successful college student. student eligibility 1. Complete the online application. All new and returning students are required to fill out the online application. 2. New students and at least one parent/guardian must come to an online orientation meeting prior to the first day of tutoring. Appointments can be made Monday – Friday. At the orientation meeting, there will be a discussion of the student’s needs and parents are asked to sign a Waiver of Release and Liability to complete enrollment. 3. Students and parents will be notified by email or phone of the tutor match and start date. Students should arrive to the first session with all materials (books, notes, assignments, etc.) and ready to discuss their academic and classroom situation so that tutors can more efficiently work with them. application process APPLY HERE Questions: Questions? Contact us at rise@caltech.edu

< Back Rachel Tham* Rachel is a materials science graduate student in Engineering and Applied Science (EAS) at Caltech. Her research focuses on studying two-dimensional materials for photovoltaic and optoelectronic applications. She is a Womxn in EAS steering committee member, and she enjoys dancing, gardening, and traveling. Through the Caltech Y, she enjoys planning and going to the Explore LA Cultural Cuisine Tours, in addition to going to events organized by the Y’s Student Activism Speaker Series. She hopes to support and encourage the Caltech community to get involved with Y events. Committee Affiliation: Student ExComm, Communications & Marketing Committee Previous Next

< Back Rashmi Dhungel Office Manager Rashmi joined Caltech Y in April 2023. She holds a master’s degree in arts from Tribhuvan University Kathmandu, Nepal. With a background in various administrative roles, she has prioritized customer service throughout her career and finds joy in assisting others. She is excited about the opportunity to work with the Caltech community. During her leisure time, Rashmi finds joy in pursuing her passions for cooking and traveling.

< Back Nate Thomas Nate is a software/thermal engineer, working in the clean tech startup space since 2018. While a grad student at Caltech, he co-chaired the Social Activism Speaker Series. He completed his PhD in Materials Science at Caltech in 2019. Committee Affiliation: Advancement Committee Previous Next