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Secretary < Back Katie Clark Secretary Katie is currently a Talent Management Associate in Advancement and Alumni Relations at Caltech. She previously supported Drs. David Baltimore and Alice Huang. Katie is actively involved with the Caltech Women’s Club and served as president for several years. In addition, she has volunteered with Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles and the S. Pasadena High School Tiger Booster Club. She earned a BA from Duke University and an MA in French Literature from UC Berkeley. Committee Affiliation: Executive Committee, Advancement Committee Previous Next

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< Back to all programs India Ki Khoj Cultural Trip $1,500 December 13 - 22 | Applications Due: July 29 To Participate: https://forms.gle/XzD3MRuPesdmAsTB9 About The Caltech Y, in partnership with the Caltech SURF Program and IIT Gandhinagar (IITGN), is coordinating a trip to Gandhinagar, India. This trip is designed to introduce Caltech students to the many layers that form identity in India. Through a combination of academic lectures and fieldtrips, IITGN faculty will take participants through the India of the past, present and future, relating India’s ancient traditions of philosophy, science and technology to a present-day India. The trip will take place in Gandhinagar, located on the west coast of India, a region chosen by Gandhi as the center of his political campaigns and social experiments. Nearby, Ahmedabad also has a long-standing tradition of business and entrepreneurship as well as striking architecture. It is a historic city steeped in tradition that is also responding rapidly to modernity and globalization. ITINERARY December 13 Leave Caltech December 15 Arrive in India December 16-21 Workshops, Discussions, Fieldtrips December 22 Leave India December 22 Arrive in US PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Talks and discussions will be led by IITGN faculty and other guest speakers. Topics include: History Religions in India Democracy Caste and community structures Science and technology (both ancient and modern) Science policy Indian philosophical traditions India as an economic market Gender issues Poetry and films Thanks to our partners, IITGN and the SURF Program, this trip is heavily subsidized. The $1500 student fee includes transportation, lodging and meals while in-country, visa processing fees and travel insurance. Immunizations are required, but not covered in the fee. Knowing that some students may face exceptional financial barriers that could prevent their participation, participants are given the option to break up their fee over time, and/or to apply for the Global Perspectives Scholarship in order to receive additional subsidy, if needed. Because this trip is scheduled at the beginning of winter break participants may choose to travel independently to a different destination when the program ends or to return with the group to Caltech. The trip is open to all undergraduate students. For questions, please contact caltechy@caltech.edu . Space is limited. Previous Program Next Program

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Y Tutor The Y-Tutor Program is excited to start for the 2024-25 year! If you would like to participate in the program, please apply here: https://forms.gle/z3p9wTy9wzrhDv8j8 . About the Program: The Caltech Y is seeking tutors for the Y-Tutor Program, which provides FREE online math and science tutoring to Pasadena college students. The Y-Tutor Program is open to Rise Alumni (former high school students who received tutoring through the Rise Program and are now in college), as well as Pasadena City College students. We're proud to partner with the PCC MESA program, which supports low-income, first-generation college students pursuing STEM careers. By focusing on college students, Y-Tutor aims to narrow race- and income-based achievement gaps and inspire more underrepresented students to enter STEM fields. More Details Days: Any Time: Any (primarily afternoon and early evening) Commitment: Flexible. Schedule sessions when needed. Format: Online Apply: https://forms.gle/z3p9wTy9wzrhDv8j8 Questions: If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Camila Fernandez at camilaf@caltech.edu or rise@caltech.edu

< Back Subham (Sub) Sahoo* Sub ('26) studies computer science and business, economics, and management at Caltech, and he is a member of Avery and Venerable House. Last year, he left the Rob Phillips Group where he did machine learning research for genomic inference problems to pursue a software engineering internship at Fieldguide. He is excited to come back to Caltech this year and use his experiences to serve as Cabinet member with the Caltech Y. Outside of academics, he plays trumpet for the wind orchestra, helps lead the Caltech Christian Fellowship, and loves going on hikes/camping trips. He has participated in and helped organize Make-A-Difference Day, the Y-Hike, the Costa Rica ASB Trip, and the India Ki Khoj Cultural Exchange Trip. Committee Affiliation: Student ExComm, Finance Committee Previous Next

< Back to all programs Science Homecoming Free Monday | Nov. 10 | 12 - 1 pm | Noyes 153 Lunch Provided, RSVP Required To Participate: https://go.caltechy.org/event/ 808 About Join us for a lunch discussion with Steven Piantadosi, one of the co-founders of Science Homecoming, a grassroots movement that encourages scientists to write opinion pieces for their local newspapers as a way of advocating for science funding… particularly from government agencies like the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the National institutes of Health (NIH). They encourage scientists to share personal stories of their upbringing and their science in terms relatable to their hometowns, and they provide them with resources like templates, editor support, and tools to help them demonstrate how science benefits their local communities. The goal is to build support for science research in smaller towns by reaching a broader audience than large urban newspapers can… and with dozens of op-eds published in local outlets across more than 30 states, they are well on their way to reaching a wide cross-section of the population. Science comes from every town, belongs to everyone, and is critical to our nation’s success… it is worth the investment. Caltech Y Student Activism Speaker Series (SASS) Lunches are open to any member of the Caltech affiliated community; however, if space becomes an issue, priority will be given to students. Views expressed are solely those of the speaker(s). Questions can be directed to caltechy@caltech.edu Steven T. Piantadosi has undergraduate degrees in mathematics and linguistics from UNC Chapel Hill. He earned his Ph.D. at MIT's Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, working on learning models and psycholinguistics. Following that, he was a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Rochester where he learned infant research methods, before staying on there as faculty. In 2018 he moved to UC Berkeley, where he heads the Computation and Language Lab. His current work including developing and testing learning models for language and mathematics, as well as fieldwork in the Amazon with indigenous populations. Previous Program Next Program

< Back to all programs Advancing Science through Policy Free Friday | Nov. 7 | 12 - 1 pm | Chen 100 Lunch Provided, RSVP Required To Participate: https://go.caltechy.org/event/805 About Join us for a lunch discussion with Rebecca Adler Miserendino (Caltech BS‘06), currently one of Caltech’s lobbyists in Washington, D.C., as well as a former Foreign Affairs Officer and Senior Climate Finance Advisor with the U.S. Department of State, to hear about her pathway from academia to policy and roles advancing science through policy and advocacy. The lunch talk is a collaboration between The Caltech Y Student Activism Speaker Series (SASS) and the Linde Center for Science, Society, and Policy (LCSSP). SASS Lunches are open to any member of the Caltech affiliated community; however, if space becomes an issue, priority will be given to students. Views expressed are solely those of the speaker(s). Questions can be directed to caltechy@caltech.edu Dr. Adler Miserendino leads Lewis-Burkes environmental and international focused issue groups and drives advocacy and consulting strategies to enable clients to compete for federal funds, shape new programs, build international engagement, develop coalitions, and raise their profile with key policy stakeholders. She has worked for over fifteen years across scientific disciplines and in the international arena to understand budget and policy trends, enhance institutional effectiveness, and to identify emerging opportunities relevant to the research and higher education communities. Prior to joining Lewis-Burke, Adler Miserendino was a Senior Adviser, Foreign Affairs Officer, and Physical Scientist at the U.S. Department of State (DOS) in the Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs, serving in both the Office of Global Change (OES/EGC) and the Office of Environmental Quality and Transboundary Issues (OES/EQT). In this capacity, she negotiated on behalf of the United States and advised senior U.S. officials on a variety of crosscutting matters to advance U.S. global environment, climate, and health priorities; and to safeguard the role of science in policy decision-making. While at DOS, Adler Miserendino covered topics relating to international climate and environment finance, serving as the lead adviser on the Green Climate Fund, the Global Environment Facility, and on specific aspects under the Multilateral Development Banks. In these roles, she was invited to participate in and/or provide advice to several U.S. delegations including: the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change; UN Forum on Forests; Minamata Convention on Mercury, the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions; UN Convention on Biological Diversity; and the UN Convention to Combat Desertification. Previous Program Next Program

< Back to all programs Explore LA Middle Eastern Coffee Fee: $10 Saturday | Nov. 8 | 10 to 11:30 AM (plus travel time) To Participate: https://forms.gle/jaMhSvSgxGtgRZVs8 About Come join us on this cultural excursion to Yala Coffee, a new generation specialty coffee shop highlighting middle eastern flavors, culture & community, only 30 mins by car! The Caltech Y is subsidizing the food/drink to reduce the cost and has arranged for Caltech UG Umran Koca to share about the culture. Spaces are limited. The sign-up form will open at 12 Noon on Thursday, 10/23. Those who get spots will be emailed a link, and a deadline, to make their payment via credit card. Spots of those who don't make payment by the due date will be offered to those placed on the wait list. Transportation is not provided. Leaders will send out a spreadsheet to participants for those who would like to arrange carpools. It is also recommended that riders give drivers $6 toward gas. Previous Program Next Program

< Back to all programs Mt. Lukens Day Hike Free * Saturday | Oct. 25 | 7:00 am - 3:00 PM To Participate: https://forms.gle/iiVDzFxEibpxcqga6 About Join Caltech Y Outdoors this Saturday, October 25th, for a hike up to Mt. Lukens, the highest point in LA! This will be a difficult hike, as it is 9 miles round-trip with 2700 ft of climbing. A description of the trail can be found at this link . We will depart from the Caltech Y at 7am, and we anticipate returning to campus by 3pm. Hikers will need to come prepared with sturdy hiking shoes, at least 3 L of water, a light lunch, and plenty of snacks. While the weather will be relatively cool with temperatures below 80 degrees, there is minimal shade, so hikers should also be prepared for sun exposure (sun screen!). The trip is free, but you must have your own transportation to, and from, the trailhead or carpool with others (a group spreadsheet will be sent out for those who want to self-organize carpooling)... and those carpooling should anticipate chipping in about $5 for gas. Look for a confirmation email with more details and logistics. Sign-ups are first-come, first-served. Feel free to email Rithvik ( rramesh@caltech.edu ) or Satvik ( sgkumar@caltech.edu ) if you have questions. Sign-up is required. Previous Program Next Program

Alternative Break Trips The Caltech Y Alternative Break Programs aim to broaden student perspectives and foster responsible citizenship through experiential learning while connecting students with local, national, and global issues. These programs are student-coordinated and student-led, offering a unique opportunity for hands-on involvement. “For me, this trip was a dream come true. It is inspiring and informative to be in an international hub like Geneva and have questions about the feasibility of achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, fake news, climate change, equitable access to technology and medical advances, and what impact we as science and engineering students can have in international policy answered by global experts who are working on tackling these issues every single day.” Kavya Sreedhar, Geneva Trip Leader India Ki Khoj Trip Read More D.C. Science Policy Read More Geneva Global Policy Read More Hawai'i Environmental Sustainability and Service Read More Want to support these transformative experiences? Read Sub's story to find out how! Global Perspective some Past trips Hawai'i ASB 2024 Click to learn more! DC Science Policy Click to learn more! Civil Rights Trip Click to learn more! Hawai'i ASB 2024 Click to learn more! 1/4

< Back to all programs Adventure 101: Great Hiking in L.A. Free Friday | Oct. 17 | 12-1 pm | Room TBA Lunch Provided, RSVP Required To Participate: https://go.caltechy.org/event/795 About The Los Angeles area has an abundance of great hiking – from our adjacent Griffith Park and San Gabriel Mountains to the Santa Monica, San Bernardino and San Jacinto Mountains beyond – there is so much to choose from. There is also a wide range of intensity levels as well, from the mellow stroll to the rigorous challenge, so everyone from the novice to the seasoned adventurer can find their adventure. Join us for lunch and hear Y-Outdoors student trip leaders share from personal experience about some of the great venues you can explore on your own. Questions can be directed to caltechy@caltech.edu . Previous Program Next Program