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Upcoming
Reminder: “Caltech Spirit” Contest
The deadline for the “Caltech Spirit” photo contest is 5 p.m. today. Show us your Caltech spirit—however you want to define it—in a photo, and you might win a grab bag of Caltech-themed prizes. The winning photo will be published in the January 11 issue of Ion Caltech. Send your photo here. See contest rules in box below.
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Planetary Science Seminar
Jonathan Berube, VFX art director at Berube Films in Hollywood, will explain “The Art of Science Fiction Landscape Creation.”
Tuesday, January 5, 4 p.m., South Mudd 365
Environmental Science and Engineering Seminar Julie Zilles, research assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, will lecture on “Biomimetic Processes for Water Treatment.”
Wednesday, January 6, 4 p.m., South Mudd 365
Challenging Islamophobia
The Council on American and Islamic Relations will discuss the myths perpetuating Islamophobia and ways to combat them as a community of allies with the Muslim community. Lunch will be provided. RSVP is requested.
Thursday, January 7, noon, Center for Student Services, second floor, common area
Science Sundays Series—Matinees for All Ages
The film, Road Trips on Mars: Rovers Explore the Red Planet, follows the mission every step of the way providing viewers the opportunity to experience the ups and downs of the expedition through the eyes of the science team.
Sunday, January 10, 2 p.m., Beckman Auditorium
Keck Institute for Space Studies—Open Lecture
John Blincow of the Gateway Foundation and Dr. Thomas R. Spilker, will delve into “Building the First Spaceport in Low Earth Orbit.”
Wednesday, January 13, 5 p.m., Guggenheim 101
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Announcements
Beckman Museum Holiday Hours
The Beckman Room is a small museum devoted to the history of chemistry and to the scientific and philanthropic work of Arnold O. Beckman. Although the museum is usually open to walk-in visitors from
1–4 p.m. the first Friday of every month, this month’s opening has been shifted to the second Friday due to the holidays.
Friday, January 8, 1–4 p.m., The Beckman Room, Beckman Institute, Room 131
Totem Contest
Caltech’s literary and visual arts magazine is having a contest with a “dreams” theme—which can be interpreted however you’d like. All literary and visual art is eligible; the deadline is Friday, January 8. Questions and submissions should be sent to totem@caltech.edu.
iD Tech Camp is Back at Caltech for Summer, 2016
iD Tech Camp is open to students ages 10–17. Students learn to code, do electrical engineering, design video games, mod Minecraft, model 3-D characters, print 3-D models, and more. Faculty and staff at Caltech, JPL, and NASA can save $150 on registration fees. Registration is open until Sunday, January 31.
2016 GPS Division Photo Calendars For Sale
Calendars are $10 each and make great office decorations. Proceeds go to a student-run geology field trip. Calendars may be purchased in North Mudd 101, by email at gpsphotocalendar@gmail.com, or by calling (626) 395-3304, while supplies last.
Are You Ready to Weather the Storms?
The forecasted El Niño is expected to bring plenty of wet and stormy weather that may produce flooding, mudslides, and power outages throughout Southern California. Visit Caltech’s emergency preparedness website for tips on how to prepare yourself and your family, register for city emergency alerts, and find out what resources are available in your community.
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