Updates for Caltech neighbors
Here you can find announcements and news for neighbors, ways to learn more and connect, and links to construction information and events you are welcome to attend.
August 2026
Caltech is buzzing with activity this summer. Veterans joined us for the seventh annual Warrior-Scholar Project STEM boot camp at Caltech, profiled in the Los Angeles Times.
Local and Los Angeles–based high school students came to campus for immersive programs such as Summer Research Connection and Summer of Math, featured in Caltech Magazine. Younger children took part in the Caltech Y–sponsored Camp Rise and other day camps on campus.
And the legendary SURF program and its offshoots give Caltech students and undergraduates from other colleges 10 weeks to explore a single research project from start to finish with mentors on campus and at JPL, which Caltech founded and manages for NASA.
President Ray Jayawardhana took the helm at Caltech, as outgoing President Rosenbaum returned to his active quantum research program on campus.
Meanwhile, the final touches are in progress on the Ginsburg Center for Quantum Precision Measurement and the broad campus entry next to it, and Caltech is transforming little-used lawns into climate-adapted landscapes.
Coyote safety
If you see coyotes around campus, please be cautious. They may be defensive, especially if you have a dog with you. You can find more information on our wildlife page; in brief, these steps can help:
- Do not feed squirrels or turtles or leave food outside for pets or wildlife
- Never feed coyotes; it causes them to approach people and be reactive to dogs
- Keep garbage secure and pick up fallen fruit
- Discourage coyotes from getting any closer than four car-lengths away
- Keep dogs on a six-foot or shorter leash and within your control
- Leave cats and small dogs indoors when you aren't with them
- Report any concerning coyote interactions or close approaches to Caltech Security at this online form or by calling 626-395-5000; Ext. 5000. Prompt reporting helps Caltech effectively communicate coyote concerns to city authorities.
The Pasadena Public Health Department also encourages incident reports and asks area residents to watch an educational YouTube video about coyotes and review the City's urban wildlife management plan.
Caltech Facilities staff trim up shrubs, pick up fallen fruit, and remove trash promptly to minimize available habitat and food.
Featured events
Neighbors, you are welcome at Caltech public events, including talks on the latest science, varsity games, and musical performances and plays. The events on the events page for locals may especially interest you. Registration is recommended when possible.
Watson Lectures
This popular, free, 103-year-old series will resume in fall 2026; we can't wait to see you there! Meanwhile, you can find opportunities to hear from Caltech scholars and scientists on the events page for locals.
Stay in touch
Email [email protected]: ask a question, share a comment.
Sign up for the Caltech neighbor email list. You'll receive a few emails a year with invitations to public events, advance notice of construction or disturbances, and updates on campus life.
Subscribe to the Caltech Public Events monthly newsletter: find out about events on science, the humanities, arts, and culture.
Subscribe to The Caltech Weekly: learn about the latest research and happenings at Caltech.
Explore the This Is Caltech website for a glimpse of what happens at Caltech.
Get a coffee: The Red Door and Broad Café are popular with campus neighbors and visitors.