International Education Week
2024 | Fall Term | Monday, Nov 18 - Friday, Nov 22
Celebrating international education and exchange, International Education Week (IEW) is an initiative of the U.S. Dept of State and the U.S. Dept of Education.
Promoting STEM in Africa - By Professor Franca Hoffmann.
Monday, Nov 18 | 12:00 - 1:00 PM | Hameetman Multipurpose Room | Lunch Provided
Over the past decade, Dr. Franca Hoffmann has organized numerous workshops and conferences in Africa and taught and supervised students at different African institutions. This involvement grew out of STEM outreach activities that resulted in the foundation of a charity as a means to support local initiatives and to provide the expertise and funding to implement and scale ideas to improve the current state of math education. In 2020, she was elected the Research Chair in Data Science at Quantum Leap Africa, a role in which she set up a new pan-African data science doctoral training program. In the meantime, she founded the Young African Mathematicians Fellowship program in Bonn, Germany, which has now grown into a partnership between all German excellence clusters in mathematics. Dr. Hoffmann is an Assistant Professor in Applied Mathematics at Caltech since 2022, and also currently serves as International Scientific Advisor for the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences. Please, come and hear Dr. Franca Hoffmann's journey in Africa and beyond.
Study Abroad and Adventures in Scotland - By Tessa Pierce and Anwesha Das.
Tuesday, Nov 19 | 12:00 - 1:00 PM | Hameetman Multipurpose Room | Lunch Provided
Our experiences studying biology and Computation and Neural Systems at the University of Edinburgh enriched our time at Caltech by giving us an opportunity for cultural immersion and exploration. The class structures and educational experience were quite different than Caltech courses, and we gained confidence and amazing memories from exploring Scotland. Please, come and hear Tessa Pearce, who is a Caltech undergraduate senior in Biology and Anwesha Das, who is a Caltech undergraduate senior in Computation and Neural Systems, both sharing their academic and cultural experiences in Scotland.
Active Listening Session for International Students and Scholars: Uncertainty and U.S. Immigration in 2025 - By Ilana Smith, Director of the International Offices
Wednesday, Nov 20 | 12:00 - 1:00 PM | Hameetman Multipurpose Room | Lunch Provided.
By coming to the United States and making the decision to leave home, to study or conduct research in a new language, and to immerse yourself in a new culture demonstrates curiosity and courage. Your presence at Caltech enriches the campus and the broader U.S. educational and scientific community. You may have questions about how the new political era will impact your nonimmigrant status in the United States. This session will be a free and safe space to express your confusion and to ask questions. We will be actively listening, but we cannot provide definitive answers. Nevertheless, gathering your input will help guide us to support you during the years ahead.
Breaking the Linear Path: Embracing Intellectual Freedom and Happiness in a Scientific Career - By Dr. Matheus de Castro Fonseca.
Thursday, Nov 21 | 12:00 - 1:00 PM | Hameetman Multipurpose Room | Lunch Provided
In this lecture, I will explore how intellectual freedom and personal fulfillment can redefine a scientific career. I will delve into the political challenges within academia and broader societal systems, illustrating how these forces can stifle scientific innovation. By sharing my personal journey, I aim to demonstrate that a linear, conventional path is far from the only option, and that true fulfillment often lies in forging your own way. Please, come and hear Matheus who is a Caltech Postdoctoral Research Associate in the division of Biology and Biological Engineering, talking openly about the freedom in science depending on the country you live in.
Studying Mathematics at St. Catharine's College in Cambridge, in United Kingdom - By Thomas MacLean.
Friday, Nov 22 | 12:00 - 1:00 PM | Hameetman Multipurpose Room | Lunch Provided
Take a virtual trip for a quarter of mathematics study in the United Kingdom, where the mathematics and the sunrises are equally beautiful. Hear about experiences that come with living in the Cambridge city center and discoveries that come from open-minded exploration. Discover what comes with giving and sharing experiences in a new place, and how that can be taken with you to support your next adventures. Please, come and hear Thomas MacLean, who is a Caltech undergraduate senior in mathematics with minors in astrophysics and aerospace engineering, and the benefits to go by oneself to a new country can bring into life.
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