International Education Week

At Caltech, IEW highlights the global reach of our academic community through presentations by students, faculty, postdocs, and staff. Topics have included international research collaborations, scientific advances addressing global challenges, study abroad experiences, and issues affecting international education and exchange.

November 17 - 21
Presentations by Caltech community members highlighting international research, collaborations, and global impact.

Bonjour, Caltech: Lessons from a Fulbright in France
Tuesday, Nov 17 | 12:00 – 1:00 PM | Hameetman Multipurpose Room | Lunch Provided
Join us for a conversation with Dr. Felicia Hunt, Assistant Vice President for Student and Family Engagement. Felicia will reflect on her journey as a participant in the Fulbright International Education Administrators program in France, sharing stories of meaningful French hospitality, deep professional connections, and the profound reminders of our shared humanity. Come hear her insights into higher education abroad, the power of cross-cultural exchange, and practical ways we can all build stronger, more meaningful connections right here at Caltech.

Minds Without Borders: A Century of International Talent at Caltech
Thursday, Nov 19 | 12:00 – 1:00 PM | Hameetman Multipurpose Room | Lunch Provided
Dr. David Zierler, Caltech's institutional historian, will survey over 100 years of Caltech's international students and scholars who have forged new discoveries and made enormous contributions to humanity. David will highlight the Institute philosophy that seeks and attracts the most inquisitive minds across the world, and the Institute culture that approaches science and engineering as interdisciplinary endeavors that thrive on a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives.

Fulbright Reception
Saturday, Nov 21 | 5:00 – 7:00 PM | Dabney Hall and Garden | Light Refreshments
Meet Fulbright alumni from the greater Los Angeles area and the Caltech community for an evening of networking, conversation, and information sharing. This is a great opportunity to connect with area Fulbrighters to learn about programs and how to apply. Open to Caltech students, postdocs, faculty and staff. This event is co-hosted by Theater Arts at Caltech (TACIT), Caltech Fellowships Advising & Study Abroad (FASA) office, Caltech International Student Programs (ISP), and the Greater Los Angeles Fulbright Chapter.

Have an international story worth sharing? Submit a Speaker Proposal
Have you studied or conducted research abroad, collaborated with international colleagues, or contributed to a project with global impact? Consider presenting during IEW 2027. We welcome proposals from within the Caltech community.

Past Presentations & Archives
Explore our past IEW programs to learn how members of the Caltech community are making an impact around the world.