The California Institute of Technology (Caltech) is famous
for opening new scientific vistas: molecular biology, gene sequencing,
nanoscience, neuromorphic computing, quarks, quasars, seismology, and more.
Less familiar is Caltech’s role in translating fundamental discoveries into
technologies that improve people’s lives. These include catalytic converters to
eliminate smog, early electric vehicles, modern-day electronics, and even
surfboard design. At the Redlands Forum on May 30, 2024, Thomas Rosenbaum
highlighted the stories and people behind these advances.