Overton wins best poster at MicroTAS

Photo of Prof Amy Herr and Overton with their poster

BioE PhD student Maya Overton won the CHEMINAS Young Researcher Poster Award at this year’s MicroTAS (Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences – Micro-Total Analysis Systems ) 2026 conference in Granada, Spain. Her winning poster from Amy Herr’s lab described “Single-cell Mass Spectrometry Proteomics Paired With Imaging-Based Morphology.” 

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CFW workshop: Managing Debt: Mind Over Money

Tuesday Nov 19, 5-6 PM | Registration Link Debt can feel overwhelming, but with the right strategies, you can take control and reduce what you owe. Join the Center for Financial Wellness, to learn how to: Understand different types of debt and how interest works Create a personalized plan to pay down debt efficiently Avoid…

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PixArt University Innovation Challenge 2027

Pick a real-world problem and build a working prototype with PixArt optical sensors. Enter individually or in a team of up to three. Shortlisted teams receive a free design kit, and the final is held online in September 2027. Prizes: US$10,000 / US$8,000 / US$6,000, plus up to five US$3,000 merit awards. free, open to…

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Caltech’s WAVE Fellows program

WAVE Fellows is a 10-week undergraduate research program that provides robust programming in the areas of academic and professional development, intended for undergraduates in STEM fields who are seriously considering attending graduate school.  Eligibility: Students must be current sophomores through non-graduating seniors and must be U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, or students with DACA status. A…

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Engineering World Health – summer in Guatemala

Looking for an unforgettable way to make a difference this summer? Applications are now open for the Community Health Institute in Guatemala, running June 6 – August 8, 2027! Spend your first four weeks in Quetzaltenango in a hands-on, immersive course focused on biomedical equipment repair, learning and practicing side-by-side with Guatemalan engineering students. Then,…

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Finish the Semester Strong with Academic Coaching

Feeling overwhelmed by upcoming exams, projects and deadlines? The Student Learning Center’s Strategic Learning Program can help you get organized, manage your time and build effective study strategies. Get personalized support through weekly one-on-one academic coaching or a one-time, 50-minute learning consultation. Whether you’re tackling procrastination or planning for finals, you’ll walk away with strategies…

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CAEE Wellness Event

Thursday, November 12 | 12:30–2 p.m. | GEC 164/166 Take a well-deserved study break! Join CAEE to create your own mini care package with self-care goodies like fidget toys, face masks, lip balm and more. Plus, enjoy free pizza! RSVP to help us plan! Walk-ins are welcome. Food and supplies are available on a first-come,…

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Uncovering the hidden chemical activity of microplastics

artists illustration of microplastics in a water droplet

Recent research by Teresa Head-Gordon and collaborators has shown that when bulk polymers become microplastics they are in fact not inert, but rather, the tiny pieces of plastic chemically modify the water around them to generate highly reactive species that may cause damage to living systems.

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