APhMS & KNI ReYOUnion
On Friday, October 16, 2026, the Department of Applied Physics and Materials Science (APhMS) and the Kavli Nanoscience Institute (KNI) will co-host an exciting afternoon event for our alumni and friends.
The afternoon will consist of special remarks by our faculty and leadership, lunch with alumni, students, and supporters; tours of research labs and the KNI nanofabrication cleanroom facility; the unveiling of the new KNI historical display in the Steele Laboratory lobby; and a poster session with a delicious reception including beer and wine.
This event is part of Caltech's Alumni Weekend program. Please refer to their website for more information about the weekend's events.
Program
| Time | Detail | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 pm | Welcome Remarks | Steele Lab Entrance |
| 12:15-1:30 pm | Lunch with alumni, students, and friends | Watson Portico |
| 1:30-3:30 pm | Lab Tours*, KNI Historical Display & Refreshments in Steele Lobby | Various |
| 3:30-5:00 pm | Poster Session & Reception | Watson Courtyard |
*RSVP to receive the full lab tour schedule and to signup for specific tours.
RSVP
Let us know if you're able to make it! Plus ones are most welcome to attend.
Complete the RSVP form before September 15, 2026.
Additional Event: Saturday, October 17, 2026
KNI Director Andrei Faraon will give a special lecture in the Feynman Lecture Hall at 10:30 am on Saturday, October 17. This lecture commemorates the tenth anniversary of the KNI-Wheatley Scholarship in Nanoscience, which was made possible through the generous donation by Chuck (BS '56) and Judy Wheatley.
As the inaugural recipient in 2016, Dr. Faraon's talk will cover his research trajectory over the past ten years to present day challenges and what lies ahead.
More information about this event will be posted here in the coming weeks. All are welcome to attend. No RSVP needed.
Questions?
Contact [email protected] if you have any questions about the event.
