Materials scientists study relationships between the properties of materials and their internal structure, and how this structure can be controlled. The field of materials science at Caltech emphasizes fundamental issues in metals, oxides, semiconductors, ceramics, and composites.
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December 13, 2025
8:00 am
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December 17, 2025
9:00 am
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January 5, 2026
12:00 am