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Madison Quan smiling in front of a dark blue background.
  • Welcome to Caltech:

Madison Quan

On September 2, Madison joined Caltech as the interim head coach of the women’s basketball team for the 2025-26 season. She previously served as assistant coach for the Pomona-Pitzer Sagehens, the same team she played on during her four years as an undergraduate at Pitzer College.

Photo of Sujit Datta
  • Celebrating a recognition:

Sujit Datta

On September 1, Sujit was named the new Chief Editor of Reviews of Modern Physics, which is the foremost journal in physics devoted to publishing authoritative, foundational, and influential review articles across all areas of physics. He looks forward to ensuring the journal stays responsive to the rapidly evolving landscape of modern physics and its expanding connections with other fields.

Audrey Martin
  • Welcome to Caltech:

Audrey Martin

Audrey joined Caltech on July 23 as a research scientist in the Division of Geological and Planetary Sciences. Her research focuses on asteroids and the Moon, which is done through JWST spectra analysis, Apollo sample characterization, and creating asteroid and lunar regolith analogs. She was previously a postdoctoral scholar at the University of Central Florida.

Tasha Cammidge
  • Celebrating a new role:

Tasha Cammidge

Tasha joined Caltech’s sustainability department under facilities as the Green Labs Coordinator on July 21. Through Green Labs initiatives, Tasha aims to help the campus reduce energy and water use, cut waste, and build a culture of conservation—efforts that can save the university money while supporting research and education. Prior to this role, Tasha was a research technician and then lab manager at Caltech’s biology and biological engineering division.

Austin Brotman
  • Celebrating a recognition:

Austin Brotman

Austin has been named a 2025 Gilliam Fellow by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI), which supports promising PhD students pursuing impactful scientific research and fosters inclusive training environments. Alongside his advisors, Ralph Adolphs and Ueli Rutihauser, Austin will engage in professional development and join HHMI’s vibrant scientific community.

A selfie of Jennifer Treweek at the summit of Caltech Peak.
  • Welcome (back) to Caltech:

Jennifer Treweek

Jennifer (BS ’04) joined Caltech as scientific director of the Merkin Institute for Translational Research on June 2. In her new role, Jennifer will advise on translational lab procedures, assist with proposal review, review project milestones with awardees, and provide guidance on project pivots to ensure that the translational and commercialization aims of the Merkin Institute are achieved.