Caltech Connection
Caltech Connection provides undergraduates in STEM with one-on-one mentorship in an informal setting. Under the guidance of their mentors, mentees participate in scientific literature analysis, build their research acumen, and have the opportunity to participate in computational or experimental research activities.
The program is designed for students with little to no prior research experience but who have a strong interest in a STEM-related field and are able to commit to weekly (or bi-weekly) activities with their mentors.
Caltech Connection will resume during the 2026-2027 academic year. Please fill out the Interest Form by September 11, 2026, to receive emails and updates.
Prospective Mentees: please read through the FAQs for answers to some of the most common questions we receive.
Participating Schools
*not a comprehensive list
- Cal State Los Angeles
- Cal State Dominguez Hills
- Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science
- Compton College
- East Los Angeles College
- Pasadena City College
- Pierce College
- Rio Hondo College
- Santa Monica College
Caltech Supporters
- The amazing staff in the Student-Faculty Programs Office
- Division of Biology and Biological Engineering
- Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Division of Engineering and Applied Science
- Division of Geological and Planetary Sciences
- Division of Physics, Mathematics and Astronomy
- The Kavli Nanoscience Institute (KNI)
- Institute for Quantum Information and Matter (IQIM)
- Resnick Sustainability Institute (RSI)