Episode Synopsis "A Formula for Success"

What inspires Caltech’s scientists and engineers in the pursuit of pathbreaking discoveries? Caltech President Thomas F. Rosenbaum offers his perspective on the Institute’s formula for success, including the value of the humanities and the importance of cultivating a diverse community. He shares his own scientific journey, along with the opportunities he sees ahead for Caltech in disciplines such as sustainability, climate science, astronomy, biomedicine, and quantum physics. Thomas F. Rosenbaum is the Sonja and William Davidow Presidential Chair and Professor of Physics at Caltech.

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