"Jan and I are pleased to sponsor the Oringer Seminars for IST. Our hope is through successful interactions with visiting entrepreneurs, alumni, and venture capitalists, Caltech students will obtain crucial, practical information to augment the theoretical underpinnings of the IST curriculum. Through these seminars, we want to open students' eyes to the many ways their knowledge can be applied to benefit society and to inspire them to move their ideas forward driving economic and technological progress." Howard Oringer (MS '63 EE)
The Jan and Howard Oringer Seminars will be held three times annually over a five-year period, beginning in 2012. An important ingredient in augmenting classroom studies and laboratory experiences, these lunch-time seminars will offer opportunities for students to discover new perspectives on current research efforts, to examine the context of practical applications of research initiatives along with their societal and legal implications, and to engage with speakers who are in the forefront of their fields. The Oringer Seminars will provide a popular venue for both students and faculty to explore new scientific and technological advancements on the horizon, with an emphasis on the potential benefits to this and to future generations.
