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.
10/12/22 • 51 min
The Lonely Idea - A Formula for Success
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Introduction (00:03): Great science and engineering often begin with a singular hypothesis, but how does a lone spark of innovation become popular science? From Caltech, this is The Lonely Idea.
Rich Wolf, host (00:15): Welcome back to another session of The Lonely Idea. I'm here with President Tom Rosenbaum, the president of Caltech. Tom, welcome to the program.
Thomas F. Rosenbaum, guest (00:23): Thank you, Rich. It's really grea
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