Academics Committee
Chair: Cory TobinMembers: Jai Shanata (ex officio)
Meetings: noon on the 4th Thursday of the Month
gscacad@caltech.edu | Academics Committee Website
Academic issues claim an overwhelming part of a grad student's life. The Academics Committee focuses on conducting the Lab Review, the GSC Teaching and Mentoring Awards, and the Everhart Lecture Series.
Would you like to know what life is like in the lab you're considering joining? Then the Lab Review can help you. Just before graduation, students answer questions about their experiences in the laboratory and with their advisor; these questions include freedom of research direction, advisor involvement, and advisor support/advocacy of their students.
The Annual GSC Teaching and Mentoring Awards recognize extraordinary teaching (yes, it really does occur) and mentoring. The three award categories are outstanding classroom Teacher, Teaching Assistant, and Mentor.
The Everhart Lecture Series is a forum for outstanding graduate students to present their path breaking research in front of the Caltech community. Each year, the three selected awardees present scientific topics to a broad scientific audience while addressing current research issues. Speakers receive a $500 honorarium and recognition at graduation. Selection takes place every fall and lectures are delivered in the Winter and Spring terms.