The
Women's Center operates as a central meeting place and hub of resource information.
We have a collection of campus, local, state, and national resources and our
staff is able to provide support and make referrals for women seeking assistance
on a wide range of personal and professional issues. The Lending Library holds
over 500 books, journals, magazines and videos. Items are available for 2-week
checkout or to read in our comfortable lounge.
The
Women's Center offers a variety of services and educational programming —
including confidential consultation, presentations, workshops, support groups,
and cultural events that examine a variety of issues related to women and
gender.
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The
Women's Center provides confidential support, advocacy, and crisis intervention
services to students, postodocs, staff, and faculty. Women's Center staff
can assist with a variety of academic, career, and/or personal concerns.
Victims of sexual harassment, sexual assault, and relationship violence are encouraged to seek assistance from the Women's Center. Our staff can help you negotiate any medical, legal, psychological, or support services you may need.
Victims of sexual harassment, sexual assault, and relationship violence are encouraged to seek assistance from the Women's Center. Our staff can help you negotiate any medical, legal, psychological, or support services you may need.
JUMP
This collaborative effort between the Women's Center and the Jet Propulsion Lab brings together Caltech women undergraduates and JPL researchers and scientists in order to build a foundation for future collaboration, mentoring, networking, and research opportunities.
MentorNet
Caltech participates in this national, e-mail based mentoring program. MentorNet pairs undergraduate and graduate women in engineering, math, related sciences or technologies with engineers and scientists working in industry and national labs for a year-long mentoring relationship. Through relationships with their mentors, students become acquainted with career opportunities in technical and industrial careers, gain access to professional networks and receive personal and professional guidance, support, and encouragement.
Women Mentoring Women
WMW matches women postdoctoral scholars and graduate students for a formal, one-to-one mentoring experience. The purpose of the program is to provide support for women graduate students as they negotiate their academic, professional, and personal development. WMW includes monthly mentoring meetings, group workshops, and resources.
Graduate Women's Discussion Group
This weekly, drop-in, gathering allows graduate women to explore topics pertinent to their academic, professional and personal lives. By sharing our own stories and hearing those of others, this is a great opportunity to tap into the strengths and supportive network of graduate women at Caltech.
Workshops
Self-defense
Classes highlight skills for avoidance, deterrence, and resistance of physical and verbal assault. Introductory, intermediate, advanced and specialty classes are offered throughout the year.
Auto mechanics
Want to learn how to change your oil, check your belts, and keep your car in tip-top shape? This 3-hour hands-on workshop will teach you the basics that everyone should know about cars. The instructor owns an all women auto-shop and has vast experience teaching auto mechanics.
Financial management
Budgeting, financial planning, getting out of debt are just some of the topics addressed in this series.
Women's Health and Wellness
This monthly series addresses topics central to wome's health and wellness throughout the life-course, giving women the skills and tools necessary to lead healthy, well-balanced and empowered lives.
Reel Women
This monthly movie series highlights a wide variety of issues from the accomplishments of women in history, women across the globe and from diverse backgrounds, to the struggles and successes of women in science and engineering, to the stories of women and men challenging traditional gender stereotypes and barriers.
Weekend Women Warriors
Co-sponsored with the Caltech Y, Weekend Women Warriors allows for adventurists of all levels to get off campus and have some fun! Events include horseback riding, surfing, kayaking, and hiking.
Reading Women
A monthly reading and discussion group focusing on issues in Women's Studies. The group reads short articles, fiction, and poetry that explore current issues and theories relating to gender. Group members alternate selecting topics and readings.
Women's History Month
This month-long celebration highlights the many contributions made by women throughout history. International Women's Day is also commemorated during this month.
Eating Disorder Awareness Week
Each February, Caltech participates in this national event to draw attention to and provide education around issues of disordered eating and healthy body image.
For more information about any of these events, or to schedule a program for your group,please e-mail us at womenscenter@caltech.edu
This collaborative effort between the Women's Center and the Jet Propulsion Lab brings together Caltech women undergraduates and JPL researchers and scientists in order to build a foundation for future collaboration, mentoring, networking, and research opportunities.
MentorNet
Caltech participates in this national, e-mail based mentoring program. MentorNet pairs undergraduate and graduate women in engineering, math, related sciences or technologies with engineers and scientists working in industry and national labs for a year-long mentoring relationship. Through relationships with their mentors, students become acquainted with career opportunities in technical and industrial careers, gain access to professional networks and receive personal and professional guidance, support, and encouragement.
Women Mentoring Women
WMW matches women postdoctoral scholars and graduate students for a formal, one-to-one mentoring experience. The purpose of the program is to provide support for women graduate students as they negotiate their academic, professional, and personal development. WMW includes monthly mentoring meetings, group workshops, and resources.
Graduate Women's Discussion Group
This weekly, drop-in, gathering allows graduate women to explore topics pertinent to their academic, professional and personal lives. By sharing our own stories and hearing those of others, this is a great opportunity to tap into the strengths and supportive network of graduate women at Caltech.
Workshops
Self-defense
Classes highlight skills for avoidance, deterrence, and resistance of physical and verbal assault. Introductory, intermediate, advanced and specialty classes are offered throughout the year.
Auto mechanics
Want to learn how to change your oil, check your belts, and keep your car in tip-top shape? This 3-hour hands-on workshop will teach you the basics that everyone should know about cars. The instructor owns an all women auto-shop and has vast experience teaching auto mechanics.
Financial management
Budgeting, financial planning, getting out of debt are just some of the topics addressed in this series.
Women's Health and Wellness
This monthly series addresses topics central to wome's health and wellness throughout the life-course, giving women the skills and tools necessary to lead healthy, well-balanced and empowered lives.
Reel Women
This monthly movie series highlights a wide variety of issues from the accomplishments of women in history, women across the globe and from diverse backgrounds, to the struggles and successes of women in science and engineering, to the stories of women and men challenging traditional gender stereotypes and barriers.
Weekend Women Warriors
Co-sponsored with the Caltech Y, Weekend Women Warriors allows for adventurists of all levels to get off campus and have some fun! Events include horseback riding, surfing, kayaking, and hiking.
Reading Women
A monthly reading and discussion group focusing on issues in Women's Studies. The group reads short articles, fiction, and poetry that explore current issues and theories relating to gender. Group members alternate selecting topics and readings.
Women's History Month
This month-long celebration highlights the many contributions made by women throughout history. International Women's Day is also commemorated during this month.
Eating Disorder Awareness Week
Each February, Caltech participates in this national event to draw attention to and provide education around issues of disordered eating and healthy body image.
For more information about any of these events, or to schedule a program for your group,please e-mail us at womenscenter@caltech.edu
