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California Institute of Technology

2025-26 Caltech Women's Swimming and Diving Roster

Rachel Nazareth

  • Year First-Year
  • Hometown Irvine, Calif.
  • High School Arnold O Beckman High School

Biography

Research and STEM Activities
Engaged in astrophysics research at the Summer Science Program at New Mexico State University in 2024. Conducted an orbital determination of near-Earth asteroid 2012 FN62, classifying it as an Amor-type asteroid and using an orbital integration simulation to ascertain future behavior…Worked as a TA for a Calculus BC class at her high school…Programmed versions of classic video games like Pong, Snake, and Breakout in Java. 

Prior to Caltech
Academic Honors: California Scholarship Federation Senior Sealbearer, California State Seal of Biliteracy, AP Scholar with Distinction
Athletic Honors: Beckman High School Swim Coach’s Award, 2025 South Coast League JV Girls 100 Backstroke champion, Beckman JV Girls records (400 free relay, 500 free)

Personal
Enjoys Singing/musical theatre, speech  debate, Star Trek. Chose Caltech for STEM focus, research opportunities and access to world-class faculty  facilities. Liked the feel of the small, nerdy and tightly-knit community.