An introduction to independent research in chemical physics, including training in relevant professional skills and use of Caltech resources, proposal preparation, and discussion of current research areas with Caltech faculty, postdocs, and students. One meeting per week, plus mandatory attendance of seminars. For each seminar, students are required to participate in a formal discussion section with visiting faculty and attend the Chemical Physics or related seminar (usually Tuesdays 4pm). Graded Pass/Fail.