Cal Poly faculty members have been finding unique ways to teach students online; professors teaching classes with labs have become especially creative. For biological sciences professor Michael Black, he spent his spring break on campus filming labs for the entire spring quarter for Cell Biology (BIO 452). “I strapped a GoPro to my forehead and […]
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Teaching by day, brewing by night
When Cal Poly biological sciences professor Emily Taylor leaves the classroom for the day, she always heads straight for the brewery — but it’s not what you think.
Drops of Jupiter — Liberal studies senior project aims to inspire the next generation of scientists
Four students spent the summer listening to storms on Jupiter. Now, they’re seeing how they can implement their project at a local elementary school.
“The Cat That Changed America” brings awareness of human and wildlife interaction to San Luis Obispo
In 2012, Los Angeles’ Griffith Park received a visit from an unexpected guest: a mountain lion.
Student Harmine project endeavors to find cure for malaria
One professor and 12 students are hoping to cure malaria on the fourth floor of building 180.
Cal Poly Pier brings sea life to the community
Cal poly students display research on marine life of the central coast
Sex does a body good
Julianne Roth is a journalism senior and Mustang Daily sex columnist. Magic is among us. It’s in the bedroom, or on the fifth floor of the library — I heard some people like to have sex up there. We are all capable wizards and witches, but if one chooses to be a muggle, she is […]
Cal Poly professor speaks at Morro Bay Bird Festival
Cal Poly Biology professor Lars Tomanek gave a speech about Global Warming and the affects on humans and birds.
Future of innovation is reliant on nature
Biomimicry is the redesign of industrial processes and products based on new understandings of how natural systems and creatures accomplish similar ends — and it may be the most promising branch of the growing sustainable design movement.

