A web app called Ridetrackr has been made to improve the use of designated drivers throughout greek life. Computer Science seniors Collin Dutter and Ethan Harlig were inspired to create this app after watching their fraternity members struggle to communicate through texts and phone calls with their designated drivers each weekend. Ridetrackr users can join […]
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Students learn coding in 24-hour creative spree
SLO Hacks provided students with an opportunity to develop and create computer programming projects, all in 24 hours.
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Women in CENG are increasing, but still only make up 28 percent
According to Interim Dean Meagher, increasing the percentage of females in engineering is a top priority for CENG.
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Cal Poly launches first-ever Digital Transformation Hub powered by Amazon Web Services
With the Digital Transformation Hub, Cal Poly and Amazon intend to help solve the world’s problems through innovative technology.
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Cal Poly hosts California Cyber Innovation Challenge; San Luis Obispo High school competes
Teams throughout California came to Cal Poly to compete in timed cybersecurity challenges designed to emulate modern cybersecurity threats.
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Phishing for information: How to detect and prevent attacks
Every day, Cal Poly receives millions of spam messages, according to Information Technology Services (ITS) Deputy CIO Ryan Matteson. While students don’t see a majority of the spam they receive, numbers show that universities across the country are a target for cyber security attacks. According to Symantec’s 2015 report, educational institutions were the third most […]
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How cybersecurity is becoming a hot topic at Cal Poly
The new Central Coast Cyber Forensic Lab is creating opportunities for Cal Poly students to get involved in cybersecurity.
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Not just a man’s thing: Cal Poly lecturers bridge the coding gender gap
Looking down the string of people, Code Club SLO founder Vanessa Salas noticed she was one of very few women in line.
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Cal Poly Extended Education hosts Coding for Kids workshop
The program allowed the young students to create things like applications and social media quizzes.
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Cal Poly alumnus launches successful puzzle app
Ryan McLeod has redefined the way to play puzzles after launching his free puzzle app, Blackbox, last Thursday.
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Amid changes, SLO bus tracking app aims to ease public transportation strain
The company now has nine employees and has expanded its app range beyond California.