Poly Hemp — the first Cal Poly club advocating for the education and research of industrial hemp — held its first meeting Wednesday, April 17. This comes one year after two students petitioned to start a pilot program at Cal Poly to conduct research on industrial hemp. Agricultural business senior Ted Fitzgerald was one of […]
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Students and faculty are working to turn algae into fuel — eight years in the making
Algae is not that exciting to look at. The green blob does not seem like it is up to much, but it’s actually busy all day long — converting sunlight to energy. That energy can be used to create fuel, which is why Cal Poly professors and students are experimenting with the slimy substance. Electrical […]
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Cal Poly researchers seek volunteers for weight loss study
Professional and student researchers at Cal Poly’s Center for Health Research are seeking volunteers to participate in a weight loss pilot study that incorporates virtual reality.
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Cal Poly to break ground on new $125 million interdisciplinary research complex
Cal Poly will break ground to make room for a new $125 million interdisciplinary research building beginning in May 2019.
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Cal Poly is selecting a Vice President of Research from 3 finalists
Three candidates for the Vice President for Research position will attend an open forum on campus.
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$750,000 granted to Cal Poly professor to further work in his field
Cal Poly physics professor was given a grant that will provide students with the opportunity to work with particle colliders, at home and abroad.
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Two students are petitioning for industrial hemp research at Cal Poly
Two students have garnered over 1,000 signatures supporting bringing hemp research to Cal Poly.
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Cal Poly Pier brings sea life to the community
Cal poly students display research on marine life of the central coast
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Recent study proves Cal Poly work in Peru a success
Cal Poly’s Learn By Doing philosophy stretches farther than just the San Luis Obispo campus. Every summer, it’s practiced by students in Peru.
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Monterey Pine Project: Two forestry students lead research on endangered species
With only five remaining locations of the Monterey pine tree in its native range, this species is on the endangered species list.
