Cal Poly’s Research and Economic Development Vice President Renee Reijo Pera will step down from her role in April, according to a campus-wide email.
The 26.6%: Women in Engineering
In 2014, Mustang News explored the 19 percent of women in the engineering department at Cal Poly. Six years later, Mustang News explores what has changed during that time, if anything at all.
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.
Professor works to advance cultural change at Cal Poly
Dr. Colleen Carrigan and Introduction to Cultural Anthropology students work to make Cal Poly more inclusive.
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.
Cal Poly Extended Education hosts Coding for Kids workshop
The program allowed the young students to create things like applications and social media quizzes.
Cal Poly helps kids get psyched about science
Cal Poly has teamed up with Paso Robles School District to bring STEM to elementary school students.
The 19 percent: Women in engineering
“You literally can’t win.” Sometimes, that’s how computer science junior Nicole Giusti feels as a woman in the College of Engineering, where men make up more than 80 percent of the population.
30-Minute Update: Cal Poly joins national earthquake drill, LGBTQIA community celebrates National Coming Out Day
Mustang News anchors Michelle Logan and Julian Del Gaudio recap Mustang News’ biggest stories this week.
Gender Buffet sheds light on women in STEM
Sophia Liu/Mustang News A panel of women in STEM-related fields discussed issues women face as the minority in the workplace. Kayla Missman [follow id = “kaymissman”] The Gender Equity Center kicked off its Women’s HERstory series Feb. 7 with a…
BeatStream: A revolution in music sharing
David Jang/Mustang News The five team members behind “BeatStream” took home first place at Startup Weekend this past Sunday. Samantha Sullivan [follow id=”ssulli04″] Something sounds like a winner. Startup Weekend ended on a high note this past Sunday, with a…