Research
For information on . . .
- Extramural Funding 2010-11
annual report of extramural funding - Centers of Expertise
centers, institutes, specialized laboratories - Faculty Expertise and Research Interests
links to College and Department webpages highlighting faculty research - Research Scholars in Residence
distinguished scholars from academia and industry - Research Funding Opportunities
internal and external funding programs - Research Development and Procedures
policies, guidelines, and forms
Research and scholarly activity is a core part of Cal Poly’s mission. The processes of inquiry and discovery are fundamental to higher education. As faculty engage in their own research and creative activity they continually update their knowledge and skills and renew their classroom teaching. When students have the opportunity to participate in research and other forms of scholarship, critical and analytical thinking is enhanced, and their innate curiosity is piqued and their talents are cultivated.
As a polytechnic university, we bring a wide range of resources to the applied research arena, from exceptionally qualified faculty, to talented students and specialized facilities. Our faculty engage in a broad variety of sponsored projects in applied research and development, consulting, product testing, analytical testing, curriculum design and development, and community service, across all disciplinary areas.