Science and Mathematics at Cal Poly
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- Cal Poly to Host Feb. 20 Conversation with 2012 National Teacher of the Year
- Biology Study May Help Prevent Roadkills
- School of Ed Alumna Honored as Cambria Citizen of the Year
- Apply for CSU Student Research Competition
- Learn about Fingerprinting Bacteria at Science Cafe
- COSAM Student Research Featured in Cal Poly Magazine
- Biology Alumna Named Industry Leader in West Virginia
- Biology Professor Contributes to New Ocean Monitoring Website
- Cal Poly Triple Grad Named Napa County 2012 Teacher of the Year
- Statistics Alumnus Named Deputy Director of National Institute of Justice
- One of Michelle Obama's Let's Move! Newsletters Features STRIDE
- $200,000 NSF Grant Helps Transform Undergraduate Education
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The Fall 2012
Cal Poly Magazine focused on ocean and creek research conducted by biological sciences students.
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It's All About Our Students
Cal Poly's College of Science and Mathematics is where science, mathematics, the art of teaching and California's Central Coast intersect.
The university's Learn by Doing philosophy means our students can work with their professors on everything from laser mapping of ocean floors to atomic particle colliders to statistical analysis for real-world research projects.
But the key difference offered by our college is the relationships we build.
The Cal Poly College of Science and Mathematics offers a small family atmosphere at the heart of a large, nationally known and selective university. Here, our students have an educational experience like no other. We care about our students, and we take pride in their success.
Our small classes and labs are all taught by faculty — faculty committed to serving as mentors and creating a close environment. Our college developed the 25-35 study program to help our students excel academically.
We offer degrees in the sciences of biology, chemistry, kinesiology, mathematics, physics and statistics.
We're also home to the university's undergraduate Liberal Studies program for future teachers, and Cal Poly's post-baccalaureate School of Education. The connections in our college are creating a new generation of teachers and administrators with an edge in science, technology and math as well as languages and the arts.
New Center for Science and Mathematics
Looking Good: Construction of Cal Poly's Center for Science and Mathematics continues on schedule. Builders have completed the exterior glass and anticipate finishing the brickwork by the end of November. Inside, walls are up and being painted and elevators are running. The photo above was shot October 17.
The $119 million, 189,000-square-foot building was made possible by voter-approved state education construction bonds and $18 million in private donations to Cal Poly. The new six-story center is on track to open in fall 2013.
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COSAM Centers, Institutes & Projects
CCMS - Center for Coastal Marine Sciences- CESaME - Center for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Education
- EBI - Environmental Biotechnology Institute
- SLOSEA - San Luis Obispo Science and Ecosystem Alliance
- STRIDE - Science Through Translational Research in Diet and Exercise
- WCTC - Western Coatings Technology Center
- CCSP -Central Coast Science Project