College Centers & Institutes
| Center | Office | Phone (805) | Web site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Center for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Education | 02-120 | 756-2126 | cesame@calpoly.edu | cesame.calpoly.edu |
| Center for Coastal Marine Sciences | 25-231 | 756-2988 | dwendt@calpoly.edu | marine.calpoly.edu |
| San Luis Obispo Science and Ecosystem Alliance | 25-341 | 756-6068 | info@slosea.org | slosea.org |
| Environmental Biotechnology Institute | 43A-451 | 756-2545 | rcano@calpoly.edu | ebi.calpoly.edu |
| Western Coatings Technology Center | 25-131 | 756-2395 | rhfernan@calpoly.edu | polymerscoatings.calpoly.edu |
| Science Through Translational Research in Diet and Exercise | 43-A57 | 756-6447 | amcdermo@calpoly.edu | stride.calpoly.edu |
| Central Coast Science Project | 53-211 | 756-2935 | lberberj@calpoly.edu | www.ccsp.calpoly.edu |
Director
- Dr. John Keller
- Science 52-E14
- 805-756-2095
- jmkeller@calpoly.edu
Mission
The CESaME mission is to improve Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education, teacher education and professional development, and the workforce pipeline in California.
Interim Director
- Dr. Dean Wendt
- Faculty Offices East 25-231
- 805-756-2988
- dwendt@calpoly.edu
Mission
To promote and facilitate basic and applied interdisciplinary studies of coastal marine systems for the purpose of addressing environmental concerns and fostering hands-on student learning through discovery and outreach.
Director 
- Dr. Dean Wendt
- Faculty Offices East 25-231
- 805-756-2988
- dwendt@calpoly.edu
Mission
SLOSEA's VISION is a healthy, resilient coastal ecosystem from Cape San Martin to Point Conception that provides for thriving and interacting populations of plant, animal and human communities.
Director
- Dr. Raul Cano
- Faculty Offices East 25-339
- 805-756-1358
- rcano@calpoly.edu
Mission
The mission of the EBI is to develop and apply biological tools to address environmental concerns and discover new resources through collaborative interdisciplinary research and education.
Director 
- Dr. Ray Fernando
- Faculty Offices East 25-131
- 805-756-2395
- rhfernan@calpoly.edu
Mission
The planned Western Coatings Technology Center, as part of the Center for Science and Mathematics will expand efforts in industry-sponsored research by providing a place for creative students to learn and do important, real-world research with their faculty and industry mentors.
Director
- Dr. Ann Yelmokas McDermott
- Kinesiology 43A-457
- 805-756-6447
- amcdermo@calpoly.edu
Mission
STRIDE's goal is to support existing agencies of the Central Coast in promoting healthy weight across the lifespan.
Director
- Dr. M.D.(Lola) Berber-Jimenez
- Science North 53-211
- 805-756-2935
- lberberj@calpoly.edu
Mission
The Central Coast Science Project partners with regional schools to assure:
- All students can learn science and should have a rich experience at all grade levels
- Good science instruction provides an excellent vehicle for motivating students and providing opportunities for them to develop their language literacy skills.
- The tools of technology can help students and teachers learn and communicate in dynamic ways