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professors Lindsay Grace, left, of the University of Miami and Foaad Khosmood of Cal Poly are co-primary investigators for a grant that will allow artificial intelligence to aid statehouse reporting.
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Cal Poly and the University of Miami Team Up to Help Newspapers — Using AI

Cal Poly computer science major Zahnae Aquino uses an HTC VIVE headset and controllers to navigate a virtual reality environment that she created with fellow student Josie Grundler.
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Cal Poly Students Use Technology to Fight Human Trafficking

Students from Cal Poly and California State Polytechnic University in Pomona put the finishing touches on Cal Poly universities’ playful “Aquatic Aspirations” float which received the Director Award for the most outstanding artistic design and use of floral and non-floral materials at the 131st Rose Parade® held New Year’s Day.
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'It's just a really cool experience.' What it's like to be part of Cal Poly's Rose Float team

Police tape that says do not cross.
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Police may soon be able to predict crime — but should they? Cal Poly professors investigate

Brightly-colored float decorated with flowers, depicting marine animals and a submarine, displaying the title "Aquatic Aspirations"
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Cal Poly Float Wins Director Award at 2020 Rose Parade®

A wildfire glows in the hills above an urban area at night
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Learning From Floods to Fight Fire: Researchers Release a Guide for Cities to Mitigate Wildfire Damage

A young teacher smiles as students raise their hands in a classroom
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Students in Cal Poly College Prep Programs Advance to Higher Education at Higher Rates

Graduates from Cal Poly's class of 2019 smile for the camera.
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Cal Poly is California’s Top Public-Masters University, According to Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education Rankings