A Hard Look at Concrete Frisbee
Concrete is not the first material that comes to mind when designing a Frisbee. It’s heavy, brittle, and your dog probably would not be as eager to fetch with it. But, a
July 3, 2018
In Search of Sunken History
The island of Malta’s 7,000-year history can be studied and admired through its prehistoric temples, Roman catacombs and medieval towns. But some of its past is less accessible, buried beneath the surface
July 3, 2018
Concrete Canoe Team Wins 5th National Title
Peering out the barred windows of his asylum bedroom, Vincent van Gogh found inspiration in the night sky. While he believed “The Starry Night” was a failure, more 130 years later, his
June 29, 2018
Cal Poly’s Formula for Racing Success
In her career, Esther Unti wants to perform vehicle dynamics and modeling for passenger cars. But as the technical lead for Cal Poly’s formula SAE race team, consumer desires take a back
June 29, 2018
Cal Poly’s Baja Race Team Prepares for Oregon Competition
Inside the metal Aero Hangar, Junior Gonzalez plops a metal gearbox onto a workbench, then begins tapping it with a rubber mallet. “The output shaft isn’t quite fitting into the bearing right
June 20, 2018
Getting Real-World Perspectives
The costs and benefits of launching a start-up, the moral considerations of artificial intelligence and changes in the semiconductor business were a few of the many topics discussed recently during the first
June 20, 2018
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