The Battle Against Cardiovascular Disease
When he began working on his dissertation, Michael Whitt had never heard the words “endothelial dysfunction.” But a chance meeting with a renowned cardiovascular expert would cause him to spend the next
Learn by Doing
During a temporary job at Australia’s Taronga Zoo, Graham Doig was curiously drawn to a leopard seal, fascinated by how it used both its front and back fins to launch itself out
Computing Cows for More Milk
By analyzing massive data collected from cattle, computer scientists hope to increase the amount of milk dairy cows can produce, said Chris Lupo, chair of the computer science and software engineering department.
Another EPIC Summer Concludes
After a month of camps, this summer’s Engineering Possibilities in College (EPIC) program concluded last week with a variety of fun activities, including cardboard boat contests. During the month of July, middle
Getting a Feel for Virtual Reality
When you pull a virtual reality headset over your eyes, you can find yourself immersed in a place that isn’t really there, Bob Crockett told a sold-out crowd at Good Morning SLO recently. “The
Amputee Study Earns Top Honor in Ireland
Cycling is the best form of exercise for leg amputees, according to an award-winning study led by mechanical engineering student Greg Orekhov. Orekhov’s work summarizing the findings won first place this month
Student Plans to Revolutionize Dyslexia Therapy
Selynna Sun was at the Vatican last March when Pope Francis spoke about welcoming and nurturing people with learning disabilities. And that’s when Sun and her international team of fellow computer science
CENG Underdog Wins Athlete of the Year
Even after getting rejected for a spot on Cal Poly’s running teams a second consecutive year, Swarnjit Boyal left the coach’s office thinking, “This isn’t the last you’ll hear from me.” Fueled