An EPIC Cal Poly Summer Camp
Middle school and high school students interested in engineering are getting a close-up look at what it would be like to study at Cal Poly through EPIC (Engineering Possibilities in College), a
A Helping Hand at Cal Poly CENG
High school students in the Upward Bound program sanded, sawed and painted at the Bonderson last week, creating games for Jack’s Helping Hand, a charity that assists children with disabilities. The federally-funded Upward Bound
Aerospace Pioneer Retires from Cal Poly to Sail the World
When he gazes at the night sky from his 50-foot sailboat, Jordi Puig-Suari will see spectacular displays of moon and stars. But, he knows, there’s more up there – unseen by the
Solar Car Driver Wants to Cruise the Galaxy
After seeing Han Solo dodge asteroids in the original “Star Wars” trilogy, a 5-year-old Lacey Davis decided she’d rather become an astronaut than a princess. Years later, the aerospace sophomore from Salinas
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
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
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
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