Cal Poly Bailey College of Science and Mathematics

10/16/2026

10/16/2026

Congrats to Physics Professor Stamatis Vokos for earning the American Association of Physics Teachers' Homer L. Dodge Citation for Distinguished Service to AAPT.

Vokos was recognized for his work in "seminal physics education research ranging from student understanding of relativity, energy, momentum, electromagnetic waves, and other concepts, to his sustained work in support of teacher preparation and more inclusive approaches."

The association added: "His contributions to AAPT, our physics education research community, and the broader physics education community are immeasurable."

Congrats Dr. Vokos!

10/16/2026

Want to dive deep on this year's El Niño climate pattern?

Cal Poly Center for Coastal and Marine Sciences Director Ben Ruttenberg answered several questions about the forthcoming winter season and what to expect in a story by Cal Poly News!

See link in our comment section!

10/14/2026

Cal Poly has launched a new teaching credential program for prospective student-teachers and schools in the Santa Maria area! Applications are now open through Nov. 1 for the Pathways to Teaching Residency Program. The program offers a $33,000 stipend to cover tuition and living expenses. Night classes will be held in Santa Maria. Pathways to Teaching Residency Program candidates will be placed in a K-6 classroom, serving alongside a mentor teacher.

Learn more in the link in our comment section!

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10/14/2026

Field Quarter in Spring 2026 offered students the chance of a lifetime to visit different environments in fascinating habitats throughout California.

CP Biological Sciences Professors Jenn Yost, Matt Ritter, Emily Taylor and Clint Francis shared their collective expertise in the combination of field botany, herpetology and ornithology.

Read all about it in coverage in Cal Poly Magazine and Bailey College's Milestones magazine.



California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly)

10/13/2026

Missed last week's discussion on the global implications of a “super” warm ocean in the eastern tropical Pacific (El Niño) that included Cal Poly Center for Coastal Marine Sciences Director Ben Ruttenberg?

Catch the recording! (link in the comment section)

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10/13/2026

For 10 years, the Frost Fund has helped shape student journeys through scholarships, faculty mentorship and hands-on research opportunities.

Read the latest story (link in comment section) from Milestones magazine that includes comments from current and former Frost program students to see how the Frost Fund continues to transform the Bailey College and support generations of student researchers.

"All of my experiences at Cal Poly laid a solid foundation for my career,” said Veera Panova (Chemistry, ’20) . “I was able to apply the concepts we learned in chemistry classes to real-world problems in the lab, receive an introduction to polymers and metallurgy, work across disciplines, and collaborate with so many talented students. The Frost Scholarship enabled my college education, and I can’t thank Bill and Linda enough for such a transformative gift.”

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10/13/2026

Cal Poly Magazine recently spoke to Biological Sciences Professor Nishi Rajakaruna about the impact of scholarships and fellowships.

Also the coordinator with the university's National and International Fellowships and Scholarships (NIFS) Office, Rajakaruna shared insights into how he personally benefited from scholarships to support himself throughout his entire undergraduate and graduate education, and how others can also pursue fellowships for academic interests and international opportunities.

"These are life-changing experiences that everybody should get," Rajakaruna said. "I want to give other people the opportunities that I’ve had, and not just tell them about them, but guide them through the process. I often think of winning a fellowship as a team effort. A whole team is needed to land a fellowship."

Read the full story in our comment section!

California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly)

10/12/2026

The annual Cal Poly Pier Open House on Saturday was a big success!

Celebrating 25 years of the university's pier ownership, Cal Poly’s Learn by Doing motto was in full display as students and faculty shared their research and visitors got an up-close look at marine life. The event saw massive attendance with great enthusiasm for oceanography and sea creatures!

Did you attend Pier Open House? Let us know your favorite part of the event!

California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) Cal Poly Center for Coastal and Marine Sciences

10/09/2026

The Halter Ranch Conservation Scholars program is a one-year program that gives Cal Poly students hands-on field experience in conservation.

Want to learn more about the program? Considering participating?

Check out a student video about the experience and see more at the link in our comments section!

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