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California Impact

The Future of Fires: Cal Poly Partners with Western Fire Officials to Protect Communities

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California Impact

How Does Climate Change Impact California Ocean Temperatures? Cal Poly Study Investigates

A group of four students stand next to a television screen as they present a PowerPoint presentation. A professor is sitting at the table in front of them, watching intently.
California Impact

Beating the Heat: Students Map California Tree Canopy to Cool Cities as Climate Warms

Three students work on a prototype for an autonomous rescue vehicle, which looks like a small boat, in a lab.
California Impact

Shoot for the Moon: Engineering Students Showcase Prototypes at NASA Challenge

A view of the green hills leading down to the coast in Morro Bay. Morro Rock is visible in the distance.
California Impact

Local Town Could Make California a Green Energy Leader, Professors' Report Says

Five business students participating in the Low Income Taxpayer Clinic sit in conversation around a round table with papers in front of them.
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Students Saved Low-Income Clients Nearly $400K in Hands-On Tax Clinic

Astronaut and Cal Poly alum Victor Glover wears his official blue NASA jacket and crosses his arms as he poses for a portrait.
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Alumnus Victor Glover Will Pilot NASA's Artemis II Mission Around the Moon

History student Ethan Gutterman, who was a Panetta Intern on Capitol Hill smiles for a photo in front of the U.S. Capitol Building
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Work Local, Think Global: Student Serves Home District on Capitol Hill