Upcoming Events
Friday, October 18, 2024
2024 SURP+ Symposium: Celebrate Learn by Doing Research at Cal Poly! 11:00am-1:00pm, Friday, October 18, 2024
Engineering Plaza (between the ATL, Bonderson and Building 192)
Faculty, staff and students are invited to learn about student research at Cal Poly by engaging with over 125 research and creative activity projects completed in Summer 2024 as part of Cal Poly’s Summer Undergraduate Research Programs (SURPs). Light refreshments provided. Hosted by the Office of Student Research. No RSVP is required. Learn more here!
Past Events (Archived)
Research Week 2024, September 30-October 4
Join the Division of Research in celebrating research, scholarship and creative activities at Cal Poly. Please see below for specific event information.
Monday, September 30, 2024
Division of Research Internal Funding Opportunities Information Session, 11:10 am-12:00 noon, Monday, September 30, 2024
Zoom Meeting (Must join with Cal Poly credentials): https://calpoly.zoom.us/j/86517092232?pwd=6X5OiJCnf2d7GjVLte9YfXb4Zvn5JJ.1
Faculty are invited to learn more about the exciting internal funding opportunities offered by the Division of Research in FY24-25, like the Research, Scholarly & Creative Activities Grant Program and the Teacher-Scholar Mini Grant Program, with a new Proposal Development Track. FY24-25 program information will be updated on the website by September 9, 2024.
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Export Open House, 9:00am-11:00am, Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Building 10, room 138
Intellectual Property & Patents Information Session, 11:10 am-12:00 noon; Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Zoom Meeting: https://calpoly.zoom.us/j/84483023389?pwd=34JgfvhmtnlF0nf28S4VBbxBFNBxC6.1
Holly Meadows from TreMonti Consulting will present on involving students with intellectual property and developing patents, and will provide tips for faculty and students developing new technologies. Faculty, staff and students are welcome.
Holly Meadows will also hold 1:1 consultations with faculty (Monday and Tuesday). If you are interested in tech transfer and/or have a new project you are interested in patenting, please visit this website to learn more and sign up for a consultation here.
Distinguished Scholarship Awardee Presentations & Recognition, 2:10-4:00 pm, Tuesday, October 1, 2024
ATL Lobby (Building 7, room 1)
Please join us as we recognize this year's Distinguished Scholarship Awardees and hear presentations from the awardees on their scholarship. A reception with light refreshments will follow the presentations. Faculty, staff and students are welcome.
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Panel: Advancing Inclusive Mentoring in Student Research, 3:10-4:30 pm, Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Bonderson (Building 197, room 104) or Zoom (https://calpoly.zoom.us/j/88362501116)
In this interactive panel, learn about and share promising practices to advance inclusive mentoring in student research. This event is hosted by the Office of Student Research. Primarily designed for current and future student research mentors, all members of the campus community are welcome.
Thursday, October 3, 2024
Research Integrity & Compliance Open House, 9:00am-11:00am, Thursday, October 3, 2024
Building 10, room 138
Accessing the Secret Menu: How to Get Involved in Student Research at Cal Poly, 11:10 am-12:00 noon, Thursday, October 3, 2024
In-person (186-C203) and Zoom (https://calpoly.zoom.us/j/88362501116)
Learn how to find and apply to student research opportunities. Explore how student research supports your education and career pathway. Primarily designed for current and future student researchers, all members of the campus community are welcome.
Research Reception, 3:00-5:00 pm, Thursday, October 3, 2024
Performing Arts Center Lobby
Faculty and staff are invited to join the interim Vice President of Research Dr. Dawn Neill as we celebrate and recognize research, scholarship, and creative activity across campus. Drinks and hors d'oeuvres will be provided.
Friday, October 4, 2024
Proposal Development Workshop, 9:10-11:00 am, Friday, October 4, 2024
Building 26, room 104: TSMG Discovery & Translation and Teaching & Learning tracks
Building 26, room 103A: TSMG Proposal Development Track
Building 26, room 106: RSCA
This in-person workshop is primarily geared towards faculty who are interested in applying to our internal programs: Research, Scholarship & Creative Activities (RSCA) Grant Program and/or the Teacher-Scholar Mini Grant (TSMG) Program. The interim Vice President for Research and the Director of Grants Development will provide tips and suggestions for drafting competitive proposals to these programs. Though primarily geared toward internal program support, this workshop will also allow time for limited assistance with extramural grant proposals. Attendees should bring their laptop and be prepared to work on a proposal(s). Due to space limitations, we are using three separate classrooms in building 26 for this event. Please note the room numbers above for which program will be discussed in each room.
Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activities (RSCA) Grant Program Q&A Session Thursday, December 7
Research Week 2023, October 9-13
Join the Division of Research in celebrating research, scholarship and creative activities at Cal Poly. Please see below for specific event information and registration.
Learn by Doing Research: How to Find & Apply to Student Research, 10:10-11am, Monday, October 9
Zoom Meeting: https://ucsd.zoom.us/j/96544661711 Meeting ID: 965 4466 1711
Learn how and why to get involved in student research and about undergraduate research pathways to graduate education. Hosted by the Office of Student Research. No registration required.
Research Mentoring Panels, 9:10-11:00am, Tuesday, October 10
Chumash Auditorium Left
Cal Poly faculty members will share their experiences mentoring faculty and students, respectively, in research, with time for questions at the end. Light refreshments will be provided.
9:10am: Faculty-Faculty Research Mentoring Panel
10:10am: Faculty-Student Research Mentoring Panel
Coffee & Connections: Connecting aspiring and current student researchers with faculty, staff & each other, Tuesday, October 10, 3:10-5:00pm
Building 52 Breezeway on Baker Lawn
An informal meet-n-greet designed to connect aspiring and current student researchers with faculty, staff & each other. Coffee and snacks available. Drop-in or stay the whole time. Hosted by the Office of Student Research. Registration not required.
Division of Research Meet & Greet, 1:10-3:00pm, Wednesday, October 11
Chumash Auditorium Left
Come meet the Division of Research staff and learn more about our programs, services, processes, and exciting updates. Light refreshments will be provided.
Research Reception, 3:00-5:00pm, Thursday, October 12
Performing Arts Center (PAC), Main Lobby
Come celebrate Cal Poly faculty researchers at our annual reception. Interim Vice President for Research Dawn Neill will provide formal remarks and present exciting research acknowledgments. Refreshments will be provided.
SURP+ Poster Symposium AND Mini Grad School/Research Opportunities Resource Fair, 1:30-3:30pm, Friday, October 13
Engineering Plaza – near Bonderson (197) and ATL (7)
SURP+ Poster Symposium: Student Research Celebration & Poster Presentations.
Mini Grad School/Research Opportunities Resource Fair: Co-located with the SURP+ Symposium. Connect with on- and off-campus graduate school recruiters and research opportunities.
Drop-in or stay the whole time. Connect with students, faculty, and staff engaged in Learn by Doing Research at Cal Poly. Light refreshments provided. Hosted by the Office of Student Research. Registration not required.
Register for any and all of these events by Friday, September 29. Please contact research@calpoly.edu with any questions.
October is Graduate School & Fellowships Month!
All events will be posted on the Career Services website and via the official Career Services Event Calendar available via Mustang Jobs/Handshake. Please stay tuned for more event details!
National Transfer Student Week, October 16-20, 2023
The Office of Student Research will be facilitating a transfer student researcher panel on Tuesday October 17 and hosting a workshop on finding and applying to student research opportunities specifically geared for transfer students immediately afterwards. Please stay tuned for more event details!
