Office of Research
As one of only six polytechnic universities nationwide, Cal Poly Pomona's hallmark is its learn-by-doing philosophy, directly stemming from its polytechnic mission. By blending theory and practice in all its disciplines, the university recognizes that the students solving classroom problems today will be the employees solving the real-world problems tomorrow. Students are afforded opportunities to apply their knowledge in hands-on projects, collaborate with faculty members on research, and participate in valuable internships and service-learning programs.
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We are pleased to announce a second year of funding through the Kellogg FuTURE Program to support undergraduate research, scholarship, and creative activities at Cal Poly Pomona:
Kellogg FuTURE Mini-Grants:
Faculty mentors may apply for grants of up to $1,000 to support scholarly and creative activities with undergraduate students. Funds may be applied to various essential needs such as supplies, minor equipment, software, research travel, and preparation of reports and presentations.
The goal is to support a wide range of disciplinary activities, from experimental research and fieldwork, to applied professional experiences, to artistic and creative endeavors.
Kellogg Undergraduate Scholars Program (KUSP):
KUSP provides student scholarships of up to $2,000 to support mentored research or creative activities in a student’s chosen field. The goal is to support undergraduate research engagement of underrepresented students, and to encourage persistence to degree, and pursuit of graduate education. KUSP is open to all first-generation college students, economically disadvantaged students, and returning military veterans. A minimum Cal Poly Pomona GPA of 2.7 is required.
The application deadline for both programs is Tuesday, February 19, 2013.
The Inaugural Cal Poly Pomona Student Research Conference (CPP SRC) will be held on March 1, 2013, at the University Library. This will be for both graduate and undergraduate students. Registration is free, with an application deadline of February 1, 2013. The application form must be turned in to Mrs. Shari Jackson in Building 1, room 224. See ( application ) Students must participate in this event if they wish to be considered for the system wide CSU Research competition.
For further details click here: CPP SRC website
The Twenty-Seventh Annual California State University Student Research Competition will be held May 10-11, 2013, at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona.
About the Competition
This system-wide competition showcases excellence in scholarly research and creative activity conducted by CSU undergraduate and graduate students in the full range of academic programs offered by the CSU. Student participants make oral presentations before juries of professional experts from major corporations, foundations, public agencies, and colleges and universities in California.
Cash awards are provided to the outstanding presenter and the runner-up in both the undergraduate and graduate divisions of each category.
Competition Award Winners
GROUP PHOTO OF WINNERS (courtesy of Maral Kismetian, CSU Fresno
GROUP PHOTO OF SAN FRANCISCO STATE WINNER (courtesy of Ann Hallum)
CSU Chancellor's Office Communication
Competition Announcement: Procedures and Guidelines
Updated list of Campus Coordinators 3/13/13
How to Apply
Each CSU campus appoints a campus coordinator and develops its own procedures for
selecting its student delegates to the system-wide competition. Interested students
should contact their campus coordinator for information on how their work is to be
considered at the campus level. Only those students endorsed by a campus coordinator
can enter the statewide competition.
If a student’s work has been selected by the campus for presentation in the system‑wide
competition, the campus coordinator will submit their Student Delegate Registration
form and Summary for each student to California State Polytechnic University, Pomona,
by Monday, March 18, 2013 to csuresearchcomp@csupomona.edu. The rules
governing this written summary are as follows:
• The summary must include the name(s) of the student(s) and the title of the
presentation.
• The narrative may not exceed five doubled-spaced pages. Use fonts and margins
that ensure legibility.
• Appendices (bibliography, graphs, photographs, or other supplementary
materials) may not exceed three pages.
• Research that has human or animal subjects involvement must have appropriate institutional review.
• It is expected that the student will not make an oral presentation by simply
reading directly from this summary.
In all categories, oral presentations of the papers must not exceed 10 minutes, with an additional 5 minutes allowed for setup of their PowerPoint presentation and 5 minutes to respond to juror and audience questions. Supporting audiovisual materials are encouraged in all categories. The presentation room will have a video projector connected to a computer. Students who wish to use the video projector should bring their presentation on a flash drive.
Campus coordinators will be notified in writing by the California State Polytechnic
University, Pomona’s steering committee of the times of their student delegates’
presentations, local hotel and transportation options, and program details.
Competition Guidelines
Competition will be grouped into the following categories:
Jurors will evaluate each student presentation on:
Each student will have five (5) minutes to set up their PowerPoint presentation, ten (10) minutes for an oral presentation and five (5) minutes to respond to juror and audience questions.
Program & Schedule
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In all categories, oral presentations of the papers must not exceed 10 minutes, with an additional 5 minutes allowed for setup of their PowerPoint presentation and 5 minutes to respond to juror and audience questions. Supporting audiovisual materials are encouraged in all categories. The presentation room will have a video projector connected to a computer. Students who wish to use the video projector should bring their presentation on a flash drive. Campus coordinators will be notified in writing by the California State Polytechnic
University, Pomona’s steering committee of the times of their student delegates’
presentations, local hotel and transportation options, and program details.
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Competition Site
Cal Poly Pomona is internationally recognized for its outstanding academic programs,
including offerings in hospitality management, architecture, and engineering. One of
only six polytechnic universities in the United States, Cal Poly Pomona champions an
approach that places learning-by‑doing at the center of every program, course, and
activity. Millions of dollars in grants are helping the university make a difference in its
surrounding and academic communities, from advancing agricultural practice to
improving teacher training. Additionally, U.S. News & World Report ranks Cal Poly
Pomona as the fourth most ethnically diverse master'ʹs level university in the West.
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Contact Info
Student questions should be directed to the local campus coordinator. Coordinators
may contact Dr. Frank W. Ewers by e-mail (fwewers@csupomona.edu) or telephone
(909- 869-4132) or Charlene Saunders by email (cmsaunders@csupomona.edu) or
telephone (909-869‑2955).
Strategic Interdisciplinary Research Grant Program
SIRG 2013-2014 Academic Year
The Cal Poly Pomona Strategic Interdisciplinary Research Grant (SIRG) Program is designed to promote interdisciplinary initiatives involving at least two departments and usually more than one college. Awards will range from $10,000 to $25,000 and will provide assigned time for two to four PI’s/Co-PI’s per funded project. Read More......
Request for Proposals: The 2013-2014 Provost’s Teacher-Scholar Program
This program will provide summer stipends in two consecutive summers ($5,000 and $6,000, respectively) to faculty members who show the potential to develop into exceptional teacher-scholars. Read More....
