FALL 2023 ISSUE
Intersections Magazine
Women in STEM and at Cal Poly is the theme throughout this issue, starting with the life and legacy of Tina Bailey — a determined trailblazer, dedicated educator and namesake of our college. Other stories highlight what bioacoustics data reveals about whale activity, what college life during wartime is like for Ukranian students, and much more.
In This Issue
From the Dean
Bailey College Honors Legacy, Inclusion, and Future Innovation
Frost Center Dedication and Bailey College Renaming Announcement
A proud look at the college as one of the nation’s premier undergraduate research institutions and how the program benefits students, faculty and Learn by Doing.
2023 Student Research Conference
Learn more about the college’s annual conference showcasing student research, faculty talks and alumni mentor sessions.
Micro and Macro Look at Public Health Research
Cal Poly researchers’ study posed questions about safety and perceptions of medical abortion, birth control, pregnancy and infant delivery procedures.
Discover public health research
Tina Bailey: Portrait of a Pioneer
She overcame challenges of hardship in childhood and gender bias in her career to become a trailblazing scientist, professor and mentor.
Better Pigments Through Chemistry
Faculty and students use “molecular Legos” in groundbreaking research to develop new covalent organic frameworks.
Educating Well-Prepared Educators
The highly regarded Liberal Studies and School of Education programs produce Ready Day One teachers leading classrooms across the state.
The Power of Teacher-Mentors
A conversation with a first-generation graduate of the educational leadership and administration master’s program.
Whale Chat and Travel? Bioacoustics Data Can Provide Insight
Cal Poly marine sciences, statistics and biological sciences researchers team up for multi-year study in Central Coast waters.
College Life in Wartime: Ukrainian Student Stories
Russo-Ukrainian fighting weighs heavily on Frost Research Scholars with ties to the war-torn region.
Urban Tree Diversity and Global Warming
Cal Poly Plant Conservatory’s Urban Tree Diversity Project partners faculty and students with arborists and city governments.
Bailey College Standout Students
Highlights of accomplishments by Bailey College students and recent graduates over the past academic year.
Daniel Kostalnick: Honored Alumni
Kostalnick mentors aspiring medical students and advocates for increasing the number of physicians worldwide to address a growing shortage.
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