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SPRING 2023 / ISSUE 1

Undergraduate Research

Magazines focused on undergraduate research are rare, but undergraduate research in the Bailey College is far from rare. In this inuagural issue, we share stories about images of the plentiful and meaningful work being done by student, faculty and alumni researchers — all supported by our commitment to programming, funding and facilities.

In This Issue

Dean Wendt, dean of the College of Science and Mathematics

From the Dean

Dean Wendt introduces the inaugural issue of Undergraduate Research, the first research-focused magazine published by the college and the university.

Read the Dean’s Message


Cal Poly students attending the CSM Student Research Conference

2023 Student Research Conference

Learn more about the college’s annual conference showcasing student research, faculty talks and alumni mentor sessions.

Explore the Research Conference


Graduate and undergraduate students with chemistry and biochemistry Professor Leslie Hamachi

The Limitless Future of Learn by Doing

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.

Read the Feature Story


Rebeca Almeida and Julia Alber stand side by side at an event, smiling while holding an award plaque and a glass trophy.

Vaping Study: Outbreaks, Perceptions and Policies

Cal Poly researchers collected survey data about e-cigarette beliefs before and after disease outbreaks.

Explore Public Health Research


Close-up of a baby looking directly at the camera, with faint data or code text overlaid in the background.

Reading Cues and Feeding Babies With Behavioral Coding

An interdisciplinary research team’s analysis of infant cues may lead to healthier babies.

Learn About Infant Health Research


Cal Poly research professor and student take seawater samples

Oceans of Data: Time Series Study Provides Key Analysis

Researchers integrate carbon chemistry and marine microbiology in their work focused on environmental conditions within Central Coast ecosystems.

Explore Ocean Research


Wind turbines in offshore wind farm at sunset, with multiple turbines standing in calm water and their blades rotating against a colorful sky.

Findings for the Future of Deepwater Wind Energy

First-person report from a former Cal Poly undergraduate researcher who is currently a scientist with the U.S. Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.

Discover Renewable Energy Research


Vector graph illustration

Characterizing Singular Graphs with Games

First-person report from a mathematics student and faculty group whose research was inspired by the ShapleySnow theorem.

Explore Mathematics Research


Cal Poly research group standing in front of a white board.

Fighting Cancer With Computation

First-person report from a former Cal Poly undergraduate researcher who is currently a scientist with the U.S. Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.

Learn About Cancer Research


Instructor pointing toward plants while three children sit on the grass with a globe in a garden setting.

Nature’s Classroom: Helping Schools Get Kids Outside to Learn

Cal Poly researchers develop culturally responsive K-8 science education curriculum.

Explore Education Research


Frost Center atrium and Discere Faciendo wall

Bailey Spaces

Research happens in a variety of spaces — not only in labs — as shown in this photo gallery.

View the Photo Gallery


Sustainable land initiative chart

Research Briefs

A quick look at the who, what, why, what’s next and the wow of research by our students and faculty.

View Research Briefs


Science education professor Tina Cheuk

Pub and Rec

Notes on publications by and recognitions of researchers in the the Bailey College.

See Publications and Recognitions


Student getting and xray

Cool Tool

A pictorial spotlight on the equipment, instruments and technology impacting research in the Bailey College.

Explore Research Technology


UGR Magazine Cover 2025

Dive deeper into Bailey College research. Explore past issues showcasing curiosity, discovery and hands-on learning in action.

Explore Past Issues